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Okay, the tights/pantyhose debate has been done to death with some people loving a bit of nylon (myself included) and others being seriously turned-off by it. So what else don't people like that producers keep using in SH videos?

Here's a list of my SH fashion crimes:

Platform boots
There is nothing sexy or feminine about clomping around like Frankenstein's Monster. Kiss and other 70s glam rockers might get away with such footwear, but it looks bloody ridiculous on women. The red and white platform boots worn in some Wonder Woman videos are particularly vile.

Non-gloves
I mean those things which look like gloves around the wrist, but don't cover the fingers at all. There's probably a proper name for them, but I don't care what it is.

Strappy shoes
They just don't look superheroiney at all. It's as if the model was just wearing her own shoes. (Which she probably was.)

Costumes which look like big plastic bags
Usually the cheap "costume store" outfits which make it look like the heroine must have spilled something on her proper outfit and is now having to wander around in a big plastic bag while her actual clothes dry-out. The black off-the-peg Batgirl outfit (shockingly, officially-licensed by DC) looks ideal for vomiting into.


Aside from tights/pantyhose (obviously), what garments annoy you?
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The "SH Costume Crime" I hate the most are low cut bottoms on a leotard based super heroine costume! It's just very unattractive to me and hate how they cut the woman's hips in half. Plus they remind me of granny panties and swimsuits from the 50's (which sadly seem to be making a comeback in fashion).

I don't understand why producers keep using them. High cut bottoms show off much more skin, highlight the curves of a woman more, and share more of a resemblance to heroines from the comic books. And this might sound like blasphemy to some, but I also hate the low cut bottoms used for most Wonder Woman costumes out there. I kinda understand why it is used because of the Lynda Carter show, but I never really liked the look of that costume. I would kill to see a high quality Wonder Woman costume (not two piece) that is cut high above the hips.

Give me more of this...

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Not this!!!

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I'll weigh in here.

Totally agree with you on the platform boots, absolutely horrendous (sp). I feel the same about high heels in general on superheroines.

Also agree on the store bought 'costumes' they look pathetic. If you're making a video put some effort into the costume.

Thong-bottomed leotards are another one I can't stand. You know what I'm talking about, the leotard looks normal from the front, but in the back there is barely a string, leaving little to the imagination.
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PowerGirlFanBoy wrote:
Not this!!!
I agree that I don't like this style.
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However, I personally enjoy these ones. Not trying to start a debate here, just proving that opinions will be very diverse in this topic.
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I like outfits that make sense for the character. For example, if a heroine is meant to be a brawler, I'd expect her to wear practical footwear like tennis shoes or possibly combat boots. She might also have biker gloves (or those fighting gloves that Ken and Ryu have in Street Fighter). But if the character is very frou frou, then I would expect her to wear something with heels instead and maybe long elegant gloves. I'd also want to see lace in the outfit instead of Lyrcra or latex to reflex that type of character.

And if the heroine's story mentioned that she made her outfit, then I would expect to see a lot of things that I would be able to buy at the store or online. But if the story says she's a wealthy heiress, then I would expect to see a different type of outfit.

I definitely agree with the cheap looking outfits. A really cheap outfit looks out of place and it forces your mind to drop out of the fantasy when you look at it. It's not to say that an inexpensive outfit won't work. If Baywatch has taught us anything it's that outfits specifically tailored for an actor can make all the difference.
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I totally agree about the need for high-cut outfits (and those pics above are exactly what I'm talking about). Never could understand people who argue for practicality when we're talking about a fantasy genre about super-powered women. As this is pure fantasy, I don't want some heroine wearing full-on armor. It makes sense for a gritty, real-life movie. However, as this is fantasy with a kink, I want the high-heel knee-high boots (or the thigh-high boots in some cases), high-cut leotards, skin-tight outfits, a mask that doesn't look like some dollar store party mask, and a cool logo right on the chest that highlights the superheroines ample breasts :)
In short, nothing realistic for my unrealistic fantasy fetish ;)
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I guess mine would be the Halloween Store costume. Before you use to kind of be able to get away with it. The old Halloween Supergirl costume wasn't too bad, not prefect but better than the current one. Now though I haven't seen a single halloween like costume that looks descent. So I want producers to pay a little for a descent costume.

Boots with obnoxious heels platform or otherwise aren't really fav either. I like Supergirl for example with a worst a slight heel. Otherwise her boots should be pretty flat after all she's got to fly/ fight and such, how does she land on pointy heels that go five inches up?
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This pic of the official "Batgirl" Halloween costume is like a lesson in how not to do a costume.

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Cape and dress look like plastic bags.
Handless glove things.
Spats with open-toe shoes.
Tacky plastic mask.
And the utility belt is crap too.
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The only one suitable for supergirl, period, is this one...
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couldn't agree with powergirlfanboy more! I hated WW season 1 because her costume was just too big and bottom heavy and always reminded me of a full diaper; season 2 and 3 was greatly improved, but there was still something unusual about the cut of the costume; maybe it was how jacked up the front was revealing more leg, and how full the hips and butt were; so it was a major improvement over season 1 but still had that 'could've been' factor about seasons 2 and 3....I can possibly see why a higher cut front and back wouldn't have been done; perhaps out of Lynda's taste or it was just too sexy for 70s standards, but the full hip and full back conflicted with the high cut front, in my opinion. So like powergirlfanboy, I (and many others I'm sure) prefer the high cut superheroine costume; for me it's highlighting the heroine's body even more; why hide the hips and butt if they have it!? the one rare exception for me was Isis; she had beautiful legs and her costume was keeping in line with the Egyptian-style dress of the heroine she was, so I can see where a tennis skirt was suitable to her persona, but we still had glimpses of her skirt blowing up or billowing out, which was nice. And Joanna Cameron was just all around gorgeous anyway! If anyone remembers the 2001 pilot of Electra Woman starring Markie Post, that had a lot of potential given that the costume was a little higher cut and had that 'chest window' that Diedre Hall didn't. As for colored tights/costumes, Electra Woman was pretty sexy considering her costume didn't show any skin....if there has to be a costume that's going to cover up the skin, Electra Woman's was the one for me (the Markie Post version)
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That old granny-panty WW costume is 35 years old! Certainly too modest, and I suspect that some are wearing it less as an homage to the old series and more because it hides some body issues.

While we're on the subject of WW, I think the starry skirt show be illegal! Give me Wondy in tight star panties or don't give her to me at all.

One more peeve of mine is cheap masks. I just watched a new release from a big studio and the darn mask was plastic with a white elastic band on it, like you get at the Walmart. If you really can't afford a decent mask, then paint one on or something, please.
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Heroine Addict wrote:This pic of the official "Batgirl" Halloween costume is like a lesson in how not to do a costume.

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Cape and dress look like plastic bags.
Handless glove things.
Spats with open-toe shoes.
Tacky plastic mask.
And the utility belt is crap too.
OMG, YES! I've been e-mailing some content producers about a custom video and I've actually mentioned this a few times. There are SO many videos out there using this costume and I just can't understand why.
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Showing too much skin: A slutty heroine takes away from the peril to me. If she looks too slutty (like most of Heroine Legends costumes) It seems like she is asking for it. She doesn't look like a heroine taken advantage of as much as some porn star bending over with her ass hanging out saying "Oh no, I dropped my utility belt. I hope no one spanks me". LAME!

Bad Wigs: Just because Super girl is blonde doesn't mean you have to wear some horrible cheap wig ot make yourself blonde. Of you are hot you are hot! You will look good a super girl without the blonde wig!

Cape in FRONT of the shoulders: I hate it when the Capes don't stay BEHIND the Heroine. Too many times most of the costume is hidden by a cape that almost covers the heroine like she was just in a minor car accident. I know in action scenes the cape will fly all over and that's hard to control but when it can be helped please keep the capes tucked back behind the shoulders. Leave wrapping of capes around a person to James Brown!

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centurion200 wrote:While we're on the subject of WW, I think the starry skirt show be illegal! Give me Wondy in tight star panties or don't give her to me at all.
The skirt was in the original comic book and Lynda Carter pilot, but didn't last in either version. Lynda Carter said in an interview that the skirt lasted for about 5 seconds when the executives saw it.
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DrObiCaffi wrote:Showing too much skin: A slutty heroine takes away from the peril to me. If she looks too slutty (like most of Heroine Legends costumes) It seems like she is asking for it. She doesn't look like a heroine taken advantage of as much as some porn star bending over with her ass hanging out saying "Oh no, I dropped my utility belt. I hope no one spanks me". LAME!

Bad Wigs: Just because Super girl is blonde doesn't mean you have to wear some horrible cheap wig ot make yourself blonde. Of you are hot you are hot! You will look good a super girl without the blonde wig!
I have to agree 100%(having said that,Tiffany wear whatever you want sweetheart) :)
She should look like a REAL heroine!!
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This isn't Sh related but one of my pet peeves are villains who look blah. I know hiring a guy as a villain is a huge expense most would rather spend on the girl but a few simple costume items like a halloween cowl or tough looking clothes can really do something to change the villain. If the bad guy is the super bad Mr. Evil he shouldn't look like he delivers pizza for a living. No baggie shorts, baseball cap and sun glasses. Go to Goodwill. You will be shocked at the kind of stuff you can get for cheap. Suit coats, shoes. And who cares if they ripped up.
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Mr. X wrote:This isn't Sh related but one of my pet peeves are villains who look blah. I know hiring a guy as a villain is a huge expense most would rather spend on the girl but a few simple costume items like a halloween cowl or tough looking clothes can really do something to change the villain. If the bad guy is the super bad Mr. Evil he shouldn't look like he delivers pizza for a living. No baggie shorts, baseball cap and sun glasses. Go to Goodwill. You will be shocked at the kind of stuff you can get for cheap. Suit coats, shoes. And who cares if they ripped up.
Yes, the fact that a producer can't even be bothered to put the villain in a suit just goes to show how little creativity there is in some of these SH videos. I don't mind if the only set they can get is a hotel room they can't afford professional lighting and sound. As long as the heroine(s) and villain(s) look the part and play it well, I'm happy.

Of course, performance is another issue. Surely wearing a skintight spandex costume must give the girl playing the heroine more confidence and poise than wearing something that looks like a big garbage bag? The same goes for the guys playing the villains. Surely wearing a black suit must give them more gravitas than wearing a pair of stained sweatpants?
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Mr. X wrote:This isn't Sh related but one of my pet peeves are villains who look blah. I know hiring a guy as a villain is a huge expense most would rather spend on the girl but a few simple costume items like a halloween cowl or tough looking clothes can really do something to change the villain. If the bad guy is the super bad Mr. Evil he shouldn't look like he delivers pizza for a living. No baggie shorts, baseball cap and sun glasses. Go to Goodwill. You will be shocked at the kind of stuff you can get for cheap. Suit coats, shoes. And who cares if they ripped up.
Seconded, while I prefer lady baddies I understand having a guy is usually cheaper and easier for the producer. But Mr. X is totally right the villain should look like one.
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I'd much rather the producers lavish attention on getting the superheroine costumes right, but that is a great point about the villains.
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I would also like to see more effort put into male villain costumes, but I completely understand if funding is the main problem. I'd rather most of the funds go into getting the super heroine's costume right, rather splitting the costs between both.

However if your just a little creative you can come up with a pretty good wardrobe for the villain. Just take a look at The Sandman and The Russian from Marvel comics. Simple, yet pretty effective.

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I'm another one who hates platform boots. That footwear has the ability to distract myself from the action in the film. I buy the movie because my vested interest is in seeing the heroine and not be distracted the whole time by a garment. This is also one of the reasons why I'm no fan of pantyhoses, especially those that shine. I don't like low cuts but I'm not a fan of high cuts either. I prefer a balanced look. Talking about costumes, I am a big fan of She-Ra and was really excited when I heard that the guys from Comic Strips would launch a movie with her, but when I saw the preview and the costume they used, I immediately gave up buying that movie . She-Ra uses one of the sexiest outfits and her micro skirt and panties are her fetish trademark. Instead, they used that hideous skirt displayed at the right in the photo below - which i fixed to show how it must be done - and no panties, only pantyhose. And forced the sexy Carissa Montgomery to wear a horrible wig.
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Speaking of villains, don't forget the worst of the worst villains... the hidden villain in the POV videos. You have a beautiful model in a beautiful costume, and he make she waste the entire movie looking to the camera talking with the director who play THE VOICE! This guy wastes your time with the heroine not being grabbed or being in any other kind of physical threat, save to himself the money to hire a decent villain and try to charge you with the same price of movies that other producers sells with at least three or four actors in it.
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...Save to himself the money to hire a decent villain and try to charge you with the same price of movies that other producers sells with at least three or four actors in it.

Unless of course you don't see the need to have men in the videos. When it comes to producing these videos the men are bigger drama queens than *any* of the women. :thumbsdown:
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Shakeshift wrote:...Save to himself the money to hire a decent villain and try to charge you with the same price of movies that other producers sells with at least three or four actors in it.

Unless of course you don't see the need to have men in the videos. When it comes to producing these videos the men are bigger drama queens than *any* of the women. :thumbsdown:
I wrote villain and actors, but it could be female opponents. My point is: POV movies with the hidden enemy is totally lazy from the part of the producer, are extremely boring to watch thanks to the lack of decent action and overpriced most of the time. I prefer a male villain but I do not care if it's a villainess, ultimately, what I want, and I believe that is the fantasy of most of us here when watch those movies, is to see the heroine be punished and at the same time, imagine that we are the one villain who is destroying the superheroine on the screen.
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I've only seen the POV villain shot work once or twice to perfection. Surprisingly, The Ultra Girl Trap that Dan-O put out years ago in which the villain got physical with her and Darla Crane did one in her superheroine series in which the villain was fondling her while she was tied to a bed.

I've always thought about it, you could easily pick up a pair of video camera glasses (Spy glasses) or a Go Pro and effectively pull off the POV.
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Besides the platform boots (already mentioned), I really despise superheroines with lots of tattoos. A few small discrete ones I'll tolerate. But beyond that is a deal killer.

That's a shame, because that includes some great looking women with superheroine swagger. But when they resemble Chris 'The Birdman' Anderson, I hit the BACK button.
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The tatoo thing puzzles me. Why not cover them up with makeup if you're playing WW or SG?

I'm not making a judgment on whether women should get them. Just saying that tats are very un-superheroine-like, and just another thing that spoils movies by taking the models out of character.
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centurion200 wrote:The tatoo thing puzzles me. Why not cover them up with makeup if you're playing WW or SG?

I'm not making a judgment on whether women should get them. Just saying that tats are very un-superheroine-like, and just another thing that spoils movies by taking the models out of character.

I agree. I especially hate them on legs.
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DrObiCaffi wrote:Showing too much skin: A slutty heroine takes away from the peril to me. If she looks too slutty (like most of Heroine Legends costumes) It seems like she is asking for it. She doesn't look like a heroine taken advantage of as much as some porn star bending over with her ass hanging out saying "Oh no, I dropped my utility belt. I hope no one spanks me". LAME!
Mr. X wrote:This isn't Sh related but one of my pet peeves are villains who look blah. I know hiring a guy as a villain is a huge expense most would rather spend on the girl but a few simple costume items like a halloween cowl or tough looking clothes can really do something to change the villain. If the bad guy is the super bad Mr. Evil he shouldn't look like he delivers pizza for a living. No baggie shorts, baseball cap and sun glasses. Go to Goodwill. You will be shocked at the kind of stuff you can get for cheap. Suit coats, shoes. And who cares if they ripped up.
These 2. Really ups the quality when the Hero looks heroic and the Villain looks credible as opposed to street corner rondevu.
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I don't want to see heroines with tattoos. I don't want to hear a foul-mouthed heroine. And I hate it when a skirted heroine isn't wearing panties. All of these are out of character with virtuous superheroines.
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Another issue with the look of the villains is that lot of these guys are [cough, cough] hearty eaters. Now, that can be made to work in a producer's favor. A big guy in a business suit or a black leather blazer can be quite an intimidating figure. A big guy in a T-shirt and shorts, however, just looks like Comic Shop Guy from The Simpsons.

To make matters worse, some of the guys in these videos even sound exactly like Comic Shop Guy.
"And so Lucy Lawless, I shall place you in this Mylar bag between Doctor Who Number 4 and, of course, Yasmine Bleeth."

I'm not complaining about all the big guys. Putting a heavy guy up against a slender girl can look very effective on-screen. It's just I'd rather see a heroine defeated by a Kingpin-style villain than Comic Shop Guy.

Worst. Post. Ever!
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I agree about the platform shoes. Really, what I don't want are boots that scream "stripper boots." They send the wrong signals, and they're usually klunky and awkward to move in.

I don't like tattoos either, particularly prominent ones on the legs if the costume emphasizes the legs.

Now as for some positive advice:

BUY NICE ACCESSORIES. If you're doing Wonder Woman, buy a nice shiny tiara and bracelets. If you are using the magic lasso, buy a nice one and a belt to hang it off of. A good pair of appropriate boots are also an excellent investment. All of these really raise a costume from "I can kinda see who you're supposed to be" to "You ARE that character." Also, they're quite likely to be reusable on your next shoot.

Cheap accessories are distracting in a bad way. Bracelets should not make velcro noises when removed. Cheap fabric belts and tiaras can fold up during fight scenes and that just looks wrong.
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viking wrote:I don't want to see heroines with tattoos. I don't want to hear a foul-mouthed heroine. And I hate it when a skirted heroine isn't wearing panties. All of these are out of character with virtuous superheroines.
My sentiments exactly.
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The skirt with no panties thing totally ruins a movie for me. It's just so totally unbelievable. No woman who expected to go out and fight crime would go out in public like that, so it just totally destroys all suspension of disbelief.

Thongs are another one for the same reason.

Regarding Tattoos, I personally don't understand why any woman who wants to star in adult films of any kind (not just superheroines) would get them. Some people don't mind and other people don't like them, so it's like alienating a portion of your audience right off the bat. But I've kinda been learning to ignore them.

Also... anything that a woman couldn't fight in kinda bugs me. Like tight skirts. A flowy skirt like supergirl can work, but you can't wear a right skirt and fight, it's just ridiculous, which is why I totally hate the female Robin costumes that most of the studios are using. It's stupid, not to mention ugly.
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Tattoos are a hit or miss for me. If they're incorporated into the character it could work but if it's an established hero e.g. Supergirl maybe work it into the story or cover it with make up or paint or something.
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I have to agree with all the guys about tattoos, nithing worse than having a sexy girl in a sexy costume ruining it will a massive tattoo somewhere like her back or arm...if they have tattoos get them in a bodysuit.
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Let me try to summarize the last several comments (which I agree with wholeheartedly):

Superheroines fight crime and especially dastardly villains. They willingly put themselves in danger (heh, heh) and have survived their share of close calls.

Those are the acts of someone with a lot of courage and self-righteousness. They carry themselves with class and dignity. They're quite smart and clever. Lastly, they show off their attractiveness in not-so-subtle ways -- presumably to get an edge over a bad guy. (It would work on me.)

They are not self-degrading or self-demeaning. They don't dress like extras from porn movies. They don't whimper or pity their plight when in the grips of a trap.

Some people get this; some don't. I hope more do, both buyers and producers. And I hope this helps in some small way to more clearly distinguish earnest superheroine productions from trash.
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I HATE SKIRTS on superheroines. Total waster of time. Leotards with pantyhose or footed tights are MANDATORY. High cut leotards A+ = I AGREE!
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tamonicus wrote:Let me try to summarize the last several comments (which I agree with wholeheartedly):

Superheroines fight crime and especially dastardly villains. They willingly put themselves in danger (heh, heh) and have survived their share of close calls.

Those are the acts of someone with a lot of courage and self-righteousness. They carry themselves with class and dignity. They're quite smart and clever. Lastly, they show off their attractiveness in not-so-subtle ways -- presumably to get an edge over a bad guy. (It would work on me.)

They are not self-degrading or self-demeaning. They don't dress like extras from porn movies. They don't whimper or pity their plight when in the grips of a trap.

Some people get this; some don't. I hope more do, both buyers and producers. And I hope this helps in some small way to more clearly distinguish earnest superheroine productions from trash.

EXACTLY! VERY WELL SAID!!!
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TIEnTEEZ wrote:
Heroine Addict wrote:This pic of the official "Batgirl" Halloween costume is like a lesson in how not to do a costume.

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Cape and dress look like plastic bags.
Handless glove things.
Spats with open-toe shoes.
Tacky plastic mask.
And the utility belt is crap too.
OMG, YES! I've been e-mailing some content producers about a custom video and I've actually mentioned this a few times. There are SO many videos out there using this costume and I just can't understand why.
Shakeshift offered a credible explanation for why shops stock and party-goers buy this piece of crap on another thread:
Shakeshift wrote:The costume-makers from PARTY CITY and RUBIES and all the rest decided to convert everything into a dress format instead of catsuits because it's easier to fashion them at the plant (any dress pattern is much easier to cut and sew than a catsuit) *and* a dress is much more accommodating for a variety of figure flaws. If you have a fat butt or a long inseam none of that matters if you're wearing a Batgirl dress. Also, you use less fabric (no more sleeves and legs on those kinds of Batgirl costumes for instance.)

The other reason they changed everything to a "dress" was one born of simplicity... Women don't want to have to pull off an entire costume just go take a piss in the bathroom. With a Batgirl 'catsuit' costume you have have pull off almost the entire costume (belt, sleeves etc....) just to take a thirty-second piss. With a skirt it's no longer a huge hassle for the women. You just scoot up the dress and then you're done. Much simpler and more practical for women. Women are the ones who would rather have the dress option. It's way more pragmatic.
Of course, that's no excuse for producers to buy such a shoddy costume for their videos.
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I agree with those who don't like costumes that are too slutty. Granted, it's all a bit silly, because we want some sex appeal, but thongs, or even outfits cut too high just ruin it for me. There's also something for me with stuff cut too high just looking goofy or unbalanced. The Skyfire costume was that way - it just didn't flow, especially with the cut going up to or above the belt. It can often make even a slender woman look way more hippy than she really is.
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OOOOOOOh, add black boots to a super Girl Costume to the list. Seen that done a few times HATE IT!
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DrObiCaffi wrote:OOOOOOOh, add black boots to a super Girl Costume to the list. Seen that done a few times HATE IT!
Or, even worse, the red plastic spats which come supplied with some Supergirl Halloween costumes. These are particularly vile when worn with open-toe shoes.

I know certain producers plead poverty, but anyone who can't even source a pair of red boots shouldn't be in the business.
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couldn't agree with powergirlfanboy more! I hated WW season 1 because her costume was just too big and bottom heavy and always reminded me of a full diaper; season 2 and 3 was greatly improved, but there was still something unusual about the cut of the costume; maybe it was how jacked up the front was revealing more leg, and how full the hips and butt were; so it was a major improvement over season 1 but still had that 'could've been' factor about seasons 2 and 3....I can possibly see why a higher cut front and back wouldn't have been done; perhaps out of Lynda's taste or it was just too sexy for 70s standards, but the full hip and full back conflicted with the high cut front, in my opinion. So like powergirlfanboy, I (and many others I'm sure) prefer the high cut superheroine costume; for me it's highlighting the heroine's body even more; why hide the hips and butt if they have it!? the one rare exception for me was Isis; she had beautiful legs and her costume was keeping in line with the Egyptian-style dress of the heroine she was, so I can see where a tennis skirt was suitable to her persona, but we still had glimpses of her skirt blowing up or billowing out, which was nice. And Joanna Cameron was just all around gorgeous anyway! If anyone remembers the 2001 pilot of Electra Woman starring Markie Post, that had a lot of potential given that the costume was a little higher cut and had that 'chest window' that Diedre Hall didn't. As for colored tights/costumes, Electra Woman was pretty sexy considering her costume didn't show any skin....if there has to be a costume that's going to cover up the skin, Electra Woman's was the one for me (the Markie Post version)
I have been curious about whether isis weared pantyhose since the first time I watched it. :giggle:
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I hate platform boots PERIOD... forget Superheroines, platform boots are THE WORST and I don't believe ANYONE wears them because they want to. It's the stripper to pimp equivalent of how the Chinese used to break women's feet in half so that it was hard for them to run away and that seemed very attractive to them... why you'd want it in your SUPERHEROINE is just deeper layers of madness.

Tattoos are 'eh' and 'idk' factor for me. People get tattoos and li8ke... I mean, they just DO, I wouldn't but I have never wante4d a tattoo, I know people that DO want them, I don't 'understand' the urge but nor do I feel like 'oh your a porn actress so you should never get a tattoo ever or fuck off!' either. It's just an element of life that exists. I guess I don't imagine superheroines would be any more OR less likely to get a tattoo than anyone else... a tattoo that's a PART of the superheroines look might even be enjoyable... though you'd probably want it to be fake... and symmetrical like a 'glyph' on the back of a mystical powered heroine or something?

I think I am generally fairly appreciative of variances in costumes though... I get tired of seeing the same thing over and over... recently I've been on the hunt for 'spider-woman' heroine stuff in the classic red/blue full suited sorta 'zentai' style just because it's somehow managed to not permeate the fetish somehow, while whenever I see another WW or SG video I just don't feel like I care anymore? So some more creativity in costuming is actually something I am appreciative of.
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It's the ill-fitted costumes that looks like diapers in my case.
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