Imaginary superhero/supervillain costume

jeather — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:39:29 -0800

I have a week to come up with a superhero(ine)/supervillain costume. This should not be an existing character. I can draw or paint anything, and I have access to any realistic craft or art supplies. I cannot sew more than a poorly done hem or a button. I'd prefer to be able to wear something over clothes I own: jeans, mostly black bottoms (skirts, leggings, etc). I can get a plain shirt in any colour or style. I'd prefer not to ruin bottoms but am happy to get a new top to do something to. I can also get tights of any colour etc.

I'd like the costume to be relatively clever, but since I don't know most of the people going, not too obscure. Clever is more important. I'd like it to be fairly comfortable. I do not know if this will be a shoes or no shoes party.

I'd prefer to avoid the sexy superhero genre. I am fine with being a sidekick as well. I am female, early 30s.

In search of superheroine costume ideas for a wedding

dolface — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:05:55 -0800

Looking for superheroine costume ideas. My girlfriend and I are going to a wedding where everyone is being asked to dress as a superhero of some kind. It doesn't matter if the superhero exists as a character or not, they just have to exist in someone's mind. The problem she/we are having is that there just aren't a lot of cool female superheros out there, and the one's who are out there are done to death and mostly cheesy.

So here's where we're trying to get:
Smart/sciency (she has a masters in frogs)
Involves big stompy boots
Spandex or fishnets encouraged
Might date Particle Man (my costume)

Ideas about where to look for stylish costume ideas would also be most welcome.

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In search of superheroine costume ideas for a wedding