The world may have grown accustomed to seeing Olympic gymnasts wearing leotards as they compete for the highest honor in the sport, but these garments haven’t always been the first pick for women.

In this era of yoga pants, it’s easy to forget the leotard—early active-wear that required the confidence of a naked emperor. Named after Jules Léotard, a 19th-century French acrobat (and a man), the ...

The actress is putting a huge portion of her wardrobe up for auction At this point it’s kind of cliché to call Jane Fonda a style icon. But what else can you say about the actress and fitness legend ...

As Beyoncé traveled the globe last year, Jordan Chiles followed along, usually from afar but once from the crowd, totally intrigued. Chiles, a devoted fan, also loves fashion — to the point that her ...

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The dance world’s secret workout weapon is poised to go mainstream. By Mark Gardiner KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “We’re very self-conscious about our bodies, and we’re fighting that every day.” So said Misa ...

Designing an Olympics leotard is similar to the craftsmanship behind a haute couture piece: There are mood boards, hand appliqués, and lots of trial and error. The ...

When the U.S. women's gymnastics team marches into the arena in Rio to compete at the Olympics in August, all eyes will be on them. This will be due, in part, to the fact that they are the defending ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the past decade, women have gradually embraced living their lives sheathed in spandex. The shift from so-called "real clothes ...