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Best and worst figure skating costumes

Nathalie Pechalat and Fabian Bourzat
WORST: Ripped clothes, blood stains, and dirt are not the first things that come to mind for an ice dancing outfit. But that's what France's Nathalie Péchalat and Fabian Bourzat wore at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. The getup was an attempt at dressing the part for a "Les Misérables" routine. (David Gray/Reuters)

With the Sochi Winter Olympics comes a return to the ice rink, sequined skates and all. Often the costumes overshadow the routine — for better and for worse. Check out past fashion choices. -- By Claudine Zap