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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and lots of ribbons laced into her curly pink hair, even when she's sleeping, playing sports, or fighting off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, wait ribbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and lots of ribbons laced into her curly pink hair, even when she's sleeping, playing sports, or fighting off invading armies.

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* '''Parodied''': Chiffon's attire is so over-the-top and elaborate that you can't even ''see'' her inside of it for all the ruffles and whatnot.

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* '''Parodied''': Chiffon's '''Parodied''':
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attire is so over-the-top and elaborate that you can't even ''see'' her inside of it for all the ruffles and whatnot.whatnot.
** Princess Daphne was born wearing RequisiteRoyalRegalia.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and lots of ribbons laced into her curly pink hair, even when she's fought off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and lots of ribbons laced into her curly pink hair, even when she's fought sleeping, playing sports, or fighting off invading armies.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] curly pink hair, even when she's fought off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] her curly pink hair, even when she's fought off invading armies.
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** ModestRoyalty
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* '''Zig Zagged''': When not out in public or acting officially, [[DefrostingIceQueen Princess Velvet]] usually wears [[ModestRoyalty very conservative, sensible clothing]]... especially when compared to her sister [[GenkiGirl Chiffon]], who is always decked out in [[PrincessesPreferPink fancy pink gowns]]. However, it turns out that Velvet's nightwear of choice is an extremely fancy peignoir with OperaGloves and [[StockingFiller sheer stockings]], while Chiffon opts for a simple negligee. ''Then'' it turns out [[CrazyPrepared Velvet's nightgown is reinforced and hides weaponry in case of any assassination attempts]]...

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* '''Zig Zagged''': When not out in public or acting officially, [[DefrostingIceQueen Princess Velvet]] usually wears [[ModestRoyalty very conservative, sensible clothing]]... especially when compared to her sister [[GenkiGirl Chiffon]], who is always decked out in [[PrincessesPreferPink fancy pink gowns]]. However, it turns out that Velvet's nightwear of choice is an extremely fancy peignoir with OperaGloves HighClassGloves and [[StockingFiller sheer stockings]], while Chiffon opts for a simple negligee. ''Then'' it turns out [[CrazyPrepared Velvet's nightgown is reinforced and hides weaponry in case of any assassination attempts]]...

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* '''Double Subverted''': It wasn't really Princess Buttercup after all, just a peasant who snuck past security. As the peasant is dragged out, the real Princess comes in, naturally decked out.

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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
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It wasn't really Princess Buttercup after all, just a peasant who snuck past security. As the peasant is dragged out, the real Princess comes in, naturally decked out.
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** Buttercup is TheGadfly and just wanted to see the looks on the courtiers' faces. She then quickly goes back to her room to change into a proper court dress.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] curly [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] curly [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], hair, even when she's fought off invading armies.
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* '''Defied''': The royal family goes out of its way to depict themselves wearing more normal clothes at regular intervals, specifically to avoid the implication that it's all they wear.

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* '''Defied''': The royal family goes gos out of its their way to depict themselves wearing more normal clothes at regular intervals, specifically to avoid the implication that it's all they wear.
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* '''Defied''': The series goes out of its way to depict all royal characters wearing more normal clothes at regular intervals, specifically to avoid the implication that it's all they wear.

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* '''Defied''': The series royal family goes out of its way to depict all royal characters themselves wearing more normal clothes at regular intervals, specifically to avoid the implication that it's all they wear.

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* '''Inverted''': [[RebelliousPrincess Princess Buttercup]] absolutely ''refuses'' to wear any of the royal finery she's ''expected'' to wear, to the point where they can barely convince her to accept a bare circlet in lieu of some fancy tiara.

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[[RebelliousPrincess Princess Buttercup]] absolutely ''refuses'' to wear any of the royal finery she's ''expected'' to wear, to the point where they can barely convince her to accept a bare circlet in lieu of some fancy tiara.



* '''Exploited''': Emperor Evulz has his agents stir up dissent in other kingdoms by pointing out the ruling family's ConspicuousConsumption.

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* '''Exploited''': '''Exploited''':
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Emperor Evulz has his agents stir up dissent in other kingdoms by pointing out the ruling family's ConspicuousConsumption.
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**The IntrepidMerchant gets rich selling expensive fabrics to the palace major-domo.

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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Princess Chiffon wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit to ceremonies, but on normal days just wears a reasonably pretty but not aggravating skirt and blouse as well as a small but tasteful tiara to mark her rank.


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**AsceticAesthetic
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* '''Subverted''': The court is told to expect Princess Buttercup in her finest PimpedOutDress, and the court anxiously awaits her arrival, only to see her burst into the room wearing a ripped T-shirt and loose jeans.

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* '''Subverted''': The court is told to expect Princess Buttercup in her finest PimpedOutDress, and the court anxiously awaits her arrival, only to see her burst into the room wearing a ripped T-shirt and loose jeans. [[ExactWords The rest of her wardrobe is even more scruffy]].

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'''Basic Trope''': [[RoyalBlood Royalty]] and [[BlueBlood nobility]] always wear their RequisiteRoyalRegalia. Always.

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'''Basic Trope''': [[RoyalBlood Royalty]] {{Royal|Blood}}ty and [[BlueBlood nobility]] always wear their RequisiteRoyalRegalia. Always.



* '''Downplayed''': ???



* '''Subverted''': The court is told to expect Princess Buttercup in her finest PimpedOutDress, and the court anxiously awaits her arrival, only to see her burst into the room wearing a ripped T-shirt and loose jeans.

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* '''Subverted''': The court is told to expect Princess Buttercup in her finest PimpedOutDress, and the court anxiously awaits her arrival, only to see her burst into the room wearing a ripped T-shirt and loose jeans.



* '''Deconstructed''': Princess Buttercup has difficulty breathing due to her tight corset and trips up on the long train to her dress. She hates wearing the clothes because they're uncomfortable and only get in the way, but because of her position she has no choice.
* '''Reconstructed''': Princess Buttercup hires an inventor who comes up with a new type of corset that's far more comfortable, and her tailor is able to modify her dresses so as not to trip her up. She also realizes that she doesn't have to be lavishly decked out in EVERY appearance, and so resolves to wear more mundane but still nice looking clothing to lesser functions, only wearing the PimpedOutDress for official functions.



* '''Deconstructed''': Princess Buttercup has difficulty breathing due to her tight corset and trips up on the long train to her dress. She hates wearing the clothes because they're uncomfortable and only get in the way, but because of her position she has no choice.
* '''Reconstructed''': Princess Buttercup hires an inventor who comes up with a new type of corset that's far more comfortable, and her tailor is able to modify her dresses so as not to trip her up. She also realizes that she doesn't have to be lavishly decked out in EVERY appearance, and so resolves to wear more mundane but still nice looking clothing to lesser functions, only wearing the PimpedOutDress for official functions.



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%%* '''Implied''': ???
%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] curly [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs [[HairDecorations lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.
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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]].

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* '''Exaggerated''': Princess Chiffon ''always'' wears an ImpracticallyFancyOutfit with GiantPoofySleeves, a GiantWaistRibbon, frills, flounces, pleats, goring, lace, [[EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry jewelry]], and [[EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs lots of ribbons laced into her]] [[PrincessCurls curly]] [[RoseHairedGirl pink hair]].hair]], even when she's fought off invading armies.
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* '''Straight''': Princess Daphne is never seen without her [[GemEncrusted ruby-studded tiara]], PimpedOutDress, or [[RingOfPower her favorite ring]].

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* '''Straight''': Princess Daphne is never seen without her [[GemEncrusted ruby-studded ruby-studded]] [[CoolCrown tiara]], PimpedOutDress, or [[RingOfPower her favorite ring]].
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* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???

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* '''Subverted''': ???
The court is told to expect Princess Buttercup in her finest PimpedOutDress, and the court anxiously awaits her arrival, only to see her burst into the room wearing a ripped T-shirt and loose jeans.
* '''Double Subverted''': ???It wasn't really Princess Buttercup after all, just a peasant who snuck past security. As the peasant is dragged out, the real Princess comes in, naturally decked out.



* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???

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* '''Deconstructed''': ???
Princess Buttercup has difficulty breathing due to her tight corset and trips up on the long train to her dress. She hates wearing the clothes because they're uncomfortable and only get in the way, but because of her position she has no choice.
* '''Reconstructed''': ???Princess Buttercup hires an inventor who comes up with a new type of corset that's far more comfortable, and her tailor is able to modify her dresses so as not to trip her up. She also realizes that she doesn't have to be lavishly decked out in EVERY appearance, and so resolves to wear more mundane but still nice looking clothing to lesser functions, only wearing the PimpedOutDress for official functions.



* '''Averted''': ???

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* '''Averted''': ???Royalty wears fancy clothing when appropriate, such as at state functions, and dress more reasonably at other times.



* '''Lampshaded''': ???
* '''Invoked''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???
"Pardon me, Princess, but would it not be easier to sleep without the crown?"
* '''Invoked''': ???Princess Buttercup ensures that no one ever sees her wearing anything but her RequisiteRoyalRegalia, even though it's not the only thing she wears.



* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???

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* '''Defied''': ???
The series goes out of its way to depict all royal characters wearing more normal clothes at regular intervals, specifically to avoid the implication that it's all they wear.
* '''Discussed''': ???
"Boy, Madam Princess really goes out of her way to make sure she's never seen poorly dressed, doesn't she?"
* '''Conversed''': ???"Are those two princes really going to have a fight to the death in the full crown and cape? Seems like they should really be wearing something a little less obstructive for that."



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