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5. The Reason For The Next Generation's Uniform Redesign
Star Trek: The Next Generation's uniforms were redesigned in the third season, changed from the tight-fitting, one-piece style jumpsuit into a more comfortable two-piece collared jacket and pants combination. A look that most fans have come to prefer, as it just looks more comfortable, and more like something that people would actually want to wear into work every day.
According to Patrick Stewart in many interviews over the years, the old uniforms didn't just look uncomfortable, they were actually causing him severe back pain. He even said in an interview with BBC Radio 1 that there was talks of a possible lawsuit if the uniforms weren't fixed. Some cast members even stated that the material of the old uniforms was causing them to overheat under the studio lights.
The new uniforms, designed by the show's new costume designer Robert Blackman, not only looked way better, but were also way more comfortable for the cast.