Clothes make the man, as the saying goes. Nowhere is this more true than in the world of Disco Elysium. Not only is it important to nail the look of the alcoholic, amnesiac, 70s era detective, but each piece of clothing also affects the character's stats. The items of clothing fall into eight different categories: Hats, Glasses, Jackets, Neckwear, Shirts, Gloves, Pants, and Shoes.
All told, there are almost 70 different pieces of clothing in the game, allowing for a huge level of customization for players. Each piece also modifies one or more of the game's 24 skills, allowing the player to strengthen their chosen build or even modify it mid-stream if they want to apply a different tack. How useful each of these items will be dependent on any individual player and their desired path through the game, but in general, these are some of the most impactful items to be found in Revachol.
10 FALN Pipo Pipo
This aerodynamic chapeau resembles an Olympic swimmer's head cap, in a grayish-silver tone with sleek lines from front to back. Made by Faln, the industrial group that also makes heavy vehicles found in the game, players will get a +2 bump to their Logic stat by donning this headpiece.
As with all things, there is a downside though, in this case, a one-point drop in Perception. This can perhaps be part of the wardrobe for an important conversation, once a physical scene has already been surveyed and no stone is left unturned.
9 Mega-Bino's Prescription Lenses
These extra thick glasses could be just the ticket for the player who needs extra background info in a particular part of the mystery.
The Mega-Bino's give a +2 buff to the Encyclopedia skill, which is perfect for providing information about literally everything that is said in a conversation. The glasses cost -1 to Perception, but for players who have built that skill and have it to spare, the tradeoff should be more than worth it.
8 FALN Faln Windbreaker
When things are about to get a bit dangerous and it's best to be at peak awareness, that's the time to throw on the Faln Windbreaker.
This Jacket gives a +1 to Pain Threshold and Half Light, while dropping a point off of Drama. That's a potent concoction, as less Drama means more focus on the facts with less on performance and flair. Half Light is the instinct to get out of trouble, and with Pain Threshold being closely related to staying healthy, the combination just may keep players alive in a tight spot.
7 Party Dragon's Silk Robe
This one's for the party people, those looking to have a really good time in Revachol. Not only is this a devastatingly sexy look for the anti-hero of the tale, but it also adds +1 to both Drama and Electrochemistry.
This fabulous entry in the Jacket category could lead to a very interesting evening indeed. Take a few drugs, get a little dramatic... one never knows who, or what, they may wake up with the next morning.
6 Eight-Eyed Teratorn Tie
Despite looking like a bronzed bird skull with eight eyeholes, this bolo tie can come in quite handy for players looking to put a bit more feeling into their experience.
The +1 to Volition and Inland Empire that this particular piece of Neckwear imparts will give players the ability to sense the paranormal side of Revachol, and the fortitude to do the right thing when confronted with it. Interestingly, this is one of the pieces of clothing that has no corresponding negative stat hit.
5 Fairweather T-500 Cuirass
As one-fourth of the vaunted Fairweather T-500 ceramic armor suit, this Cuirass is bulletproof but still comfortable to wear even under regular clothing.
There probably doesn't need to be another reason to wear it in a place like Revachol, but for good measure, it also gives +1 to Volition and Pain Threshold. Should the player be able to absorb the -1 hit to Empathy, this will help the odds of survival in some of the nastier bits that one must endure when solving murder mysteries.
4 Fairweather T-500 Gauntlets
Just like the Cuirass that shares its designation, these gloves are part of the T-500 armor set. While it never hurts to have bulletproof hands, the real prize in donning them is the +2 to the Interfacing skill they provide.
When a bit of technology is called for in the often old-fashioned pursuit of detective work, these are just the ticket to get the job done.
3 Saramirizian Lounge Trousers
For a more cerebral track through the game, few skills are as important as Visual Calculus, allowing players to visually reconstruct crime scenes and gain valuable insight into the truth. These trousers have a relatively rare +2 buff to that stat and an even more rare +1 buff to the "Kingdom of Conscience" Thought.
In the game, Thoughts can go into the Thought Chamber to process and evolve from a problem to an answer, essentially determining the ideals of the character. The buff makes these Thoughts evolve more quickly. These trousers give the +1 to the Kingdom of Conscience Thought, something of a Moralist position.
2 RCM Lieutenant's Pants
For those wanting to exercise the overt power that comes with a position on the police force, the RCM Lieutenant's Pants will do just that.
Granting +1 buffs to both Authority and Suggestion, the character will more readily be able to wield power but also have an easier time getting their subject to go along with it using the power of Suggestion. It's quite an effective mix for wanting to get things done quickly with a minimum of fuss.
1 FALN Ultra Series Sneakers
The Ultra Series Sneakers just edged out the T-500 Greaves, due to their two positive buffs and the negative buff being to a skill that is less consequential.
The +1 effect for Reaction Speed will help the player out in a fight, and +1 to Hand/Eye Coordination helps in firearms, something that is useful in a variety of ways on the mean streets. Losing 1 point in the passive Encyclopedia skill is less impactful than it would be for other more active skills, making it easier to absorb the penalty.