The 5 Best Comic Costumes for Women
Sometimes, you just gotta dress up. Whether you're throwing a comic-themed birthday party, playing dress-up with your kid, or even heading off to Comic-Con, these unique comic costumes for women are sure to impress. Fitting a variety of styles and body-types, the following costumes work for just about any occasion that requires dressing up as someone you're not. Although most of these costumes come complete and ready-to-wear, you will have to have your own shoes and, of course, face paints and wigs are not included. Otherwise, these are the 5 best comic costumes for women you'll find.
Rubie’s Secret Wishes Batman: The Dark Knight Trilogy Adult Catwoman Costume
Alluring Catwoman Costume for the Win
This fitted, elbow-length spandex jumpsuit will effortlessly transform you into Catwoman. Featuring a zipper front jumpsuit with attached boot tops, as well as a utilitarian-style belt, gloves, eye mask and headpiece, you’ll be able to wear this trick-or-treating, to parties, or even to your favorite comic event. Made from 85% Polyester, 9% Spandex, and 6% Vinyl, you’ll be fully covered but most certainly not frumpy (it is, after all, a Catwoman costume).
Pros:
- Full body coverage, which is great for events in colder climates.
- Does not come with shoes, so you can custom design this part.
Cons:
- Must hand-wash.
Rubie’s Wonder Woman T-Shirt
Functional and Fun T-Shirt Costume
If you’re looking for an incredibly easy, super comfortable and totally fun costume option, Rubie’s Wonder Woman T-shirt takes the cake. Receiving rave reviews for its quality and ease-of-wear, this costume is made from a red short-sleeved crew-neck shirt which features a Wonder Woman print on the front. The shirt comes with a detachable red cape. There is also an included golden headpiece with a red star in the center. Because this costume is just a t-shirt, cape, and tiara, you have the option of dressing it up or simply wearing with your favorite pair of jeans…making it entirely appropriate for a kid’s birthday party, trick-or-treating, or just a fun, every-day-dress-up option.
Pros:
- Comfortable t-shirt costume.
- Low-key, affordable, and versatile.
Cons:
- Runs small.
California Costumes Lethal Beauty Costume
Green with Envy
California Costumes has created a perfect Poison Ivy comic costume for women. The green halter dress has an attached adjustable skirt (great for creating the fit you’d like), an alluring face mask, see-through mesh detachable train with a green waist tie, ivy-printed leggings, boot covers (costume does not come with shoes), as well as elbow-length glovelettes. Finish the look with a long wig (not included), and you’ve got yourself the perfect funky, flirty, Poison Ivy costume.
Pros:
- The attached train offers a bit of coverage.
- Boot covers allow for your shoe of choice.
Cons:
- Fits a bit snug.
Rubie’s Deluxe Batgirl Adult Costume
Batgirl or Bust
If you’re looking for a Batgirl costume that looks fierce, this is the Batgirl costume for you. The short, sleeveless black dress is fitted and features a bright yellow Batgirl logo front and center. For accessories, this costume comes with a mid-length cape, black forearm length armbands with attached spikes, a bat face-mask, yellow utility belt, and black boot tops that fit over your own personal shoes (this outfit does not come with shoes). The fabric is a shiny fake leather that is fitted, but with some give, making it a costume that works for those with a bit of curve, as the fabric does offer some stretch.
Pros:
- Fitted, snug, and flirty costume.
- Cape offers some coverage.
Cons:
- Costume runs a bit small. Order up a size.
- Lacks in coverage for those that are taller than average.
Rubie’s Harley Quinn Costume
Full Coverage Harley Quinn Costume
This Rubie’s Deluxe Harley Quinn Costume is straight from the DC Heroes and Villains Collection, and it’s awesome. This costume includes everything you need except the facepaint: a full jumpsuit with attached boot tops, white collar neckpiece, one red glove and one black glove, black eye mask, and a jester headpiece. The jumpsuit is in an alternating pattern, as well. Made from 100% polyester.
Pros:
- Full coverage, great for colder weather or costume events where full-coverage is needed.
- Works great with coordinating Batman costumes
Cons:
- Torso fits short
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wash costumes?
The best way to care for your costume, unless specifically noted on the tag, is to hand wash and either hang dry or lay flat too dry. Costumes tend to be made from fragile fabrics, and washing machines and dryers can quickly ruin them. Care for your costume well, and you’ll likely have it for multiple events.