History Main / DressedAllInRubber

** In ''[[Recap/DoctorWhoS6E4TheKrotons The Krotons]]'', [[MsFanservice Zoe's]] costume consists of a very short black PVC skirt and matching jacket.

** In ''[[Recap/DoctorWhoS6E4TheKrotons The Krotons]]'', [[MsFanservice Zoe's]] costume consists of a very short PVC skirt and matching jacket.

* In the ''Series/DoctorWho'' serial ''[[Recap/DoctorWhoS6E4TheKrotons The Krotons]]'', [[MsFanservice Zoe's]] costume consists of a very short PVC skirt and matching jacket.

* The Harkkonen clan from Creator/DavidLynch's ''Literature/{{Dune}}''. Famously, Music/{{Sting}} turns up in a rubber g-string in one scene for no explainable reason.[[note]]Of course, behind the scenes he ''was'' prepared to perform '''nude'''... but it was decided to throw something on. Still no word on why leather, though.[[/note]]

* Latex is becoming increasingly popular in the female population for really simple reasons - Men actually ''[[MaleGaze look at]]'' tightly-clad behinds and legs. The fact it's easily combined with [[HellbentForLeather leather jackets and boots]] only gives it bonus points, and nothing quite matches the unique reflective shine of latex.

See also LatexSpaceSuit and some {{Spy Catsuit}}s. Not to be confused with PeopleInRubberSuits. Compare its sister trope, HellBentForLeather.

And sometimes, people go a little overboard with it. This trope is when someone's attire is mostly rubber, latex or PVC. It can be a fashion statement (especially in Hollywood circles), it can be a power uniform, and it can subliminally say something different altogether. It is usually black in most cases, though white (especially among "[[NaughtyNurseOutfit naughty nurses]]") and red (among "HornyDevils") are also common. This is mostly a bondage/fetish/fashion trope. One thing that is often overlooked in fiction is that it is very prone to [[WardrobeMalfunction wardrobe malfunctions]] as any tear or hole can cause the entire garment to split completely as it is usually worn under tension against the body.

And sometimes, people go a little overboard with it. This trope is when someone's attire is mostly rubber, latex or PVC. It can be a fashion statement (especially in Hollywood circles), it can be a power uniform, and it can subliminally say something different altogether. It is usually black in most cases, though white (especially among "[[NaughtyNurseOutfit naughty nurses]]") and red (among "HornyDevils") are also common. This is mostly a bondage/fetish/fashion trope.

* The Harkkonen clan from Creator/DavidLynch's ''Literature/{{Dune}}''. Famously, Music/{{Sting}} turns up in a rubber g-string in one scene for no explainable reason.

* While not a webcomic (yet!), [[http://dpragan.deviantart.com/ DPRagan's]] ''[[http://dpragan.deviantart.com/gallery/#Satyri Satyri]]'' (''Links very NSFW'') series of illustrations take this to [[UpToEleven the next logical step]]: The Satyri are [[HalfHumanHybrid half-human]] [[HornyDevils succubi]] who, as a natural result of being partial {{Anthropomorphic Personification}}s of perversion and lust, have rubber ''skin'' (and a predisposition towards rubber clothing).

** "Latex paint" is available that can be applied directly to the skin and peeled away easily. While useful for filling in gaps in an outfit, there are areas of the body where application is not recommended.

* AsYouKnow, there are latex/rubber/PVC fetishes.

* Uma Thurman in ''Film/KillBill'' wore a yellow PVC racing jumpsuit.

* The TropeNamer, Music/DoctorSteel, dressed in a [[BadassLongcoat PVC labcoat]] and gloves ([[TropeNamer and sang about it!]]), and also had a black PVC [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/364811_5452.jpg steampunk attire]]. "His [[HelloNurse nurses]]" also often dressed in PVC uniforms.

* Layla the Latex Lady, from ''Literature/JohannesCabalTheNecromancer'', takes this a lot farther. She's a literal incarnation of illicit sexuality, and she verrrrry definitely hasn't got anything else on beneath the latex catsuit. [[spoiler:Including skin, or flesh.]]

* ''Music/{{Nachtmahr}}'' are another band that makes use of Latex. Moments include the Nachtmahr girls dressing up in Latex for their stage shows.

** Gimps [male BDSM rubber/leather slaves] wear suits and masks of rubber or latex.

* Latex is particularly popular among goths, with one goth sterotype even existing for those who love Latex[[http://wakeupgoth.com/types-of-goths/the-latex-goth/]], maybe a little too much.

* Batman's suits in the [[Film/{{Batman}} Tim Burton]] and [[Film/BatmanBegins Christopher Nolan]] incarnations is made of a black polymer.

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* The Harkkonen clan from Creator/DavidLynch's ''{{Literature/Dune}}''. Famously, {{Music/Sting}} turns up in a rubber g-string in one scene for no explainable reason.

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* Rubber suits are Mistress Sixx's most prominent kink in ''Webcomic/{{Collar 6}}''.

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* Comedian Margaret Cho, who has claimed to be in the BDSM subculture, has been known to wear latex dresses to public occasions.
** Latex dresses seem to be becoming rather "hip" among the Hollywood elite lately.

* The TropeNamer, Music/DoctorSteel, dressed in a [[BadassLongcoat PVC labcoat]] and gloves ([[TropeNamer and sings about it!]]), and also had a black PVC [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/364811_5452.jpg steampunk attire]]. His [[HelloNurse nurses]] also often dress in PVC uniforms.

* The TropeNamer, Music/DoctorSteel dressed in a [[BadassLongcoat PVC labcoat]] and gloves ([[TropeNamer and sings about it!]]), and also had a black PVC {{steampunk}} [[NiceHat top hat]] and cape. His [[HelloNurse nurses]] also often dress in PVC uniforms.

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* Grausame Töchter basically live this trope. Their stage show contains plently of latex. Their album arts have plently of latex. They even have songs just about Latex.

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* Trinity in ''Film/TheMatrix'' also wears a PVC outfit.

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[[caption-width-right:270:It's what all the stylish mad scientists are wearing these days.]]

-> ''"Chrome dome, goggles on''
-> ''Dressed all in rubber."''