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[[File:ribbon idol singer 02 9444.jpg|link=Macross Frontier|frame|Sashaying with a sash.]] |
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A ribbon, sash, or [ |
A ribbon, sash, or [[wikipedia:Obi (sash)|obi]]<ref>If combined with yukata or [[Kimono]], this is a common blunder, although informal kimono and yukata ''can'' be worn with fluffy bows, and some "proper" obi knot styles are in fact just elaborated bows.</ref> worn on the waist, tied like a bow, and is large enough to see from any angle. |
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Ribbons like this aren't unheard of in [[Real Life]], but rarely as large as in the trope (except for the the obi), and smaller ones are used on dresses as a pretty alternative to a belt, especially if it matches bows already on the dress. They just aren't any likely to be ''that'' big. |
Ribbons like this aren't unheard of in [[Real Life]], but rarely as large as in the trope (except for the the obi), and smaller ones are used on dresses as a pretty alternative to a belt, especially if it matches bows already on the dress. They just aren't any likely to be ''that'' big. |
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This trope is applying [[Bigger Is Better]] to that, likely because the artist or costumer feels it adds a recognizable point for the outfit, or a character wearing it has a [[Limited Wardrobe]]. |
This trope is applying [[Bigger Is Better]] to that, likely because the artist or costumer feels it adds a recognizable point for the outfit, or a character wearing it has a [[Limited Wardrobe]]. |
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Also, the rest of the outfit doesn't really matter. It can vary from a [[Pimped |
Also, the rest of the outfit doesn't really matter. It can vary from a [[Pimped-Out Dress]] to even a [[Chainmail Bikini]]. |
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Compare [[Showgirl Skirt]] (which this can even substitute for), [[Peacock Girl]], [[Giant Poofy Sleeves]]. |
Compare [[Showgirl Skirt]] (which this can even substitute for), [[Peacock Girl]], [[Giant Poofy Sleeves]]. |
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== Anime and Manga == |
== Anime and Manga == |
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* Hideyoshi and Ieyasu from [[Sengoku Otome]] |
* Hideyoshi and Ieyasu from [[Sengoku Otome]] |
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* In ''[[Naruto]]'', several ninjas run around with enormous rope bows tied around their waists; Sasuke gains one post-timeskip and gets mocked relentlessly for it. |
* In ''[[Naruto]]'', several ninjas run around with enormous rope bows tied around their waists; Sasuke gains one post-timeskip and gets mocked relentlessly for it. |
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** Orochimaru has one. His entire uniform is actually the basis for Sasuke's post-timeskip-slash-[[Face Heel Turn]] uniform. Needless to say, he also gets mocked mercilessly as well, for being the trend setter |
** Orochimaru has one. His entire uniform is actually the basis for Sasuke's post-timeskip-slash-[[Face Heel Turn]] uniform. Needless to say, he also gets mocked mercilessly as well, for being the trend setter |
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== Film -- Animated == |
== Film -- Animated == |
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* Cynthia in ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. [[Half |
* Cynthia in ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. [[Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal|It's the only thing she wears, actually.]] |
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* One of the outfits Tiana wore in ''[[The Princess and |
* One of the outfits Tiana wore in ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'' is a strapless light blue dress with a giant dark blue sash around the waist. |
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* Meru of ''[[Legend of Dragoon]]'' wears one. |
* Meru of ''[[Legend of Dragoon]]'' wears one. |
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* ''[[Disgaea]]'' - Rune Knight classes. |
* ''[[Disgaea]]'' - Rune Knight classes. |
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* ''[[Disgaea 2]]'' - Yukimaru, Fubuki, and Rozalin |
* ''[[Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories]]'' - Yukimaru, Fubuki, and Rozalin |
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* Yuna in ''[[ |
* Yuna in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''; she also has it in a handful of her ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' outfits. |
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* Ayane from ''[[ |
* Ayane from ''[[Dead or Alive]]'' series. |
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* ''[[ |
* ''[[Tekken]]'': Ling Xiaoyu (standard ''Tekken 3'' uniform only) |
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* Lemina from ''[[Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete|Lunar 2: Eternal Blue]]''. |
* Lemina from ''[[Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete|Lunar 2: Eternal Blue]]''. |
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* RAcaseals (female robot gun specialists) in ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' have a bodies in a [[Meido]]-style dress, complete with ribbon and bow around their waists. |
* RAcaseals (female robot gun specialists) in ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' have a bodies in a [[Meido]]-style dress, complete with ribbon and bow around their waists. |
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* [[Highly |
* [[Highly-Visible Ninja|Sheena]] from ''[[Tales of Symphonia]]''. |
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* Maya from ''[[Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney]]''. Likewise, Pearl also has one. |
* Maya from ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]''. Likewise, Pearl also has one. |
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* ''[[Alice Madness Returns]]'' feature a selection of dresses with this. |
* ''[[Alice: Madness Returns]]'' feature a selection of dresses with this. |
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* Shao Lei-Lei/Hsien-Ko from ''Darkstalkers''. |
* Shao Lei-Lei/Hsien-Ko from ''Darkstalkers''. |
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* Totooria Helmold of ''[[Atelier Totori]]''. |
* Totooria Helmold of ''[[Atelier Totori]]''. |
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* [[ |
* [[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]: The Grand Hammer skill gives Kirby a rainbow-colored, pretzel-shaped giant ribbon. |
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* Ellis of ''[[Battle Arena Toshinden]]''. |
* Ellis of ''[[Battle Arena Toshinden]]''. |
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== Web Comics == |
== Web Comics == |
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* ''[[ |
* ''[[Sparkling Generation Valkyrie Yuuki]]'' wears a red one as part of her [[Mini-Dress of Power]]. She also gains the ability to manipulate it, something only Freya had ever done. |
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* Kanaya from [[Homestuck]] gains a purple one late in Act 5. {{spoiler|It's not purely for fashion, it's covering the hole in her stomach where Eridan one-shotted her.}} |
* Kanaya from [[Homestuck]] gains a purple one late in Act 5. {{spoiler|It's not purely for fashion, it's covering the hole in her stomach where Eridan one-shotted her.}} |
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** {{spoiler|Bonus points: It's Eridan's cape}}. |
** {{spoiler|Bonus points: It's Eridan's cape}}. |
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* [[Gender Bender|Elliot]] from ''[[ |
* [[Gender Bender|Elliot]] from ''[[El Goonish Shive]]'' is transformed into a girl wearing one of these in [http://www.egscomics.com/sketchbook/?date=2007-07-05 this filler strip]. |
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== Web Original == |
== Web Original == |
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* In the ''[[Global Guardians PBEM Universe]]'', psychic superhero Oracle combines a bright red |
* In the ''[[Global Guardians PBEM Universe]]'', psychic superhero Oracle combines a bright red Giant Waist Ribbon with a [[Playboy Bunny]]-esque bustier and fishnet stockings as her crimefighting costume. |
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== Real Life == |
== Real Life == |
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* Over the top [[Fairytale Wedding Dress |
* Over the top [[Fairytale Wedding Dress]]es can sport these. |
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* Some Victorian dresses had these, often in conjunction with a bustle. |
* Some Victorian dresses had these, often in conjunction with a bustle. |
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[[Category:Costume Tropes]] |
[[Category:Costume Tropes]] |
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[[Category:Giant Waist Ribbon]] |
[[Category:Giant Waist Ribbon]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:42, 24 February 2015
A ribbon, sash, or obi[1] worn on the waist, tied like a bow, and is large enough to see from any angle.
Ribbons like this aren't unheard of in Real Life, but rarely as large as in the trope (except for the the obi), and smaller ones are used on dresses as a pretty alternative to a belt, especially if it matches bows already on the dress. They just aren't any likely to be that big.
This trope is applying Bigger Is Better to that, likely because the artist or costumer feels it adds a recognizable point for the outfit, or a character wearing it has a Limited Wardrobe.
Also, the rest of the outfit doesn't really matter. It can vary from a Pimped-Out Dress to even a Chainmail Bikini.
Compare Showgirl Skirt (which this can even substitute for), Peacock Girl, Giant Poofy Sleeves.
Anime and Manga
- Hideyoshi and Ieyasu from Sengoku Otome
- In Naruto, several ninjas run around with enormous rope bows tied around their waists; Sasuke gains one post-timeskip and gets mocked relentlessly for it.
- Orochimaru has one. His entire uniform is actually the basis for Sasuke's post-timeskip-slash-Face Heel Turn uniform. Needless to say, he also gets mocked mercilessly as well, for being the trend setter
- Misao and eventually Aoshi of Rurouni Kenshin; the latter is affectionately given the Fan Nickname "Butt Bow" as a result.
- Sailor Moon's starts out too small to count, but gets bigger and fancier with every power upgrade.
- Her final uniform is the worst offender. Those wings? They're attached at her waist where her previous uniforms had bows and are shaped like one.
- Mito of Space Pirate Mito has a bow so large that its tails have their own little bows.
- A lot of outfits in Kamichama Karin have this.
- Vita of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha has this as part of her Barrier Jacket.
- Post-henshin Juna from Earth Maiden Arjuna has prehensile waist-ribbons. They're see-through, they expand and contract as needed, and she can grab things with them. But most importantly: they float around dramatically behind her.
- Sheryl Nome from Macross Frontier (pictured above).
- Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl is a good example
Film -- Animated
- Cynthia in The Secret of NIMH. It's the only thing she wears, actually.
- One of the outfits Tiana wore in The Princess and the Frog is a strapless light blue dress with a giant dark blue sash around the waist.
Video Games
- Meru of Legend of Dragoon wears one.
- Disgaea - Rune Knight classes.
- Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories - Yukimaru, Fubuki, and Rozalin
- Yuna in Final Fantasy X; she also has it in a handful of her Final Fantasy X-2 outfits.
- Ayane from Dead or Alive series.
- Tekken: Ling Xiaoyu (standard Tekken 3 uniform only)
- Lemina from Lunar 2: Eternal Blue.
- RAcaseals (female robot gun specialists) in Phantasy Star Online have a bodies in a Meido-style dress, complete with ribbon and bow around their waists.
- Sheena from Tales of Symphonia.
- Maya from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Likewise, Pearl also has one.
- Alice: Madness Returns feature a selection of dresses with this.
- Shao Lei-Lei/Hsien-Ko from Darkstalkers.
- Totooria Helmold of Atelier Totori.
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land: The Grand Hammer skill gives Kirby a rainbow-colored, pretzel-shaped giant ribbon.
- Ellis of Battle Arena Toshinden.
Web Comics
- Sparkling Generation Valkyrie Yuuki wears a red one as part of her Mini-Dress of Power. She also gains the ability to manipulate it, something only Freya had ever done.
- Kanaya from Homestuck gains a purple one late in Act 5. It's not purely for fashion, it's covering the hole in her stomach where Eridan one-shotted her.
- Bonus points: It's Eridan's cape.
- Elliot from El Goonish Shive is transformed into a girl wearing one of these in this filler strip.
Web Original
- In the Global Guardians PBEM Universe, psychic superhero Oracle combines a bright red Giant Waist Ribbon with a Playboy Bunny-esque bustier and fishnet stockings as her crimefighting costume.
Real Life
- Over the top Fairytale Wedding Dresses can sport these.
- Some Victorian dresses had these, often in conjunction with a bustle.