The uniform is every cheerleader’s pride and joy. It is composed of different parts with specific functions. From head to the top, a cheerleader would not miss wearing every piece during tryouts or routines. A cheerleading uniform must have a bodysuit, shell vest, and skirt. Ribbons and socks also completed the whole piece. Ribbons & bows Ribbons and bows are the most common accessories you have aside from pom-poms. Cheerleaders’ hair is always kept in a ponytail, and it is a general rule one should not break. It provides other members with better visibility during a routine. The ribbons and bows, which usually use the team’s theme and colour, adorn the dancers’ hair. They make your hair more stylish and kept. Bodysuit The bodysuit is a piece of undergarment you wear during competitions. It has the same colour as your outer covering and vest. Bodysuits are usually long-sleeved tops that can be snapped at the bottom to suit the frame. This piece of the garment helps make a uniform and standard look in most hands motions. Shell The shell or vest is the outer covering worn by cheerleaders. It is usually made from polyester and cotton to provide airflow in the garment. The shell and vest are essential parts of the uniform because it showcases the team’s design. It is styled with the team’s colours and logos or even school insignias. Most of the shells are sleeveless and with a V-cut neckline. It must have a zipper closure on the back or the side to make dressing convenient. The shells are made of highly stretchy material to hug and fit the body frame well. The cloth can expand to suit the frame perfectly. You can wear the shell with a bra or a camisole for better protection. Full shell Another part of a cheerleading uniform is the entire shell. It is sleeveless with a straightforward design that ends above the skirt line. It is used as a top using a bra as an undergarment. The whole shell has a modest and decent design that is usually worn by most school squads. You can also wear the entire shell without a vest leaving your arms and shoulder out of covering. This clothing is also stretchable and expandable with enough opening for arms. It must have the correct length to meet the top of the skirt, looking at both garments as an overall. Midriff The all-star-squads usually use midriff or crop top. It can be revealing which most high school squads do not prefer wearing. Croptop usually is worn with a bra. It is shorter than that entire shell that usually ends after the bra line. A crop top is strict prohibited among high school cheerleading squads. Skirt The bottom part of the uniform is the skirt. It has the same design as the top, with similar colours and stripes. Some skirts have pleats while others do not have. Depending on the squad preference, you can choose the style for the skirt. Skirts usually have mid-thigh length but, you can customize it, as well. You can see skirts in various rises, even the low-rise skirts. As an undergarment, bundies are always worn with the skirt.