Wear Moi Abbie – Child | Camisole Leotard with Open Back
The Wear Moi Abbie Child is an open back leotard for girls who’ve outgrown the plainest camisole style and want a bit more visual interest without going all-in on a special-occasion leotard. The front stays simple and classic — thin straps, a gathered pinch-front neckline, a fully lined bodice — while the back opens up into a mid-back U-cut. It’s a small change that makes a real difference in how the leotard looks and feels: less fabric across the back, a cleaner line for a teacher checking posture, and a bit more breathing room during a warm class.
It’s also one of Wear Moi’s steady bestsellers, which tends to happen with leotards that get the basics right — comfortable fabric, a flattering cut, and enough detail to feel a little special without being fussy.
What makes this an open back leotard for girls, and why choose one?
Most everyday children’s leotards keep the back fully covered with a plain panel or princess seaming. The Abbie does something different: a mid-back U-cut that leaves more of the upper back open. For a dancer in a warmer studio, that extra ventilation is genuinely useful. For an older child who’s starting to care about how her leotard looks in the mirror, the open back also just reads as a more grown-up, polished style compared to a fully covered camisole.
It’s worth checking your dancer’s studio dress code first, though — some programs specifically require full back coverage for younger students, and this style won’t meet that requirement.
What does the “pinch front” neckline add?
The front of the Abbie gathers gently at the neckline — sometimes called a “pinch front” — which softens the line across the bust instead of leaving a flat panel. It’s a subtle detail, not a dramatic one, and it’s fully lined underneath for coverage. Paired with the open back, it gives the leotard a considered, two-sided design: classic and covered in front, a little more open behind.
How comfortable is the microfiber for regular class wear?
The Abbie is made from a smooth, 100% microfiber knit that stretches easily and feels light against the skin. It moves well through barre work, floor work, and everything in between, and it tends to hold its shape and color through a season of regular washing — important for a leotard that’s likely to get worn several times a week.
How does the Abbie compare to the Faustine and the Candide, our other Wear Moi child leotards?
All three are classic-cut Wear Moi child leotards made from the same soft microfiber, and the differences all come down to coverage and detail. The Faustine is sleeveless with wide, supportive straps and full back coverage — the most practical, stay-put option for everyday class. The Candide adds short sleeves on top of that same full coverage, for cooler rooms or a bit more modesty.
The Abbie is the most detailed of the three: thin straps, a gathered pinch front, and that open mid-back U-cut, which makes it feel a little more special without being a costume piece. If your dancer’s studio doesn’t have a specific back-coverage requirement, the Abbie is a nice way to add some variety to the leotard drawer alongside the other two.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 100% Microfiber — soft, stretchy performance knit |
| Straps | Thin camisole straps |
| Neckline | Gathered “pinch front” neckline, fully lined |
| Back | Mid-back U-cut — open back styling |
| Cut | Classic camisole cut, sleeveless |
| Collection | Wear Moi Girls’ Dance — bestselling Essentials style |
| Brand origin | Wear Moi — French classical dancewear house |
| Color options | Available to order in a full range of colorways — ask in store |
| SKU | WM-ABBI-C (confirm against your invoice) |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Washing | Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent |
| Drying | Lay flat or hang to dry, out of direct sunlight |
| Do not | Machine wash hot, tumble dry, bleach, or iron |
| Tip | Wash dance fabrics separately from rough or hooked items to protect the knit |
Sizing Guide — Wear Moi Girls’ Sizes
Wear Moi is a French brand and sizes by body measurement using age bands, leading with height and weight, then bust, waist, hips, and girth (the head-to-toe measurement through the body that matters most for leotard fit). The child Abbie is offered in Age 4/6 through 12/14. Like most Wear Moi styles, it runs snug — if your dancer is between bands or you’d like a little room to grow, sizing up is the safer call. All numbers below are body measurements, not garment measurements. See the flag above regarding a girth discrepancy between our reference chart and one retailer’s published numbers.
| Size | Height | Weight | Bust | Waist | Hips | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 4/6 | 3’3″–3’9″ (100–115 cm) | 33–44 lb (15–20 kg) | 21–23″ (53–58 cm) | 19–21″ (48–53 cm) | 22–24″ (56–61 cm) | 35–39″ (89–99 cm) |
| Age 6/8 | 3’7″–4’1″ (110–125 cm) | 37–59 lb (17–27 kg) | 23–25″ (58–64 cm) | 20–22″ (51–56 cm) | 24–26″ (61–66 cm) | 39–43″ (99–109 cm) |
| Age 8/10 | 3’11″–4’5″ (120–135 cm) | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) | 25–27″ (64–69 cm) | 21–23″ (53–58 cm) | 26–28″ (66–71 cm) | 43–47″ (109–119 cm) |
| Age 10/12 | 4’3″–4’9″ (130–145 cm) | 66–88 lb (30–40 kg) | 27–29″ (69–74 cm) | 21–23″ (53–58 cm) | 29–31″ (74–79 cm) | 45–49″ (114–124 cm) |
| Age 12/14 | 4’7″–5’1″ (140–155 cm) | 77–99 lb (35–45 kg) | 29–31″ (74–79 cm) | 22–24″ (56–61 cm) | 31–33″ (79–84 cm) | 49–53″ (124–135 cm) |
Size chart is a guide only and should not replace an in-store fitting. Measurements reflect body measurements, not garment measurements. As Wear Moi is a European brand and this style runs snug, fit your dancer by her measurements and size up if she’s between bands — or come in and we’ll measure her.
Best For
- Girls who want a bit more shape and detail than a plain camisole leotard
- Warmer studios, or dancers who like a more open, ventilated back
- Ballet, jazz, and recreational classes without a full-back-coverage requirement
- Parents building out a leotard rotation who already have the Faustine or Candide
- Ages roughly 4–14 (Age 4/6 through 12/14)
A Note from August MuseThe Abbie is the leotard we reach for when a dancer wants something a little more interesting than her everyday basics — the pinch front and open back give it real personality without turning it into a special-occasion piece. It’s genuinely one of Wear Moi’s best-selling styles, and once families see it next to the Faustine or Candide, the back detail is usually what settles the decision.
One honest heads-up: check your studio’s dress code before ordering. Some programs want full back coverage for younger students, and the Abbie’s open U-cut won’t meet that rule. If you’re not sure, bring in the dress code and we’ll help you pick the right style.
Available at August Muse
The Wear Moi Abbie (Child) is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in sizes Age 4/6 through 12/14 and a full range of colorways available to order. Stop in for a fitting or give us a call and we’ll help you choose the right size and color.
