According to current ISU regulations, costumes in competition "must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition – not garish or theatrical in design. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen."
If Radionova's costumes aren't garish, I can't imagine what one that is would look like. Many of the costumes seem to violate the "appropriate for athletic competition" requirement. At Russians this week-end quite a few of the men wore lace. When did that become suitable for athletic competition. The implied nudity of many of the women's costumes can hardly be called modest, especially when worn by young teenage girls. Many of the costumes are theatrical in design. I'm not a prude, just want the existing rules to be enforced or done away with.
Question: Since this rule went into effect, how many costume deductions have there been?
Please share your views.
If Radionova's costumes aren't garish, I can't imagine what one that is would look like. Many of the costumes seem to violate the "appropriate for athletic competition" requirement. At Russians this week-end quite a few of the men wore lace. When did that become suitable for athletic competition. The implied nudity of many of the women's costumes can hardly be called modest, especially when worn by young teenage girls. Many of the costumes are theatrical in design. I'm not a prude, just want the existing rules to be enforced or done away with.
Question: Since this rule went into effect, how many costume deductions have there been?
Please share your views.