From the geek to the mean girl, many people are envious of preppy cheerleader style. Maybe it’s the short uniforms, maybe it’s the athletic ability and hot physique or maybe it’s the close proximity to hot football players, but for some reason the appeal of cheerleaders never fades.
The spirited sport actually started in 1877 at Princeton and was an all-male activity. From there it grew to the glamorous and girly sport that we know today. Even some world leaders have been pompom pushers. The most famous being President George W. Bush.
Cheerleader style is marked by preppy silhouettes, bright school colors, and startlingly short skirts. That’s probably why ‘cheerleader’ is such a popular sexy Halloween costume. The cult cheerleader craze has been continued through the years by catty competition movies such as ‘Bring It On.’
While going through this gallery of school-spirited styles don’t forget to practice your ‘Spirit Fingers!’
12 Racy Cheerleader Styles
From Adolescent Girl Photography to School Spirit Pumps:
Ashley Noelle Lesiak — Nov 27, 2013 — Fashion
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Adolescent Girl Photography
The Teenage Gaze by Petra Collins Explores Life Through Youthful Eyes
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Weapon-Wielding Cheerleaders
The 'Dangerous Women: Pin-Up Girls' Photo Series Gets Risky
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The Maison Michel Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Scholastic
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Incisive Adolescent Art
The Provocative and Gritty Petra Collins 'The Female Gaze' Series
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Celebrating High School Stereotypes
2009 Standard Staff Calendar
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Retro Schoolgirl Fashion
The Elisa Sednaoui El Pais Semanal Shoot is Perfectly Preppy
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Foggy Courtside Editorials
Yves Huy Truong Snaps a Sultry School Girl in ‘Alexis Ren III'
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Flirty Football Lingerie
The Victoria's Secret NFL Line May Distract Guys from Watching the Game
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Chic School Girl Fashion
The ‘After Lesson’ Series Features Gothic School Girls
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School Spirit Pumps
The Kobi Levi Cheerleader Shoe is a Pep-Filled Piece of Footwear
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Preppy Pennant Cushions
These Home Team Pennant Pillows Have Some Serious School Spirit
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Satirically Sloganed Cheerleader Frocks
This Airhead Cheerleader Dress is Nostalgic and Chic
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