The clothing a skater wears will be different for different purposes: practice, testing, and competition. However, some basic guidelines apply to all skating apparel.

• Clothing should be form-fitting to the body. Loose clothing can be hazardous as skates can get caught in them causing an injury.
• Outfits should be comfortable; they will be worn for hours at a time (especially practice outfits) and you don’t want any distractions in the form of uncomfortable clothing.
• Dress in layers in order to stay at a comfortable temperature throughout the skating session. Temperatures in the rink vary from day to day and rink to rink.