The first page of the costume gallery is dedicated to a contest that Marvel had way back in 1981. The results of this contest were published in X-men 168 in a section called "Kitty's Kostume Korner" and the results follow. To quote the comic book...

"Way back in 1981, we wondered in one of the letters pages, just what you readers thought Kitty would wear in her SPRITE identity. Suggestions poured in, burying my desk and providing Chris, Dave, Paul, Bob, Danny and me with hours of fun. Your designs were so good, in fact, that we wanted to share the best via the letters page, but choosing among them was an overwhelming task. So, we brought in an independent panel of experts ranging from 14-years-old (Kitty's age) to...well, a good bit older. Below are their three favorite designs. Enjoy!"

"George Gozum of Metro Manila, Phillipines, figures that Kitty's costume design...and her thoughts...would be along these lines...

'Think I'll design a costume--something new...different. I know--ASYMETRICS! I'll start with my hair (it gets in the way sometimes). I'd better add a mask to protect my secret identity. My code name's SPRITE and that's a water pixie. I know! I'll make the costume elf-like, starting with shoes that won't hinder my natural grace. I am a dancer! I'll base the colors on water sprites, too, and add a snazzy new 'X' symbol and VOILA...the all-new Sprite!'"

"Senen A. Antonio, also of the Phillippines, thinks that Kitty would choose the costume below, since it is attractive as well as practical."

It would have, "Leotard-type costume and tights --Kitty's a dancer. Hair worn to one side. Arrow [on costume] --to describe Kitty. Skirt cut high in front for grace and ease of movement. Blues and whites -- water sprite colors. Modified elfin shoes."

"It took weeks...months, even...for Andrea M. Hill of Butler, Pa. to send in her designs. Thanks, Andrea. And thanks, everybody. We enjoyed 'em all."