Conan The Apparel Costumes

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The tacky, over embellished and exposing costumes in Conan the Destroyer were impractical and used to attract viewers to this almost childish adventure. These costumes reiterated the poor performance of the unrealistic fighting scenes, offering cringe worthy moments filled with brief comic relief. The character Zula’s edgy, revealing attire fit her wild persona but was not necessarily what one would think a warrior would be dressed in. Although she was displayed as a vicious, defiant woman, her costume was slightly degrading as her bare hind was displayed for the ogling audience to view. Perhaps a sleek body suit would have been more suitable to empower Zula, but at the same time still exhibiting a certain amount of sex appeal. Furthermore,