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* In the ''YesPrecure5'' movie, the team becomes butterfly-winged Super Cures, and true to form, they have too many frills to count. Dream, of course, has her own "special" touches as team leader. And in ''Yes! Precure [=5GoGo!=]'', the wings are gone, but they get jackets instead. Cure Dream's stomach goes the way of Cure Black, but parents probably didn't complain, since Milky Rose fills the niche there instead.

* As per the link above ''Moon Sticks'' a ''SailorMoon'' [[GagPerDayWebcomics gag per strip]] [[FanWebComics fan webcomic]] parodies it [[http://moonsticks.org/page/52/ here]].

Magical girls' [[PowerMakeover powerup outfits]] are easy to tell from their originals, because the original always looks plainer. The more seasons that the show goes on, the more [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewels]], [[PimpedOutDress ribbons, frills, lace,]] [[HairDecorations bows, hair clips]], [[RequisiteRoyalRegalia tiaras]], [[PrettyInMink fur trim]], [[FluffyFashionFeathers feathers]], and even ''[[PowerGivesYouWings wings]]'' will be added to the uniform. This goes double for the leader, who has to look unique and special anyway. Still, there comes a point where it can't possibly be useful anymore. (Imagine if ''SailorMoon'' [[http://moonsticks.org/page/52/ had gone]] for five more seasons.)

* As per the link above ''Moon Sticks'' a ''SailorMoon'' [[GagPerDayWebcomics gag per strip]] [[FanWebComics fan webcomic]] parodies it [[http://moonsticks.org/page/51/ here]].

Magical girls' [[PowerMakeover powerup outfits]] are easy to tell from their originals, because the original always looks plainer. The more seasons that the show goes on, the more [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewels]], [[PimpedOutDress ribbons, frills, lace,]] [[HairDecorations bows, hair clips]], [[RequisiteRoyalRegalia tiaras]], [[PrettyInMink fur trim]], [[FluffyFashionFeathers feathers]], and even ''[[PowerGivesYouWings wings]]'' will be added to the uniform. This goes double for the leader, who has to look unique and special anyway. Still, there comes a point where it can't possibly be useful anymore. (Imagine if ''SailorMoon'' [[http://moonsticks.org/page/51/ had gone]] for five more seasons.)

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* ''WinxClub'' added brooches and purses to the fairy outfits for their first power up (Charmix). In season 3, however, they [[SoLastSeason completely abandoned the Charmix]] and gave the girls totally new Enchantix outfits and powers, which meant a fresh start for the uniform. And in season 4, they once again abandon the Enchantix, replacing it with the Believix. There are also 2 sub-transformations, Sophix and Lovix, and no doubt seasons 5 and 6 will bring their own outfits - the episode guide for Season 5 mention Harmonix and Sirenix.

* ''WinxClub'' added brooches and purses to the fairy outfits for their first power up (Charmix). In season 3, however, they [[SoLastSeason completely abandoned the Charmix]] and gave the girls totally new Enchantix outfits and powers, which meant a fresh start for the uniform. And in season 4, they once again abandon the Enchantix, replacing it with the Believix. There are also 2 sub-transformations, Sophix and Lovix, and no doubt seasons 5 and 6 will bring their own outfits.

** The Super forms added heart buttons, wingy skirt details, gauzy shoulder pads and humongous back bows for all, as well as extra skirt colours, brooch details and hair accessories for the lead. Eternal Sailor Moon (pictured above) was the frilliest of all, with flying ribbons and wings everywhere. An episode of the show actually plays with it, when Usagi is unable to navigate a small room with many people (The Inners, Uranus, Neptune, The Starlights, two members of the QuirkyMiniBossSquad and the MonsterOfTheDay for a total of 13 people) without knocking things over. The sounds of objects breaking [[LampshadeHanging can be heard]] as she does her InTheNameOfTheMoon speech (Though not seen due to stock footage). Thankfully the room in question is her family's dining room.

* As per the link above ''Moon Sticks'' a ''SailorMoon'' GagStrip [[FanWebComics fan webcomic]] parodies it [[http://moonsticks.org/page/51/ here]].

* As per the link above ''Moon Sticks'' a ''SailorMoon'' GagStrip {{FanWebComics fan webcomic}} parodies it [[http://moonsticks.org/page/51/ here]].

* As per the link above ''Moon Sticks'' a ''SailorMoon'' GagADay FanComic parodies it [[http://moonsticks.org/page/51/ here]].

Magical girls' [[PowerMakeover powerup outfits]] are easy to tell from their originals, because the original always looks plainer. The more seasons that the show goes on, the more [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewels]], [[PimpedOutDress ribbons, frills, lace,]] [[HairDecorations bows, hair clips]], [[RequisiteRoyalRegalia tiaras]], [[PrettyInMink fur trim]], [[FluffyFashionFeathers feathers]], and even ''[[PowerGivesYouWings wings]]'' will be added to the uniform. This goes double for the leader, who has to look unique and special anyway. Still, there comes a point where it can't possibly be useful anymore. (Imagine if ''SailorMoon'' had gone for five more seasons.)

** In the ''Tactics Advance'' series, the Ribbon is part of a series that increases in frilliness and power along the line: starting with a simple alice band, stepping up to a hair clip, and ending in a poofy hair ribbon. Each level up protects against more status effects, culminating in the Ribbon which protects against '''everything'''. To discourage the Ribbon being spammed, though, only female characters can wear it or its partners. Male Humes, Bangaa, and Moogles can learn a passive ability that will let them wear Ribbons in the sequel though.
* In ''TwinkleStarSprites'', Load Ran transforms after stage 6 and looks considerably more developed in Sprites form.

* ''{{Shinzo}}'': A rare ''male'' example is Mushra. His most powerful form is, in fact, his regular orange armour with pink frills added.

* ''CardcaptorSakura'': Despite the fact that Sakura's battle costumes changed constantly, it still managed to do this by moving the Fly card wings from the staff to Sakura's back during the Sakura Card arc.

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* ''SparklingGenerationValkyrieYuuki'': Judging from [[http://www.sgvy.com/archives/Edda6/Issue1/Page5.html this strip]], Chiaki appears to know why frills and ribbons are the most superior armor ever.

** There ''does'' appear to be an upper limit, however, as Sailor Moon's final power-up illustrates; in the finale her costume crosses something akin to the BishounenLine and she spends the episode [[AnimeAnatomy naked]] save for [[PerpetualMolt great feathered wings]] and the Ginzuishou over her heart.

** In a twist, everyone on the team (except Moon and Chibi Moon) gets more and more uniform as time goes by. Their super form takes away their (semi) unique chokers, brooches, and sleeves. Their manga-only third form (Which goes un-named in the magna) finishes the job by getting rid of their unique earrings and shoes, and makes their back bows all a lighter shade of their primary colors. Although each solider still has her own color scheme, their uniforms in the Stars manga are otherwise identical.

You're a {{sentai}} team of {{Magical Girl}}s, huh? And you've made it to a second season and [[SoLastSeason powered up accordingly]]? You've got to show it. But your old costume is too useful, [[ClothesMakeTheLegend too iconic]] and just [[ImpossiblyCoolClothes too cute]] to get rid of. Get a FrillyUpgrade!

Not to be confused with [[AceAttorney people in the justice system who wear frills]].

[[quoteright:250:[[SailorMoon http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/moonwings_02.jpg]]]]
[[caption-width-right:250:She's seen more power-ups than you can imagine.]]

--> '''Yuki:''' M... Mr. Largo-san!! This not right! I agree maid dress and skirt bad, but... m... magic girl supposed wear cute thing! Not--
--> '''Largo:''' You wanna look cute or kick a55?

* ''SailorMoon'', as mentioned above. The Super forms added heart buttons, wingy skirt details, gauzy shoulder pads and humongous back bows for all, as well as extra skirt colours, brooch details and hair accessories for the lead. Eternal Sailor Moon (pictured above) was the frilliest of all, with flying ribbons and wings everywhere. An episode of the show actually plays with it, when Usagi is unable to navigate a small room with many people (The Inners, Uranus, Neptune, The Starlights, two members of the QuirkyMiniBossSquad and the MonsterOfTheDay for a total of 13 people) without knocking things over. The sounds of objects breaking [[LampshadeHanging can be heard]] as she does her InTheNameOfTheMoon speech (Though not seen due to stock footage). Thankfully the room in question is her family's dining room.

*** Chibi Moon matched Moon except for colors in her first two uniforms... then the 3rd made her identical to the other Senshi.

** In the ''YesPrecure5'' movie, the team becomes butterfly-winged Super Cures, and true to form, they have too many frills to count. Dream, of course, has her own "special" touches as team leader.
** And in ''Yes! Precure [=5GoGo!=]'', the wings are gone, but they get jackets instead. Cure Dream's stomach goes the way of Cure Black, but parents probably didn't complain, since Milky Rose fills the niche there instead.

* Often occurs in ''PowerRangers'', though the most common example is when the red ranger of the season, and sometimes one or two extra rangers of the team, receives the "battlizer", which is a set of extra armor which they wear over their regular costume.

* The Ribbon in the ''FinalFantasy'' series is traditionally the best armor against StandardStatusEffects. If it will protect against poison, blindness, confusion, paralysis, and unconsciousness; even the most BadAss, scarred, fully armored BloodKnight will wear a Ribbon ''and like it''.
** Proof: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDfpdeQGs0 I pity the foo' who don't think I'm pretty]]

[[SailorMoon http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/moonwings_02.jpg]]
[[caption-width:250:She's seen more powerups than you can imagine.]]

You're a {{sentai}} team of {{Magical Girl}}s, huh? And you've made it to a second season and [[SoLastSeason powered up accordingly]]? You've got to show it. But your old costume is too useful, [[ClothesMakeTheLegend too iconic]] and just [[ImpossiblyCoolClothes too cute]] to get rid of. What do you do? Add Frills of Justice.

* ''MermaidMelodyPichiPichiPitch'' gave its heroines Frills of Justice in the middle of the first season, ''before'' their power drop in the second.