Seven of Nine’s numerous costumes throughout Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Picard are an external representation of the internal evolution of Seven as a character. The original look of Seven of Nine was inspired by the Borg Queen in Star Trek: First Contact, which is evident from Seven’s introductory appearance as a distinctly female Borg drone in Star Trek: Voyager. From there, Seven of Nine grew significantly, especially compared to the other, relatively static characters in Star Trek: Voyager. By the time Seven of Nine is in Star Trek: Picard, her uniforms showed just how far she has come in 20 years.

Although Seven of Nine was a civilian until Star Trek: Picard season 3, we’re using the word “uniform” to describe the clothing that Seven of Nine wore in the line of duty, especially since these outfits contrast sharply with the times when Seven did wear actual civilian clothing in both Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Picard. With that in mind, these are Seven of Nine’s uniforms throughout her Star Trek career, according to how effective they are at telling the story, how comfortable they seem to be, their overall aesthetic appeal, and how memorable they are.

8 Borg Drone Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01

Star Trek: Voyager Season 4, Episode 1 – “Scorpion, Part 2”

Seven of Nine’s full Borg suit in Star Trek: Voyager season 4, episode 1, “Scorpion, Part 2” ranks the lowest. All the Borg drone suits were made of thick rubber that didn’t breathe, and were reportedly uncomfortable for the actors who had to wear them. The difference is that the full Borg suit that Jeri Ryan wore during Seven of Nine’s scenes as a Borg drone wasn’t fitted properly, so it wasn’t just uncomfortable — it was an actual health risk that restricted Ryan’s blood flow. It’s effective to show Seven of Nine’s Borg Collective beginnings, but it’s a good thing this costume didn’t last long.

7 Seven of Nine’s Brown Catsuits

Star Trek: Voyager Season 4–7

Seven of Nine’s original silver suit was retired due to the discomfort it caused for Jeri Ryan. The high collar and metal corset were restrictive, making it difficult for Ryan to move and breathe naturally. For the Seven-centric story in Star Trek: Voyager season 4, episode 6, “The Raven”, the iconic silver catsuit was replaced with a more functional brown version, which became one of the utilitarian leotards in Seven’s wardrobe. The neckline here is still relatively high, but clearly less restrictive, and Seven’s high heels are also lowered to a more functional block heel. Both modifications make it easier to move, especially compared to what came before.

6 Seven of Nine’s Blue Catsuits

Star Trek: Voyager Season 5–7

There are two versions of Seven of Nine’s blue catsuit in Star Trek: Voyager, grouped together here because the only real difference is the color of the sleeves. The blue and gray version appears primarily in Star Trek: Voyager season 5. It’s a little more sporty than the solid-color version, with its lighter raglan sleeves that contrast against the deep cobalt blue of the main suit. The solid blue suit shows up in Star Trek: Voyager season 6. The colors show that Seven may be thinking of fashion as more than just functional after Star Trek: Voyager season 4, especially since this particular shade of blue complements Ryan well.

5 President Annika Hansen of the Confederation of Earth

Star Trek: Picard Season 2

In Star Trek: Picard season 2, Seven of Nine and the rest of the La Sirena crew are brought into an alternate timeline, courtesy of Q (John de Lancie), in which humanity is united — but under the banner of the xenophobic Confederation of Earth. In this reality, Annika Hansen was never assimilated by the Borg, and rose to power as the President of the Confederation of Earth. Seven must masquerade as President Hansen, and that includes wearing her counterpart’s clothing.

There is something deliberately authoritarian in the silhouette of President Hansen’s suit. The folds of fabric suggest a straight necktie and open jacket. The high collar and leather belt lashed around her waist are militaristic. And yet there’s an almost unsettling softness to the choice of textile and color, like this version of Seven is relatively approachable to the people of this Earth. It’s a brilliantly designed costume that speaks volumes about President Hansen and the Confederation’s attitudes, but it’s not as iconic as other choices on this list.

4 Silver Borg Exoplating Emulation Suit

Star Trek: Voyager Season 4

Although Seven of Nine’s silver catsuit was discontinued after the first few episodes of Star Trek: Voyager season 4, it’s still Seven’s most iconic look from Voyager. After being stripped of most of her Borg parts, Seven of Nine dons a sleek silver catsuit designed by the Doctor. In-universe, the prominent horizontal ribbing on the interior corset mimics Seven’s Borg exoskeleton, and the skintight metallic fabric acts like a full-body bandage as Seven recovers from losing the majority of her Borg implants.

Seven’s heavily corseted, shiny costume was featured prominently in the advertising for Star Trek: Voyager season 4. This promised potential viewers that Seven of Nine, as Star Trek‘s sexy Borg, would be a regular part of Star Trek: Voyager moving forward, and effectively earned the attention of the desired young male demographic. The drawback is that a nurse needed to be on set with oxygen tanks to monitor Jeri Ryan’s health. Seven’s silver catsuit accomplished what it needed to do, in and out of universe, but this look loses points for its lack of comfort and functionality.

3 Burgundy Catsuit

Star Trek: Voyager Season 5 – 7

There’s not much difference between Seven of Nine’s costumes after Star Trek: Voyager did away with the prescriptive silver catsuit. However, the burgundy version rises above the other catsuits for its flattering color and unique texture. Seven’s burgundy catsuit features a lower rounded neckline, pivoting away from the straight-across boat neck of the brown version. Metallic threads shine through the stretch knit, giving this version a little sci-fi sparkle. Like the silver catsuit, Seven’s burgundy costume is featured in promotional material and toys, instantly making it more well-known.

2 Starfleet Command Uniform

Star Trek: Picard Season 3

Seven of Nine’s Starfleet uniform in Star Trek: Picard season 3 represents the completion of a decades-long character arc. In Star Trek: Voyager, Seven of Nine was kept visually distinct from the Starfleet crew members, indicating that Seven still considered herself separate from humanity. Seven of Nine’s initial rejection from Starfleet only confirmed this, but that setback proved to be one of the best things for Seven’s internal development. By the time Seven of Nine is ready to rejoin a collective, in the form of Starfleet, Seven has gone through the deep, difficult work of stripping away the layers of Borg conditioning and others’ reactions to her as an ex-Borg.

That may seem like a lot for a single costuming choice to say, but consider how differently Commander Seven of Nine holds herself in Star Trek: Picard season 3 compared to the other time Seven of Nine donned a Starfleet uniform, in Star Trek: Voyager season 5, episode 24, “Relativity”. The 2401 Starfleet uniforms also represent a return to the Star Trek: Voyager style without being a complete regression; these are familiar, but new and improved, with nuance and detail that wasn’t possible on Voyager— and so is Seven of Nine herself.

1 Fenris Ranger

Star Trek: Picard Season 1

Seven of Nine’s look as a Fenris Ranger vigilante in Star Trek: Picard season 1 has it all. Gone are the skin-tight catsuits of Seven’s Star Trek: Voyager days, replaced by a ruggedly practical ensemble that looks like something that Seven of Nine actually chose to wear for herself. Seven’s Fenris Ranger outfit accounts for the no-frills utilitarianism that justified Seven’s catsuits in the first place, while still making Seven of Nine look like she belongs among humanity, rather than the Borg Collective.

Star Trek: Picard costume designer Christine Bieselin Clark intentionally calls back to Seven of Nine’s costume history with the interesting details in Seven’s Fenris Ranger outfit. The ribbed designs on Seven’s Fenris Ranger leather jacket evoke the prominent corsetry of Seven’s iconic silver catsuit, which itself pays homage to Seven’s original Borg exoskeleton. The round-necked green sweater and slim-fit pants create a silhouette that recalls Seven of Nine’s Star Trek: Voyager catsuits, and the layers beneath the sweater almost resemble the blue and gray version. It’s a great Star Trek: Picard update that acknowledges all of Seven’s character growth since Star Trek: Voyager, and remains quintessentially Seven of Nine.