The Washington Ballet's Nardia Boodoo Mixes Bold Patterns and Bright Color Palettes In and Out of the Studio

Nardia Boodoo has the perfect remedy for the winter blues—a colorful wardrobe. The Washington Ballet company member favors a dressy athleisure style that’s as comfortable as it is vibrant. “I love to play with bright sweaters because it’s just fun when it gets cold and gloomy out,” Boodoo says. In addition to her multicolored style staples, Boodoo counts high-waisted skinny jeans as another part of her off-duty uniform. “I love to pair my Madewell jeans with a long-sleeve crop, a jacket and my Reebok Classics,” she says.

In class, Boodoo plays with bold prints and soft colors. “It gets so monotonous in the studio, so it’s nice to break it up with a patterned leotard,” she says. “I’ve recently gotten into RubiaWear warm-ups and Uniqlo vests, too,” she adds, noting that she prefers to wear these ahead of class while she hits the Pilates reformer or treadmill.