Attempting to "balance functionality and aesthetics," The Doctor provided Seven with this clothing after removing many of her Borg implants, in an attempt to assist her transition to a member of Voyager's crew. A year later, The Doctor revealed to Seven that, when he first designed Seven's dermaplastic garment, which was very functional, he also tried his hand at casual attire, and suggested she replicate one in preparation for an upcoming date. (VOY: "The Gift", "Someone to Watch Over Me")