History Main / FormFittingWardrobe

-->'''Iron Bull:''' (To Cassandra) Some high-ranking women wear ornamental crap with tits hammered into it. One good shot, and all that cleavage gets knocked right into the sternum. Real messy. Good on you for going practical.

* Fara Phoenix from the ''VideoGame/StarFox'' [[ComicStrip/StarFox comics]] [[note]]which were published in 1993's ''Magazine/NintendoPower'' magazine[[/note]] wears one of these, flavoured FutureSpandex, and one ''can'' occasionally identify...[[CountryMatters anatomical details]].

* ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'', Samus Aran's "Zero Suit".
* ''VideoGame/FZero'', Given all of that ''spandex'' and ''latex'', it applies to almost all of the racers, {{Squick}} or no.

Compare MostCommonSuperpower, SensualSpandex (which often shows some skin as well as conforming to the skin it covers), SexySweaterGirl (although the sweater is designed to be form-fitting), PaintedOnPants, SuperheroesWearTights.

* Played oh-so-straight with all the girls in ''VideoGame/{{Roommates}}''. While it's somewhat believable that everyone's light summer clothes are form-fitting, their heavy winter coats and {{sweater|Girl}}s are just as tight.

Compare MostCommonSuperpower, SensualSpandex (which often shows some skin as well as conforming to the skin it covers), SweaterGirl (although the sweater is designed to be form-fitting), PaintedOnPants, SuperheroesWearTights.

Another reason, particularly where superhero comics are concerned, is that artists are trained to draw (naked) human figures. It is faster and easier to add colors that imply spandex clothing than to actually draw the folds and wrinkles that come with wearing realistic clothing. In other words, most of the time (and this goes for male characters as well as female), what you're seeing are nudes with strategic coloring.

* Gwen Demarco lampshades this in ''Film/GalaxyQuest'' when she says "I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit", a reference to a famous TV Guide interview with Jeri Ryan, who plays Seven of Nine in ''Series/StarTrekVoyager''.

* ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'', Seven of Nine wears mostly suits that are far more form-fitting than the regular uniforms. Handwaved initially as she is a former Borg and needed the form-fitting clothing to her skin regenerate. And she can't wear something less distracting ''over'' the suit why? [[note]]Seven has been noted as not really caring at all about appearance, so she likely didn't feel the need to change what worked.[[/note]]
** However, when Seven returns in ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', she dresses in a much more casual and practical way.

* ''LightNovel/LadiesVersusButlers'': The girls' school uniform is so form-fitting that the top appears to be painted on.

** Sahira's jeans are really tight and her outfit wraps around her [[BuxomIsbetter (big)]] breasts quite nicely.

** ComicBook/{{Catwoman}}'s infamous [[http://www.zoom-comics.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2011/10/90s-catwoman.jpg purple outfit.]]

** A noticeable aversion would be ComicBook/{{Batgirl}}'s "Burnside" costume, which replaced the spandex/armor aesthetic in favor of something more down to Earth. The model sheet explicitly states that the jacket Batgirl wears is ''not'' spandex and X's out a drawing of the jacket effectively vacuum-sealed over her chest.

* The '90s ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' films did this, leading to the [[ExaggeratedTrope most extreme form yet of this trope]]: the bat-nipples in ''Film/BatmanForever'' and ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.

* Viper's clothes in ''Film/TheWolverine'' are this.

* Apparently the [[HellBentForLeather red leather suits]] worn by the Mord-Sith in ''Literature/TheSwordOfTruth'' work like this. At one point when Cara is performing a FullFrontalAssault, Richard notes that it's not particularly shocking - she looks like she always does, only pink instead of red.

* Somehow, Sheik's {{sarashi}} and ''shawl'', the latter of which is supposed to be ''loose'' clothing, in ''Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' are worn this way as part of her male disguise. This was dropped to an extent in ''Videogame/SuperSmashBros Brawl'', and even more the 3DS remake of ''Ocarina of Time'' [[SweetPollyOliver to make things more clear about her disguise]] (though [[HereWeGoAgain they went back to it]] in her Wii U appearance, deviating from [[http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/zelda/images/9/95/Sheik_Artwork_%28Twilight_Princess%29.png/revision/latest?cb=20140415063415 her original concept design]]).

* Crops up in ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'' frequently even when the female character’s clothing is practical for the environment, the gear still hugs their bodies to extent where their curves are visible. [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/neoencyclopedia/images/5/54/Jill_Valentine.png/revision/latest?cb=20140530025958 Jill]] and [[https://gamefragger.com/images/pictures/3476L.jpg Sheva]] in particular get PaintedOnPants in [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil5 RE5]].

* ''Franchise/MassEffect''

* In an episode of ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague'' where Franchise/{{Batman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman and Franchise/GreenLantern chased a MadScientist back in time, they decided to blend in by [[MuggedForDisguise stealing clothes from some bandits they beat up]]. The clothes Wonder Woman stole fit her curves perfectly, despite the bandit having a figure similar to that of Batman. To further highlight this problem, Wonder Woman's taller than the rest of the team. She might be able to wear the thug's socks comfortably; everything else couldn't possibly fit.

* In ''Webcomic/GrrlPower'', HornyDevil Dabbler owns a magical wetsuit that is completely form-fitting, to the point that a [[GagCensor text bubble appears in front of her crotch]] explaining just how tight this suit is.

* In ''Manga/OnePiece'' normal clothing worn by attractive female character tends to cling as not to hide their curvaceous bodies. It takes full robes to hide them e.g Nami Vivi in Alabasta. Interestingly this trope only came into fruition during the ArtShift as Nami’s original clothes [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcTotwn0dE441NngBFvVpks7NtkBq6u9r5NMzh28q__eMcnZXO7k wasn’t titillating]] in the slightest, but cue the same outfit [[https://desu-usergeneratedcontent.xyz/a/image/1449/80/1449809722753.png drawn years later]]... it’s almost painted on.

* In ''Manga/{{Berserk}}'' Casca’s battle gear hugs her body (especially her lower body) very tightly, which makes it confusing when Casca is mistaken for SweetPollyOliver since her figure is clearly feminine. [[spoiler: After losing her sanity due to a [[RapeAsDrama traumatic event]] [[GoMadForTheRevolution in the Eclipse]]]], Casca just wears a brown robe, yet it still clings around her breasts and rear.

* Damn near the whole cast in ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', their [[https://www.themebeta.com/media/cache/728/files/chrome/images/201706/11/833f0a9e3cd7409471a0a242ee84a0ab.jpeg stylish clothes can’t conceal fabulous bodies]].

** ComicBook/{{Catwoman}}'s infamous [[http://www.zoom-comics.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2011/10/90s-catwoman.jpg purple outfit]].

* Fara Phoenix from the ''VideoGame/StarFox'' [[ComicStrip/StarFox comics]] [[note]]which were published in 1993's ''Magazine/NintendoPower'' magazine[[/note]] wears one of these, flavoured FutureSpandex, and contrasting above example one ''can'' occasionally identify...[[CountryMatters anatomical details]].

** The S.H.I.E.L.D jumpsuits have this effect on female characters see [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRzhxWUNLerzL0eNo7UZk-qjOXxAgVp8r9LIsALJz6yQl8CTc8n Black Widow]] or [[https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c9/94/b3/c994b35200b14db8dfb1809debc3ad2e--maria-hill-naim.jpg Agent Hill]].

* Gwen Demarco lampshades this in ''Film/GalaxyQuest'' when she says "I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit", a reference to a famous TV Guide interview with Jeri Ryan, who plays Seven of Nine in ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' [[/folder]]

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* Apparently the [[HellBentForLeather red leather suits]] worn by the Mord-Sith in ''Literature/TheSwordOfTruth'' work like this. At one point when Cara is performing a FullFrontalAssault, Richard notes that it's not particularly shocking - she looks like she always does, only pink instead of red.

** ''VideoGame/MassEffect3'' as well, especially EDI (although slightly lampshaded by the fact [[spoiler: she's basically a sentient android who can change her appearance at will, i.e. she's technically naked]], and there's a particular close-up of Miranda's "assets" in one cutscene that indicate an outfit that would be physically impossible (or very uncomfortable) for a real person to wear.

* Shield’s breasts in ''Webcomic/UnitM'' cause this to happen [[http://unitmcomics.thecomicseries.com/comics/4 in]] [[http://unitmcomics.thecomicseries.com/comics/27 any]] [[http://unitmcomics.thecomicseries.com/comics/30/ outfit]]. Her preferred [[http://unitmcomics.thecomicseries.com/comics/43/ catsuit]] sports some pretty extreme boob socks.

** Lampshaded later, in [[http://www.egscomics.com/index.php?id=2134 this comic]]

* Pointedly averted in ''Webcomic/{{SSDD}}'' when the ladies in the squad are trying to [[http://www.poisonedminds.com/d/20060912.html put on chest-plates designed for those without breasts]].

* Amber in ''Webcomic/{{Shortpacked}}'' [[DefiedTrope defies this]] when she created the superhero persona [[http://www.shortpacked.com/comic/mammobombs Amazi-Girl]], whose costume isn't form-fitting in the slightest.

* Many adaptations of comic books actually avert this trope to save the animation budget. However the first ''WesternAnimation/XMen'' series did follow this trope.

* In ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' Tsunade’s main outfit is designed to show off her figure and AbsoluteCleavage, though even then normal clothes can’t [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/narutopediasr/images/a/a0/Latest-1420453206.png/revision/latest?cb=20150105102007 hide]] her curves either, it takes full battle armor to do that.

* In ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' Tsunade’s main outfit is designed to show off her figure and AbsoluteCleavage, though even then normal clothes can’t [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/narutopediasr/images/a/a0/Latest-1420453206.png/revision/latest?cb=20150105102007 hide]] her curves either, it takes full battle armor to do that. Averted with Hinata in Shippūden she just manages to be HiddenBuxom with her bulky jacket.
** Also Sakura and Ino’s clothing in Shippūden doesn’t show too much skin but it hugs their bodies tightly.

* Damn near the [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters whole cast]] in ''Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure'', their [[https://www.themebeta.com/media/cache/728/files/chrome/images/201706/11/833f0a9e3cd7409471a0a242ee84a0ab.jpeg stylish clothes can’t conceal fabulous bodies]].

* Considering it has [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters over one hundred playable characters]] and the various skins for all of them, it should come as no shock at all that ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'' has a few of these.

* ''Manga/{{Hellsing}}'': [[MsFanservice Seras Victoria]]'s [[CustomUniform uniform]] really shows her figure: [[ZettaiRyouiki thigh-high stockings]], [[DangerouslyShortSkirt a really short skirt]] and a military coat so skin-tight, [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091024142938/hellsing/images/5/51/Seras-versions.jpg it wraps around her breasts.]]

* ''Manga/{{Gantz}}'' deserves special mention here. Not only do the full-body suits hug every curve so tightly that they're impossible to put on while wearing any undergarments whatsoever, the breasts actually seem to ''grow'' when the suits are put on. They're custom-made for each wearer and may use additional [[AppliedPhlebotinum alien tech]] to fit so perfectly. It's equal-gender-opportunity, though, and even subverted when some characters (mostly men) insist on wearing street clothes outside their suits.

* Gwen Demarco lampshades this in ''Film/GalaxyQuest'' when she says "I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit" a reference to a TV Guide interview with Jeri Ryan who plays Seven of Nine in ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' [[/folder]]

* Gwen DeMarco lampshades this in ''Film/GalaxyQuest'' when she says "I mean, my TV Guide interview was six paragraphs about my BOOBS and how they fit into my suit" a reference to a TV Guide interview with Jeri Ryan who plays Seven of Nine in ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' [[/folder]]

%%* Viper's clothes in ''Film/TheWolverine'' are this.

[[folder:Literature]]
* Apparently the [[HellBentForLeather red leather suits]] worn by the Mord-Sith in ''Literature/TheSwordOfTruth'' work like this. At one point when Cara is performing a FullFrontalAssault, Richard notes that it's not particularly shocking - she looks like she always does, only pink instead of red.
[[/folder]]

* Amber in ''Webcomic/{{Shortpacked}}'' [[DefiedTrope defies this]] when she created the superhero persona [[http://www.shortpacked.com/index.php?id=462 Amazi-Girl]], whose costume isn't form-fitting in the slightest.

* David Bowie's pants in ''Film/{{Labyrinth}}''.

* Incredibly form-fitting clothes crop-up from time to time in ''Manga/OnePunchMan'', and are available for both men and women. Tatsumaki and Fubuki's black dresses are so tight they underline every details of their [[MsFanservice bodys]] to the point they conform to their navels. [[JapaneseDelinquents Metal Bat]], [[OldMaster Bang]] and Garou wear turtleneck sweaters that show perfectly [[MrFanservice their well-defined muscles]]. Garou put it even further when covered neck-to-toe only in some black bandage thing that remain perfectly skintight even after it get [[ClothingDamage increasingly torn]] in successive battles.