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== [[Live Action TV]] == |
== [[Live Action TV]] == |
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* Rather persistently averted in ''[[Alias (TV)|Alias]]'', where any given spy is much more likely to be in nightclub wear. There are also episodes featuring camo Army-style getups, various forms of local ethnic costume, and tourist gear. Somewhat effected anyway in that nearly all these costumes end up being form-fitting and flattering. |
* Rather persistently averted in ''[[Alias (TV)|Alias]]'', where any given spy is much more likely to be in nightclub wear. There are also episodes featuring camo Army-style getups, various forms of local ethnic costume, and tourist gear. Somewhat effected anyway in that nearly all these costumes end up being form-fitting and flattering. |
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* ''[[The Avengers (TV)|The Avengers]]'' has the female lead, Emma Peel, and Cathy Gale before her, in this outfit frequently, and may have originated it. It didn't {{media |
* ''[[The Avengers (TV)|The Avengers]]'' has the female lead, Emma Peel, and Cathy Gale before her, in this outfit frequently, and may have originated it. It didn't {{media|emma.jpg| look so out of place}} in the '60s. She also had a purple one. |
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** This was, essentially, the entire point behind the character. Her name alludes to it, even: Emma Peel ==> M. Appeal or Man Appeal. (Her original name was the less subtle 'Mantha Peel, but it was changed perhaps on account of being the unsexiest name in television history) |
** This was, essentially, the entire point behind the character. Her name alludes to it, even: Emma Peel ==> M. Appeal or Man Appeal. (Her original name was the less subtle 'Mantha Peel, but it was changed perhaps on account of being the unsexiest name in television history) |
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** In later Emma Peel seasons, this ended up as a [[Justified Trope]]. The actress insisted on switching from the black leather catsuit to a colored jersey version - just as skintight, but far more practical for gymnastically kicking [[Mooks]] in. |
** In later Emma Peel seasons, this ended up as a [[Justified Trope]]. The actress insisted on switching from the black leather catsuit to a colored jersey version - just as skintight, but far more practical for gymnastically kicking [[Mooks]] in. |
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* Parker in ''[[Leverage]]'' is fond of these... ''under'' street clothes or bulky harnesses that provide pockets and carabiner loops. |
* Parker in ''[[Leverage]]'' is fond of these... ''under'' street clothes or bulky harnesses that provide pockets and carabiner loops. |
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* In ''[[NCIS]], McGee fantasizes about Kate in a catsuit in one episode. |
* In ''[[NCIS]], McGee fantasizes about Kate in a catsuit in one episode. |
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* Seen on [[Doctor Who (TV)|Gugu]] [[Bonekickers|Mbata-Raw]] in the {{media |
* Seen on [[Doctor Who (TV)|Gugu]] [[Bonekickers|Mbata-Raw]] in the {{media|undercovers_9089.jpg| promo pics}} for ''[[Undercovers]]''. |
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* [[Bionic Woman|Michelle]] [[Jekyll|Ryan]] wore one as [[Doctor Who (TV)|Lady Christina De Souza]] in ''The Planet of the Dead'' |
* [[Bionic Woman|Michelle]] [[Jekyll|Ryan]] wore one as [[Doctor Who (TV)|Lady Christina De Souza]] in ''The Planet of the Dead'' |
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** And Wendy Padbury, as Zoe Heriot in the Second Doctor's era, wore a sparkly catsuit. |
** And Wendy Padbury, as Zoe Heriot in the Second Doctor's era, wore a sparkly catsuit. |
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== Western Animation == |
== Western Animation == |
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* ''[[Aeon Flux (Animation)|Aeon Flux]]'' wore an even less practical outfit on her missions. It must be {{media |
* ''[[Aeon Flux (Animation)|Aeon Flux]]'' wore an even less practical outfit on her missions. It must be {{media|Aeon%20Flux.jpg| seen}} to be disbelieved. |
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** Turns out all Monicans wear this. |
** Turns out all Monicans wear this. |
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* On ''[[Totally Spies (Animation)|Totally Spies]]'', the uniform worn by the three teenage girl spies is a shiny plastic catsuit. The stealth part of the trope is usually subverted, as each suit is of a unique bright color. At other times, the suits can change appearance to look like more ordinary clothing, subverting the skintight aspect of the trope. |
* On ''[[Totally Spies (Animation)|Totally Spies]]'', the uniform worn by the three teenage girl spies is a shiny plastic catsuit. The stealth part of the trope is usually subverted, as each suit is of a unique bright color. At other times, the suits can change appearance to look like more ordinary clothing, subverting the skintight aspect of the trope. |