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6 | [[caption-width-right:350:A rose by any other name would dress as sharply.]] |
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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]]). |
16 | |
17 | Or they can range from higher quality versions of normal clothes, to an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit. |
18 | |
19 | Heck, in the past, even certain colors could make clothing opulent due to the rarity of natural dyes. |
20 | |
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. |
22 | |
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 |
41 | ] |
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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