Costume Analysis

Construction Analysis Overview

Stylistic Inspiration and Influences - Context
Stylistic Inspiration and Influences - NASA
Stylistic Inspiration and Influences - First Contact flight suits
Stylistic Inspiration and Influences - Modern-era Starfleet uniforms
Stylistic Inspiration and Influences - TOS uniforms

Analysis, preface

Analysis, part 1 - Fabric

Analysis, part 2a - Collar, Shape

Analysis, part 2b - Collar, Edge Stitching and Topstitching

Analysis, part 3 - Nested Necklines

Analysis, part 4 - Front Zipper and Facing

Analysis, part 5 - Center Back Seam

Analysis, part 6 - Front Alignment

Analysis, part 7a - Division Stripes, Fabric

Analysis, part 7b - Division Stripes, Interfacing 
Analysis, part 7c - Division Stripes, Miters and Topstitching

Analysis, part 7d - Division Stripes, Curvature

Analysis, part 7e - Division Stripes, Alignment

Analysis, part 7f - Division Stripes, Shoulder Reinforcement

Analysis, part 7g - Division Stripes, Colors

Analysis, part 8 - Shoulder Pads

Analysis, part 9a - Right Chest Pocket, Positioning

Analysis, part 9b - Right Chest Pocket, Fastening and Topstitching

Analysis, part 9c - Right Chest Pocket, Zipper Placement

Analysis, part 9d - Right Chest Pocket, Zipper Length

Analysis, part 9e - Right Chest Pocket, Zipper Edge Stitched

Analysis, part 9f - Right Chest Pocket Summary

Analysis, part 10a - "Pencil Pocket," Overview

Analysis, part 10b - "Pencil Pocket," Topstitching

Analysis, part 10c - "Pencil Pocket," Placement and Height

Analysis, part 10d - "Pencil Pocket," Hemming and Fastening

Analysis, part 11a - Left Chest Pocket, Positioning

Analysis, part 11b - Left Chest Pocket, Fastening and Topstitching

Analysis, part 11c - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Vertical Placement (men)
Analysis, part 11d - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Vertical Placement (ladies)

Analysis, part 11e - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Horizontal Placement (men)
Analysis, part 11f - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Horizontal Placement (ladies)
Analysis, part 11g - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Height (men)

Analysis, part 11h - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Height (ladies)

Analysis, part 11i - Left Chest Pocket, Zipper Edge Stitched

Analysis, part 11j - Left Chest Pocket Summary

Analysis, part 12 - Fitting Darts

Analysis, part 13a - Waist Straps, Gender Standards
Analysis, part 13b - Waist Straps, Shape and Positioning
Analysis, part 13c - Waist Straps, Fastening and Topstitching
Analysis, part 13d - Waist Straps, Men's Angled Together at Back
Analysis, part 13e - Waist Straps, Extension 
Analysis, part 13f - Waist Straps, Buttons

Analysis, part 14 - Back Elastic Waistband

Analysis, part 15 - Thigh Pocket Placements

Analysis, part 16a - Right Thigh Pocket, Shape and Positioning
Analysis, part 16b - Right Thigh Pocket, Fastening and Topstitching
Analysis, part 16c - Right Thigh Pocket, Zipper Placement
Analysis, part 16d - Right Thigh Pocket, Zipper Edge Stitched

Analysis, part 17a - Left Thigh Pocket, Shape and Positioning
Analysis, part 17b - Left Thigh Pocket, Fastening and Topstitching
Analysis, part 17c - Left Thigh Pocket, Size/Height
Analysis, part 17d - Left Thigh Pocket, Zippers
Analysis, part 17e - Left Thigh Pocket, Front Zipper Horizontal Placement
Analysis, part 17f - Left Thigh Pocket, Front Zipper Height
Analysis, part 17g - Left Thigh Pocket, Back Zipper Height and Placement

Analysis, part 17h - Left Thigh Pocket, Zippers Edge Stitched
Analysis, part 17i - Left Thigh Pocket Summary

Analysis, part 18a - Calf Pockets, Positioning and Height
Analysis, part 18b - Calf Pockets, Fastening and Topstitching
Analysis, part 18c - Calf Pockets, Zippers

Analysis, part 19 - Sleeve Structure

Analysis, part 20a - Right Sleeve Pocket, Size and Positioning
Analysis, part 20b - Right Sleeve Pocket, Fastening and Topstitching
Analysis, part 20c - Right Sleeve Pocket, Zipper

Analysis, part 21a - Assignment Patch
Analysis, part 21b - Assignment Patch Photo Library

Analysis, part 22 - Sleeve Zipper and Gusset

Analysis, part 23 - Sleeve Hem

Analysis, part 24a - Sleeve Cuff, Shape and Tautness
Analysis, part 24b - Sleeve Cuff, Edge Stitching and Topstitching
Analysis, part 24c - Sleeve Cuff, Overlap and Hook-and-Loop Tape ("Velcro")
Analysis, part 24d - Sleeve Cuff, Curling Effect

Analysis, part 25 - Leg Zipper and Gusset

Analysis, part 26 - Leg Hem

Analysis, part 27a - Leg Cuff, Edge Stitching and Topstitching
Analysis, part 27b - Leg Cuff, Overlap and Hook-and-Loop Tape ("Velcro")

Analysis, part 28a - "Hero" Zipper Pulls, Construction and Appearance
Analysis, part 28b - "Hero" Zipper Pulls, Not Always Used


Uniform Variation 1: Terran Empire
Uniform Variation 2: "These Are the Voyages"
Uniform Variation 3: Sim/Udan


Misc. Observations and Errors, part 1
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 2
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 3
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 4
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 5
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 6 
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 7
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 8
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 9
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 10
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 11
Misc. Observations and Errors, part 12

Final Notes

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