History PlayingWith / SpyCatsuit

* Destiny realizes the catsuit helps her move

* '''Played for Drama''': Because of her catsuit, the male members of Destiny's team constantly ogle at her and treat her as a sex object, rather then a partner and/or a friend. During one mission, she forgoes the catsuit and starts wearing a more conservative outfit. She eventually criticizes the male members of her team and calls them "lonely [[BasementDweller basement-dwelling]] perverts". That's enough to make them leave her alone. But between the ogling and the outburst, working as a team becomes [[TeethClenchedTeamwork tense, at best.]]

* '''Straight''': Layla has a suit that fits her body.
* '''Exaggerated''': Layla can't even fit into the suit without some special procedure. (E.g. the suit is "painted" on, or put on in a manner à la shrinkwrap.)
* '''Downplayed''': Layla wears a surprisingly FormFittingWardrobe for missions.

** Layla uses a water-based infiltration method necessitating a wetsuit of some sort.

** Layla plans on wearing a context-appropriate disguise whenever possible, but she dons a tight-fitting base layer ([[{{Stripperiffic}} skimpy enough]] to not show above her clothing) [[VictoriasSecretCompartment containing]] a GPS tracker, hidden {{Emergency Weapon}}s and other [[UtilityBelt utilities]] just in case she needs to quick-change and doesn't have time for an [[InventoryManagementPuzzle inventory shuffle]]. She also wants something which is waterproof and allows for the navigation of {{Laser Hallway}}s. Of course, [[RuleOfSexy for obvious if unfortunate reasons]], she'll still end up in that skimpy catsuit for most of the mission.
** The catsuit is near impossible to strip off, so Layla won't need to worry about a WardrobeMalfunction.

** Layla puts on a catsuit, but then proceeds to don heavier, bulkier gear over it.
** The catsuit is shown in the ready room, but Layla ignores it -- it's actually Larry's, who proceeds to don it.

** ...Only Layla later has to abandon the heavier layers during the mission.
** Layla incurs ClothingDamage during the mission and Larry lets her wear his suit.

** Larry asks Layla how she can possibly fight in that thing. "Fight? Why would I need to do that?" Every guard they encounter [[DistractedByTheSexy takes one look at Layla, goes bug-eyed]] and faints.
** Layla [[LiteralMinded misunderstands the concept]], and shows up to the stealth mission wearing a silly cat-{{mascot}} full-body costume! And the weirdest thing is that it works, because she becomes practically invisible due to UnusuallyUninterestingSight being in full effect.
* '''Zig-Zagged''': Layla starts off her mission in bulky combat gear. But then she's forced to strip down to her catsuit in order to swim across the lake to the villain's mansion. But it's [[OvertOperative too conspicuous]] to sneak about the grounds in, so she knocks out a guard [[DressingAsTheEnemy and steals his clothing]]. But then she's captured and [[ClothingDamage reduced to her catsuit]] when escaping. Her cover thoroughly blown, she happens across the armory and decides [[PoweredArmor "Space Marine"]] is really her style...
* '''Averted''': Layla wears normal clothing for where she's going to be in order to blend in better. She keeps her gear in her pockets.

** Layla is written as a {{fanservice}} character.
** In the book, Layla wore fatigues and combat webbing on missions. But in TheMovie, the costumers take one look at [[MsFanservice the actress they hired]] and break out the catsuit.

** Layla bemoans having to wear a catsuit on her missions, or males involved make quips about her outfitting.

* '''Invoked''': Layla uses seduction as one of her tactics, and wears a catsuit on missions for this purpose.
* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her otherwise-arbitrary catsuit and [[ShowSomeLeg uses it later]] to exploit a sleazy guard.

** Layla refuses to wear the standard-issue catsuit, perhaps citing that she can't fit all the gear she needs in it.

* '''Discussed''': Layla is talking with the armorer and wonders if she is due for a catsuit. He retorts that ThisIsReality.
* '''Conversed''': Layla, watching a SpyDrama in her spare time, mentions how she wishes she could fill out her uniform as nicely as [[MsFanservice the leading woman on the show does]].
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Many other female spies [[DefiedTrope simply refuse to wear it]], derogatively referring to those who do as "[[Film/JamesBond Bond]] girls", implying they rely on seduction rather than infiltration or proper intelligence work.
* '''Reconstructed''': Layla ''does'' often seduce her male enemies into doing what she wants them to do, and she sees no shame in that. Her favourite joke is that "a spy is only as good as her assets"...
* '''Played for Laughs''': Layla doesn't care about the catsuit, but is happy to [[DeadpanSnarker trade quips]] with her squad members and/or enemies about it.
* '''Played for Drama''': Because of her catsuit, the male members of Layla's team constantly ogle at her and treat her as a sex object, rather then a partner and/or a friend. During one mission, she forgoes the catsuit and starts wearing a more conservative outfit. She eventually criticizes the male members of her team and calls them "lonely [[BasementDweller basement-dwelling]] perverts". That's enough to make them leave her alone. But between the ogling and the outburst, working as a team becomes [[TeethClenchedTeamwork tense, at best.]]
* '''Implied''': Layla and her partner Larry are given their clothes: one polo-shirt-and-jeans combination, one SpyCatsuit. It's not made clear which outfit is meant for which person, but Larry is quicker to reach for the street clothes.

* '''Inverted''': Layla suits up for her infiltration in extremely bulky gear designed to maximize her ability to carry weapons or equipment, keep her warm, and/or obscure her profile at a distance, etc.

* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a sexist rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Many other female spies [[DefiedTrope simply refuse to wear it]], derogatively referring to those who do as "[[Film/JamesBond Bond]] girls", implying they rely on seduction rather than infiltration or proper intelligence work.

* '''Exaggerated''': Layla can't even fit into the suit without some special procedure. (e.g. the suit is "painted" on, or put on in a manner similar to shrinkwrap.)

* '''Inverted''': Layla suits up for her infiltration in extremely bulky gear designed to maximize her ability to carry weapons or equipment, keep her warm, and/or obscure her profile at a distance etc.
* '''Subverted''':

* '''Double Subverted''': ...Only Layla later has to abandon the heavier layers during the mission.
* '''Parodied''':
** All female spies must take a class on how to properly don a catsuit in order to graduate spy academy.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Layla starts off her mission in bulky combat gear. But then she's forced to strip down to her catsuit in order to swim across the lake to the villain's mansion. But it's [[OvertOperative too conspicuous]] to sneak about the grounds in, so she knocks out a guard [[DressingAsTheEnemy and steals his clothing]]. But then she's captured and [[ClothingDamage reduced to her catsuit]] when escaping. Her cover thoroughly blown, she happens across the armory and decides [[PoweredArmor "Space Marine"]] is really her style...

** Layla is written as a fanservice character.

* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her otherwise-arbitrary catsuit and [[ShowSomeLeg utilizes it later]] on to exploit a sleazy guard.
* '''Defied''':

* '''Conversed''': Layla is watching a spy drama in her spare time, and mentions how she wishes she could fill out her uniform as nicely as [[MsFanservice the actress does]].
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a sexist rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Many other female spies [[DefiedTrope simply refuse to wear it]], and derogatively refer to those who do as "[[Film/JamesBond Bond]] girls", implying they rely on seduction rather than infiltration or proper intelligence work.

* '''Played For Laughs''': Layla doesn't care about the catsuit, but is happy to trade quips with her squad members and/or enemies about it.
* '''Played For Drama''': Because of her catsuit, the male members of Layla's team constantly ogle at her and treat her as a sex object, rather then a partner and/or a friend. During one mission, she forgoes the catsuit and starts wearing a more conservative outfit. She eventually criticizes the male members of her team and calls them "lonely [[BasementDweller basement-dwelling]] perverts". That's enough to make them leave her alone. But between the ogling and the outburst, working as a team becomes [[TeethClenchedTeamwork tense, at best.]]

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* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a sexist rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Many other female spies [[DefiedTrope simply refuse to wear it]], and derogatively refer to those who do as "[[JamesBond Bond]] girls", implying they rely on seduction rather than infiltration or proper intelligence work.

* '''Double Subverted''':
** ...only Layla later has to abandon the heavier layers during the mission.

* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a sexist rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Many other female spies [[DefiedTrope simply refuse to wear it]], and derogatively refer to those who do as "[[JamesBond Bond]] girls", implying they rely on seduction rather than infiltration or proper intelligence work.
* '''Reconstructed''': Layla ''does'' often seduce her male enemies into doing what she wants them to do, and she sees no shame in that. Her favourite joke is that "a spy is only as good as her assets"...

* '''Played for Laughs''': Layla doesn't care about the catsuit, but is happy to trade quips with her squad members and/or enemies about it.
* '''Played for Drama''': Because of her catsuit, the male members of Layla's team constantly ogle at her and treat her as a sex object, rather then a partner and/or a friend. During one mission, she forgoes the catsuit and starts wearing a more conservative outfit. She eventually criticizes the male members of her team and calls them "lonely [[BasementDweller basement-dwelling]] perverts". That's enough to make them leave her alone. But between the ogling and the outburst, working as a team becomes [[TeethClenchedTeamwork tense, at best.]]

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* '''Justified''': Such a suit doesn't hinder agility.

** Layla's spy outfit is purposefully fitted a little loose, to ensure freedom of movement.
* '''Subverted''': Layla puts on a catsuit, but then proceeds to don heavier, bulkier gear over it.

* '''Double Subverted''': As with the first subverted example, only Layla later has to abandon the heavier layers during the mission.
* '''Parodied''': All female spies must take a class on how to properly don a catsuit in order to graduate spy academy.
** Larry asks Layla how she can possibly fight in that thing. "Fight? Why would I need to do that?" Every guard they encounter takes one look at Layla, goes bug-eyed and faints.
* '''Deconstructed''': The reason why Layla must wear a catsuit is because of a sexist rule in her spy agency that states all female agents must dress that way. It doesn't give a lot of protection. Eventually, most of the female spies, fed up with their high mortality rates, either retire in disgust or sue the agency. Layla doesn't do either, but because of her body issues, the catsuit becomes a constant source of angst.
* '''Reconstructed''': Layla often seduces her male enemies into doing what she wants them to do, and so she wears a catsuit that shows off most of her body for this purpose. It's also a great source of morale for the male agents in bad times, and it doesn't slow her down as much as regular clothing does, too. For these three reasons, she never complains about having to wear a catsuit.
* '''Zig Zagged''': Layla starts off her mission in bulky combat gear. But then she's forced to strip down to her catsuit in order to swim across the lake to the villain's mansion. But it's too conspicuous to sneak about the grounds in, so she knocks out a guard [[DressingAsTheEnemy and steals his clothing]]. But then she's captured and reduced to her catsuit when escaping. But then she happens across the armory and decides [[PoweredArmor "Space Marine"]] is really her style...
* '''Averted''': Layla wears a moderate amount of gear.
** Layla wears normal clothing for where she's going to be in order to blend in better. She keeps her gear in her pockets.
* '''Enforced''': Layla is written as a fanservice character.

* '''Lampshaded''': Layla bemoans having to wear a catsuit on her missions, or males involved make quips about her outfitting.

** Layla's mission will involve many tight spaces, such as airducts or between walls. She dons a catsuit accordingly.
* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her otherwise-arbitrary catsuit and utilizes it later on to exploit a sleazy guard.
* '''Defied''': Layla refuses to wear the standard-issue catsuit, perhaps citing that she can't fit all the gear she needs in it.

* '''Played for Drama''': Because of her catsuit, the male members of Layla's team constantly ogle at her and treat her as a sex object, rather then a partner and/or a friend. During one mission, she forgoes the catsuit and starts wearing a more conservative outfit. She eventually criticizes the male members of her team and calls them "lonely [[BasementDweller basement-dwelling]] perverts". That's enough to make them leave her alone.

* '''Exaggerated''': Her suit is so tight that you can see her breasts.
** Layla can't even fit into the suit without some special procedure. (e.g. the suit is "painted" on, or put on in a manner similar to shrinkwrap.)

* '''Discussed''': Layla's team suddenly ponder amongst themselves why Layla always wears a catsuit on her missions.
** Layla is talking with the armorer and wonders if she is due for a catsuit. He retorts that ThisIsReality.

* '''Zig Zagged''': ???

* '''Conversed''': ???

* '''Exaggerated''': Her suit is so tight that you can see her BoobsOfSteel.

* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her otherwise-arbitrary catsuit and utilizes it later on. (e.g. to exploit a sleazy guard.)

** Layla is actually Larry.

* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her catsuit and utilizes it later in her mission. (e.g. to exploit a sleazy guard.)

* '''Exploited''': During her mission, Layla suddenly realizes the seduction potential of her catsuit and utilizes it to complete her mission. (e.g. to exploit a sleazy guard.)

* '''Exploited''': Layla does not initially realize the seduction potential of her catsuit, but takes advantage of it during the mission (e.g. to exploit a sleazy guard).

* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': Layla uses seduction as one of her tactics, and wears a catsuit on missions for this end.

* '''Inverted''': ???
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???

* '''Averted''': ???
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': ???

* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???

* '''Justified''': ???

* '''Exaggerated''': Her suit is so tight that you can see her BoobsOfSteel.

* '''Basic Trope''': A tight-fitting suit used for spying or any other activities.

'''Basic Trope''': A tight-fitting suit used for spying or any other activities.