Fashion's final frontier: Star Trek style

William Shatner and Deforest Kelley in the original 1969 Star Trek film made a snug fit and manbags look tough. Photograph: Cinetext/Paramount/Allstar

Nichelle Nichols as Uhura was no minimalist. Fluted sleeves and statement jewellery made her one of the Enterprise's most stylish crew members. Photograph: Cine Text/Allstar

With a high collar and sequinned lapels, Uhura made intergalactic power-dressing glamorous. Photograph: Cine Text/Allstar

A classic 60s bombshell look is given a futuristic update with embellished cuffs. Photograph: Cinetext Collection/Allstar

Lt Commander Worf wears the standard issue uniform in a more subdued grey, but accessorises it with a dubious chainmail sash. Photograph: Cine Text/Allstar

With his pale skin and dark hair, Data carries off this navy, teal and grey colour-block combo rather well. Photograph: Allstar/Cine Text

Now you've had a refresher, it's over to you. The good news, as our model shows, is that Captain Kirk's trademark mustard is easier to wear then you might think.
Black T-shirt. £15 for a two-pack by M&S; 0845 3021234.
Yellow sweater, £69 by Cos; 020 7478 0400.
Trousers, £59 by Cos, 020 7478 0400.
Black boots, £64.99 by River Island; 020 8991 4759. Photograph: David Levene/David Levene

Women, don't feel you have to miss out on the Trekkie revival: this outfit shows you how to achieve the bodycon look here on Planet Earth. Set phasers to stun!
Black T-shirt, £5 by M&S; 0845 3021234.
Brooch, £70 by Vivienne Westwood; 020 74391109.
Red dress, £45 by Star Julien MacDonald for Debenhams.
Black boots, £166 by Duo; duoboots.com. Photograph: David Levene/David Levene

Proving that the more adventurous outfits are not restricted to deep space, actor Claire Merry arrives for the UK premiere of JJ Abrams' new Star Trek movie last week. Photograph: Claire Greenway/Getty Images