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9	->They say "Which one?" I say "Nah I want all 'em"\
10	Happiness is the same price as red-bottoms
11	-->-- Music/ArianaGrande, "7 Rings"
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13	Fancy, expensive clothing, usually [[ConspicuousConsumption to show off the wealth]] of either those wearing the clothes or who bought the clothes for them, because [[GarnishingTheStory looking cool and/or pretty]] isn't cheap.
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15	Sometimes these outfits are fancy enough to be CostumePorn, which [[Administrivia/TropesAreFlexible can range between]] outfits that are [[SimpleYetOpulent elegantly simple]], to outfits so overdone they become ImpossiblyTackyClothes (and some [[IWasQuiteAFashionVictim fancy clothes of the past can seem that way]]).
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17	Or they can range from higher quality versions of normal clothes, to an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit.
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19	Heck, in the past, even certain colors could make clothing opulent due to the rarity of natural dyes.
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21	Note that some of these clothing listed below isn't inherently a sign of wealth -- jewelry, for example -- but "the really good stuff" is still opulent.
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23	Compare BigFancyCastle, BigFancyHouse, CoolCar.
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25	!!Tropes (where at least a majority of the examples are opulent clothes)
26	[floatboxright:
27	Related:
28	+ AnIndexOfLadiesAndGentlemen
29	+ TheBeautifulTropes
30	+ RichPeople
31	+ PrincessTropes
32	+ PrincelyTropes
33	+ RuleOfGlamorous
34	+ {{Spectacle}}
35	]
36	[[index]]
37	[floatboxright:
38	Categories:
39	+ BejeweledTropes
40	+ MinkBecomesThisIndexMost
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42	* BattleBallgown\
43	No matter the ratio of armor to frills, it will still cost a pretty penny.
44	* BillionaireWristband\
45	A man uses his absurdly expensive watch to tell you about himself.
46	* BlingOfWar\
47	For when the military often put the aristocracy in the highest ranks, so they had to make their station clear.
48	* CoolCrown\
49	Most examples are made of expensive materials.
50	* CostumePorn\
51	All those details take time, effort, and materials, which add up quickly.
52	* EnormousEngagementRing\
53	Ads used to say a suitor should spend two months' salary on one, at least.
54	* ErmineCapeEffect\
55	Even though the regalia is expensive, it doesn't make it not suitable for everyday wear.
56	* EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry\
57	In most cases, it has little function than looking pretty, so this is showing wealth for the sake of showing it.
58	* FairytaleWeddingDress\
59	Want to be a princess on your wedding day? Then the dress will cost a king's ransom.
60	* FashionMagazine\
61	Most will show off designer clothes.
62	* FashionShow\
63	To show clothes for high end clientele.
64	* FluffyFashionFeathers\
65	The more plumes, and the more exotic bird, the higher the cost of wearing these clothes.
66	* GemEncrusted\
67	Cost of the jewels + cost of the fabric + cost of inserting the jewels on the fabric = pure sybaritic fashion.
68	* GoingFurASwim\
69	Not that one's going to get their fur coat wet, but it's still showing wealth to wear one over your swimsuit.
70	* GoldMakesEverythingShiny\
71	Gold lame is another sybaritic material.
72	* HappyHolidaysDress\
73	Christmas-themed frills are still going to cost a lot of milk and cookies to make.
74	* HereditaryWeddingDress\
75	Wedding dresses that run in the family.
76	* HighClassFan\
77	Decorated hand fan, often taught to ladies as a part of their LessonsInSophistication.
78	* HighClassGlass\
79	Monocles won't fit one properly unless one puts up a lot of cash.
80	* HighClassGloves\
81	You can have the fanciest dress, but it won't be as sophisticated without a pair of stylish gloves.
82	* ImpracticallyFancyOutfit\
83	It may not be easy to move in, but it fills the job of making it clear you could afford it.
84	* ItsFakeFurItsFine\
85	Opulence without certain issues.
86	* KickingAssInAllHerFinery\
87	Whatever the fancy outfit, she can fight in it.
88	* NakedInMink\
89	Even if it's the only thing you wear, a fur coat still costs a lot.
90	* OminousOperaCape\
91	Even for villains, it's a fancy accessory.
92	* PimpDuds\
93	They may have gotten their money for these clothes through shady means, but they still earned it.
94	* PimpedOutCape\
95	All those decorations will just jack up the cost of that cape.
96	* PimpedOutDress\
97	All those decorations will just jack up the cost of that dress.
98	* PrettyInMink\
99	Even the low cost furs can still cost a considerable amount.
100	* RegalRuff\
101	It wasn't cheap to make all those yards of fabric form that shape.
102	* RequisiteRoyalRegalia\
103	The cost of these items are fit for a king.
104	* SharpDressedMan\
105	A tailored suit takes a lot more time and work than an off-the-rack one.
106	* SimpleYetOpulent\
107	Since many examples are clothing.
108	* StylishProtectionGear\
109	Even if the standard protection gear can cost a lot.
110	[[/index]]

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