- Joined
- Apr 1, 2014
Some of Michelle's later costumes were very simple in that they had no sparkles or embellishments but their design would still be timeless and stylish today.
I think the best case scenario is that a costume inspire confidence in the skater. You like bling? Great! You feel better in simpler clothing? Also great! As long as a skater is confident in what they are wearing then they will look good wearing it. As for judging it shouldn't make a difference but it can make a difference for the skater wearing it.
I am an adult skater and I have had 2 dresses in the past several years made for me- both of which I have used multiple times. I feel much more comfortable in them than any off the rack dress I bought that made me feel like I was playing dress up (while I am a smaller adult I am still not proportioned like a kid). The clothes don't make the skater but they can help the skater feel more confident.
I'm an adult skater too and honestly the goal of wearing a pretty dress and spinning/skating on the ice is one of my main motivations! I can't wait to design/make my dresses lol (but I probably have to up my level a bit more). I think for many little girls (and boys) it's definitely one of the draws of the sport along with everything else, ofc. I don't think it should affect your scores one bit though, in theory.