10 Most Absurd Final Fantasy Outfits That Will Leave You Speechless!

Summary

Final Fantasy series showcases numerous impractical and bizarre fashion choices.
Lulu from Final Fantasy X wears a skirt made entirely of leather belts, raising concerns about practicality.
Tidus’ uneven pants are a fashion fail that rivals Seymour’s gravity-defying hair.

Just as every classic JRPG has its share of puzzling fashion trends, none of the games in the Final Fantasy series lack unusual clothing choices. For instance, men wearing attire that seems unsuitable for fighting against supernatural or even ordinary enemies in order to stay alive? Absolutely! And women with outfits that are impractical for almost any scenario you can think of? Indeed!

Let’s explore some of Tetsuya Nomura’s most peculiar design choices in aesthetics, excluding the intentionally eccentric costumes from Final Fantasy X-2. This article by TopMob delves into the least fashionable aspects of Final Fantasy.

1. Squall (Dissidia)

Just A Tad Too Much

Too much fur.
Just too much edge.

In a slightly rephrased form, you could say: Squall from OG (Original Game) Final Fantasy possibly sparked some of the most peculiar costumes in the game’s history. However, if players choose to overlook the excessive number of belts he wears without apparent purpose, he definitely exudes a cool and stylish image.

In the game Dissidia, a thrilling Final Fantasy arena fighter, Squall appears slightly out of place. Interestingly, the original Squall’s collar adorned with fur was designed by Tetsuya Nomura as a test to push the limits of 3D artists and animators. They excelled in this challenge so much that it seemed unnecessary to create another version of the hero, which includes even more excessive fur around his waist. Sometimes, perfection is better left untouched.

2. Lulu (Final Fantasy X)

Just A Lot Too Much

Too many belts.
Even more belts.

Lulu’s appearance from Final Fantasy X is remarkably contrasting. Her attire appears both stunning and seemingly unsuitable for her situation. This character wears a lengthy skirt made entirely out of leather belts, which looks fantastic yet seems impractical for the rigors of a long, strenuous journey like the one she’s undertaking to vanquish a being potent enough to annihilate the world.

Following the conclusion of the game, Lulu would undoubtedly steal the spotlight at any Spira fashion show, provided the catwalk doesn’t stretch too far for her to comfortably reach both ends.

3. Tidus (Final Fantasy X)

Literally Uneven

Those pants, dude.
Too much yellow, too little actual clothing.

Tidus, a primary character from the Final Fantasy series, often faces ridicule, largely due to his unique attire, particularly his mismatched pants which appear silly and impractical. Compared to the abundance of belts worn by characters like Lulu and Squall, his wardrobe can seem somewhat lacking.

Originally conceived by Tetsuya Nomura, these characters seemed so unintelligent that even the renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano, from Squaresoft, appeared to decline drawing them as initially planned. Instead, he opted for Tidus to wear ordinary pants, which had been torn off by a monster, presumably not Nomura himself.

4. Seymour (Final Fantasy X)

Fashion Is As Big A Victim Of His Crimes As Is Everyone Else In Spira

That hair is a sin bigger than Sin itself.
It also defies gravity harder than Sin.

In the game Final Fantasy X, Seymour serves as one of the main antagonists for Tidus and their companions. Given his role, it’s understandable that his appearance might lean towards being a bit too extreme or edgy. However, this individual takes things to an extreme level. Throughout the game, he pursues the players with various bizarre mechanical suits, but what truly stands out is his peculiar attire in everyday life.

Perched atop an extravagant and impractical dress that would leave one scratching their head, Seymour sports a hairdo that outshines even the eccentric hairstyles of a series infamous for its unusual coifs.

Seymour’s dress is really odd and unpractical, but what stands out the most is his crazy hair, which is even more outrageous than the strange hairdos found in a series known for having questionable hairstyles.

5. Rikku (Final Fantasy X-2)

Big No No

She’s a kid.

In the game “Final Fantasy X,” Rikku’s appearance doesn’t stand out in a remarkable way. However, it’s disappointing that despite her being only 15 in the game, she is frequently portrayed in a somewhat sexualized manner during cutscenes. It appears that the designer who updated her appearance for the sequel, where she isn’t significantly older, may not have received the memo, as she is dressed even more provocatively in “FFX-2.” This is not appropriate, folks.

6. Wakka (Final Fantasy X)

Wakka’s Outfit Is Even Dumber Than It Looks

Silly pants.
Wears Sports Outfit To Battle.

As a gamer, I can’t help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all. It’s hard to imagine anyone giving a second thought to a guy dressed in baseball or football gear heading into a life-or-death battle. But hey, we gamers are not always the sharpest tools in the shed, and that’s why characters like Wakka can pull off this peculiar look. Truth be told, that bulky shoulder guard of his is meant for balls, not monsters. And those baggy pants? They don’t exactly scream ‘monster-fighting attire’, let alone being suitable for a swim.

The unusual selection of equipment for Wakka stems primarily from his choice of weapon, which is surprisingly a ball. Given Wakka’s reputation as an average Blitzball player and captain of Spira’s worst team, it seems odd that he would prefer a ball as his weapon, especially when he always has a potential star player by his side. It gives the impression that he might not be utilizing his teammate to their full potential.

7. Nooj (Final Fantasy X-2)

Nooj Doesn’t Believe In Making It Easy For Himself

Nooj’s outfit just doesn’t work.
Nooj’s hair works too hard.

It’s always puzzling what Nooj prefers to wear – even among dedicated Final Fantasy fans who are accustomed to the game’s unique fashion. Despite having prosthetic limbs, he chooses an onesie that most people find difficult to remove.

That’s a pretty great fashion flex, but will the deadly fiends on Nooj’s path really care?

Intriguingly, what’s so extraordinary about that gentleman’s hairstyle? It appears to defy gravity with an audacity not unlike the famous sorcerer Seymour himself. And let me add, quite a stylish walking stick he has there!

8. Luso Clemens (Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire Of The Rift)

Luso Has Everything

This poor man is beyond over-encumbered.
He has every item known to humankind, but at what cost?

Despite numerous characters in the Final Fantasy series often appearing ill-prepared for battle, Luso Clemens from the less famous A2 stands out with an abundance of gear that seems to compensate for everyone else’s shortcomings. He’s decked out in so much equipment that it’s hard to distinguish all his items, but given his propensity for being the first casualty in any fight against any creature, it hardly matters.

Carrying his equipment would be too much of a burden for him, and even if he could somehow lift the sword from the ground, it would be highly unrealistic for him to effectively use it since that’s more impractical than wielding both the Buster Sword and Gunblade at the same time.

9. Materia (Dissidia Final Fantasy)

The Final Boss Of Impractical Clothing

This is a completely new kind of dress, but also a net.
Are those wings, swords, or sword wings?

Characters from Dissidia seem like they could be Tetsuya Nomura’s answer to a request from an extremely powerful entity for the most eccentric character design ever conceived in character design history. Given the tradition in JRPGs for female warriors to wear minimal armor, it appears that this is the female sorcerer version of such designs.

As a devoted fan, I must admit, the dress is quite extraordinary on its own. Yet, it boasts an intricate accessory reminiscent of the legendary wings from “Zone Of The Enders,” a franchise unrelated to Square Enix, mysteriously emerging from behind me.

Her choice of a dress makes Seymour’s look warm in comparison.

10. Most NPCs In Final Fantasy 15 & Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Cmon NPCs, Do Better

No Fantasy.
No Fun.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve always been captivated by the epic stories and rich worlds of Final Fantasy. However, the latest installments, including Final Fantasy 15 and the remakes of FF7, have left me a bit underwhelmed when it comes to the characters populating their lands.

In past Final Fantasy games, NPCs always had an unmistakable flair that made them feel like they were part of their unique worlds. But something seems to have shifted in the more recent iterations – they just don’t seem as vibrant or distinctive anymore. It’s a surprising plot twist for me because I was expecting to immerse myself in a world teeming with memorable characters, but instead, I find myself surrounded by characters that lack the charm and originality of their predecessors.

These stiff-appearing non-player characters (NPCs) serve to highlight the heroes’ uniqueness even further than usual, which seems incongruous. It’s their ordinary nature that makes them seem absurd in contrast to these remarkable protagonists.

2025-05-24 22:29