History Main / FashionableEvil

Not quite evil. Or at least, not enough for the audience to worry too much. The essence of this prop is evil in a {{camp}} sort of way, often bordering on 'dark' but safe fetishism. This often just means cooler and sexier costumes, and slightly more aggressive characters. Especially handy if you prefer a Dark Prince to a Good Prince.

Not quite evil. Or at least, not enough for the audience to worry too much. The essence of this prop is evil in a {{camp}} sort of way, often bordering on 'dark' but safe fetishism. This often just means [[EvilIsSexy cooler and sexier costumes]], and slightly more aggressive characters. Especially handy if you prefer a Dark Prince to a Good Prince.

->''No moral compass – but what a tailor!''

* ''Anime/OnePiece'': Be damned if those [[HeroAntagonists Marine Admirals]] don't look sharp in those suits. The pirates also can look sharp if they wanted to, just look at Sir Crocodile.

Usually not the result of VillainDecay, as their popularity is predicted, especially if the story itself uses a non- BigBad centered conflict. Contrast and compare DarkIsNotEvil and PuttingOnTheReich.

Usually not the result of VillainDecay, as their popularity is predicted, especially if the story itself uses a non- BigBad centered conflict. See PuttingOnTheReich as a subtrope when regarding costuming. Contrast DarkIsNotEvil.

* ''Series/{{Andor}}'': In addition to the usual ''Franchise/StarWars'' contrast between the sleek tidy and [[PuttingOnTheReich Nazi inspired]] uniforms of the Empire and the less regulated, worn and working class outfits of the rebellion the Empire fetishising Syril Karn is very particular about his uniforms, getting them tailored and acting like he's in the military despite starting out as a rent-a-cop who quickly gets fired for his gross incompetence.

Usually not the result of VillainDecay, as their popularity is predicted, especially if the story itself uses a non- BigBad centered conflict. See also DarkIsNotEvil.

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Usually not result of VillainDecay, as their popularity is predicted, especially if the story itself uses a non- BigBad centered conflict. See also DarkIsNotEvil.

!Examples:
* ''Literature/TheLandOfStories'': Ezmia may be evil, but dang, the girl knows how to dress.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLifeAsATeenageRobot'': Brit and Tiff may be a pair of obnoxious Alpha Bitches, but there's no denying that their fashion game is on point.

* ''Film/TheAdventuresOfPinocchio'': All the villains are dressed in expensive clothes.

* ''Fanfic/LelouchOfTheWingsOfRebellion'': Black Mask's Thief Suit looks like a period outfit for the nobility, but with some concession to practicability like combat boots.

* ''Literature/TheLandOfStories'': Ezmia may be evil, but dang, the girl knows how to dress.

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