Most people are affected by at least one fictional character at some point in their lives. As silly as it might seem, for me that character has been cheerleader and demon killer Buffy Summers of the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy was a strong and complex female character in a mass of one-dimensional leading ladies. She wasn’t some emotionally hardened warrior princess wearing a metal bikini. Sure, she was conventionally pretty and had more than her fair share of close-up shots, but she was also a girl who wanted to be accepted by her peers (and considering that most of her nights were spent in cemeteries battling the undead, fitting in wasn’t easy). Her wardrobe was an insight into her character. She dressed like an ordinary teenage girl, because that’s exactly who she wanted to be.
Since high school, I’ve realized that Buffy Summers is just one of the compelling female characters in the world of sci-fi — great women of action with wardrobes to match, whether she is a robot with implanted emotions or a warrant officer battling parasitic aliens.
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[Pictured: 1. Leather rucksack by HomesteadLeatherWrks; 2. 1980s Khaki button-down romper from NewmanHall; 3. Pure silk top by threelittleducksaust; 4. Brown leather belt by StepOriginals; 5. 1980s Avant garde cut out oxfords from jamesrowlandshop.]
In the 1979 film Alien, Officer Rigley transitions between a loose government-issued jumpsuit and a sporty white tank top, with little else. Her wardrobe is limited but effective in her pursuit to defeat alien intruders aboard her spacecraft.
[Pictured: 1. Faux leather thigh-high leggings by PeekoApparel; 2. Little Wing shrug by celapiu; 3. Rectangle cut out bather by MinnowBathers; 4. Medium black and silver hand-printed leather zig zag clutch by arcofla; 5. Gem ring of faceted ebony and sterling silver by arosha.]
In the campy ’60s flick Barbarella, Jane Fonda uses her physical appeal rather than her strength to save planet Earth. Throughout her journey, she wears a series of tight bodysuits, each new ensemble more revealing than the last. I wouldn’t exactly call Barbarella a feminist role model, but her daring wardobe of cut-out bodysuits is definitely worth replicating.
[Pictured: 1. The original draped Sad Sack dress from JoDemontis; 2. Black kangaroo leather envelope clutch by SomandTooby; 3. Art Deco Ronson Mastercase from ADelightfulFind; 4. Minimal chevron arrow necklace by portalsandprisms; 5. '90s Avant Garde leather and pony hair heeled loafers from lousybeatnik.]
Rachael is a genetically engineered robot who believes herself to be human in the ’80s cult classic, Blade Runner. Though the story is set in the distant future (2019!), Rachael has been manufactured like a classic femme fatale of the past. She wears simple dark suits in bold silhouettes, reminiscent of Lauren Bacall during the 1940s.
[Pictured: 1. Large leather carry-all pouch by MirkaDesign; 2. Genuine leather cuff with gunmetal studs by CrescentMoonVintage; 3. Kólga Sheer Square Dress by Ovate; 4. Biker black leather fray necklace by AMzeager; 5. '80s Bootalinos from bluebutterflyvintage.]
Pris is a rebellious robot who escapes to LA in an attempt to extend her own life span. Her bold attitude is reflected in her New Wave punk-inspired look, from her sheer black clothing to her platinum hair.
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Sign in to add your owntigersanddragons from TigersandDragons says: Featured
Number Six from Battlestar Galactica (Tricia Helfer) would of been a great addition to this article, her character (in all it's incarnations) had great style. Leeloo in the Fifth Element also had an interesting wardrobe, kind of Barbarella inspired. Many of the women in sci-fi movies are in uniforms, most of which are not that appealing, except maybe Seven of Nine from Star Trek Voyager whose skin tight bodysuit had built in heels! This article may appeal to other sci-fi fans: http://totalscifionline.com/features/3566-the-25-women-who-shook-sci-fi
327 days ago
everythingok from everythingok says: Featured
This fills me with happies. Ripley was so awesome. Alien's one of those films I find myself rewatching every couple of years, and it never get old. As for me, it should be fairly evident (at least if you've so much as given my shop a cursory glance *achem*) that my first, greatest nerd-love is Doctor Who - which, despite the number of vocal critics complaining of "screamer" companions, actually has an amazing history of brilliant, complex, compelling female characters. It can be a bit "of its time" on occasion, and I have my feminist qualms with some of the directions taken by both showrunners of the new series, but my admiration for the writing of characters like Barbara and Romana (and their respective wardrobes, admittedly) definitely outweighs anything else. In fact, I may or may not have just yesterday snapped up a striped cardigan because it was a dead ringer for the one worn by Sarah Jane in the Doctor Who serial "Planet Of The Spiders". I may or may not make a lot of my wardrobe choices based on similar assessments.
327 days ago
arwendesigns from arwendesigns says: Featured
Great idea for a post, I love finding sci-fi and fantasy movie inspired creations. Blade runner is one of my favorites, and I love Buffy! She always had great designer clothes, but I liked Drusilla's and Faith's wardrobe even better. I agree with Fifth Element and Firefly, some very creative costumes and accessories in those movies. And the Matrix coat, i always wanted a coat like Neo!
326 days ago
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Sign in to add your ownMegan from MegansMenagerie says:
What a great post! Love the black fringe necklace :)
327 days ago
Erika from ErikaPrice says:
Some really cool outfits here!
327 days ago
Amanda Gynther from CafePrimrose says:
nice outfits! Very sci fi. I love sci fi. I have a thing for Starwars.... It's actually how i met my sweet nerd husband. Thanx for sharing this. It made me smile.
327 days ago
Vilia Rose says:
Aww. A sweet nerd husband who likes sci fi... Which shop on here sells those? I would look particularly fetching in the black transparent number, while I'm sashaying around my spaceship, or cleaning the kids rooms...
327 days ago
Marietta from blueroompottery says:
As soon as I saw the title I knew Barbarella had to be included! Nice outfits! Thanks for the fun article! :)
327 days ago
Marcia Lacher from TheMillineryShop says:
Oh, you did a very good job styling this, the fabulous clothes you picked are a wonderful match to the characters! Kudos!
327 days ago
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery says:
Awesome picks I love Rachel from Blade Runner... 'do you like my... owl?'
327 days ago
Cindy Ellison from CindyEllison says:
Give me the sheer square dress of "Blade Runner". A great job on this!
327 days ago
Eve Geisler from EvesLittleEarthlings says:
Love that bathing suit, fun article!
327 days ago
VogueVixens from VogueVixens says:
Just gorgeous picks, and a wonderful theme!
327 days ago
tigersanddragons from TigersandDragons says: Featured
Number Six from Battlestar Galactica (Tricia Helfer) would of been a great addition to this article, her character (in all it's incarnations) had great style. Leeloo in the Fifth Element also had an interesting wardrobe, kind of Barbarella inspired. Many of the women in sci-fi movies are in uniforms, most of which are not that appealing, except maybe Seven of Nine from Star Trek Voyager whose skin tight bodysuit had built in heels! This article may appeal to other sci-fi fans: http://totalscifionline.com/features/3566-the-25-women-who-shook-sci-fi
327 days ago
cylene from TheLovelySmith says:
just love this article! i myself am a huge fan of sigourney weaver's ripley and that drifty tank top would have been a perfect alternative for her!!!
327 days ago
PolClary from PolClary says:
Lovely. Though I'm missing all the wonderful ladies from Doctor Who!
327 days ago
PaperAltar from PaperAltar says:
fun !
327 days ago
Liz Hutnick from LizHutnick says:
Sci-fi nerd here! I'd add in Sarah Connor from The Terminator, Princess Leia from Star Wars, and Seven of Nine from Star Trek.
327 days ago
mirabellamorello from mirabellamorello says:
I find it so funny that science-fiction portrayed life looking so much quirkier than we actually are. I guess we may have gotten a lot more boring along the way to the future! Very fun post!!!
327 days ago
Nathalie from DinaFragola says:
Well, as another sci-fi geek, Rachael and Pris would NOT be wearing real leather as it is illegal in the Blade Runner universe ;)
327 days ago
Judy Wright from JudithGayleDesigns says:
Fun post...
327 days ago
Megan from ohgoodpuppy says:
Amazing! I love all these characters and the outfits... the sheer dress especially!
327 days ago
Susanne Major from LineaLina says:
Love your article. You really made me smile :-)) I remember Barbarella and her suits. I loved them as a girl!
327 days ago
thepapermoonstudio from thepapermoonstudio says:
Great article and love the picks!
327 days ago
Jan Masterson from Modelarose says:
Enjoyed your article!
327 days ago
ST Innovation from stinnovation says:
Yum... who is beautiful model ? I love the model :) surely your creative very great and fascinating, not only sci-fi Women, or Sexy women, amazing women..... lol
327 days ago
worldvintage from worldvintage says:
What a fun article! I'm a huge fan of sci fi--my fierce little kitty is even named Ripley.
327 days ago
Kathy Reeves from KatiesWish says:
Love this article...Would love to see part II - Trinity, Six, Leeloo, Seven of Nine, Buffy Now is the time I start planning my halloween costume...it takes time to collect all the accessories that make a good costume great.
327 days ago
Julie Bergmans from FabGabs says:
Fantastic article, but I would point out that Rachel from Bladerunner was much more strongly 1940s than 1980s - these pieces barely evoke her classic look. Sorry for the dissenting opinion, but a tailored 40s suit would have been much better suited. Shoes, too
327 days ago
Sally from seiamicisandco says:
So much fun! Thanks for a great feature.
327 days ago
Jennifer Schmidt from TheCatBall says:
I wonder what Guinan, the bartender from starship Enterprise, would be wearing these days?
327 days ago
Jenn from bluebutterflyvintage says:
Great article! Thanks for featuring my boots and I think that Art Deco Mastercase is pretty much amazing.
327 days ago
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 says:
I was always a star trek fan, when the new movie came out and the original Spock walked out (Leonard Nimoy) I actually teared up, it was such a moment! Love the article, thanks for sharing!
327 days ago
LivingVintage from LivingVintage says:
Wonderful picks! Love the rectangle cutout bathing suit.
327 days ago
kathy johnson from DIYBridalSupplies says:
Love the outfits, thanks for sharing!
327 days ago
Guttervamp13 says:
Great post!!! I have tried to do the Rachel hairstyle with some success over the years(hahaha). I loved her noir style in the movie. Love the studded leather pouch in the Pris segment.
327 days ago
Bonnie Becker from busybonniebee says:
What a great post!
327 days ago
Edie Ann from OhHoneyHush says:
Very fun!
327 days ago
ACupOfSparkle from ACupOfSparkle says:
Crazy cool, I think. Shoes are awesome!
327 days ago
M Wheatley from wheatleypaperworks says:
Inspired styling. It was a real pleasure viewing this collection. A fun and quirky article too.
327 days ago
Naomi from Shalotte says:
What, no Servalan!
327 days ago
flyinhog from flyinhog says:
Love this post!! SHARING!!!! MRS
327 days ago
Parachute425 from Parachute425 says:
Great collections. Well done. Fun stuff.
327 days ago
Julie Schneblin from juliart says:
Article is great. Needs the great Francesca Annis in Dune! Talk about fashion!
327 days ago
Muriel McDonald from Eahkee says:
Just perfect! Well done!
327 days ago
AcrylicPixie from StitchingPixie says:
Yeah, where the British characters? Servalan may have been a baddie on "Blake's 7", but her one-shoulder gowns are back in style. Also, I'm a "Doctor Who" fan, so why not throw Romana or Ace a bone here?
327 days ago
Heather Leavers from niftyknits says:
I agree with tigersanddragons, 7of9 is a must!
327 days ago
Jane Priser from JanePriserArts says:
Oh, such fun! I love science fiction so much and this article is a great pleasure!
327 days ago
Lola Ocian from GoldenSpiralDesigns says:
I second part 2: Leeloo, Trinity, Quorra (wanna geek out on sic-fi?). Nice. Thanks for having an article where the ladies represent!
327 days ago
Benjamin Wieler from bookBW says:
You had me at Rachel / Sean Young! But as a book lover, I see Farenheit 451's Clarisse / Julie Christie! Terrific post!
327 days ago
Roxana from IlluminatedPerfume says:
LOVE this, so perfect with the San Diego Comic Con coming up! I adore SciFi as well as Fantasy genres. My latest fav is Game of Thrones with my fav female character being the Daenerys Targagaryen.
327 days ago
Roxana from IlluminatedPerfume says:
Oh, and like Lola...Trinity from the Matrix ix awesome!
327 days ago
marisajoy from marisajoy says:
Awesome!! I wish Dana Scully was included though :)
327 days ago
Natalia from Nikifashion says:
Awesome post!
327 days ago
Custom HeirloomArt from customheirloomart1 says:
Love the shoes!
327 days ago
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly says:
Cool outfits! thanks for sharing!
327 days ago
Matejka Max from NattyMatty says:
Extra special!
327 days ago
Sandy Tepper from StepOriginals says:
Wow ! A great article about strong women. I am honored to have my belt included.
327 days ago
Sonya Rasi from sonyarasi says:
Great collection!
327 days ago
Levi Emerson from gypsumrose says:
i love this :D
327 days ago
Vinpro Elegance from vinproelegance says:
Great collection.
327 days ago
Imogen Skye Freeman from InkPaintings says:
My man is more a fan of sci-fi than me; he was just on here the other night looking for vam bracers. I didn't even know what they were until then! But I sometimes *feel* like a sci-fi character... more long the lines of the Dragon Queen in Game of Thrones, though. My man just told me that Game of Thrones is fantasy, which is a sub-genre of Sci-fi, so it still counts. ;) Lol. See? Definitely his thing... :)
327 days ago
Lisa Penz from LisaPenz says:
A wonderfully, creative blog post! It is in-fact, fictional characters that have influenced my entire career through my artwork. - www.lisapenz.com
327 days ago
lapinPetite from lapinPetite says:
Just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!§I love these movies and its really well done!
327 days ago
Ruthanne Eldridge from CoutureParfait says:
How wonderful you find the items here and produce by fellow artist/crafters.
327 days ago
SassySashadoxie from SassySashadoxie says:
I love sci-fi myself. I prefer more of the classic science fiction verses the fantasy elements of dragons, fairies, and such. I too am a bit of a trekie, but am currently reading the hunger games trilogy. I somewhat like tha main female character in that series. She can kick butt, but still be an emotional wreck when needing to be. Great feature article here.
327 days ago
Daisey from attractiveglam says:
great post, love the style!!!!
327 days ago
everythingok from everythingok says: Featured
This fills me with happies. Ripley was so awesome. Alien's one of those films I find myself rewatching every couple of years, and it never get old. As for me, it should be fairly evident (at least if you've so much as given my shop a cursory glance *achem*) that my first, greatest nerd-love is Doctor Who - which, despite the number of vocal critics complaining of "screamer" companions, actually has an amazing history of brilliant, complex, compelling female characters. It can be a bit "of its time" on occasion, and I have my feminist qualms with some of the directions taken by both showrunners of the new series, but my admiration for the writing of characters like Barbara and Romana (and their respective wardrobes, admittedly) definitely outweighs anything else. In fact, I may or may not have just yesterday snapped up a striped cardigan because it was a dead ringer for the one worn by Sarah Jane in the Doctor Who serial "Planet Of The Spiders". I may or may not make a lot of my wardrobe choices based on similar assessments.
327 days ago
Jane Anne from NorthWoodworks says:
What a fun post. And to throw my favorite out there - I am a fan of Zoe from Fire Fly. The dress she wore at the end of the movie Serenity was gorgeous.
327 days ago
That Leila Girl from onlineleila says:
The most compelling female character in classic science fiction for me was my Aunt Cathy who was the first woman I saw who had accomplished something in the world and took to gaining a degree in English LIt at USC late in her life. She ended up teaching there, all of this after an earlier life as a successful writer who broke into the biz using her own initials as C.L. Moore. There were no truly successful women in the industry at the time and during this era few publishers would seriously pursue publishing women in so narrow a marketplace. Her European readers touted her as a fantasy writer while here, this early Nantucket yankee gal, continued to write and be published when she received a mash letter from a fan, Henry Kuttner, himself an author. Long story short...she finally revealed that she was a women after several coast to coast letters between them. She, an old maid by her WASPy standards, met him on the West Coast and they fell deeply in love and went on to co-write books together. As I recall, she was involved in writing nearly two dozen books published in a dozen languages. It was a match made in heaven until Henry unexpectedly died and she in her grief, married my much hounger uncle. My lovely Aunt Cathy, though she had no children of her own and I believe only a nephew on her side, adored being a step-mother to her new weekend charges. I was so fortunate to know her during this time and gladly accepted the responsibility of overseeing her caretaking when she was late in her life confined to a convalescent home because of her newly diagnosed Altzheimers. Despite the ravages of this horrible affliction, she remained the sweet natured, remarkable woman who stood strong then and now as a woman who proved to me the value of striving every day to be a good, kind person: to let one's intellect to serve well and never to give up on one's dreams. Thank you Aunt Cathy. You were the only one who recognized that I could break free from the old world constraints and become one's own person. I look foward to seeing you on the otherside dear lady. You are still making a difference for many of us. Onward to the future!
327 days ago
Shayla Tansey from VividEarthArtwork says:
Great idea! The Alien movies are my fav!
327 days ago
Kathrine from pinkpurr says:
Life can be plain... being inspired by a fictional character can be healthy and downright fun! So go to it girls... keep a Wonder Woman tiara and cuffs on your office desk to lift your daily spirits! WonderWoman all the way for me ;-D
327 days ago
Kathrine from pinkpurr says:
Life can be plain... being inspired by a fictional character is healthy and downright fun! So keep that tiara and cuffs handy on your office desk to take the dreary out of your daily office grind... It's Wonder Woman all the way for me! ;-D
327 days ago
Kaylan Roberts from RunicCouture says:
LOVE this post!! I'll take the Barbarella Capelet, it's beautiful! Sci-fi is my favorite genre, especially Robert Heinlein. This post reminds me of an assignment I had in college, where we were asked to design a runway collection based off a favorite movie. All my classmates came back to class with inspiration from Pretty in Pink, Gone with the Wind, ect, while I came back with a collection inspired from the first Men in Black movie, lol.
327 days ago
Kasia from Eclectivist says:
Ooooo la la, me like!
327 days ago
Tee from TeepetalsDesigns says:
Loving this article!!
327 days ago
ziggyiner says:
How about River Tam, Inara, Zoe or Kaylee from Firefly? Each had their own style, and Firefly is becoming a classic. Just saying :)
327 days ago
bedouin from bedouin says:
Fun article love all the studs in leather ~ Straddling the interstate, the 1958 Attack of the 50 foot woman made me laugh though fashion wasn't the crushing factor !!
327 days ago
Gracie from TheBeautyofBoredom says:
Interesting outfits, despite me kinda hating most sci-fi.
327 days ago
Ro from cat2owl says:
Awesome :)
327 days ago
pinksnakejewelry from pinksnakejewelry says:
Fantastic Post!!!! Love it All!!!
327 days ago
M. Basile from RinnovatoVintage says:
Ooh! Awesome topic...so glad to see this being that I a Sci-Fi fanatic myself!! I agree...would have been even MORE awesome with the addition of a few more great female characters, but Blade Runner and Fifth Element are 2 of my faves. And how about Total Recall...the females in that kicked a$$!? I am not one to ever knock black, as it is my favorite color/non-color, but women like LeeLoo and Pris sported some bright pops of color too! : ) More, more....we need a part 2! : )
327 days ago
krispix from krispix says:
Fun post! I liked seeing other people's ideas, too. Leeloo is definitely my favorite! There's also Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop. Not one of my personal faves, but she still fits the bill.
327 days ago
Andrea Williams from sundaybluesvintage says:
thanks for this post! i want to be rachael from blade runner EVERY halloween but something always changes the costume route. maybe this year... andrea
327 days ago
magpae says:
Gozer or Janine Melnitz from Ghostbusters. Aeryn Sun from Farscape. Virginia Hey's unnamed character in Road Warrior. Savannah or Aunty Entity in Beyond Thunderdome.
327 days ago
Y L from Oddyssey says:
Love this post FW.... Sci Fi crazy
327 days ago
Sally Kelland from demonkitty101 says:
Great post.I have some women to add.As far as totally together women with great wardrobes in sci-fi,you have to see Firefly.The 'companion' Inara has the most incredible clothes.Also,has anyone seen 'Lexx' ? That is one crazy whacked out show,the main females were made into sex slaves' with appropriate wardrobes,but escaped and kicked male butt all over the universe,while wearing great outfits!! I also agree that Trinity,7of nine,Aeryn Sun and a whole host of Doctor Who ladies (nothing better for pinning down the look of a particular era ) deserve to be included.Finally,Ripley and Buffy are still the best-but what about Faith-hers was a kick ass wardrobe!!!!
326 days ago
Jetta says:
Great post and love all the items. I have to say I love Racheal from Blade Runner!
326 days ago
lizmandel says:
I just want to point out that three out these four famous characters are from movies directed by Ridley Scott. He really used to have a great eye and a knack for creating memorable female characters. Thelma and Louise, anyone? But lately, not so much. Maybe you should do a post about famous female characters in old Ridley Scott movies!
326 days ago
Margarita from HulaGirl1922 says:
NICE! way cool article Gabriella!... now lets get more "old school" we can go back to Amazon Women on the Moon, the original Star Trek vixens, and how about the gals that were "Lost in Space"... back in the day, costume designers had to really use their imaginations because of censorship... except for Barbarella... :) but nowadays sadly the "less is more" attitude really leaves less to the imagination... I really dig the original Sad Sack dress... quite unique... in fact I have something similar in my shop... why not be different from the rest? Thanks again for a great read! ♥
326 days ago
arwendesigns from arwendesigns says: Featured
Great idea for a post, I love finding sci-fi and fantasy movie inspired creations. Blade runner is one of my favorites, and I love Buffy! She always had great designer clothes, but I liked Drusilla's and Faith's wardrobe even better. I agree with Fifth Element and Firefly, some very creative costumes and accessories in those movies. And the Matrix coat, i always wanted a coat like Neo!
326 days ago
Imogen Skye Freeman from InkPaintings says:
Oooo, I forgot about those amazing ladies! I'd love to see collections based on Inara from Firefly especially. I loved her flowing style. :) And her non-apologetic expression of femininity.
326 days ago
Peshka from Peshka says:
Great picks!!! Love it!
326 days ago
solsolisdea says:
Nice concept for the article, now I appreciate you like your Buffy, but the series was never Science Fiction. (Yes, I did watch it). It was always fantasy.
326 days ago
Jennifer from PoshBinky says:
I love watching the old science fiction movies and seeing their unique outfits. Great post! Love the Barbarella items!
326 days ago
Jacqueleine Marushia-Laurain from VintagebyJacey says:
Love your post :) Rachel from Blade Runner has always been a fav of mine and I think you captured her well... perhaps you should do another article like this for Bombshells. Who hasn't walked into a room imagining herself to be Marilyn Monroe or Greta Garbo?
326 days ago
moonula from moonula says:
Ripley's basic, stripped-down style was so gritty and real after all the fantastic costumes of her sci-fi predecessors. I still can't believe Alien was made in '79, it was way ahead of its time. And, I have to give a nod to the Ben Gesserit priestesses in the 1984 Dune movie and the 2000 miniseries......
326 days ago
iammie from iammie says:
Love this post! :)
326 days ago
Trish W. from HeartOfArtDolls says:
Cute stuff! I love this story too :-)
326 days ago
Ari Ress from IslanderPhotography says:
There are shoe's on this page that I will have to keep off my girlfriend's radar :) Seriously though, as a sci-fi fan I loved this post. the clothes are great and bring back many a good memory to boot!
326 days ago
Erin from ChromoKinetic says:
Rather sad that there are no Firefly ladies included! Zoe, Inara, Kaylee and River all have such distinct styles that fall into interesting sci-fi archetypes.
326 days ago
Mary Frawley (Calligraphette Ltd) from Calligraphette says:
Love this post! It's gotta be Lara Croft in Tomb Raider for me. xx
326 days ago
Elle Santos from ElleSantos says:
Love both Blade Runner looks ;) Great post! Kiss kiss
326 days ago
Katy from girlindustries says:
Can this be the first in a series? Some great ideas for characters to style from the comments above. Ace from Doctor Who was my favourite as a little girl - the bomber jackets and sew on patches and all, now I love Jean Grey's style. I wish I could get away with her hair colour in real life!
326 days ago
Arosha Luigi Taglia from arosha says:
Thanks for this fun post, and for choosing my ring for the legendary Jane Fonda in Barbarella. Great write-up! Grazie!
326 days ago
Tom's Grossmami from tomsgrossmami says:
fun post :)
326 days ago
Ayelet Cohen-guzik from darioushka says:
Love your post!
326 days ago
NaturalGorgeous from NaturalGorgeous says:
Fantastic job - the best of these I've seen! You put together a really cool collection, love your choices.
326 days ago
Elisabeth Ryan from hoodwool says:
great post. there are so many wonderful female sci fi characters and interesting costumes. it's my favorite genre. love the grey "little wing" cape!
326 days ago
Sally Kelland from demonkitty101 says:
Why,oh why, was Firefly cancelled ?!!!!
326 days ago
Windy City Novelties says:
Great picks! Very strong female roles!
326 days ago
Mr. Sal Phan, Bichon Frise from Mclovebuddy says:
i found and gave myself a tour of the building where a lot of blade runner was set - a metropolis-inspired art deco gothic industrial w/ a lot of black iron. it's amazing. you matched the looks quite well.
325 days ago
Enterprise Americana from EnterpriseAmericana says:
You had me at Rachael. The style of Blade Runner still holds up 30 years later.
325 days ago
Cutezy Clips from CutezyClips says:
FABULOUS OUTFITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bet ya that you could find matching hair accessories in my shop, might be a little juvenile though, haha :)
324 days ago
Pastecchi from TheAmazonBazaar says:
LOVE THIS POST!! Buffy Summers was the beginning of a new kind of Heroine. I loved watching the series as I grew up, her smart ass comments were so good! Finally, a chick that was just as bad ass as the men. Buffy had great one liners and a kick ass wardrobe. Loved Ripley as well. No nonsense, strong, tough woman who didn't need skimpy spacesuits to grab your attention. I don’t think I would classify Buffy as a sci fi hero; vampires are fantasy, no? Please make a fantasy list, pretty, pretty pleeeease?
324 days ago
wonderfulrubbish from wonderfulrubbish says:
My vote goes to Leeloo from the Fifth Element, who inspired me to dye my hair fluorescent colors and take karate lessons when I was a kid. :) The hair actually didn't turn out as atrocious as it may sound...
323 days ago
Noémie Vaillancourt from noemiah says:
An inspiring selection !!
322 days ago
Kara Kirkpatrick from TheJewelryGirlsPlace says:
Love it! Rachael is my all time favorite sci-fi girl!
322 days ago
amanda schwartz from TwoTickets says:
How about River from Serenity?? She has amazing style!
322 days ago
Alicja from kapelusznik says:
really nice one :D
321 days ago
ZOUi from XZOUIX says:
great inspiration! :) thanks <3
315 days ago
Penelope Neil from StarTribe says:
All this stuff looks like it's worn by the same character! I can't see any Barbarella in that outfit at all. No go-go boots, no gold... This seems to be a guide to getting the all-black look. I can see why many of the great characters mentioned above weren't included (though no one mentioned perhaps the best female sci-fi role model of all- Leia Organa!) it's because they don't wear black. Boring Etsy, boring.
314 days ago
Leeanna from LeeannasJewelryBox says:
You picked three amazing leading ladies. I love all of those characters. That's what made this article so easy to read. Great way to capture a readers heart.
238 days ago
Stargazer02 from LDesigns02 says:
Awesome! Ripley is my all time fave!
228 days ago
Zane Saracene from Zalavintage says:
I never realized my 80s wardrobe was so connected to movie characters, I'll have to rent them this weekend and see what I missed when they came out.
226 days ago
DeathByEnnui from DeathByEnnui says:
Where can I get that art featured at the top, would love a print or something of it!
221 days ago