Talk:Catsuit

message: I removed the "Catwomen" movie picture from this page for the simple reason that Catwomen is not actually wearing a catsuit in that picture. A Catwomen picture from one of the earlier Batman movies would work, but I'd still advise against it, as it's possible that some readers might get confused over the more general meaning that way (ie, they'd confuse the cat characteristics of the character with the actual meaning of the term). - RedWordSmith 21:40, 6 Oct 2004 (UTC)
thread_title: Untitled

message: The latex catsuit comment didn't say anything that wasn't also true about catsuits made out of anything else, but it seems worth noting that the earliest catsuits were probably made of latex.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.202.76.66 (talk) 21:43, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Replaced rubber comments with some speculated history. :) 

message: I feel like this article needs to be rewritten from the top down. I have personally seen catsuits worn often as undergarments for many purposes and many more times than i have seen it in a fetish style. This purpose is not even mentioned in the article.  Most catsuits are made of lycra not latex.  Many Many magicians, circus performers, actors and musicians use catsuits as part of their costumes and I am sure that they compromise more of society than fetishists. Karisuestokes (talk) 01:34, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Then, please, mention and describe those other purposes in the article, because this article (when not taking "Appearance in popular culture" section into account) is very short and it seriously needs some expanding, but valuable information about this garment is very hard to find, so any addition would be welcome. :) --Qsaw (talk) 12:35, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I totally agree. To me it is primarily a fashion or functional garment. 78.149.179.197 (talk) 21:36, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  article needs to be scraped 

message: It should be noted that these suits are commonly used (at least in pop culture :) ), for committing crimes  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.17.212.38 (talk) 02:45, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cat Burgler 

message: To me a catsuit is a high fashion or a functional garment, with fetish use only by a minority. Yet both the photos here are of fetish garments, and the article inncorrectly suggests that catsuits are primarily a fetish garment.  Its like having an article about raincoats being written primarily about their fetish use by a small minority of people. "Catsuits can be worn by both genders, but are usually seen worn by females in a sexual fetish context" - what do you mean "seen"? Do you mean "seen in porn on tv"? The fact that they are worn so often by pop singers is solid evidence that they are mostly a high-fashion item, with fetish use in the monority. 78.146.27.49 (talk) 21:31, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: As a late follow-up to this assessment, I fully agree that the lead pic pushes the article to look more "fetish" than is due, at least at first glance. Especially given that it includes a head piece, which by definition is not part of the catsuit and gives a wrong impression. I would propose to move that pic down from its prominent position, and put the "original" catsuit of Shirley Bassey at the top. --LordPeterII (talk) 13:38, 24 November 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: I did that, although I was incorrectly referring to Bassey when I meant Meriwether. If someone disagrees, feel free to change it back. --LordPeterII (talk) 14:06, 24 November 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Article too fetish orientated 

message: There seems little difference between their construction, although catsuits seem to be more streetwear than unitards. Perhaps there should be a logic-table about the various types of similar garments, to help distinguish between them. For example all these categories could be checked or unchecked: skin-tight or loose, long legs or short legs, long arms or short arms, streetwear, sportswear, stagewear, functional, outerwear or not, etc. That produces many different categories of garment, not all of which will have distinct names or exist. 78.147.108.54 (talk) 13:43, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Unitards and catsuits 

message: The article mentions that a catsuit is sometimes worn as thermal underwear in cold weather. But what if you only wore a catsuit in cold weather? Would you be freezing or does the catsuit keep you warm by itself? (I am just wondering) thank you for your time.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.183.69.147 (talk) 19:36, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  I have a question 

message: I would just like to point out that if a "catsuit" is described as sleeveless and/or legless, then it is NOT, by definition, a catsuit. A catsuit is a form-fitting, all-in-one garment with typically wrist-length sleeves and ankle-length legs (hence the name, as it reflects the sleek form of a "cat"), otherwise it becomes another garment entirely. Whilst the top image of the fetish model accurately reflects what a catsuit is, as does references to the likes of Emma Peel and Catwoman, I find the image of the promotional models to be an incorrect example, as are references to Serena Williams black spandex outfit, Shirley Bassey's sleeveless costume, or any outfit that is made up of two pieces of clothing (e.g. Milla Jovovich's Ultraviolet outfit). Can we please bear in mind that, just because an outfit is form-fitting or made of leather/latex/spandex etc., it does not automatically make it a catsuit! 90.220.152.125 (talk) 19:32, 22 July 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: You've got a reliable source for this definition? BMK (talk) 21:55, 22 July 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: How about we try to get by with a little common sense? Otherwise, any and every tight-fitting garment imaginable can be proclaimed some kind of "catsuit". A leather top and trousers combo (a "two-piece catsuit"?) A latex swimsuit (a "sleeveless, legless catsuit"?) How about a leather mankini (a "sleeveless, legless, chestless catsuit", perhaps?) 90.220.152.125 (talk) 00:13, 23 July 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: No, since you want to limit the article, you must have a definition backed by a reliable source. Anything esle is WP:OR. BMK (talk) 00:27, 23 July 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Sleeveless and legless garments