DellaLo | SKU: LEDELDE2988CHAXS

MANIA CL Charleston • ¾ Sleeve Ballet Leotard, Classic Collection

€215,00 EUR

A distinctive dusty-mauve ballet leotard with a sculptural neckline, floral embroidered bodice and softly gathered three-quarter tulle sleeves.

Breathable Tulle
4-Way Stretch
Embroidered Mesh

Color: Charleston

MANIA CL Charleston • ¾ Sleeve Ballet Leotard, Classic Collection

Size

XS S M L

Average Fit Rating

Snug Loose

Size & Fit Advice

Overall Fit: DellaLo Milano leotards are designed to fit close to the body, creating a neat professional ballet silhouette.

Torso Length: Dancers with a longer torso or those who fall between sizes may prefer the larger size for additional body length and comfort.

Upper Body: The square neckline and sheer sleeves create a secure, shaped fit through the shoulders and bust while allowing comfortable freedom of movement.

Sleeve Fit: The stretch tulle sleeves are intended to sit neatly against the arms. The three-quarter length offers coverage without extending over the wrist.

Mania Fit Note: The shaped neckline and close-fitting sleeves give Mania a refined, structured feel through the upper body. Dancers with broader shoulders, fuller arms or a longer torso may feel more comfortable choosing the larger size when between sizes.

Please note: Sizing advice is intended as a starting point. Leotard fit varies according to torso length, body proportions and personal preference.

At a Glance

• Elegant three-quarter sheer sleeves
• Soft squared neckline with contrasting trim
• Embroidered floral tulle across the bodice
• Sheer upper neckline panel
• Graceful open back
• Embroidered sleeve cuff detailing
• Close-fitting stretch body
• Handcrafted Italian finish
• Classic Collection design

Materials & Construction

Smooth stretch body fabric
Lightweight stretch tulle sleeves
Embroidered floral tulle bodice
Sheer neckline and back panels
Contrasting piped trims
Stretch construction for unrestricted movement
Made in Italy

Care information

Hand wash separately in cold water.
Use a mild detergent suitable for delicate garments.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Lay flat or hang carefully to dry away from direct heat.
Avoid rough jewellery, Velcro and abrasive surfaces that may catch the tulle or embroidery.

Size & Fit Advice

DellaLo Milano leotards are designed with a close, professional ballet fit. Use your body measurements rather than your everyday clothing size. If your measurements fall between sizes, we generally recommend choosing the larger size for greater comfort and freedom of movement.

DellaLo Milano Women's Size Chart

Use your bust, waist, hips and girth measurements as a starting point to find your recommended DellaLo Milano size.

Size	Bust cm	Waist cm	Hips cm	Girth cm
XS	72 – 82	58 – 62	80 – 86	136 – 143
S	82 – 86	62 – 66	86 – 90	141 – 147
M	86 – 90	66 – 70	90 – 94	145 – 151
L	90 – 94	70 – 74	94 – 98	149 – 155

Dance World Measuring Guide

How to Measure for a DellaLo Milano Leotard

Measure over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. Stand naturally and keep the tape comfortably against the body without pulling it tight.

Dance World Tip

For DellaLo Milano leotards, girth is one of the most important measurements because it reflects the dancer's full torso length. If your measurements fall across different sizes, pay particular attention to girth. Dancers with a longer torso will often be more comfortable in the larger size.

DellaLo Milano Fit Guidance

DellaLo Milano is designed for a refined, close-to-the-body ballet silhouette. Lace styles can feel slightly firmer because lace generally offers less stretch than embroidered mesh or microfibre constructions. If you are between sizes, have a longer torso, or prefer a little more room through the body, choosing the larger size is usually the better starting point.

Dance World Fit Note DellaLo Milano size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit may vary depending on body proportions, leotard design, fabric, stretch, compression and personal preference.

Best For Classical Ballet • Vocational Training • Professional Class • Rehearsals • Auditions • Contemporary Dance • Studio Photography

Description

When Every Detail Finds Its Colour

The DellaLo Milano Mania CL Charleston is a three-quarter sleeve ballet leotard with a dusty-mauve body, sculptural softly squared neckline, floral embroidered tulle and an elegant open back. Handcrafted in Milan, this beautifully balanced Classic Collection colourway allows Mania’s unusual neckline, softly gathered sleeves and delicate embroidery to work together in perfect harmony.

DellaLo Milano Mania CL Charleston, Ballet Leotard – Design & Performance

Charleston brings together a soft dusty-mauve body, smoky translucent tulle, tonal floral embroidery and fine lilac piping. There is enough contrast to reveal every part of the construction, yet the closely related shades keep the overall effect romantic and beautifully composed.

The low neckline has a softly squared shape interrupted by a subtle angled detail. Contrasting piping traces this distinctive geometry across the collarbones, creating an upper line that feels contemporary without losing the elegance expected from a classical ballet leotard.

The three-quarter tulle sleeves gather gently close beneath the arms rather than at the shoulders. This unusual placement gives the fabric fluidity without introducing puffed volume, while embroidered cuff panels echo the floral detailing across the upper bodice.

At the back, sheer tulle and fine piping frame the open shape, with embroidery drawing the eye towards the waist. DellaLo’s warp-knit fabric, plain tulle and embroidered tulle remain exceptionally light and breathable without conventional front or back lining.

Why Dancers Love the DellaLo Mania

Perfectly Balanced Colour

Dusty mauve, smoky tulle and lilac accents provide enough contrast to reveal the design without overpowering it.

One-of-a-Kind Neckline

A softly squared shape with a subtle angled break creates a beautiful and immediately recognisable frame.

Underarm-Gathered Sleeves

Carefully placed gathers shape the tulle beneath the arms while leaving the shoulders clean and refined.

Embroidered Continuity

Floral details across the bodice and sleeve cuffs connect every part of the upper silhouette.

DellaLo Mania CL Charleston Leotard Wear Profile

Fit Close Italian fit with a shaped neckline and neatly fitted three-quarter sleeves

Feel Light and breathable, combining a smooth body with soft stretch tulle

Compression Good – close and responsive without feeling heavily sculpted

Support Good – the fitted body and layered bodice feel secure; no built-in bra or padding

Coverage Light-Moderate – strongest through the body and overlapping bodice, with lighter coverage across the tulle

Movement Excellent – stretch tulle and underarm gathering allow natural freedom through the shoulders and arms

Lining None – coverage is created through the strategic placement and overlap of the design fabrics

The Dance World Wear Profile highlights how each design fits, feels and functions in the studio. This profile reflects the DellaLo Mania CL Charleston specifically; individual fit, coverage and feel may vary.

Studio Experience

Charleston allows Mania’s complicated upper-body construction to look remarkably effortless. The neckline remains crisp, the embroidery is clearly visible and the smoky sleeves soften the arms without hiding their line from a teacher or coach.

It is particularly beautiful through port de bras. The underarm gathers open gently as the arms rise, while the lilac piping holds the neckline and open back in one continuous, beautifully defined frame.

Product Highlight

💜 The Mania Colourway That Has Everything

Silver makes Mania ethereal and Vesuvio makes it dramatic; Charleston finds the perfect point between them. Its colour contrasts reveal the extraordinary neckline, gathered sleeves and floral embroidery clearly, while the dusty palette keeps the finished look soft, sophisticated and unmistakably Italian. For us, this is the colour combination that completes the design.

Dance World Tip: Mania’s shaped neckline and close sleeves make upper-body fit particularly important. If you are between sizes, have a longer torso, broader shoulders or fuller upper arms, the larger size will usually provide the most comfortable starting point.

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About DellaLo Milano Brand

About DellaLo Milano - Luxury Italian Ballet Leotards & Dancewear

DellaLo Milano is a luxury Italian dancewear brand renowned for creating some of the world's most elegant ballet leotards and performance apparel. Designed and handcrafted in Italy, every collection combines exceptional craftsmanship with refined aesthetics, blending couture-inspired design with the technical performance demanded by today's dancers.

Celebrated for its exquisite embroidered tulles, premium Italian fabrics and beautifully tailored silhouettes, DellaLo Milano creates dancewear that enhances every movement while offering outstanding comfort and support. From ballet classes and rehearsals to auditions and professional performances, DellaLo Milano is trusted by dancers worldwide who appreciate timeless elegance, superior quality and distinctive Italian design.

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