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Wardrobe malfunctions may not be listed in the official scoring system, but they definitely know how to steal attention. The costume here looks dangerously close to becoming the true star of the routine. That kind of risk adds a whole extra layer of tension the choreography really did not ask for.
Skaters already have enough to manage without also negotiating fabric under pressure. Speed, balance, music, and expression are difficult enough on their own. Add one unreliable outfit into the mix, and suddenly the performance becomes a trust exercise with sequins.