Okay, back to ST uniforms: well ST:TMP on the big screen was my first really memorable ST experience, after TAS repeats on TV. So, call me biased, but I love the ST: TMP uniforms (even if they do look a little - okay, a lot - like 'jammies). In 1980, if I coulda put one on and leapt into the silver screen of Sydney's old Paramount Theatre and onto that starship, I'd have done so.
Above: From an early fanzine story; art by my penpal, Kamu. Note that I'd asked her to include the Andorian partial exo-skeleton mentioned by the Ballantine "Starfleet Medical Reference Manual".
Above: At the first Medtrek Convention (1982), at the historic Hydro Majestic Hotel, Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains. Therin was on the debating team: "Federation vs Empire: Which is the Better Form of Government?"
Above: Therin, Arex and M'Ress join the crew after ST: TMP, with a little help from Photoshop.
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SJ was watching TMP earlier today. While I'm not the biggest fan of the movie itself (although I don't hate it by all means) I really like the uniforms. I mean, they look smart and comfortable enough. And I don't think they look like jammies! Now, the Next Gen era on the other hand... :-p
I've twice bought the pattern, from Majel Barrett's Lincoln Enterprises, for the male skant uniform from Season One of TNG. I really don't think I have the figure to carry it off any more, and someone borrowed the first pattern - and never returned it - when I was game to own one:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/386516850_61da2051ae_o.jpg
Perhaps with the trousers of a dress uniform they don't look *too* bad, but worn like a skirt, well... it's a brave guy who wears them I say! ;)
Actually, thinking about it Captain Brannigan from Futurama wears a skant!
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