History Main / StylishProtectionGear

* Nite-Owl's fluffy owl-suit from ''ComicBook/{{Watchmen}}''. Yeah, it looks like it could work, but it's clearly there mainly for thematic reasons.
** Also, we can see a few other specialised owl-suits in the Owl-Ship for diving, protection from radiation and the like, in the style of action figures like the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' toys mentioned below.

* ComicBook/{{Batman}} foe Sterling Silversmith wears a business suit made fromm woven silver fibres that is [[BulletproofVest capable of deflecting bullets]]. The styling is vaguely Edwardian, make it also a case of AwesomeAnachronisticApparel.

* ''Film/BatmanForever'' features an experimental SONAR batsuit.

* ''Film/TheHungerGamesMockingjayPart1'': Katniss Everdeen's Mockingjay suit -- designed by a professional stylist, no less.
* In ''Film/AmericanMary'', BackAlleyDoctor Mary wears a set of very distinctive, non-standard, bright red surgical scrubs.

* In ''Series/TheNewAvengers'', Purdey had a gold silk karate gi, which really stood out compared to Gambit's plain white one when they were sparring.
* The TV version of ''Series/WonderWoman'' could do an InstantCostumeChange with a spin, and could quickly swap it for a wetsuit version or roller-skate version, complete with helmet.

* In general, artifact armor in ''TabletopGame/{{Exalted}}'' will either fit this trope or ScaryImpracticalArmor.

* Inverted for Ashley in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4''. Her normal and other alternate costume wouldn't look out of place on a fashion runway, but the only costume that stops enemies from dragging her away or attacking her is an unsexy suit of armor.

* According to the artbook for ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar 3'', Prescott's armor was designed to look like something a politician would wear on a tour of a war zone, compared to the more utilitarian gear of his, um, Gears.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Darken}}'', Duchess Jill d'Avron is only ever seen in SimpleYetOpulent dresses that follow this trope... [[https://darkencomic.com/darken/november-28th-2005/ somehow]]. She's also absolutely [[KickingAssInAllHerFinery deadly]] with her {{Combat Hand Fan}}s.

* The page picture comes from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsCloneWars''. Amidala's suit does seem like it could work on [[SingleBiomePlanet an ice planet]], but what makes it this trope is the short, but voluminous [[PrettyInMink fur-trimmed]] PimpedOutCape, with the two furry puffballs (an accessory that is strictly for fashion, not utility).
** It does get used as a decoy for droid fire though, [[ImpossiblyCoolClothes and doesn't even get singed]].

* In the ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans'' episode "Snowblind", and others where it's cold, Raven wears a fur-trimmed cape and tights. See [[http://i48.tinypic.com/33cuckn.jpg here]], [[http://i48.tinypic.com/2l8zs7o.jpg here]], [[http://i46.tinypic.com/33wruvl.jpg here]], and [[http://i45.tinypic.com/5jv2gm.jpg here]].
** As said pictures demonstrate, Robin and Beast Boy also swap out for a more winterized version of their usual outfits, albeit more subtly. As for Cyborg, "stylish" depends on what you think of him looking like an angry Michelin Man.
** Notably, Starfire averts this with the justification that her kind is far more tolerant to extreme cold.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSecretSaturdays'' have matching Arctic survival outfits. What really cements their spot in this trope, however, is that this includes one for their pet Komodo dragon. With a furry bobble on the tail.
* The fur-trimmed, but still pretty, outfits worn in the mountains in ''WesternAnimation/PrincessGwenevereAndTheJewelRiders''.
* In ''WesternAnimation/ConanTheAdventurer'', the entire cast got special outfits when they traveled north or into the mountains.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePerilsOfPenelopePitstop'' gives the heroine this whenever she needs it.

* The Team's polar stealth outfits in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice''. While Robin, Artemis and [[spoiler: Zatanna]] are bundled up, the rest of the team just have recolored outfits.

* In ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooAndTheSamuraiSword'', Mystery, Inc. don karate uniforms with trim that matches the colours of their usual outfits (Fred even has an orange headband mirroring his trademark ascot). Plus they have one that fits the dog.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Grojband}}'': In "Hear Us, Rock! (Part 2)", Trina somehow gets a pink spacesuit when everyone else's is white.

** Gil's winter coat when he's trying to track down Agatha is a tailored navy duster clasped with a silver Wulfenbach pin and edged in blue silk, lined in dark red and topped with three layered capelets worn over a matching waistcoat.

* In ''{{Disney/Frozen}}'', Elsa accidentally puts her kingdom in an EndlessWinter, and her sister Anna goes to find her. Anna then has to ditch her summer clothes for winter gear after she falls in a creek. The only winter clothes in stock at Wandering Oaken's Trading Post & Sauna conveniently fit her but are quite nice looking.

* In ''WesternAnimation/ScoobyDooAndTheSamuraiSword'', Mystery, Inc. don karate uniforms with trim that matches the colours of their usual outfits. Plus they have one that fits the dog.

* ''Manga/DarkerThanBlack'': After some enemy agents seemingly kill AntiHero Hei with a few bullet rounds to the back of his BadassLongcoat, Hei's NonHumanSidekick [[TalkingAnimal Mao]] [[WeNeedADistraction pops up behind them]] to reveal that the coat isn't meant to be a fashion statement - it's bulletproof.

** Julia lends Diana a very nice looking red turtleneck with wide sleeves and a belted waist and some black pants to protect against the cold.

* In ''{{Disney/Frozen}}'', Elsa accidentally puts her kingdom in an EndlessWinter, and her sister Anna goes to find her. Anna then has to ditch her summer clothes for winter gear after she falls in a creek. The only winter clothes in stock at Wandering Oaken's Trading Post & Sauna only conveniently fit her but are quite nice looking.

* ''Film/TheHungerGamesMockingjayPart1'': Katniss Everdeen's Mockingjay suit - designed by a professional stylist, no less.

* [[Literature/TheDresdenFiles Harry Dresden's]] duster looks stylish and awesome as hell....and it's got enough protection spells woven on it to outclass Type IV ballistic plates.
** It is also enchanted to be fire-proof and acid-proof. Harry cleans it by ''throwing it into the fireplace''. The one thing it isn't is suitable for a Chicago summer.

* Similarly to the ''Dresden'' example above, ''[[Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians The Titan's Curse]]'' features an invulnerable shield made from the skin of the Nemean Lion-which just so happens to take the form of a camel-colored duster.

* ''Series/GameOfThrones'': Daenerys trades the light material dresses she wore in Essos for a much warmer but still stylish one in Season 7 to adapt to the Westerosi climate and since, well, "Winter is coming".
* LampShaded in ''Series/TheMightyBoosh'' several times. In the episode "Tundra", Howard Moon turns up in the kind of thick furs you'd expect someone to wear in the arctic- and Vince Nior wears a red jumpsuit ("the human coke-can").

* In ''Series/TheNewAvengers'', Purdey had a gold silk karate gi, which really stood out compared to Gamnit's plain white one when they were sparring.
* The TV version of ''Series/WonderWoman'' could do an InstantCostumeChange with a spin, and could quickly swap it for a wetsuit version of roller skate version, complete with helmet.

* the page picture comes from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsCloneWars''. Amidala's suit does seem like it could work on [[SingleBiomePlanet an ice planet]], but what makes it this trope is the short, but voluminous [[PrettyInMink fur-trimmed]] PimpedOutCape, with the two furry puffballs (an accessory that is strictly for fashion, not utility).

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSecretSaturdays'' have matching arctic survival outfits. What really cements their spot in this trope, however, is that this includes one for their pet Komodo dragon. With a furry bobble on the tail.

A character known for style is getting into a situation that requires some protection, but protective gear in RealLife just isn't fashionable. And sometimes the writers are aware that the character has to wear some kind of protective clothing, so they go with pimping that gear as much as possible.

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** There was one story where Cap and his then girlfriend/partner Diamondback had to go scuba diving. Diamondback somehow obtained mauve flippers that exactly matched her costume.

** Diana occasionally dons a two tiered skirt of (hilariously short) red pteruges, a red cape and a helm with red fringe over her normal outfit when she's going into more serious combat type situations. After this costume was destroyed she switched it out for a longer two tiered skirt of blue pteruges with star appliques at the tips and a more armored top.

* In ''{{Disney/Frozen}}'', Elsa accidentally puts her kingdom in an EndlessWinter, and her sister Anna goes to find her. Anna then has to ditch her summer clothes for winter gear after she falls in a creek. The only winter clothes in stock at Wandering Oaken's Trading Post & Sauna only conveniently fit her, but are quite nice looking.

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* In general, artifact armor in ''TabletopGame/{{Exalted}}'' will either fit this trope, or ScaryImpracticalArmor.
* ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'' has multiple lines of high-end protective clothing for the corporate executive, jetsetting rich and fabulous, or style-continuous Shadowrunner to choose from when they want personal protection while still looking fabulous.

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* According to the artbook for ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar 3'', Prescott's armor was designed to look like something a politician would wear on a tour of a war zone, compared to the more utilarian gear of his, um, Gears.

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* the page picture comes from ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsCloneWars''. Amidala's suit does seem like it could work on [[SingleBiomePlanet an ice planet]], but what makes it this trope is the short, but voluminous [[PrettyInMink fur-trimmed]] PimpedOutCape, with the two furry puff balls (an accessory that is strictly for fashion, not utility).
** It does get use as a decoy for droid fire though, [[ImpossiblyCoolClothes and doesn't even get singed]].

* ''WesternAnimation/GoldieGoldAndActionJack'', Goldie's ermine trimmed parka for going out in the cold.

* The team in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'' gets cool-looking stuff like swim gear and parkas. Notably, Jessie [[PinkMeansFeminine gets the pink colored outfits]].

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* The US Army is trying for this with their new protective goggles, designed by Oakley, so soldiers will actually wear them, rather than leaving them on their helmets like they did with the (very ugly) previous models.

* This trope is clearly kept in mind for how quite a bit of motorcycle rider gear is designed and marketed, as most people would rather buy ''cool'' protective gear than ''boring'' protective gear. Whether it's a badass leather jacket or a striking black-and-neon high-visibility jacket with abrasion-resistant armor inserts, they're always designed to be as awesome-looking as possible.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Darken}}'', Duchess Jill d'Avron is only ever seen in SimpleYetOpulent dresses that follow this trope... [[http://darkencomic.com/?webcomic_post=20051128 somehow]]. She's also absolutely [[KickingAssInAllHerFinery deadly]] with her {{Combat Hand Fan}}s.

* In ''{{Disney/Frozen}}'', Elsa accidentally puts her kingdom in an EndlessWinter, and her sister Anna goes to find her. Anna then has to ditch her summer clothes for winter gear. The only winter clothes a store has not only conveniently fit her, but are quite nice looking.

* The latest ''Film/StarTrek'' has the cold weather gear.

'''Mary''' (Anna's player)''':''' But the ermine lining gives it plus three in cold resistance.

->'''Ilene:''' "I found your hat, Anna."\\
'''Dick:''' "Would it have been that bad if you lost it? It's just one defense."\\
'''Mary''' (Anna's player)''':''' "But the ermine lining gives it plus three in cold resistance."

A character known for style is getting into a situation that requires some protection, but protective gear in RealLife just isn't fashionable. And sometimes the writers are aware that the character has to wear some kind of protective clothing, so they go with StylishProtectionGear.

The actual situation requiring protection doesn't matter. It could be extreme cold, extreme heat, or wading through toxic chemicals. What matters is that the protective gear looks like plausible protection, but still nice to look at.

Compare PrettyInMink (when its worn for warmth, as well as style), BlingOfWar, PimpedOutDress, HappyHolidaysDress, ScaryImpracticalArmor, AnIceSuit, PimpedOutCape, BattleBallgown, KickingAssInAllHerFinery.

Contrast {{Stripperific}}, ExposedToTheElements, ChainmailBikini, PeltsOfTheBarbarian.

Compare BlingOfWar, PimpedOutDress, HappyHolidaysDress, ScaryImpracticalArmor, AnIceSuit, PimpedOutCape, BattleBallgown, KickingAssInAllHerFinery.

** Similarly, [[CoolShades Aviator Shades]] are so called because Ray-Ban designed them specifically with pilots in mind (the very large lenses are designed to block sunlight from all angles). Their popularity in the civilian world was partly driven by their use by American military pilots (and by General UsefulNotes/DouglasMacArthur). In fact, it can be said that this trope is a major reason that CoolShades is a trope to begin with.

* The nephilim in ''{{Series/Shadowhunters}}'' indulge in some rather eye-catching leather gear.

* In the ''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica'' comics, there was one story where Cap and his then girlfriend/partner Diamondback had to go scuba diving. Diamondback somehow obtained mauve flippers that exactly matched her costume.

A SuperTrope to EnvironmentSpecificActionFigure.