Femme Fatale: What You Need for that Ultimate Female Custom Superhero Costume

Wonder Woman may be dominating the screens now but before the 1940s, female superheroes didn’t exist.

The idea of a female superhero and villain wasn’t as well-explored as it is today. It wasn’t until Fletcher Hank’s Fantomah entered the world of comic books that the concept of a female superhero was brought to life.

As an independent female character that used her gift for fighting crime and getting rid of the world of evil, Fantomah quickly inspired other female superheroes, such as Sheena.

Portraying female superheroes in films isn’t easy but it’s a great opportunity to get creative! The one thing that matters most besides personality and plot, is the costume of your heroine.

Why Costumes Matter

Just like Superman is known for his red cape and Wonder Woman for her shield and rope, the costume you design for your female characters will become synonymous with their name. It’ll become a symbol in its own right.

When your viewers watch your film, they will remember your character by her costume. If she has a shield or wears armor, they’ll automatically associate it with her.

And while costume designing is fun and engaging, it’s not all about making your character stand out. There’s a lot of work and dedication put into the initial design and layout.

So, if you’re planning on getting a custom costume designed for your next feature film, here’s what you should consider:

¬ The Design Should Be Logical

There’s a lot of thought put into the design of the costume. From the placement of the weapons to the type of mask they wear (if they do at all), superhero costumes need to be well-planned out.

If you take a look, no superhero costume is designed randomly. From Spiderman’s jumpsuit that allows him to stick to walls and shoot web, to Captain America’s shield—costume designers take their time to properly design costumes that fit the characters.

¬ There Should Be a Story Behind It

As mentioned above, costumes aren’t designed randomly. When Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman costume was designed, designer Lindy Hemming said that she took inspiration the story of the heroine to design a costume that complemented Wonder Woman and Gadot.

There should be a credible story that highlights why the character dresses a certain way. There should be a story behind the character’s costume. That story will become synonymous with the outfit and that’s how your viewers will remember your main lead.

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Wonder Woman, Black Widow and every other female superhero and villain are the symbol of modern day feminism. Their costumes are also designed equally.

Take a look at costume designs from the 40s and you’ll see how female superheroes have evolved with time.

With that in mind, it’s imperative to hire a professional to design the costumes accordingly. Not only does a professional designer have the resources and tools, they also have knowledge to make your vision come to life.

Using premium-quality materials, Prince Armory offers customized costumes for film, production, and theater. Visit their website to learn more or browse through their gallery to get a sneak peek of what they offer!