The Redskins Cheerleaders are the longest continuous squad in the NFL. As such, it is no surprise that our uniforms have evolved with the times since nothing ever stays the same in women’s styles. And the team never wants to disappoint the fans by failing to come up with a fabulous new look to go with the fabulous promise of a new season year after year!

1962: In the Beginning
The first uniform was a direct identification of the namesake of the football team. The ladies wore cream colored gabardine with hand beaded diamond designs and burgundy fringe, hand beaded headbands with a black braided wig. While, by today’s standards, it was rather politically incorrect, in 1962, it was a charming show of support by the new dance team.

1970: Go-Go!
America was well aware of the appeal of the mini-skirt, and of course everything was big. While jeans and t-shirts were emblazoned with colorful flowers and butterflies, the Redskinettes discovered sequins. And lots of them! Marsha Brady hair was the in thing, and white knee-high boots were the sexiest look for a nice pair of long legs. Something the NFL would forget about, and rediscover again.

1978: Peekaboo...
A strong sign of the times was the infamous "belly button" uniform. The ladies stormed onto the field showing [gasp] their stomachs for the first time. Still wearing the burgandy and gold proudly, the ladies were a bit daring this year. Always cutting edge...but always glamorous. Lest we forget, the arrival of Farrah Fawcett and her famous hairstyle. Who can forget that famous "red swimsuit" poster? So, layers, feathered hair, and wings were every trendy girl’s choice.

1979: The One We’d Like to Forget
Mary Beth heads up the line in a bright red Danskin with gold fringe and the favorite white go-go boots. These were the winter uniforms from 1979-1981. And just be jealous that you didn’t get to use the largest pompoms in the history of the world!

1982: Return to our "Roots"
The ladies reinvented the suede look and adopted the thin burgundy and gold headband as part of the uniforms this year. Still keeping the nostalgic feel for Indian garb, but following the evolving 80s version of "punk" and coinciding with the new music generation of the MTV years, the Redskinettes stayed current... but still hung on to the sexy white boots to show off those lovely legs. The team wore this uniform for Super Bowls XVII and XVIII.

1983: The Bumble Bee... at "retail"!
This uniform was only worn during the winter 83 season. The team needed a winter uniform at the last minute, so Captain Terri went to JC Penney’s and picked out the burgundy and gold striped sweater and presented it to the Director, Dick Garrison. Leg warmers were the style at the time, so it wasn’t too bad. Even with burgundy lolipops (briefs) and striped burgundy and gold leg warmers over white go go boots.

1984: We Still Love the 80s
Donna is wearing the sleek new one-piece uniform for 1984,1985, 1986, and 1987. More importantly, in the 1987 Super Bowl. The team chose a burgundy Jantzen body suit and trimmed it in sequined fringe with veeery trendy short, leather boots.

It’s all about the Madonna and the new punk waves. The Ladies caught up to the fashion with new hair, new looks, and as always, fresh and beautiful new faces!

1988: Pretty Before its Time
This lovely tank uniform would put Olympic ice champions to shame. And we mean that in a nice way! It was worn in the summer of 1988 and the ladies held on to the leather boots one more season.

1995: New Hotness
Looking rather more "swashbuckling" than "indian" the ladies returned to a slinky and shiny one-piece uniform with delicate puffy sleeves to offset a cute short skirt. The 70s were not so trendy in the 90s so the team abandoned the gogo boots look for a comfortable dance tennis shoe and retro-Flashdance leg warmers for a number of years.

1998: Another Return
Once again the Redskins Cheerleaders bared their midriffs in an updated, sexy, and sparkly two-piece uniform. The uniform evolved slightly every year under the new director. Each year the team adds a few rhinestones and cuts away a little more fabric. The fabulous results can be seen on the sidelines this year on the 2003-04 team.

2000-05
The cheerleaders sported the most sleek and sexy look of that time. Adorned with more than 300 rhinestones and shapely leather-esque white shorts (a favorite for any sports fan), the ladies reinvented the go-go boots look with a millennium touch. The bolero jacket added a different look to cool games or personal appearances, and the white leather jacket for cold weather games were all part of the new repertoire and hot look for the ladies. The halter top, largely unchanged since its introduction in 2000, and the daring dip in the sparkling waistline accents the excellent fitness and beautiful figures of the First Ladies of Football.

Today!
Coming up with the hottest and sexiest uniform in pro sports, the Redskins Cheerleaders are true trend-setters in this daring outfit. The top has been cut dramatically to fit each cheerleader and more than 600 Swarovski Crystals in three different stunning colors and sizes were added to create a look that is not only sexy, but a true showstopper. The shorts have also been given the same care to make sure they are customized to each cheerleader. The belt was given 200 crystals and the amazing cheerleader logo belt buckle has been given a sparkling facelift with the same Swarovski crystals. For appearances, the bolero has been changed to white and made more modernized. The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders now have a uniform that showcases their beauty and maintains their iconic standing.

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