# Starfleet uniforms which series is the best? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 16, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994 "2016-08-16T15:48:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/21 "2016-08-16T20:00:29Z")
> [@GargoyleWB](#): > > I liked Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock era uniforms. They looked more classically naval, with a fold-over ‘lapel’ on the chest that exposed a white patch of fabric that you could dramatically smear blood on. Not white for everyone - different colors for different branches of Starfleet: [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MPQvVBaOx2E/maxresdefault.jpg) ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MPQvVBaOx2E/maxresdefault.jpg) [http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/\_\_cb20120316184334/memoryalpha/en/images/e/ec/Montgomery\_Scott,\_Generations.jpg](http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120316184334/memoryalpha/en/images/e/ec/Montgomery_Scott,_Generations.jpg) [http://www.20thfleet.org.uk/McCoy.jpg](http://www.20thfleet.org.uk/McCoy.jpg) [http://trekcore.com/specials/rare/takei\_sulu03.jpg](http://trekcore.com/specials/rare/takei_sulu03.jpg) [![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUkWQlFLhuo/V4L0nWNeIwI/AAAAAAAAGKs/z2rDu8WF6K0bUuPZ8IfMrCLHAaWY8CipQCLcB/s1600/star-trek-ii-the-wrath-of-khan-4.jpg) ](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUkWQlFLhuo/V4L0nWNeIwI/AAAAAAAAGKs/z2rDu8WF6K0bUuPZ8IfMrCLHAaWY8CipQCLcB/s1600/star-trek-ii-the-wrath-of-khan-4.jpg) > [@terentii](#): > > …I liked the later _ **TNG** _ uniforms with the waisted tunics… That got my vote. [![](https://timsfilmreviews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/captain-jean-luc-picard-crew.jpg) ](https://timsfilmreviews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/captain-jean-luc-picard-crew.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/22 "2016-08-16T20:02:46Z")
I liked the ones that started in Wrath of Khan the best, with the Season 3 through 7 TNG uniforms in second. Picard’s “captain’s jacket” was particularly cool, I thought. ---
**Author:** ![Drum\_God](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drum_god/32/44_2.png) [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/23 "2016-08-16T21:13:30Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > More like marching band uniforms, I’d say. ☹ I knew there was a reason I liked those uniforms! (the TWK and SFS uniforms). I believe those same uniforms returned for _The Undiscovered Country_, too.) ---
**Author:** ![magnusblitz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@magnusblitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magnusblitz)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/24 "2016-08-16T22:17:23Z")
I like the classic Voyager ones (mainly black with colored shoulder yokes) the most, but it’s also what I’m most familiar with so my nostalgia may be talking. ST:TNG’s classic style (black shoulders/pants, colored chest) is also good. Not a fan of the stylized ones in OP’s post for TNG. The Wrath of Khan/Search for Spock ones are pretty dope too, though they kinda clash with the idea of the officers constantly going on dangerous away missions. And I wish they had more color variety than just red. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/25 "2016-08-16T22:34:24Z")
If female, TOS. If male, DS9. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/26 "2016-08-16T22:37:28Z")
I liked the late-season DS9 ones the best, the ones that made their debut in Star Trek: First Contact. But Voyager never wore those, I don’t think. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/27 "2016-08-16T22:57:51Z")
TOS season one. The TNG Captains jacket. First Contact unis. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/28 "2016-08-16T23:03:06Z")
> [@magnusblitz](#): > > The Wrath of Khan/Search for Spock ones are pretty dope too, though they kinda clash with the idea of the officers constantly going on dangerous away missions. And I wish they had more color variety than just red. They have cozy-looking field jackets for landing parties. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/29 "2016-08-17T01:13:45Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > They have cozy-looking field jackets for landing parties. Yup: [http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad31/Felgacarb/ST%20TWOK%20Jacket/Kirk-1.jpg](http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad31/Felgacarb/ST%20TWOK%20Jacket/Kirk-1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/30 "2016-08-17T01:20:50Z")
Whichever one 7 of 9 was in. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/31 "2016-08-17T02:30:05Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > Whichever one 7 of 9 was in. She didn’t wear a Starfleet uniform. ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/32 "2016-08-17T02:30:54Z")
I voted for the VOY/DS9 uniforms, but if it was an option I’d have selected the TOS era movie uniforms (excluding TMP, they were ridiculous). > [@snfaulkner](#): > > Whichever one 7 of 9 was in. That wasn’t an actual uniform; it was something the Doctor designed for her because after removing most of her Borg implants she needed to wear a skintight garment to help with thermal regulation and high heels for other legitimate medical reasons. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/33 "2016-08-17T02:40:07Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > She didn’t wear a Starfleet uniform. > [@alphaboi867](#): > > I voted for the VOY/DS9 uniforms, but if it was an option I’d have selected the TOS era movie uniforms (excluding TMP, they were ridiculous). > > That wasn’t an actual uniform; it was something the Doctor designed for her because after removing most of her Borg implants she needed to wear a skintight garment to help with thermal regulation and high heels for other legitimate medical reasons. I guess that shows how much I paid attention to the plot. ---
**Author:** ![Tinker\_Grey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinker_grey/32/8136_2.png) [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/34 "2016-08-17T02:42:26Z")
I don’t like the Dickie look. I like the stylishness of TNG or the utilitarianism of Enterprise. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/35 "2016-08-17T02:51:07Z")
> [@drewder](#): > > So I personally prefer the DS9 style uniforms, they seem to be a bit understated and look more like work uniforms, for that reason I also like the Enterprise Uniforms as they look like they might actually have pockets. I agree with this. I haven’t decided which of the two to vote for. ---
**Author:** ![drewder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/36 "2016-08-17T03:07:30Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > I liked the late-season DS9 ones the best, the ones that made their debut in Star Trek: First Contact. But Voyager never wore those, I don’t think. Funny thing is that the uniforms from first contact were actually DS9 uniforms. They didn’t even bother to have them fitted. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/37 "2016-08-17T03:16:44Z")
> [@drewder](#): > > Funny thing is that the uniforms from first contact were actually DS9 uniforms. They didn’t even bother to have them fitted. If you watch “Rapture”, Sisko’s new plum-colored uniform is badly fitted to him or… something! He had his combadge up on the purple shoulder area. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/38 "2016-08-17T03:36:46Z")
TNG had at least 2 separate styles of uniform. The second version - with a collar, less saturated coloured section, actually cut to fit the actors - was great, as was the DS9/Voyager version, which was the same thing with the colours moved to the shoulders. The Enterprise uniforms are OK, but slightly bland-functional. The TOS and movie-verse versions are right behind the late-TNG/DS9/Voy set. The early TNG uniforms are trash. The TOS-movie-era officer uniforms are nice (other uniforms were kind of 70s-awful), but the division colours were both too muted and too minor a bit of the design (especially with the smaller collars some of the TNG-flashback uniforms had), so it’d be forgivable to forget that they actually existed (also, they were given a reshuffle that didn’t connect to the the colours on either side at all), which loses them some points. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/39 "2016-08-17T03:44:06Z")
> [@Kamino\_Neko](#): > > TNG had at least 2 separate styles of uniform. > > The second version - with a collar, less saturated coloured section, actually cut to fit the actors - was great, as was the DS9/Voyager version, which was the same thing with the colours moved to the shoulders. > [@](#): > > The early TNG uniforms are trash. Well, yeah; the early ones lack a tunic Patrick Stewart can tug on when he stands up. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994/40 "2016-08-17T04:42:57Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > She didn’t wear a Starfleet uniform. Not very often, anyway: [http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/c/c5/Seven\_of\_Nine\_Relativity.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070713193008&path-prefix=en](http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/c/c5/Seven_of_Nine_Relativity.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070713193008&path-prefix=en) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-uniforms-which-series-is-the-best/762994.md?page=3)