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[[File:smallerlulu.png|link=Final Fantasy X (Video Game)|right|Lulu doesn't just wear belts ''with'' her dress. She wears belts ''as'' [[Pimped |
[[File:smallerlulu.png|link=Final Fantasy X (Video Game)|right|Lulu doesn't just wear belts ''with'' her dress. She wears belts ''as'' [[Pimped-Out Dress|her dress]].]] |
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Compare [[Goggles Do Nothing]], [[Rummage Sale Reject]], and [[Impossibly Cool Clothes]]. Contrast [[Chained By Fashion]]. If the belts are shown to serve an actual purpose besides holding up the wearer's trousers and/or looking cool, see [[Utility Belt]]. A subtrope of [[Useless Accessory]]. |
Compare [[Goggles Do Nothing]], [[Rummage Sale Reject]], and [[Impossibly Cool Clothes]]. Contrast [[Chained By Fashion]]. If the belts are shown to serve an actual purpose besides holding up the wearer's trousers and/or looking cool, see [[Utility Belt]]. A subtrope of [[Useless Accessory]]. |
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== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] == |
== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] == |
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== [[Live Action TV]] == |
== [[Live Action TV]] == |
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* ''[[The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]'': Cameron likes her belts and her [[Everythings Better With Zippers|zippers]] - not to mention [[Hell |
* ''[[The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]'': Cameron likes her belts and her [[Everythings Better With Zippers|zippers]] - not to mention [[Hell-Bent for Leather|leather]]. |
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* Too many belts is the [[In Universe]] design style of a mark that [[Leverage]] runs into. |
* Too many belts is the [[In Universe]] design style of a mark that [[Leverage]] runs into. |
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* Every season of ''Super Sentai'' and [[Power Rangers]] have belts on their spandex suits (which obviously aren't going anywhere). While the single waist belt is justified as holding a sidearm holster, sometimes they keep going with it, like in Engine Sentai Go-Onger/Power Rangers RPM, where the costumes (fitting into a racing theme) have [http://www.freewebs.com/rpm-pr/go-onger-ranger-11.jpg seatbelts] on them. |
* Every season of ''Super Sentai'' and [[Power Rangers]] have belts on their spandex suits (which obviously aren't going anywhere). While the single waist belt is justified as holding a sidearm holster, sometimes they keep going with it, like in Engine Sentai Go-Onger/Power Rangers RPM, where the costumes (fitting into a racing theme) have [http://www.freewebs.com/rpm-pr/go-onger-ranger-11.jpg seatbelts] on them. |
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* Some belts are specifically made to look as if they are two or three separate belts--or possibly even to ''be'' worn two at a time, due to being so thin. Also related: Wearing a necktie through your belt loops. That's ''obviously'' just for show. |
* Some belts are specifically made to look as if they are two or three separate belts--or possibly even to ''be'' worn two at a time, due to being so thin. Also related: Wearing a necktie through your belt loops. That's ''obviously'' just for show. |
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* The [http://www.newrockboots.com/index.php/collections/metallic-power.html Metallic Power] line of New Rock shoes definitely evokes this trope for most of the boots. |
* The [http://www.newrockboots.com/index.php/collections/metallic-power.html Metallic Power] line of New Rock shoes definitely evokes this trope for most of the boots. |
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* [[Rule 34]]. This concept comes from fetish fashion and was adopted by the punk, goth and metal subcultures. |
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* A kidney belt is a very, very thick belt worn to protect ones internal organs. Some models come with 3 smaller belts to properly fasten it. |
* A kidney belt is a very, very thick belt worn to protect ones internal organs. Some models come with 3 smaller belts to properly fasten it. |
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* Typical infantry battledress uniform includes at least one [[Utility Belt]] around the waist and a set of webbing straps across the chest, containing enough pouches to keep Rob Liefeld happy. Unlike most of his characters, however, said pouches actually serve a purpose. |
* Typical infantry battledress uniform includes at least one [[Utility Belt]] around the waist and a set of webbing straps across the chest, containing enough pouches to keep Rob Liefeld happy. Unlike most of his characters, however, said pouches actually serve a purpose. |