Dragon Ball Z is one of the greatest shonen anime of all time, with the sheer scale of the battles coupled with numerous memorable transformations leading to fans remembering all the arcs of this series vividly. From the tyrannical attitude of Frieza to the sadism of Kid Buu, each and every antagonist in Dragon Ball Z is memorable for all the right reasons.
Dragon Ball Z features several outfits that characters wear over the course of the show, with some of these clothes being more memorable than others. Here are the best outfits in Dragon Ball Z that fans will recognize instantly since they're so iconic.
10 Gohan's Great Saiyaman Suit
Gohan is one of the best characters in Dragon Ball Z by a country mile. His power builds up slowly yet brilliantly, culminating in an amazing moment during the Cell Games when he lets his emotions flow and transforms into an Ascended Super Saiyan.
Following Cell's defeat, Gohan grew up, started going to high school, and decided to become a vigilante called The Great Saiyaman. His suit is pretty goofy but an iconic part of Dragon Ball Z regardless.
9 Android 17 & 18's Casual Clothing
While both Androids wear different clothing, it's still fitting to group them both as one. Android 17's muted black shirt and blue denim jeans are accompanied by a bright orange character that really makes his character design shine quite a bit.
Meanwhile, Android 18's denim jacket is a great accompaniment to her look, making her appear fashionable but not overly so. The duo is pretty iconic and fans miss these villainous outfits in Dragon Ball Super.
8 Mystic Gohan's Kai Clothes
The power of Mystic Gohan was quite high, even if it lost that Super Saiyan color everyone knows and loves. Reaching this level of power required quite a bit of effort, with Gohan training under the Old Kai with the Z Sword to achieve this transformation.
His outfit during training was decent, albeit short-lived. It was pretty much discarded after Gohan achieved his true potential, which is a shame since fans would've liked to see Gohan wearing this garb in a serious fight.
7 Goku's Epilogue Gi
The epilogue of Dragon Ball Z is a bittersweet moment, with viewers witnessing the end of Goku's adventures for quite some time. Thankfully, the advent of Dragon Ball Super has ensured that fans will be able to enjoy a steady stream of content in the Dragon Ball universe once again.
The gi he wears in the epilogue is pretty unique, showing how much time has passed since Buu's demise. His fight against Uub is pretty great, and fans were pretty okay with this change in Goku's look even if it didn't retain his unique colors.
6 Goku's 59 Jacket
This jacket is worn by Goku during the Cell Games arc after he comes out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. It might've been around for a short time, but the 59 Jacket has become a pretty iconic piece of clothing in Dragon Ball Z despite this limited screen time.
A huge part of this is the fact that this jacket manages to retain Goku's iconic orange color without seeming too out of place. Hardcore fans go out of their way to get this jacket for themselves, with its design being appealing to everyone.
5 Vegeta's Pink Shirt
Vegeta's pink shirt is easily one of the funniest outfits in Dragon Ball Z. After being revived and relocated to Earth, Vegeta ends up being taken care of by Bulma, who gives him this hilarious shirt that he wears when Goku is landing on Earth after the Frieza arc.
Seeing the word "Badman" printed across the back of the shirt is someone even funnier than its bright pink hue, which doesn't suit Vegeta at all. That being said, some people may say that Bulma's insistence to make Vegeta wear this shirt is the reason why they even got together in the first place!
4 Goku's Yardrat Clothing
After being AWOL post the destruction of Planet Namek, the gang was glad to know that Goku was landing on Earth after a lengthy hiatus. Following the arrival of Future Trunks, Goku landed in a familiar airship and came out wearing a rather unique piece of clothing.
The Yardrat clothing seemed a bit too much, so it was surprising just how much it fit Goku's character. Fans were happy to see this outfit make a return in Dragon Ball Super, this time with Vegeta wearing it instead!
3 Vegeta's Saiyan Battle Armor
The Saiyan Battle Armor is one of the most popular items of clothing in Dragon Ball Z that most people will recognize quickly. While all Saiyans wore this armor, it's Vegeta who popularized this clothing since he wears this outfit for the longest in the series.
A variation of this armor exists in Dragon Ball Super where the blue tones are replaced with a grayish-black color instead. While that also looks great, there's something about the classic look that is absolutely timeless.
2 Piccolo's (And Gohan's) Demon Clothes
Piccolo's Demon Clothes have changed very little across Dragon Ball Z's run, with this outfit being one of the most iconic ones in the series. To this day, many people consider this outfit to be Gohan's best look by a country mile.
Watching Goku's child transform into a Super Saiyan 2 in these tattered clothes makes for a great time. This outfit makes a comeback in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero when the Saiyan unlocks a new transformation and becomes Gohan Beast.
1 Goku's Iconic Gi
It was only a given that the most iconic look in Dragon Ball would make its way on the list. Goku's gi is absolutely brilliant to behold, with the orange color working perfectly with darker and subtler blue undertones to make for a pretty visually distinct design.
This outfit tears up numerous times during Goku's more grueling fights, and yet Goku someone looks amazing in this damaged state as well! No matter how many gis Goku may wear over the course of the series, his original outfit in Dragon Ball Z will remain timeless and the best outfit in the series by a country mile.