Normal rules of attire are redundant.Tumblr (3.0; @figureskatingcostumes)http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4aec885b807f7a7332d8a455e3fba759/tumblr_mlgnhfE3LE1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sota Yamamoto’s adorable <em>Thunderbirds</em> costume in the 2013 World Team Trophy gala.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51126582793http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51126582793Thu, 23 May 2013 06:12:27 +0200Sota YamamotoJapanMenFigure skatingThunderbirds2012-20132013 World Team Trophy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dbad9cd9a785df32db54392748f4c01b/tumblr_mld5xuL44l1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skating the <em>Foxtrot</em> compulsory dance at the 2002 Lake Placid Championships.</p> <p>Photo by Barry Mittan.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51077698532http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51077698532Wed, 22 May 2013 18:48:18 +0200Tessa VirtueScott MoirVirtue Moir2002 Lake PlacidFoxtrotIce danceFigure skatingCanada<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0133a60fa383623ed2f31629b48dc71f/tumblr_mlcau7wyfA1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze skating to Santana’s <em>Smooth</em> on the Champions On Ice tour in 2000.</p> <p>Photos by Andrea Chempinski.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51065918459http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51065918459Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:37 +0200SantanaRob ThomasSmoothElena BerezhnayaAnton SikharulidzeBerezhnaya SikharulidzePairsRussiaFigure skating2000 Champions On Ice<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/14005b83f62f8db151fe1cb5c279bd32/tumblr_mlf317hkZi1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Christina Gao skating to <em>Libertango</em> at the 2012 Grand Prix Final and 2012 Skate America.</p> <p>Sources: <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/6rAm_DTOYu_/ISU+Grand+Prix+Figure+Skating+Final+2012+Day/Oc-QV4CwURu/Christina+Gao" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://qcapproved.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/isu-grand-prix-kicks-off-with-skate-america/" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51058203200http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51058203200Wed, 22 May 2013 10:24:39 +0200TangoLibertangoAstor PiazzollaRedUnited StatesFigure skatingLadiesChristina Gao2012-20132012 Skate America2012 Grand Prix Final<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1cef6f339900200f0f97875169854a3f/tumblr_mlg4u72IMB1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Galit Chait and Sergei Sakhnovski skating the <em>Ravensburger Waltz</em> compulsory dance at the 2001 Skate America.</p> <p>Photo by Barry Mittan.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51047590585http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/51047590585Wed, 22 May 2013 06:12:35 +0200Ravensburger WaltzGalit ChaitSergei SakhnovskiChait SakhnovskiIsraelFigure skatingIce danceWaltz2001-20022001 Skate America<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5dadb0e0ffba0c69caeb6f323e6c7324/tumblr_mlfym9ObA21r5ashao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chih-I Tsao’s long program costume at the 2012 World Junior Championships.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50997332054http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50997332054Tue, 21 May 2013 18:48:26 +0200TaipeiTaiwanMenFigure skating2011-20122012 Junior WorldsRufflesChih-I Tsao<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/418caf7c6af26caa65d960c35daa3f9e/tumblr_mlfwzd2jHG1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I used to think this was a really ugly dress, but now that I really look at it, I actually like the colours and the 3D fun… it’s just that awful illusion fabric that disturbs me so. It makes the whole dress look heavy and mouldy.</p> <p>Adelina Sotnikova’s <em>Liebesträume</em> long program costume at the 2011 Cup of Russia, 2012 Junior Worlds and 2012 Youth Olympics.</p> <p>Sources: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhem_chug/6922947017/in/set-72157629071301408" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://sports.c.yimg.jp/spnavi/photo/figure/201203/04/20120304059.jpg" target="_blank">2</a> and <a href="http://www.innsbruck2012.com/en/newsroom/tuktamisheva_rus_savours_ladies_figure_skating_gold_as_her_great_rival_settles_for_silver" target="_blank">3</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50985526952http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50985526952Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:25 +0200LiebesträumeFranz LisztAdelina SotnikovaRussiaFlowerOmbre2011-2012LadiesFigure skating2012 Youth Olympics2012 Junior Worlds2011 Cup of Russia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5ff6671ac176961822d92b71d186981a/tumblr_mkljduxos21r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Christina Guterres and Justin Schumann skating to the <em>Quantum of Solace</em> soundtrack for their long program at the 2010 Novice US Nationals.</p> <p>Photos by trilby23.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50977640133http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50977640133Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:26 +0200Christina GuterresJustin SchumannGuterres SchumannQuantum of SolaceJames BondFigure skatingPairsUnited States2009-20102010 Novice US Nationals<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74d9634b927960335fdf65faaede158f/tumblr_mkhwp9W4Qx1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Samantha Glavine and Jeff Hough’s short dance costumes at the 2013 Junior Canadian National Championships.</p> <p>Sources: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24291681@N08/8603566750/" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://photography.ice-dance.com/2012-13/13CdnNat/Jr/SD/page/3/" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50966591907http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50966591907Tue, 21 May 2013 06:12:27 +0200Samantha GlavineJeff HoughGlavine HoughIce danceCanadaFigure skatingBlues2012-20132013 Junior Canadian NationalsFlowerOmbre<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e7ab201ebf818a5f517f6d80c9eb1950/tumblr_mkttgsYyJM1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Idora Hegel’s free skate costume at the 2004 NHK Trophy.</p> <p>Sources: <a href="http://closeyoureyes.koiwazurai.com/04nhk/04nhkladies.html#fs" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Idora_Hegel_04_NHK.jpg" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50915585087http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50915585087Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:16 +0200Idora HegelCroatiaLadiesFigure skating2004-20052004 NHK Trophy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8638ebbd22524ba2f42c4db0ba883bcd/tumblr_mkqqbpfnQh1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cordero Zuckerman skating his short program at the 2010 Novice US National Championships. His music was <em>Nyah</em>, from <em>Mission Impossible II</em>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50910996743http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50910996743Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:13 +0200NyahMission ImpossibleMission Impossible IIHans ZimmerUnited StatesFigure skatingCordero ZuckermanFireFlames2009-20102010 Novice US NationalsMen<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ccf17a19f73304ed6a5c2ba6744a62c7/tumblr_mksy40HMeF1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Megan Wing and Aaron Lowe practising at the 2001 Skate America and 2001 Skate Canada.</p> <p>Photos by Barry Mittan. <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix2001/20142435.JPG" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix2001/20138037.JPG" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50903204471http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50903204471Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:36 +0200Megan WingAaron LoweWing LoweCanadaFigure skatingIce dance2001-20022001 Skate America2001 Skate Canada<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4b5a66e2eba570395a18579850763911/tumblr_mkl3xaVxg91r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ashley Cain skating to <em>Clair de Lune</em> for her short program at the 2010 Novice US National Championships.</p> <p>Photos by <a href="http://www.cs.kent.edu/~walker/photos/10-01-14_USNationals/10-01-18a-NLS/group1/index2.html" target="_blank">Robert Walker</a> and <a href="http://www.pbase.com/trilby23/2010_novice_ladies_sp&page=2" target="_blank">trilby23</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50902047997http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50902047997Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:30 +0200DebussyClair de LuneAshley CainLadiesFigure skating2009-20102010 Novice US NationalsUnited States<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/abb672b51c121dfe2311b0a709e6eafb/tumblr_mks0bcHW5C1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dylan Conway and Dustin Sherriff-Clayton’s free skate costumes at the 2011 Novice Canadian Nationals.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50898591599http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50898591599Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:35 +0200Dylan ConwayDustin Sherriff-ClaytonConway Sherriff-ClaytonPairsCanadaFigure skating2010-20112011 Novice Canadian Nationals<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/556bc08d9e48578475c3a16e980bda2b/tumblr_mkuaji3C5I1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Silvia Fontana’s short program costume at the 1996 Skate Canada.</p> <p>Photos by Barry Mittan. <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix1996/9620319.JPG" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix1996/9620314.JPG" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50887271152http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50887271152Mon, 20 May 2013 07:16:00 +0200Silvia FontanaLadiesFigure skating1996-19971996 Skate CanadaItalyAnimal print<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2b748058156766886dc834a9457ad3f2/tumblr_mkqsp1zW7r1r5ashao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lorraine McNamara and Quinn Carpenter skating the <em>Kilian</em> compulsory dance at the 2010 Novice US National Championships.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50825828475http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50825828475Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:20 +0200OmbreRuffles2009-20102010 Novice US NationalsKilianLorraine McNamaraQuinn CarpenterMcNamara CarpenterIce danceFigure skatingUnited States<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e3d915526d1c323cbc4dac7b924f25b6/tumblr_mksmnivbrN1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stéphane Lambiel’s long program costume at the 2004 World Championships.</p> <p>Photo by Andrea Chempinski.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50808401336http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50808401336Sun, 19 May 2013 12:30:19 +0200Stéphane LambielStephane LambielSwitzerlandMenFigure skating2003-20042004 Worlds<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ad0c81e8f29ba98a945dc30ba23d29f8/tumblr_mkhsn7ATcF1r5ashao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Shelby Hall’s free program costume at the 2013 Junior Canadian National Championships.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50790625257http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50790625257Sun, 19 May 2013 07:16:10 +0200Shelby HallLadiesWhiteFigure skatingCanada2012-20132013 Junior Canadian Nationals<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1886e1b19d0d51de6b38b953381ee9e3/tumblr_mktrroHRVx1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas skating to <em>Sang Pour Sang</em> by Johnny Hallyday for their exhibition program at the 2001 Grand Prix Final and the 2002 European Championships.</p> <p>Photos by <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix2002/20211809.JPG" target="_blank">Barry Mittan</a> and <a href="http://www.scratchspin.com/2001/gpf01/vanagas.html" target="_blank">Andrea Chempinski</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50734605100http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50734605100Sat, 18 May 2013 17:45:27 +0200Margarita DrobiazkoPovilas VanagasDrobiazko VanagasLithuaniaIce danceFigure skating2001-20022002 Europeans2001 Grand Prix FinalJohnny Hallyday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8k8f2o5ak1r5ashao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sasha Cohen skating to <em>One Day I’ll Fly Away</em> in the 2002 Trophée Lalique gala.</p> <p>Photos by Barry Mittan. <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix2002/20269008.JPG" target="_blank">1</a> and <a href="http://www.jbmittan.com/skaterpix2002/20269006.JPG" target="_blank">2</a>.</p>http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50719449385http://figureskatingcostumes.tumblr.com/post/50719449385Sat, 18 May 2013 12:30:22 +02002002 Trophée Lalique2002-2003LadiesMoulin RougeNicole KidmanPinkSasha CohenUnited StatesFigure skatingOne day I'll fly away