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A skin-tight, one-piece bodysuit that covers the torso but leaves the legs free. Sleeves can be anywhere from no sleeves to long sleeves.
They usually have a very simple design (often even just a single color), and are typically made of light fabrics to accommodate athletic activities.
They are most often worn by acrobats, gymnasts, dancers, and circus performers.
They also influenced one-piece swimsuit design, but swimsuits should not be tagged as leotards.
A leotard that covers the legs as well is called a unitard.
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