Barely There Costumes, Round II

King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) 300 (2007)

When going to war, the first thing on most folk’s minds would be; how do I not die? The answer is probably armour of some kind. Not Leonidas and his Spartans, they’ve got other ideas. Totally opposite ideas in fact.

Adorned in just a pair of leather underpants and a cape, the arrows won’t exactly bounce off, even if they've got pecs of steel - but dammit, they worked hard for these muscles, and they’re going to show them off!

Leather Underpants? Don’t You Find You Get Sweaty And Chafe? Factor: 10

Where’s Our Gym Card?-ness: 10

Cool Costume Rating: 9

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Rocky Horror (Peter Hinwood) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

When talking about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, most folks think about Frank N Furter, or the Meat Loaf cameo. But the most fashionable man in the film is clearly Rocky Horror in his gold hotpants. Just ask Kylie...

The Spartans have nothing on this genetically engineered pretty boy. He’d probably have seduced half of them before they managed to chuck so much as a spear - he brought his own spear anyway…

Beach Direction Giving Skills: 10

Is That A Torpedo In Your Pants, Or Are You Just Happy To See Us?-ness: 9

Cool Costume Rating: 10

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