Style or Substance? Cyberfashion Ponderings

In general, I don't worry too much about what my characters look like--stats are more important than looks, right?  On my (YIKES) third playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, I was getting tired of V snatching up many of the same items (there's some variety in what you loot, but vendors have the same items--possibly barring some crafting plans) and looking like a goof throughout much of the game.  I decided it was time to have some fun and try to piece together some different looks for my most recent V.  By the time you reach the "turning point" mission, V's finances should be pretty plush (unless you've gone crazy buying cars or cyberware or only done the story missions).  I decided to make a manual save and blow V's bank roll on random clothing (there are some very expensive legendary pieces).

Let's be real, clothing stats don't seem to have much (if any) real impact on combat, damage reduction, or improving skills.  The best items are generally the ones that have more slots to install clothing mods.  So, with that in mind, if you want your V to look badass (and maybe not be rocking the most-uber gear), DO EEEEET!

I actually looted all the pieces in this pic.  Crazy, huh?

My corpo V wound up being way hotter than I intended (although, I've seen some pretty amazing V's floating around on the interweb).  I decided that my corpo V would need more of an "office appropriate" look--no vibrantly colored hair, over the top piercings, or gaudy cyberware (but, definitely some visible cyberware because corpo V isn't some sad peasant off the street...I mean, eventually he/she is....but, no spoilers!).  

Corpo V needs a corpo look in a corpo location.
Corpo, anyone?

I actually really like a lot of the corpo styles in the game.  They all give off a tailored, streamlined, but futuristic feeling.  V starts off in a pretty snazzy suit, but I was digging on this (super crazy expensive) golden dress.  Jinguji, an oasis of elegance (and minor cyberpsycho attacks and encounters with MaxTac).

Heywood style!

The gang with my favorite look is the Valentino's.  There's lots of gold, florals, and a sort of traditional Latin gang aesthethic that is fun.  Throw in some futuristic elements and you get the unique stylings that can be found on the streets of Heywood.

Street style (with not the best lighting).

There are some very cool jackets in the game that come in different varieties that tend to match the many gangs.  I found it more challenging to find nice looking shirts, pants and shoes.  Don't even get me started on headgear--I like many of the headbands but the vast majority of the head items are really over-the-top.  My V is way too hot to rock a gas mask and helmet (*but stats, remember, so when it's go-time it's gas mask and helmet time--good thing it's in first person....)

6th Street are true patriots...of corruption.

6th Street offers up a smorgasbord of pseudo-patriotic attire.  As far as I'm concerned, they and Gunner (their leader) can jump off a megabuilding, but I pieced together this charming 6th Street inspired look.  NUSA!  NUSA!  (I gleefully choke out these bozos in every playthrough)

When in Watson....you know, wear leather.

Corpo V would be a very unwelcome sight on the streets of NID--better find some punk pieces to fit in with the locals.  The Ded Zed store in the NID has some fun punk-inspired stuff--lots of leather with spikes, boots, and Maelstrom cast offs.

You need a special rig for the Badlands.  And a look to match.

The nomads are one of my favorite groups in the game.  They have a look that is tied to their lifestyle--lots of racing items combined with a sort of western vibe.  Even though the Wraiths are yuck, I do enjoy the colors of their gang.  Also, let's talk about my favorite car in the game--the Mizutani Shion "Coyote."  It's one of the spendier rigs (115,000), but it drives like a dream--smooth as silk on city roads and just as good when traversing the Badlands.  It could do with a little bit more flair (I like the art on the Aldecaldo's version), but it's worth every enny.

The fashion in Cyberpunk 2077 is something that I've enjoyed--I still need to piece together a Mox look.  I would highly recommend hanging on to any nice looking articles of clothing that you come across (for photomode fun times).  I don't think there are any limits to the number of items you can stash.