The uniforms on the original “Star Trek” might be some of the most casual, comfy military kits ever seen.
Captain Kirk (William Shatner) essentially wore a lightweight, tight-fitting long-sleeve t-shirt, a pair of black slacks, and some versatile patent leather shoes.
Apart from his department color — the gold hue indicated his status as a command officer — and the rank stripes around his wrists, the uniform didn’t seem to have any additional practical functions.
It didn’t have pockets, so communicators and tricorders needed to be carried as accessories.One might assume that “Star Trek” uniforms were made from an ultra-advanced, super-breathable material that allowed its wearer to have a more evenly regulated body temperature, but that is mere headcanon; such details were never revealed on the show.
It also wouldn’t be true for the Enterprise’s female crew members who were typically seen in minidress uniforms and black leggings.Trek…
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