Two of my favourite things to involve myself in are Doctor Who and fashion. I am obsessed and enthralled by the TV show which follows an alien hero who travels through time and space in his TARDIS, fighting monsters and rescuing civilisations, alongside his trusted companions. And I thoroughly enjoy the world of clothes, jewels and makeup too; mixing up and matching different colours, styles, trends... discovering new outfits to make the eyes light up. Because I am so invested in Doctor Who and it's characters, I enjoy delving into the little things in the franchise, including things like the music and the costumes. The latter is something I enjoy investigating when it comes to the modern day Earth companions, because as soon as I see something worn by my favourite companion, I immediately want it. Many fans of the show have taken to the Cosplay craze; dressing up as characters to celebrate their love for them and the show, and to act in the role of the character. I don't really participate in full on cosplays myself, but I do look for fashion inspiration from a couple of the companions on screen, and just generally admire their choice of clothing. I'm going to write a series of articles on a few of the new series companions, where I pick out my top outfits from their era in the show. This time, I'm going to list my top ten outfits worn by Rose Tyler.
Rose has a more casual, sporty and comfortable style. She is probably the most practical out of all the companions when it comes to dressing for adventures, which usually involve a lot of running. In her first series, she normally opts for t-shirts, jeans, hoodies and trainers with minimal jewelry. In her second series, her style moves on slightly, as she favours proper jackets instead of hoodies, and wears more boots instead of trainers. And not forgetting to mention the shorter haircut. I think the reason behind this is that she's grown up a lot, and her travels have made her more confident in herself. Also, even though comfort priorities over style, she is no stranger to bright, bold colours which catch the eye. Here are my top ten, in order, as worn by Rose throughout her time with the Doctor:
10. The Idiot's Lantern - The pink dress
Intended for an outing to see Elvis Presley in New York, this outfit actually took a trip to London in 1953, making it a little out of place among the locals. The dress is very distinct indeed; with a lovely shade of pink and a wide, yet perfectly placed hem. There are sequins on the chest which add to the prom-like theme of the dress, but these are mostly obscured by the retro crop leather jacket.
The outfit is a favourite among fans, with it being cosplayed more than others, probably becomes it stands out so much in the memory.
It wouldn't be my usual choice for an outfit that I'd wear, even for going out, but Rose dons it so superbly and she looks so beautiful.
9. The Girl in the Fireplace - T-shirt and jeans
This is possibly the most laid-back and simple of her outfits, as it only consists of a t-shirt, jeans and a pair of boots, but I admire the fact that it doesn't go over the top, and is just so wearable. Rose looks excellent in this attire, and I have serious envy of both the logo embellished t-shirt, and her natural looking crimped hair. I just love the purple colour of the top, and think it contrasts nicely with her hair.
8. Turn Left/ The Stolen Earth/ Journey's End - The purple jacket
Another fan favourite, this is Rose's series 4 outfit, which she wears for travelling between dimensions, working with UNIT, destroying Daleks and snogging the human tenth doctor. It is a very bad ass outfit; with the black boots, black trousers and leather jacket making a big impact. I like that it still has the Rose element to it, with her top and jacket both being girly purple tones. The coat is wonderful-the lighting in the episodes can make it look blue, but actually it is purple, and what a great shade of purple it is.
7. Father's Day - Pink hoodie and denim
6. Doomsday - Black with a splash of pink
In this darkly emotional farewell scene, Rose says goodbye to the Doctor wearing mostly all black, which definitely reflects the misery of the event and the sorrow in Rose's heart. It also shows how Rose has changed as a person, opting for darker colours, although she still keeps that hint of previous Rose there by the nice shade of pink she wears underneath. In addition, the purple finger-less gloves accessorise the outfit so it isn't too plain, and they look super cute too.
5. Fear Her - Yellow and denim
Double denim always seems to work well on Rose, especially when she opts for darker jeans with a lighter jacket. But the thing I love the most about this outfit is the pop of yellow she wears. I just adore the colour so much as it brightens up her whole style, and it contrasts perfectly with the light blue denim jacket. This outfit is simple, colourful and looks very comfortable, so it would be a definite wear for me.
4. The Day of the Doctor - Ripped ethereal clothing
Although not technically Rose Tyler, this quirky grunge-like attire was worn by the consciousness of The Moment, the Bad Wolf. Unlike any other 'Rose' styles, this version of her preferred an all-white look, with a ripped jumper and leggings, brown buckle boots and a khaki green waist jacket. She even wears a sarong, plenty of wooden beads and jewelry in her hair. Despite the mis-matched items of clothing, they surprisingly go very well together. And often, the quirkier the outfit, the better!
3. The Empty Child/ The Doctor Dances - Union jack
The big thing about this one is the fact that Rose bravely wears a big union jack all over her chest in the middle of the London blitz, and now, this item of clothing has been sought after by many cosplayers. The flag t-shirt is very bold and colourful, but I also love the bomber jacket too, and the boots are a nice change from the trainers. In addition, Rose's quiffed and crimped hairstyle is one that really suits her, and one that I have tried (and failed) to achieve on several occasions.
2. Boom Town - Denim and the long scarf
Again, Rose opts for double denim, but this time keeps the lighter colour on the bottom and changes the jeans for a denim mini skirt. I personally love this idea because I think the skirt fits just to the right length, and matched with the black tights and black boots, the look really shows off Rose's figure. Also, I love the fraying fabric on the skirt; it gives the look a more messy feel. Another aspect of this outfit I adore is the layering- the vest, hoodie and denim jacket idea is used again, although slightly differently, and it works brilliantly. Plus, the layering always looks super comfortable. The long colourful scarf, slightly reminiscent of the 4th Doctor's trademark accessory, adds colour and focus, and is another item fought over by cosplayers. I don't blame them- the scarf is very epic indeed. The finger-less gloves add a touch of cuteness, and so do the two plaits in her hair.
1. Tooth and Claw - Dungarees
This outfit was a dress-up to see Ian Dury in concert in 1979, however, the TARDIS ended up landing in Scotland 1879, therefore making Rose's choice of clothing rather odd for the time period, with many locals confused over her 'naked-ness'. I simply love the dungarees (or denim overalls)- they are a touch of quirkiness which works well on Rose's figure and contrasts nicely with the pink t-shirt. Again, the frayed denim skirt look fits with the black tights and boots. In addition, the shade of pink on the t-shirt is gorgeous, and the crown print embellishment adds focus to the outfit, but doesn't take away from the simplicity and colour-boldness of the whole costume. And finally, the crimped style really suits Rose's shorter hair. Out of all the above outfits, the dungaree number is most definitely the one I would want to steal off Rose- the choice of colours, the quirkiness of the overalls, the length of the frayed skirt, the big boots and her hairstyle are all on point, coming together to make an excellently stylish costume.
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