Simone Biles' Chicest Olympics Competition Outfits

Everyone knows Simone Biles sparkles when she hits the world stage. From glittery eyeliner to bedazzled leotards, she has been covered in Swarovski crystals since she made her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Along with winning three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the 28-year-old made headlines for wearing the most expensive Olympic outfits to date. In her docuseries, "Simone Biles Rising", while opening up about her case of "the twisties" at the Tokyo Games, otherwise known as a mental block mid-air, Biles took a trip down memory lane as she rooted through her wardrobe and showcased her "forbidden Olympic closet". While she's only competed in three Olympics, the same can't be said for her costumes.

In 2016, in addition to the patriotic red, white, and blue outfits, for her balance beam final, Biles opted for an embellished red leotard. Four years later, she turned up to the competition once again, clad in sparkles for her brief stint at the 2020 Tokyo Games. In 2024, Biles arrived at the competition with an abundance of leotard variations. Her Olympics comeback included the "Go for Glory" leotard that was covered in more than 9,000 Swarovski crystals, and a starry bodysuit that featured 6,000. Another iconic look at the 2024 Paris Olympics was her blue leotard that boasted 10,000 Swarovski crystals. It's safe to say Biles' Olympics wardrobe has seen a major transformation over the years, from just a few showstopping costumes in 2016 to some of her chicest competition outfits yet.

Simone Biles was making sure her debut would go down in history when she won four gold medals at the Rio Olympics in 2016. During her team final at the competition, Biles executed a Samba-esque floor performance that stunned judges and helped her team win gold. Featuring the patriotic U.S. colors, what makes this leotard so chic is that it was the one she wore while winning her first Olympic gold. Although Biles has that gold medal glow going makeup-free, she made headlines in 2016 for her stylish appearance — particularly her array of ear piercings and glittered eyeliner.

Simone Biles' red leotard, embellished with nearly 5,000 Swarovski crystals, could be her most iconic, considering it's kept as an artifact in the Olympic Museum. Biles wore the fiery leotard for her balance beam final, her fourth final of the competition. Despite already winning gold medals in all other finals, including the vault final, the individual all-around final, and the team final, a wobble on the beam resulted in her first bronze. After winning another gold in her floor final, Biles concluded her first Olympics as the first U.S. female gymnast to win four gold medals at one Games.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were full of drama. First, it should have taken place in 2020, but it was postponed due to the pandemic. Second, Simone Biles actually withdrew from several events after she fell during her vault performance at the team final — the first final of the competition. But it wasn't just Biles' dropout drama that made headlines; the leotard she wore also drew attention. Speaking about the patriotic leotard in her documentary series, she said, "Even touching it is like, ugh — ee, ugh." This leotard is chic because it's scandalous, and scandalous fashion is worth remembering.

It's no secret that Simone Biles' most daring outfits are head-turning, and she didn't disappoint onlookers when she showed up in this starry leotard in 2024. The leotard is among the most luxurious costumes worn by the U.S. women's gymnastics team, worth approximately $3,000. During the qualification rounds at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles was covered in 6,000 Swarovski crystals. Known for being one of the best-dressed Olympians in history, Biles appeared nonchalant in the mesh, hand-applied design. The U.S. team, clad in a sum of almost 50,000 gemstones, was hailed by the likes of Lady Gaga and Tom Cruise.

Simone Biles couldn't be missed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, wearing her "Go for Glory" leotard designed by GK Elite — the world's leading gymnastics brand. The world champion came back in style, looking as chic as ever and covered in just under 10,000 Swarovski crystals. The design included ruby crystals, which mimicked the red stripes on the American flag. "It is an honor to help bring sparkle to the world's biggest stage," Giovanna Engelbert, Swarovski's creative director, told WWD. The team ended up striking gold at the team final on the fourth day of the competition.

It's no secret that Simone Biles is one of the Olympic athletes with stunning off-field style, and considering Olympians have free rein with their costumes, it wasn't surprising when she turned up to the individual all-around final in 2024 wearing her most sparkly leotard to date. The neckline of the blue number, dubbed the Luminous Legacy leotard, symbolized Biles becoming a mental health hero after her wobble in 2021, when she opened up about the pressure put on athletes. If that wasn't enough, the leotard also boasted 10,000 Swarovski crystals. Dressed like that, it's no wonder she won gold.

Any Olympic outfit worn by Simone Biles while taking on the vault after her case of "the twisties" should be considered iconic. Whether the red was an ode to her fiery comeback or a touch of nostalgia, pointing to her red leotard kept inside the Olympic museum, Biles looked ablaze with pride as she perfected the piece of apparatus that pushed her to withdraw from competition in 2021. Regardless, clad in 3,600 Swarovski crystals, she did what she does best and earned a gold medal. As with the other leotards in 2024, the long-sleeve bodysuit was designed by GK Elite.

Simone Biles embraced the patriotic colors for one last time during her final appearance in 2024. The world champion took home her 11th Olympic medal after finishing second in the floor final, her favorite exercise. Unlike her shinier pieces, this leotard was adorned with around 5,000 Swarovski crystals. "They're really evening-wear looks," GK Elite design director Jeanne Diaz told The New York Times. Diaz went on to explain that the entire collection was designed as an ode to the Olympics being held in the French capital, the fashion capital of the world.