If we pretend the outfits were character choices not costume design choices, how would you analyze Alana's? I despise her style (even after s3)
If we approach the characters as though they’re real individuals selecting their own wardrobes, Alana’s fashion choices in the first two seasons suggest a desire for male validation. Working in a male-dominated field, she consistently opts for traditionally feminine silhouettes, sometimes even drawing on a 1950s aesthetic, rather than choosing attire that might be seen as more neutral or commanding. It’s less about professionalism and more about appealing to the male gaze, consciously or not.
Then, in season three, she shifts to a bold masculine-feminine hybrid style that leans into the theatrical. It feels like an overt attempt to differentiate herself, but the result comes off as forced, less authentic expression and more performance.
Taken together, Alana’s evolving style signals a consistent thread: she dresses to be seen. Whether through hyper-femininity or exaggerated androgyny, there’s always an undercurrent of needing to capture and direct attention. That’s why I hate her costume design too, it simply does not make sense for her…I don’t think she’s a character who would constantly search for validation but the style they chose for her does imply that.
