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We would never say this about a male skater. There are ugly costumes, but we'd never say a costume made a guy's body look bad.
2018-19 U.S. Ladies' figure skating
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We would never say this about a male skater. There are ugly costumes, but we'd never say a costume made a guy's body look bad.
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You saw how she did, she wouldn't have made it through to nationals, she just wasn't ready but using her comeback clause to go to a grand prix guaranteed her a spot at nationals which will increase her chance of getting sponsors.
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Just wondering - if Gracie doesn’t finish high enough at Nationals for a bye for 2020 Nationals, she would have to go through regionals/sectionals to qualify?
Doesn’t seem likely she will get assigned more GP spots next year if she doesn’t have the TES minimum
With another year under her belt she will likely be very able to go through regionals/sectionals. She wouldn't have been ready in time this season. There is nothing wrong with going through it, just she wouldn't have made it to nationals this time.
Yes we do. Patrick Chan, Nathan Chen, and Yuzuru Hanyu off the top of my head.
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If she does need sponsors which is very likely skipping nationals could have left her unable to continue training.
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In what way do any comments about their costumes relate to their body shape?
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Totally agree! She earned the returning skater status from her past achievements. It’s entirley her spot and her decision what to do with it. Furthermore she isn’t taking anything from anyone! I’m not as optimistic as others though that this was a wise decision. That was tough to watch and I don’t think I have the courage to watch her FS. I certainly respect the hell out of her for putting herself out there though. You gotta be mentally tough to do that in front of the whole world of figure skating.
Im going to say a serious prayer for her tonight!’
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Patrick Chan had the dandruff shirt, some people hated Nathan’s colourblock top for Nemesis, and Hanyu serves a lot of look — but I’ve never seen anyone criticize their choices in a way that implied they were inferior athletes or otherwise physically unsuited for competition.
I have seen comments that jeans made Max Aaron look very thick, and Jason Brown's FS bowling shirt made him look fat.
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A dozen donuts and a large pizza couldn’t make Jason look fat :roll5:
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I will remain on Team Colourblock until the day that I die. [emoji23]
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Sure we would. For example, I (and others) have said this repeatedly about some of Nathan Chen's unfortunate costumes. Ditto for Shoma Uno and other male skaters. A skater, male or female, wants to show their body lines in the best possible light. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes they fail. But fans certainly do talk about that.
Gracie's costume was not just unflattering; it looked terribly uncomfortable to skate in because it was riding up on her. No one should have to skate in an ill-fitting costume like that and I would not be surprised if it negatively affected her performance. This is probably another reason why it's good to try out new costumes at less prestigious competitions first.
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Is Midwestern sectionals happening tonight for the senior ladies sp??? I’m dying to see what’ll happen.
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Karen posted a 2A+1eu+3sal on instagram. Looks good. I'm glad her recovery and training is going well. Hopefully she doesn't withdraw from the next competition!
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Jason's costumes do detract from his great body lines. Such a waste.
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I actually liked her costume and being that we now have similar body types it might be something that I would wear. But then again I've never felt that figure skaters needed to LOOK a certain way. Though of course your body needs to be capable of physically performing but that's another issue.
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I had also thought that THIS would have been her costume based on the caption.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0eBC-FsE-/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0eBC-FsE-/
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Personally, I think making a comeback when she's not ready is not good for Gracie's confidence. Cos of her depression issue, a bad result will crush her.
She should have done it Takahashi's way. Slowly. Takahashi just participated in sectionals 1st. To qualify for nationals. He won the sectionals.
Takahashi been retired 2014, he made sure he's ready 1st before announcing his comeback.
If Gracie wanted some International competition exposure, do Challenger competitions 1st. After she's at least 70% ready.
She should have done it Takahashi's way. Slowly. Takahashi just participated in sectionals 1st. To qualify for nationals. He won the sectionals.
Takahashi been retired 2014, he made sure he's ready 1st before announcing his comeback.
If Gracie wanted some International competition exposure, do Challenger competitions 1st. After she's at least 70% ready.
