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* In ''VideoGame/NoUmbrellasAllowed'', Wonsu, the depressed man who wants to be [[EmotionSuppression Fixed]] against his mother's wishes, removes his hoodie when [[spoiler:he goes through with it after being arrested by AVAC]]. Jane then interprets this as him [[spoiler:"coming out of his cocoon to be reborn as a Saera"]] and forms a cult around it as a coping mechanism.
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* In ''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower'', Halbrand enters the story wearing tattered clothes, symbolizing his status as a [[PrincessInRags Prince In Rags]]. Than he shifts his clothing into wearing Numenorian blacksmith clothes as he wants to build a life in Numenor and live there forever. After Galadriel finally convinces him to accepts rightful place as king in the Southlands, he is clad golden shining armour looking every inch as the "returning lost king" as Aragorn does.

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* In ''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower'', Halbrand enters the story wearing tattered clothes, symbolizing his status as a [[PrincessInRags Prince In Rags]]. Than Then he shifts his clothing into wearing Numenorian blacksmith clothes as he wants to build a life in Numenor and live there forever. After Galadriel finally convinces him to accepts his rightful place as king in the Southlands, he is clad in a golden shining armour looking every inch as the "returning lost king" as Aragorn does.
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* In ''Series/TheLordOfTheRingsTheRingsOfPower'', Halbrand enters the story wearing tattered clothes, symbolizing his status as a [[PrincessInRags Prince In Rags]]. Than he shifts his clothing into wearing Numenorian blacksmith clothes as he wants to build a life in Numenor and live there forever. After Galadriel finally convinces him to accepts rightful place as king in the Southlands, he is clad golden shining armour looking every inch as the "returning lost king" as Aragorn does.
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* ''Series/GilmoreGirls:'' The 2016 reboot sees Emily Gilmore move away from her ConsisteClothingStyle of high-end twinsets with matching skirt to more casual clothing following [[spoiler: the death of her husband and the need to rediscover who she is as a person.]] This happens dramatically at the start of the series, when she decides to go Marie Kondo on her house and decides nothing she usually wears "sparks joy," necessitating a raid of Lorelai's teenage closet--Lorelai walks in on her mother wearing a t-shirt and ''jeans'' and declares this "terrifying." Near the end of the revival, there's a scene of Emily speaking on the phone, confirming her employment as a docent at a Nantucket whaling museum, and she purposefully bypasses her high heels for white tennis shoes, symbolically leaving her MRSDegree life behind and starting anew.

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* ''Series/GilmoreGirls:'' The 2016 reboot sees Emily Gilmore move away from her ConsisteClothingStyle ConsistentClothingStyle of high-end twinsets with matching skirt to more casual clothing following [[spoiler: the death of her husband and the need to rediscover who she is as a person.]] This happens dramatically at the start of the series, when she decides to go Marie Kondo on her house and decides nothing she usually wears "sparks joy," necessitating a raid of Lorelai's teenage closet--Lorelai walks in on her mother wearing a t-shirt and ''jeans'' and declares this "terrifying." Near the end of the revival, there's a scene of Emily speaking on the phone, confirming her employment as a docent at a Nantucket whaling museum, and she purposefully bypasses her high heels for white tennis shoes, symbolically leaving her MRSDegree life behind and starting anew.
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* ''Series/GilmoreGirls:'' The 2016 reboot sees Emily Gilmore move away from her ConsisteClothingStyle of high-end twinsets with matching skirt to more casual clothing following [[spoiler: the death of her husband and the need to rediscover who she is as a person.]] This happens dramatically at the start of the series, when she decides to go Marie Kondo on her house and decides nothing she usually wears "sparks joy," necessitating a raid of Lorelai's teenage closet--Lorelai walks in on her mother wearing a t-shirt and ''jeans'' and declares this "terrifying." Near the end of the revival, there's a scene of Emily speaking on the phone, confirming her employment as a docent at a Nantucket whaling museum, and she purposefully bypasses her high heels for white tennis shoes, symbolically leaving her MRSDegree life behind and starting anew.
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* {{Invoked}} by Marinette in ''[[https://salthaven.tumblr.com/post/190458693897/ A Lady's Scout (and the Salt within her Soul)]]''; after [[BetrayalFic her friends and classmates]] believe [[ManipulativeBitch Lila]] over her, she channels her frustration into making special clothes for each of the temporary heroes referencing their alter egos... and giving them to them around the time that their replacements debut. Thus, each new outfit signifies that each hero has lost Ladybug's favor. This culminates in her making a new outfit for ''herself'' after [[spoiler:she's exposed as Multimouse]], further driving home the symbolism to her classmates.

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* {{Invoked}} by Marinette in ''[[https://salthaven.tumblr.com/post/190458693897/ A Lady's Scout (and the Salt within her Soul)]]''; after [[BetrayalFic her friends and classmates]] believe [[ManipulativeBitch Lila]] over her, she channels her frustration into making special clothes for each of the temporary heroes referencing their alter egos... and giving them to them around the time that their replacements debut. Thus, each new outfit signifies that each hero has lost Ladybug's favor. This culminates in her making a new outfit for ''herself'' after [[spoiler:she's exposed ''exposed'' as Multimouse]], further driving home the symbolism to her classmates.
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* ''Manga/KenichiTheMightiestDisciple'' has a few examples:
** Kenichi's initial martial arts outfit is a simple dougi with a white belt that he dons only during training. Later, recognizing his growth, the Masters at Ryozanpaku give him a composite outfit that invoke their specialties (a sleeveless ''gi'' jacket for Akisame's Jujitsu and Sakaki's Karate, chainmail underneat for Shigure's weapon arts, Chinese pants and shoes for Ma Kensei's Chinese Kempo, [[HandwrapsOfAwesome muay kaad chuek]] for Apachai's Muay Thai, and handguards similar to the Elder's for the Furinji style), outfit he wears far more often.
** Nijima initially only wears a simple school uniform, but for the founding of the Shinpaku Alliance he exchanges it for a faux military outfit as his ego inflates. When his ego is popped he returns to the school uniform, only with a cape to identify him as the Shinpaku Alliance leader. [[spoiler:The cape he wore for the D of D turned out to be a new Shinpaku Alliance flag to replace the old one]].
** Diego Carlo is a MaskedLuchador that never shows his face, even when taking a shower (he gets a shower scene and is ''still'' masked), so what mask''s'' he's wearing at any moment is ''extremely'' important: he's normally seen wearing a dark red mask and smiling to signify his happy-go-lucky attitude, when he fights seriously he removes the red mask and reveals his "angry mask" underneath while he stops smiling, and when he's defeated he [[DramaticUnmask removes the angry mask]] and [[spoiler:[[SubvertedTrope reveals his simplicistic "naked mask"]], as he refuses to let himself seen without a mask]].
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** [[Creator/MarvelComics Marvel]]'s ''ComicBook/CivilWar'' event is kicked off by a tragic explosion caused by a villain that kills several heroes and dozens of schoolchildren. Speedball, the only hero to escape alive, becomes so guilt-ridden that he changes his name to "Penance" and switches from [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/5551/597340-picture_20189.gif his traditional colorful threads]] to [[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e7/Penancetbolts.PNG a drastically different costume lined with metal spikes]], intentionally injuring himself to make up for his "failure".

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** [[Creator/MarvelComics Marvel]]'s ''ComicBook/CivilWar'' ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' event is kicked off by a tragic explosion caused by a villain that kills several heroes and dozens of schoolchildren. Speedball, the only hero to escape alive, becomes so guilt-ridden that he changes his name to "Penance" and switches from [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/5551/597340-picture_20189.gif his traditional colorful threads]] to [[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e7/Penancetbolts.PNG a drastically different costume lined with metal spikes]], intentionally injuring himself to make up for his "failure".



** Franchise/{{Superman}}'s suit is changed to a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, which goes to show his transition from idealistic superhero to dour vagrant.
** Franchise/{{Batman}} used a PoweredArmor with police insignias, showing his closer allegiance to the police instead of being an independent vigilante. [[spoiler:Justified because that's James Gordon under the armor, not Bruce Wayne.]]
** Franchise/WonderWoman puts on a magical armor worn by Hephaestus, accepting her responsibilities as the new Goddess of War.

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** Franchise/{{Superman}}'s ComicBook/{{Superman}}'s suit is changed to a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, which goes to show his transition from idealistic superhero to dour vagrant.
** Franchise/{{Batman}} ComicBook/{{Batman}} used a PoweredArmor with police insignias, showing his closer allegiance to the police instead of being an independent vigilante. [[spoiler:Justified because that's James Gordon under the armor, not Bruce Wayne.]]
** Franchise/WonderWoman ComicBook/WonderWoman puts on a magical armor worn by Hephaestus, accepting her responsibilities as the new Goddess of War.



* ComicBook/UltimateMarvel: Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor are the core members of ComicBook/TheUltimates. Captain America died in ''ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand'', and Thor got lost in the Negative Zone. Stark disbanded the team, unable to continue with it without them. He keeps working as Iron Man in ''ComicBook/UltimateFF'', but with completely new armor.
* In 1991, ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} dumped the brown and tan uniform he wore since after ''ComicBook/TheDarkPhoenixSaga'' and returned to his classic yellow and blue tiger-stripe costume, though two comics gave different reasoning - his appearance in ''Spider-Man'' had his costume torn up after a tussle with the Wendigo and he switched to the old costume afterwards because of it, though in his own title seems to suggest that a bunch of problems related to his past caused him to somewhat regress.

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* ComicBook/UltimateMarvel: ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'': Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor are the core members of ComicBook/TheUltimates. Captain America died in ''ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand'', and Thor got lost in the Negative Zone. Stark disbanded the team, unable to continue with it without them. He keeps working as Iron Man in ''ComicBook/UltimateFF'', but with completely new armor.
* In 1991, ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} dumped the brown and tan uniform he wore since after ''ComicBook/TheDarkPhoenixSaga'' and returned to his classic yellow and blue tiger-stripe costume, though two comics gave different reasoning - -- his appearance in ''Spider-Man'' had his costume torn up after a tussle with the Wendigo and he switched to the old costume afterwards because of it, though in his own title seems to suggest that a bunch of problems related to his past caused him to somewhat regress.
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* In ''Webcomic/YokokasQuest'', Yokoka switches from wearing [[PajamaCladHero starry pajamas]] to wearing a MartialArtsUniform after she begins training in the underground village. Mao changes from one casual outfit to another after his first set is [[PoisonIsCorrosive ruined]] fighting [[MixAndMatchCritter snake-centipedes]], and more significantly changes outfit again (gaining a ScarfOfAsskicking) once he starts fighting in the [[SpartanWay Darkness Clan's]] [[GladiatorGames arena]].

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* In ''Webcomic/YokokasQuest'', Yokoka switches from wearing [[PajamaCladHero starry pajamas]] to wearing a MartialArtsUniform gi after she begins training in the underground village. Mao changes from one casual outfit to another after his first set is [[PoisonIsCorrosive ruined]] fighting [[MixAndMatchCritter snake-centipedes]], and more significantly changes outfit again (gaining a ScarfOfAsskicking) once he starts fighting in the [[SpartanWay Darkness Clan's]] [[GladiatorGames arena]].
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* PlotPants: A costume change, to default or new, indicates the plot is moving on.
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* ''WesterAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'':
** Dr Mrs The Monarch goes through quite a few outfits as her relationships and professional status change. At first as Dr Girlfriend she wears an all pink ensemble with a pillbox cap, which makes her stand out next to The Monarch's yellow, black, and orange aesthetics. As the Phantom Limb's girlfriend, Queen Etheria, she has a see through lingerie outfit to show that he considers her arm candy at most. After marrying The Monarch and becoming Dr Mrs The Monarch she has an outfit to match his with yellow, black and orange to show their commitment to each other. After becoming a part of the Council of Thirteen she takes on a black and red version of her first outfit, showing how she has moved up in the world beyond The Monarch.
** Dean and Hank take new outfits in the later seasons. [[spoiler:As the clones they used and depended on to cheat death have been destroyed]] this shows that they have changed and aged since the old days.
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* ''Theatre/{{Shucked}}'': Maizy's wardrobe changes as she's returning from Tampa during "Woman of the World". She pulls off her denim skirt to show that she's wearing a brightly-colored one underneath, and from then on, she's typically dressed in bright colors instead of the worn and patched denim work by most of the Cob County residents.
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Sweater Girl was renamed Sexy Sweater Girl in TRS. Examples that don't properly mention that the tight sweater is for fanservice are being removed


* In ''Manga/AssassinationClassroom'', Irina Jelavic goes from wearing form-hugging outfits that help in her HoneyPot tactics to a more conservative SweaterGirl and ProperTightsWithASkirt combo after her HeelFaceRevolvingDoor stops on Face and as a way to attract her LoveInterest Karasuma who as a somewhat traditional Japanese man, prefers conservative outfits over outgoing ones.

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* In ''Manga/AssassinationClassroom'', Irina Jelavic goes from wearing form-hugging outfits that help in her HoneyPot tactics to a more conservative SweaterGirl sweater and ProperTightsWithASkirt combo after her HeelFaceRevolvingDoor stops on Face and as a way to attract her LoveInterest Karasuma who as a somewhat traditional Japanese man, prefers conservative outfits over outgoing ones.
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* In ''Webcomic/BeyondTheEnd'', Hal changes his outfit multiple times. The first time [[https://beyondtheend.gay/index.html?pg=284#showComic brought on by the rain]] as his hair dye washed out and his dad bringing him a change of clothes. Then again later when he returns from being PutOnABus [[https://beyondtheend.gay/index.html?pg=1935#showComic he's changed his hair and outfit again]].
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* The ''[[Fanfic/FeralnetteAUBigFatBreak Feralnette AU]]'' has [[WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug Marinette]] give up on trying to stay friends with her classmates and maintain her cheerful persona, as she decides to focus primarily on her duties as Ladybug and the new Guardian of the Miracle Box. To this end, she trades her fashionable style for oversized hoodies and unkempt hair.

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* The ''[[Fanfic/FeralnetteAUBigFatBreak Feralnette AU]]'' has ''Webcomic/FeralnetteAU'': [[WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug Marinette]] give gives up on trying to stay friends with her classmates and maintain her cheerful persona, as she decides to focus primarily on her duties as Ladybug and the new Guardian of the Miracle Box. To this end, she trades her fashionable style for oversized hoodies and unkempt hair.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Reboot}}'': In season 3 both the heroes and Hexadecimal got new looks to reflect the new DarkerAndEdgier status quo [[spoiler:as Megabyte forced Bob into the Web and began an all out war with Mainframe]]. The heroes got new tactical gear and Hexadecimal was put into a new outfit that looked like bondage gear to show how she was forced to do Megabyte's bidding. Later on they got new looks again, [[spoiler:as Enzo is forced to ride the games after losing one. He and [=AndrAIa=] have new adult wardrobes that speak "Renegades without a home", Bob is found with warped clothing he merges with Glitch to become a shining light in their darkest hour and Dot is even more armored to show how much more hope she lost.]] This is given a minor deconstruction in the next season, as they had become so different that turning back towards peace was difficult with so many reminders physically on them, Bob in particular.
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** This is subverted with Lillie. In the games, Lillie undergoes this and an ExpositoryHairstyleChange to signify her separation from her mother Lusamine. However, due to [[AdaptationalHeroism changes]] in Lusamine's [[AdaptationPersonalityChange personality]] and [[AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul relationship with Lillie]], this element of Lillie's character doesn't exist in the anime. Lillie ''does'' put her hair in a ponytail when confronting Lusamine, but she goes back to her original hairstyle the next episode. Lillie's "Z-powered form" only appears when she's being really serious. It isn't a permanent change like in the games.

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** This is subverted with Lillie. In the games, Lillie undergoes this and an ExpositoryHairstyleChange to signify her separation from her mother Lusamine. However, due to [[AdaptationalHeroism changes]] in Lusamine's [[AdaptationPersonalityChange personality]] and [[AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul relationship with Lillie]], this element of Lillie's character doesn't exist in the anime. Lillie ''does'' put her hair in a ponytail when confronting Lusamine, but she goes back to her original hairstyle the next episode. Lillie's "Z-powered form" only appears when she's being really serious. It isn't a permanent change like in the games.games or with Serena.
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* ''WesternAnimation/HarleyQuinn2019'': While Harley was with the Joker, he made her wear a clown-themed, form-fitting catsuit to show her off as his property. When she severs her ties to him and starts making a name for herself in the underworld; she changes to a short black and red crop top with a black choker around her neck, black and red fingerless leather gloves, black and red tight spandex booty shorts and black and red sneakers. This outfit reflects her sexual liberation from the Joker since she's no longer his property, it's designed in-universe as an affront to her original costume since the original costume covered her entire body and presented her as an object for the joker, and it shows off her eagerness to fight.

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* ''WesternAnimation/HarleyQuinn2019'': While Harley was with the Joker, he made her wear a clown-themed, form-fitting catsuit to show her off as his property. When she severs her ties to him and starts making a name for herself in the underworld; she changes to a short black and red crop top with a black choker around her neck, black and red fingerless leather gloves, black and red tight spandex booty shorts and black and red sneakers. This outfit reflects her sexual liberation from the Joker since she's no longer his property, it's designed in-universe as an affront to her original costume since the original costume covered her entire body and presented her as an object for the joker, Joker, and it shows off her eagerness to fight.
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* ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamTheWitchFromMercury'' has a rather interesting case with the Gundam Aerial, the main character's Mobile Suit and a [[RobotGirl character in her]] [[EmpathicWeapon own right.]] In the beginning of the series, Aerial is brightly-colored, lightly-armed, and has a very rounded design, which matches with her intended use for duels within the Asticassia School of Technology. Later, when she becomes the Aerial Rebuild, her design is noticeably more ruggged and has a muted color palette, signifying the darker turn that the series undergoes as well as how her purpose has changed from being a unit meant for dueling to a unit designed for war.
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* Skate receives one of these midway through ''Literature/SkateTheThief'' after working for [[TheShutIn the wizard]] she once tried to rob, indicating that she's considering leaving her [[ThievesGuild old life]] behind in favor of all the benefits of the new one.

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* In the live-action ''Film/ScoobyDoo'' movie, Fred and Velma's switch from their standard outfits to beach party gear is a sign they've been possessed. Averted with Daphne, as she's still wearing the same dress (but has been possessed for a shorter amount of time).

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* In the live-action ''Film/ScoobyDoo'' movie, ''Film/ScoobyDoo2002'', Fred and Velma's switch from their standard outfits to beach party gear is a sign they've been possessed. Averted with Daphne, as she's still wearing the same dress (but has been possessed for a shorter amount of time).



* Among the Kesh people from ''Literature/AlwaysComingHome'', a person starts wearing proper clothing (instead of just covering the essentials) at puberty, and dyed clothing [[VirginityFlag upon taking on a sexual partner]].



* In the ''Literature/KnownSpace'' novel ''Juggler of Worlds'', there is a cultural association with wearing brighter colors and being interested in finding romance. At the end of the book, [[spoiler:Sigmund, who had always before worn black, changes his clothes to lighter colors to signal that he is interested in his love interest, who in turn shows up to his house wearing the brightest, hottest pink available]].



* In ''Literature/ThisOtherWorld'', younger people dress in dark, somber colors, while people who've gone through [[{{telepathy}} Ha-Ran]] wear bright, patterned outfits to signify the complexity of communal living.



* In Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner's ''Literature/JugglerOfWorlds'' there is a cultural association with wearing brighter colors and being interested in finding romance. At the end of the book, [[spoiler:Sigmund, who had always before worn black, changes his clothes to lighter colors to signal that he is interested in his love interest, who in turn shows up to his house wearing the brightest, hottest pink available.]]
* In ''Literature/ThisOtherWorld'', younger people dress in dark, somber colors, while people who've gone through [[{{telepathy}} Ha-Ran]] wear bright, patterned outfits to signify the complexity of communal living.
* Among the Kesh people from ''Literature/AlwaysComingHome'', a person starts wearing proper clothing (instead of just covering the essentials) at puberty, and dyed clothing [[VirginityFlag upon taking on a sexual partner]].
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[[caption-width-right:350:[[Series/BreakingBad Jesse Pinkman]] in Season 1 (left) and Season 5 (right). Apparently, two years of CharacterDevelopment and [[TraumaCongaLine psychological trauma]] can leave a mark on a person's taste in clothing.]]

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* ''VideoGame/StarWarsJediSurvivor'': The trailers show that all the main characters have updated their outfits to show how they have changed since ''Fallen Order''.
** The Reveal trailer shows that Cere has shaved her head and donned Jedi robes as she works on a new archive, showing that she has regained her belief in the Order and is working to restore what she can.
** The Reveal trailer shows Cal's default outfit has also drastically changed since ''Fallen Order''. Whereas in the first game, Cal wore his drab and utilitarian scrapper's uniform, in ''Survivor'', he wears a more distinctive and grown up jacket vest and cargo pants combination.
** The Story trailer shows that Merrin has ditched her Nightsister garb for a more conventional look, donning a jacket and pants and cutting her hair shorter.
** Greez has a much more relaxed outfit in the Story trailer, reflecting the diner Cal sees him in, and is sporting a prosthetic arm [[spoiler: that he earned in the interquel novel ''Literature/StarWarsJediBattleScars'']].

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* In ''Manga/AssassinationClassroom'', Irina Jelavic goes from wearing form-hugging outfits that help in her HoneyPot tactics to a more conservative SweaterGirl and ProperTightsWithASkirt combo after her HeelFaceRevolvingDoor stops on Face and as a way to attract her LoveInterest Karasuma who as a somewhat traditional Japanese man, prefers conservative outfits over outgoing ones.
* After befriending Mimosa and Klaus, having been friendless among his squad because of his peasant background, Yuno in ''Manga/BlackClover'' switches from wearing his outfit from the clothes he wore when living in Hage to the Golden Dawn uniform.
* In ''Manga/DemonSlayerKimetsuNoYaiba'', Zenitsu at the beginning of the story was a meek, whining and reluctant demon slayer, he only became a warrior to show gratitude towards his master Jigoro, who once saved him, wearing a bright yellow haori, given to him by Jigoro which is themed after his own haori. [[spoiler:In the very end of the series Zenitsu takes up his master's haori, who died before Zentisu could show how much stronger and courageous he grew to be, but Jigoro could see that from the afterlife, personally congratulating his pupil, thus Zenitsu has successfully inherited his master's will after he has helped to kill the source of all demons]].
* ''Manga/FruitsBasket'':
** For much of the story, Yuki Sohma tends to wear tight-fitting, formal clothing outside of school, typically in a distinctly Chinese style. After meeting Kakeru and becoming the StudentCouncilPresident, he gradually stops wearing Chinese-style outfits and leans more towards looser, more casual clothing, showing how he's opening up more to people other than Tohru.
** Machi Kuragi initially [[SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack only ever wears her school uniform]], but she gradually starts to wear other outfits outside of school as she opens up to Yuki.
* In ''Anime/HeartcatchPrettyCure'', when Itsuki first appeared, she's constantly wearing the school's male uniform. Once she [[spoiler:becomes [[SixthRanger Cure Sunshine]] and]] ends up joining the Fashion Club, she still wears the uniform but now adds a cute sunflower-patterned shirt and jeans, signifying her really loosening up in her ideal that she needs to act like a boy. At the end of the series, finally free of those responsibilities, she's shown wearing the female school uniform and her boyish short hair is grown out to her shoulders.
* ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'':
** ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind Golden Wind]]'': In the epilogue, as Giorno becomes the new leader of Passione to turn it into a more benevolent organization, he dons on a new pitch black and dark green suit with floral decorations to replace his previous pink suit.
** ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStoneOcean Stone Ocean]]'': For most of the time, Jolyne wears a prison jacket during her stay at Green Dolphin Prison. After escaping to pursue Pucci, she tosses her prison jacket aside as it's carried away by the wind.
* In the second season of ''Anime/LoveLive'', Rin [[IAmNotPretty accepting that she can be]] a {{Tomboy}} ''and'' feminine is marked with her getting an entirely new training outfit, the most notable change being a switch from parachute pants to a skirt.
* In the first half of ''Manga/MagicKnightRayearth'', Ferio is dressed in a casual adventuring outfit with no frills and a single pauldron. In the second, he's white-clad, with more extensive and ornamented armor pieces and a huge billowing cape [[spoiler:to reflect that he's taken up his responsibilities as Prince in the wake of his sister Emeraude's death]].
* In the original ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam'', Kai Shiden is a one-note {{Jerkass}} who provides comic relief, hardly ever shows any concern for anyone else, and even briefly deserts the crew of ''White Base'' before getting cold feet and coming back. When we meet him again in the SequelSeries ''Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam''--as a far more mature [[IntrepidReporter investigative reporter]] with the courage to match -- his snazzy white suit and [[BadassLongcoat black trench coat]] instantly tell us that he's grown up since his time on the ''White Base''.
* [[HybridPower Todoroki]] from ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' undergoes a wardrobe change / goes from wearing a BoringButPractical hero costume that obscured his [[PlayingWithFire fiery]] left side (and scar) which he loathed because of its association to his AbusiveDad and refused to fight with it to wearing a chicer costume that accommodates both of his Quirks [[CharacterDevelopment after he learns to accept his fire Quirk]].
* [[ShrinkingViolet Hinata Hyuga]] from ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' wore a baggy hoodie or coat throughout the series to signify her insecurity and shy nature. By the time of ''Anime/TheLastNarutoTheMovie'' she wears a sleeveless sweater, short shorts, and even ZettaiRyouiki as her shinobi attire, which signifies that she has outgrown her shyness and is even more self-confident than she already became in ''Shippuden''. Back when he was a villain, Gaara's clothing looked like [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gaara_part_i.png this.]] But after he [[HeelFaceTurn reforms,]] his clothing changes to [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/naruto__gaara_part_ii.png this]].
* ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'':
** In the sixtieth episode of the ''[[Anime/PokemonTheSeriesXY X & Y]]'' series, not only does [[spoiler:Serena [[ImportantHaircut cuts her hair short]]]], but she also begins to wear a different outfit to signal CharacterDevelopment after [[spoiler:losing in her first Showcase]].
** This is subverted with Lillie. In the games, Lillie undergoes this and an ExpositoryHairstyleChange to signify her separation from her mother Lusamine. However, due to [[AdaptationalHeroism changes]] in Lusamine's [[AdaptationPersonalityChange personality]] and [[AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul relationship with Lillie]], this element of Lillie's character doesn't exist in the anime. Lillie ''does'' put her hair in a ponytail when confronting Lusamine, but she goes back to her original hairstyle the next episode. Lillie's "Z-powered form" only appears when she's being really serious. It isn't a permanent change like in the games.
** Chloe from ''[[Anime/PokemonJourneysTheSeries Pokemon Journeys]]'' plays this straight. After becoming an official trainer, Chloe starts wearing a pink blouse with a yellow sweater around her waist, light blue jeans, and pink sneakers instead of uniform that has two prominent anchors (which symbolize how stagnant she is).
* In episode 95 of ''Anime/{{Tamagotchi}}'', Lovelitchi and Melodytchi summon one of many Tama-Hearts that they collect throughout that particular story arc by singing the song "Happy Heart", signifying their friendship. This is followed by Lovemamalitchi, Lovelitchi's mother, giving them new outfits to replace the ones they had been wearing; Lovelitchi's blue shirt and ribbons are swapped for a pink dress with a blue ribbon where her neck would be, while Melodychi's pink-red dress, necklace, and music note-shaped hat decoration are set aside for a pair of overalls and a heart decoration in place of the music note.
* In ''Anime/YuGiOhArcV'', we have the members of [[LaResistance the Resistance]] pre and post-Heartland invasion. Before, Yuto and Kurosaki were wearing casual jacket - T-shirt combos, Ruri was wearing a long nice dress, and Kaito was wearing a dress shirt with slacks. Afterwards, Yuto switches to a dark dress shirt with a BlackCloak, Kurosaki wears a {{Purple|Is Powerful}} BadassLongcoat with a ScarfOfAsskicking, Ruri wears a dress she tore on purpose for ease of movement with pants, heavy boots, and a jacket, and Kaito also wears a black BadassLongcoat (the same he had in ''Anime/YuGiOhZEXAL''). In addition, all of them wear {{Red|Is Heroic}} [[ScarfOfAsskicking scarves of asskicking]] to signify their alliance, and have notable ClothingDamage; for example, Kurosaki's coat is torn at the edges.
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* ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainBlossomingTrail'':
** Shortly after boarding, Chloe swaps her school uniform with blue anchors to a white beach dress with blue sealife to signify that she's no longer staying in her comfort zone or bound by everyone's expectations of her and is ready to explore the other cars on the Infinity Train. Late in Act 2, following an ImportantHaircut, she changes her appearance again, donning a yellow dress and striped stockings (stating that she's dressed up as VideoGame/FranBow) and adding blue streaks to her hair to signal how she is heading off to her destiny in the Fog Car and ready to take on all challenges to get home.
** Lexi dresses up as a {{expy}} of Specter, symbolizing how he's the dark ghost of Chloe's dreams and relating to her horrors of darkness and nightmares. At the same time Chloe gets her new wardrobe, she changes him into a ''kyorinrin'', which shows her trying something new. In ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainVoyageOfWisteria'', he decides to make his own outfit based on a crane, getting rid of the spite and anger associated with Chloe and hoping to turn into something new and hopeful.
* ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainKnightOfTheOrangeLily'':
** Circumstances force Gladion to change into an all-white outfit before leaving the Pearl Gates Car, reminding him of how he wished to become like the [[Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland White Knight]]... and symbolizing how he ''still'' wishes to become a valiant defender, despite looking down upon the White Knight for being ignorant and naïve (and refusing to acknowledge his own oversights). Near the end of Act 1, he gains a Zoroark-esque jacket with denim jeans, as a CallForward to how he'll be getting his father's Zoroark later on and signaling a darker turn for his quest as per WordOfGod.
** Specter usually wears a white suit but he swaps it for a black leather jacket in the same chapter Gladion gets his outfit. Again, it symbolizes darker times ahead.
* ''Fanfic/WolfInTheStreetsSardineInTheSheets'': To help promote a sense of unity and camaraderie among his young charges, Valvatorez orders them {{Custom Uniform}}s in the form of penguin-themed caps and jackets. In the DLC {{Prequel}} chapters, some of the kids he takes in refuse to wear these clothes at first; for Usalia and Seraphina, the moment where they don them for the first time underscores a key turning point in their CharacterDevelopment.
* ''Webcomic/{{Guardian}}'' shows Lulu's in-game outfit in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' as an example of this--she tailors and resews her more comfortable (but still dark) dress into the corset-and-belts ensemble in order to symbolize the bonds of her vow to protect Yuna and determination to keep her own doubts locked inside.
* ''Fanfic/ImpenetrableWalls'' has Wei Wuxian being stripped from his tattered black and red robes after being given as a concubine to the Imperial Brother, and being dressed with very high-quality, pristine garments from the kind his new husband wears and enjoys.
* ''Fanfic/BurningBridgesBuildingConfidence'' sees Ladybug change her suit, using her flair as a fashion designer to add more support, padding, and personality to the simple spotted leotard. This symbolizes her coming into her own as Ladybug, as well as her breaking away from [[WeUsedToBeFriends Alya]] and [[EntitledToHaveYou Chat Noir]], both of whom immediately criticize the new look in ways that show [[ItsAllAboutMe how self-absorbed they are]].
-->'''Alya:''' And you've changed your suit! I made my blog around that suit! How dare you!\\
'''Chat Noir:''' ''(pouting)'' I have to agree, M'Lady. That does nothing for your figure. And you didn't even ask me for my opinion on it.\\
'''Ladybug:''' I don't owe either of you any stock in how my suit looks. My suit is mine and mine alone. I made the decision I felt was in my best interests.
* The ''[[Fanfic/FeralnetteAUBigFatBreak Feralnette AU]]'' has [[WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug Marinette]] give up on trying to stay friends with her classmates and maintain her cheerful persona, as she decides to focus primarily on her duties as Ladybug and the new Guardian of the Miracle Box. To this end, she trades her fashionable style for oversized hoodies and unkempt hair.
* {{Invoked}} by Marinette in ''[[https://salthaven.tumblr.com/post/190458693897/ A Lady's Scout (and the Salt within her Soul)]]''; after [[BetrayalFic her friends and classmates]] believe [[ManipulativeBitch Lila]] over her, she channels her frustration into making special clothes for each of the temporary heroes referencing their alter egos... and giving them to them around the time that their replacements debut. Thus, each new outfit signifies that each hero has lost Ladybug's favor. This culminates in her making a new outfit for ''herself'' after [[spoiler:she's exposed as Multimouse]], further driving home the symbolism to her classmates.
* ''Fanfic/LeaveForMendeleiev'': After the events of Syren, Ladybug starts upgrading her appearance, trading the familiar spotted onesie for a more practical outfit that includes armor and padding for extra protection.
* ''Fanfic/TheOneToMakeItStay'': Following the ritual held in ''All The Laughs We Had In The Past'', Ladybug receives an upgraded look the first time she unleashes Miraculous Ladybug.
* ''[[Fanfic/RecommencerMiraculousLadybug Recommencer]]'':
** Chloé starts braiding her hair up into a crown-like hairstyle and tones back her makeup, switching her bright blue eyeshadow for a subtler, smoky brown. She also adopts a more muted color palette.
** Adrien starts picking out his own wardrobe more, letting it reflect his own personal tastes rather than wearing whatever his father prefers.
* ''Fanfic/UnchainedUmeiNoMai'': To go with his ExpositoryHairstyleChange after he was taken into the Uchiha Clan as a concubine, Senju Tobirama starts wearing elegant kimonos that give him a sexually ambiguous allure but restrain his range of movement -- symbolizing how his new status both profits and imprisons him.
* ''[[Fanfic/WhatYouKneadNaruto What You Knead]]'':
** After his retirement from active duty, Kakashi starts wearing simple, comfortable clothing as he settles into his new career as a baker, including triangle patterning in the vein of traditional Hatake markings. When he becomes Team Seven's jounin instructor, his updated attire includes a clan sleeve with the Hatake markings as well.
** While Naruto retains his IconicOutfit for wearing around Konoha, on missions, he trades it out for clothes with a darker palette. He's still wearing orange, but a much rustier shade, accented with blues and blacks.
** Sasuke switches out his white shorts for dusty brown ones after learning the hard way that [[spoiler:the white ones are see-through when wet]].
** Following their first C-Rank, Sakura follows Naruto's lead by picking up a PaletteSwap of her own IconicOutfit that's a darker shade of red, with black markings instead of white. She also adds a lacy half-cover to her hairbun, and later dons a couple of senbon disguised as hairpins.
* ''Fanfic/DoingItRightThisTime'': Rei moving away from [[SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack wearing her school uniform at all times]] in favour of more casual clothes is a major step in her pathway to recovering from the emotional abuse she'd been subjected to for most of her life and in the development of her relationship with her fellow Pilots. The same is true of Shinji, albeit to a lesser extent, as letting himself be talked into varying up his own LimitedWardrobe kicked off a sort of mini-arc that forces him to come out of his shell a bit.
* In ''Roleplay/WeAreAllPokemonTrainers'':
** Following his [[MeaningfulRename name change]] from Every during the aftermath of the Orre arc, Ever dyes his hair and starts wearing all blue.
** Psyche starts wearing Gardevoir skirts in lieu of her normal Gothitelle skirts in an attempt to distance herself from her DarkAndTroubledPast. Once she discovers that some of that past was FakeMemories, however, she starts flipping between the two as she reconciles her past and present.
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* In ''VisualNovel/CodeRealize'' Cardia starts out with a highly impractical frilly outfit with a ShowGirlSkirt and gets a new, more action-oriented outfit after she's lived in the mansion for a while, signifying her shift in character from passive to active participant in her own fate.

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* Elizabeth from ''VideoGame/BioShockInfinite'' trades her original, school uniform-like clothes for a much darker blue dress with a [[OfCorsetsSexy corset]] (not unlike the one her late mother had worn) after [[spoiler:[[TheseHandsHaveKilled killing a person for the first time]]]]. She does so ostensibly for practical reasons, but it also underlines the [[BreakTheCutie rapid loss of her innocence]] throughout the game. And then she goes for a full-on FemmeFatale outfit in the ''BioShockInfinite/BurialAtSea'' expansion.
* In ''VisualNovel/CodeRealize'' ''VisualNovel/CodeRealize'', Cardia starts out with a highly impractical frilly outfit with a ShowGirlSkirt and gets a new, more action-oriented outfit after she's lived in the mansion for a while, signifying her shift in character from passive to active participant in her own fate.fate.
* In ''VideoGame/CrusaderKingsII'', characters of different ranks and cultures wear different clothing in their portraits, and will change clothes accordingly if these change. For example, a Celtic duke wears drab clothing and a brown leather circlet with gold studs, but a Celtic king has brightly colored clothing and a gold circlet. {{Game mod}}s like [[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=242601880 Better Looking Garbs]] can add to this, such as making Catholic bishops shift to the famous red robes upon elevation to cardinal.
* In ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors 7'', characters who change factions in-story have an alternate costume based on the faction's "Corporate Color". Like Guan Yu's purple Wei costume (he's from Shu) and Zhen Ji's Yellow Yuan Shao faction costume (her chronological original, she's mostly associated with Wei).
* Since all party members in ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'' are basically stuck with their default (upgradeable) armor sets for the entire game, changes in their attires are usually tied to CharacterDevelopment or important events in their lives instead:
** All of the [[RomanceSidequest love interests]], except Anders and Sebastian, change their default outfits after the RelationshipUpgrade to mark their new relationship with Hawke. Merrill, who goes from tattered khaki rags of an elven hedge mage outcast to an intricate white-and-silver attire sending a clear message to everyone not to mess with the significant other of the Champion of Kirkwall. Fenris wears a red wristband and the Hawke emblem, symbolizing that while he walked away from Hawke after their first time, it is also a fact that this is not a dalliance for him and it is his nonverbal way of DeclarationOfProtection towards Hawke. Meanwhile, for Isabela, it represents her conflicted feelings between getting tied (symbolized by the red wristband) and her freedom (symbolized by her corset that enhances her already sexy persona) as she develops genuine feelings for someone who will not use her for personal gain.
** Anders, instead, trades his healer clothes for a much darker set upon completion of his Act 3 personal sidequest, [[spoiler:foreshadowing his self-inflicted martyrdom and the sad fact that he chooses his cause more than his relationship with Hawke if he's romanced. Note that he doesn't switch his outfit after his RelationshipUpgrade with Hawke during Act 2 and still retains his initial outfit.]] Likewise with Sebastian despite finishing his own RomanceSidequest, which also alludes to his greater loyalty towards the Chantry. [[spoiler: If the player chooses to spare Anders after he blew up the Chantry during the endgame, Sebastian will angrily leave the party and swear vengeance upon Kirkwall.]]
** Aveline's armor grows more and more ornate with every Act, signifying her rise through the ranks of the Kirkwall Guard, all the way up to Captain.
* ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'':
** Yuna in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' wears a modest, traditional outfit based on a {{Miko}}'s robes and shoulder-length straight brown hair. In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2'', her default outfit involves a low-cut shirt and booty shorts, with a long rattail added to her now-layered hair. This reflects both how she has changed since the original game, no longer forcing herself to be an [[IncorruptiblePurePureness Incorruptibly Purely Pure]] symbol of hope martyr and instead now trying to live for herself, and also that X-2 is a much more fanservice-y HotterAndSexier sequel.
** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'', most of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn gain brand new outfits to showcase their unity as a team after spending so long apart. Of note are twins Alphinaud and Alisaie, who dump their similar clothing and don outfits that lean more into their true personalities[[note]][[RedOniBlueOni Alisaie wears a beige coat with red accents, while Alphinaud continues to wear blue with white]][[/note]]. Alisaie even mentions that she's glad that it's not a matching outfit because their parents liked to put them in similar clothing and it's led to a ''lot'' of incidents where people have mistaken one for the other.
* In ''VideoGame/LunarEternalBlue'', Lucia gets a change of wardrobe when she starts to become gentler. Unusually, it changes back to the old one during a tense, climactic moment.
* Shows up optionally in ''Franchise/MassEffect''. In [[VideoGame/MassEffect1 the first game]], when Shepard divides his/her time between serving the Systems Alliance and the Citadel Council, s/he wears a fairly conservative [[http://speakgeekytome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mass-effect-shepard.jpg blue crewman's uniform]] as a default casual outfit when walking the decks of the ''Normandy'' between missions. In [[VideoGame/MassEffect2 the sequel]], after Shepard is resurrected by Cerberus, the player can choose between several different casual outfits; though some of them are official Cerberus uniforms, one option is a working-class [[http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120312181308/masseffect/images/3/33/Casual_Spacer_Outfit.png spacer's garb]]. Donning this outfit can give the impression that Shepard is taking a more independent path after being freed from his/her duties as a soldier--which fits very well with many choices that the player can make. In ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'', Shepard has rejoined the Alliance military, and his/her options include two variants of military-style utilities and a more formal service dress uniform.
** Additionally in ''Mass Effect 2'', each member of the team gains an alternate uniform once you finish their loyalty mission (featuring back and red or black and gold) which gives them a more unified appearance, symbolizing their unity and commitment to Shepard and his/her mission.
** A special mention should be made about Jack: her initial clothing consists of low-slung pants and a harness top made of straps that barely cover her nipples, quite clearly showing she doesn't give a crap about how she looks to others. After the loyalty mission, she adds a tight black shirt, implying that she has started caring what others think. When she shows up in ''Mass Effect 3'', she's allowed her hair to grow out and while her clothing is still revealing meant to be sexy and edgy, it still is more modest than her original harness and she's added a jacket, indicating she's chosen to fit in more with society while not conforming to all its norms.



* When ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2'' first introduces [[ContrastingSequelMainCharacter Raiden]] as a new protagonist, he wears a [[http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091019140715/metalgear/images/9/9f/Model_Raiden.jpg "sneaking suit"]] that's noticeably similar--in design and color palette--to [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130102172428/metalgear/images/d/d2/MGS2_Solid_Snake.png the one that Solid Snake wore]] in the original ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''. This can't be a coincidence, considering [[spoiler: the Patriots' plan to psychologically condition Raiden into Snake's replacement]]. After Raiden's story arc takes a divergent turn from Snake's around the time of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4'', he shows up again in an enhanced cyborg body, which comes with [[http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080620064342/metalgear/images/c/c0/Ninja_Raiden.jpg noticeably sleeker, tighter clothes in a much lighter color palette]], contrasting with [[http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090410042650/metalgear/images/7/76/Solid_Snake_(GOTP).JPG Snake's black battle gear]] in the same game. Even later, his {{spinoff}} game ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' has him donning [[http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140121084847/metalgear/images/1/1f/Metal_gear_rising_revengeance_raiden.png a black version of the same costume]] as he comes to embrace his new warrior status.
* ''VideoGame/{{Overwatch}}'':
** Genji's appearance is indicative of how he feels about himself and his condition. Back before he was injured he was carefree and loose, with clothing that showed his lack of attentiveness towards his actions. After first getting a cyborg body his mechanical attachments are misshapen and asymmetrical as a reflection of his hate filled psyche. Later as he came to terms with his condition, he is smoother and complete but not showing any personal effects as he has accepted his cyborg self but is not quite ready to be Genji Shimada again. During ''Overwatch 2'', his appearance now includes clothes to show that he has embraced his humanity once again.
** Really ''Overwatch 2'' does this to the entire cast. Everyone has new uniforms to show that they have moved on from where they were after the fall of Overwatch or skulking in the shadows in Talon and now rock new looks to say that they are back in action and ready to take the stage once again.
* In ''VideoGame/Persona5Strikers'' the returning characters all have new casual clothes and swimwear to reflect the fact that it's the next summer after the original ''VideoGame/Persona5'', and while most characters have stuck with their ConsistentClothingStyle, Makoto notable has traded in her conservative tunic and plain skirted bikini with an edgier cropped jacket and a sportier bikini, showing that's she's being more true to herself and not forcing herself to conform to the perfect student counsel president role she had in high school.
* In ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'', this is combined with ExpositoryHairstyleChange for [[spoiler:Lillie, after the WhamEpisode that is the second visit to the Aether Foundation. Lillie puts her hair up in a ponytail and wears a more sporty getup to signify her strengthening resolve]].
* Partway through ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil2'', Leon and Claire's costumes undergo a change: Leon gets bandages over his uniform when Ada patches up a wound, while Claire gives her vest to Sherry and wears a black T-shirt afterwards. The [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake remake]] makes some slight changes: Leon loses the long-sleeved shirt under his uniform when Ada uses it to patch him up, while Claire wears a tank top under her jacket. Also in the remake, Ada is introduced wearing shades and a raincoat. She abandons the coat to keep Leon warm after patching his wound and spends the rest of the game in her signature red dress.
* In ''VideoGame/SpecOpsTheLine'', Walker, Adams, and Lugo's neat, form-fitting Delta Force uniforms become ever more mucky, grimy, and tattered as the game wears on, mirroring their increasingly fractured psyches.
* ''Franchise/StreetFighter'':
** ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'': Ibuki went from having a traditional ninja outfit to wearing her school outfit with ninja accessories.
** ''VideoGame/StreetFighter6'': Virtually every character has updated their outfits to show that the timeline has moved forward for the first time since ''3''.
*** Ryu has gained a new beard and has taken to wearing a brown sash, much like his master Gouken, showing that he has moved on from being a student and is forging his own way.
*** Chun-li has a new outfit with smooth bracelets and wears her hair without brocades, showing that she has made peace with the death of her father.
*** Ken, meanwhile, has since been accused of criminal activities and has since gone on the run. He now wears a brown hoodie, work boots and black shirt, a far cry from his old fighting gi's. He still retains his red pants as a reminder that he has not lost his fighting edge.
*** Cammy updated to a blue and red outfit and keeps her hair braided into a bun. Now that Bison has fallen, she is finally wearing clothes more suited for a normal life.
*** Blanka rather simply now wears overalls and a scarf to show that he has reentered human society.



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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Amphibia}}'': While Anne has dresses and even a tuxedo either packed in her backpack or commissioned from tailors in Wartwood, she tends to stick to her school uniform in most episodes, showing that she is still a good person at heart. She only changes outfit in "Bessie and Microangelo", adding a chestplate to symbolize her CharacterDevelopment.



* Ashi undergoes a massive transformation in ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'' when she signifies her HeelFaceTurn by destroying her clingy assassin's shroud of utter darkness and donning a dress made of leaves.
** Jack himself went through this between seasons 4 and 5, trading his white robes for heavy armor to signify his DespairEventHorizon. He regains his white robes after he gets over it.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': At the start of the third season, Luz starts wearing Eda's grudgby jacket with sweatpants and a beanie, gaining a significantly duller color scheme as well. This reflects her HeroicBSOD over [[spoiler:being indirectly responsible for helping Belos]] and her drive to find a way back to the Demon Realm where some of her loved ones are.
* Ashi undergoes a massive transformation in ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack'' when she signifies her HeelFaceTurn by destroying her clingy assassin's shroud of utter darkness and donning a dress made of leaves.
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* ''Film/KinjiteForbiddenSubjects'' leans heavily on this trope to symbolize the developments of [[BreakTheCutie Fumiko's life]]. Starting out in a [[{{Joshikousei}} Japanese schoolgirl uniform]] to represent her innocence and ethnic identity, once she is kidnapped and [[SexSlave pimped out]] she is dressed in [[{{Stripperiffic}} Western attire]], and when she is rescued and [[DrivenToSuicide kills herself]] from [[DefiledForever shame]] she changes into a traditional Japanese robe, signalling her return to her culture.

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*''Series/TheUmbrellaAcademy'': Allison went from wearing modern haute couture in season 1 to wearing more traditional 1960s style clothing in season 2, something most of her siblings notably did not do. Justified since she was both trapped in and had a fully fledged life in the 60s by the time season 2 started.

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