Figure Skater’s Worst Nightmare [VIDEO]

Oh no. Wardrobe malfunction. If you missed it, yesterday at the Olympics, a French skater had her costume pop open, and yes, there was exposure. She finished the routine, and left the ice in tears. Good news, I suppose, the duo ended up finishing second.

It lead to me thinking about what skaters wear. Mostly skimpy costumes, and almost always 'glitzy'. Is that part of the charm of the performance? Why can't ice skaters be like everyone else in the Olympics, and just wear some kind of uniform. Is there something I'm not getting here?