In Fallout 4, Ballistic Weave can be applied to certain clothing items, massively increasing their Damage Resistance (DR) and Energy Resistance (ER). Below is a complete list of clothing that can be upgraded with Ballistic Weave.

✅ Apparel That Supports Ballistic Weave

👕 Full-Body Outfits (No Additional Armor Pieces Allowed)

These outfits fully replace armor but can be upgraded with Ballistic Weave:
✔ Army Fatigues (+1 Strength, +1 Agility)
✔ Baseball Uniform
✔ Green Shirt & Combat Boots
✔ Military Fatigues (+2 Agility)
✔ Minuteman Outfit
✔ Tattered Rags
✔ Silver Shroud Costume (Already has built-in armor!)

👔 Underarmor (Can Be Worn with Additional Armor Pieces)

These clothing items allow extra armor (like Combat Armor or Metal Armor) on top:
✔ Tattered Rags
✔ Minuteman Outfit
✔ Army Fatigues
✔ Military Fatigues
✔ Dirty Army Fatigues
✔ Tattered Field Jacket

🎩 Hats & Headgear (Ballistic Weave Compatible)

These stack with armored clothing for extra defense:
✔ Newsboy Cap
✔ Trilby Hat
✔ Battered Fedora
✔ Dirty Fedora
✔ Green Rag Hat
✔ Red Trilby Hat

📌 How Strong Is Ballistic Weave?

When fully upgraded to Ballistic Weave Mk V, these clothing items can have:
✔ 110 DR / 110 ER – Stronger than full Combat Armor!
✔ Can be combined with hats for even more defense.
✔ Keeps you stylish without needing bulky armor.

❌ Clothing That CANNOT Use Ballistic Weave

🚫 Vault Suits (Without Mods)
🚫 Power Armor (Already max defense)
🚫 Any Raider, Leather, or Metal Armor Pieces
🚫 Casual Outfits (like Laundered Dresses & Suits)

🔧 How to Upgrade Apparel with Ballistic Weave

✔ Join the Railroad & Complete “Jackpot” missions.
✔ Talk to Tinker Tom to unlock Ballistic Weave.
✔ Use an Armor Workbench to apply it to compatible clothing.

Great choice! Here are two powerful yet stylish outfit combos, one for a male and one for a female character, both upgraded with Ballistic Weave for maximum protection without sacrificing looks.

👨 Best Stylish & Armored Outfit (Male Character)

🛡 The “Battlefield Commander” Look (Military/Minutemen Theme)

✔ Apparel:

• Military Fatigues (Ballistic Weave Mk V) → +2 Agility
• Newsboy Cap (Ballistic Weave Mk V) → Adds head protection
• Black-Rim Glasses (+1 Perception)
• Combat Armor (All Pieces) – Can be Heavy or Sturdy Combat Armor for maximum defense
• Weapon: Laser Musket (Minutemen) or Gauss Rifle (High Damage)

✔ Why This Works:

• Military Fatigues + Ballistic Weave = Insane protection without bulky Power Armor.
• Combat Armor Stacking = Even more defense.
• Newsboy Cap + Glasses = Extra buffs while staying stylish.

👉 Best for: A Minutemen General or Brotherhood Officer look with high defense, agility, and Perception buffs.

👩 Best Stylish & Armored Outfit (Female Character)

💃 The “Deadly Detective” Look (Piper-Inspired, Sleek & Dangerous)

✔ Apparel:

• Red Dress (Ballistic Weave Mk V) → Adds maximum protection while staying classy
• Black Fedora (Ballistic Weave Mk V) → Classic detective style
• Fashionable Glasses (+1 Charisma)
• Black Leather Gloves (Aesthetic choice, from mods or Creation Club)
• Weapon: Deliverer (Best VATS Pistol) or Overseer’s Guardian (Best Rifle)

✔ Why This Works:

• Red Dress + Ballistic Weave = Deadly assassin in disguise.
• Black Fedora = Extra head protection, fits the noir theme.
• Deliverer or Overseer’s Guardian = High DPS, perfect for a smooth-talking but deadly shooter.

👉 Best for: A stealthy, Charisma-based character who talks her way out of trouble but dominates in combat when needed.

Final Verdict:

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