su-lian
about our lycra bodices: There were two factors in how we acheived an un-leotard look.
First of all, we used a traditional bodice pattern (pointed front) and basque, as well as all the piping around the top and bottom of the bodice and all the other details.
Second, we found a lace lycra the exact color of the regular lycra fabric, and layered them. Lucky us! :)