They make great fluffy bikinis.
Feathers have long been an important symbol in culture and mythology, so of course media has some tropes about them.
These apply whether the feathers are on a creature, being worn, or used in some other way.
Tropes:
- Feather Fingers
Your digits are made of feathers. - Feathered Dragons
Dragons that are plumed. - Feathered Serpent
Serpents that are plumed. - Feather Flechettes
Feathers that are hard and sharp as arrows. - Feather Motif
Feathers as symbols. - Fluffy Fashion Feathers
Feathers as fashion can show off glamour and luxury. - Goofy Feathered Dinosaur
- Peacock Girl
When a lady wears feathers to look like a peacock tail. - Perpetual Molt
Feathers just keep flying everywhere. - Tar and Feathers
Standard punishment for a Snake Oil Salesman.