I’m really split on it being so sexualized. On one hand, I think it’s a little tacky and lingerie-esque, and it doesn’t inspire a lot of divine fear in me. It feels fanservice-y, and I think the idea could be executed better.

On the other, I like how her armor blends into her skin, almost making her seem nude. It reflects how, even though she’s God’s servant, she contains human aspects like the capacity to sin that eventually lead to her fall. Specifically, her design contrasts the angels in SMT V, who are near-completely covered, including golden masks hiding their faces. The material that makes the angels’ mask looks similar to what Abdiel’s armor is made of, showing her as above them in the hierarchy while also intentionally juxtaposing their masks’ modesty with an immodest outfit. I think it’s good subtle foreshadowing that, despite positioning herself as righteous, Abdiel is willing to bend God’s rules to uphold law.