- Dec 25, 2009
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I've mainly liked crop tops because (usually) they don't ride up. Every full top uniform I've had, specifically in college, always rode up and it drove me nuts. I also think it can be distracting in a routine, when half of the uniform tops have ridden up and the team doesn't look uniform (or girls are tugging at their tops). I know the "biketard" is the new trend, but I can't see that being very comfortable either ... I wouldn't like an entire one piece style. I had one when I cheered rec way back in the day and even then I never buttoned the bottoms and just wore spanks overtop.I'd be interested to hear some reasons/perspectives as to why crop top uniforms are 100% necessary. I can't recall a time when I've practiced in a full top and thought "wow, my stomach is REALLY sweaty, can't wait to remove 6 inches of fabric from that area!" From a competitor's point of view, I've always contemplated the practicality of the exposed stomach while suffocating in a turtleneck with long sleeves.
When speaking solely in terms of comfort, a full top wouldn't bother me if uni tops were sleeveless and necklines weren't up to my ears. I've always thought the HS "friday night football" uniform look was appropriate and comfortable. I've never heard anyone call these uniforms "sexy" and they are much more appealing to my swimming pool armpits.
Advocates for the crop top: I'd love to hear your perspectives on this!