It’s been over a year since I opened my Star Trek closet to review several of ThinkGeek’s apparel options for women, and it’s important to note how long it’s been, because despite the growth in women’s apparel options across other fandoms, Star Trek continues to trail behind — so when I found out that UK-based Wild Bangarang not only had licensed Star Trek items, but multiple items ranging from leggings to crops and skirts, I was excited to beam them directly to my quarters!

Unveiling their line if Star Trek-themed products earlier this year, the new Trek vendor includes a wide range of licensed products from various genre properties, along with dresses, workout gear, and casual wear for men and women — and as a fan of similar offerings from Gold Bubble Clothing, I definitely wanted to see if this could be another source of fun apparel for female Trek fans.

While tummy-baring attire likely violates Starfleet Academy’s cadet dress code, the Star Trek: TNG Command Red Vest Crop Top is a fun choice for your next shore leave adventure. Made of 80% polyester and 20% Elastane, the company describes their “glorious” material as “soft, stretchy, and silky.”

The logo printing on this crop top looks as though it came straight out of the replicator — it’s bold, bright, and definitely screams “school spirit.” Pay special attention to sizing for this item, though, as smaller sizes will wear shorter on your midriff. In the website photo, the model is wearing a size medium and the crop sits just about an inch or two above her belly button. In a size small (and with a larger bust), the crop sits about three to four inches above mine.

Overall, I think this crop top is a fun addition to any Star Trek fan’s wardrobe. While marketed to women, I think it can be worn by any willing Starfleet Academy student, especially during spring break on Risa! It also pairs nicely with the two items I’ll review next.

I’ve yet to find a pair of Star Trek leggings that match the comfort and quality of those in my Black Milk Clothing collection, but these Star Trek: TNG Command Red Leggings definitely come close.

Made from the same fabric as the Starfleet Academy crop top, they feature the same shiny, sleek appearance as the top, but as leggings the material feels thin. While a lighter material allows for summer and gym wear, it also results in a sheerness that might not make these appropriate for all situations. Wearing a long shirt will easily conceal this problem, but doing so may cover up the Starfleet delta shields which are printed on each hip.

Be sure to keep an eye on the seams for stray threads and unraveling; although a common issue with this type of stitching, I was disappointed to find a few loose threads without even having worn these leggings outside.

What I love the most about these leggings is the bold color of command red; these are easily the most attractive Trek uniform-inspired leggings on the market.

Most of the Star Trek women’s apparel out there are T-shirts and dresses, so the rare appearance of a body con-style skirt is a relatively unique part of this collection, making the Star Trek Official Logo Mini Skirt my favorite of the three products.

Unlike the previous two pieces, the mini skirt is 95% polyester, 5% spandex, which feels thicker than the crop top and leggings, and does not go sheer. Featuring logos from around the galaxy — representing the Federation, the Romulan Empire, the Cardassian Empire, the Klingon Empire, the Ferengi Alliance, planet Vulcan, and the Borg Collective — the grey-on-black lends to a muted tone which makes this skirt acceptable for office wear as well as a night on the town, making this piece is the most wearable and versatile of the collection.

While the fabric is comparable to brands like Gold Bubble and Black Milk, the quality isn’t up to par — there’s a strange whitening effect occurring around the stitching at the seams, which seems to be an issue with all of the garments sent to us for this review, even with the heavier fabric used in the logo skirt.

I’ve never seen this with a fabric before so I’m not quite sure what the issue is. It’s not enough to discourage me from buying more from this licensee — at a price point of £30.00 (under $40 USD before shipping), I’m definitely thinking about buying the Operations Yellow and Medical Blue leggings for my wardrobe — but if these items were more expensive, I’d be less inclined to open my wallet for them.

Overall, I feel that the quality of Wild Bangarang’s items are on par with the price point, which makes this an affordable option for most. Although the company is based out of the UK, shipping fees are reasonable, but any overseas purchase can make returns or exchanges difficult. The leggings and crops come in the traditional Star Trek colors (blue, red, and gold), with additional options including a montage of artwork by Juan Ortiz as well as a robotic Borg-inspired variant.

It’s great to have another addition to the Star Trek apparel market, and I look forward to seeing what else Wild Bangarang does with their Star Trek license in the future!