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It isn’t just the guys who get to dress up as superheroes. The girls can also get in on the act. There are some great superhero Halloween costumes that women can choose and one perfect example is Wonder Woman. She not only has skills, she also looks fabulous using them.

Who Is Wonder Woman?

The character of Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and she made her first appearance in 1941 in a DC Comics publication.

She is Princess Diana of Themyscira, a Princess of The Amazon and has several superhuman powers. These include immense strength, speed and excellent fighting capabilities. Her weapons include her lasso of truth, her indestructible bracelets, her tiara, which is used as a missile and her invisible airplane. Wonder Woman is seen as the most popular female superheroes and her costume is definitely a fun choice.

The Wonder Woman Costume

The Wonder Woman costume is suitable for little girls, tweens and adults and you will find a costume that has been appropriately designed to be suitable for any of these age groups. Even though these outfits may vary a little, there are still certain elements that all of these costumes have in common.

The Bodysuit or Mini Dress Option

The main part of this outfit is the bodysuit. You can choose to either purchase this design as a leotard or as a mini dress version. Both comprise of a top that is made from red fabric and features the gold emblem of Wonder Woman in the centre of the design. The lower half of the costume is in bright blue and is decorated in little gold stars. To finish off this part of the costume, there is a gold belt in the centre known as Wonder Woman’s belt of strength.

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The Accessories

Wonder Woman’s costume has some wonderful accessories which are important to the overall look and style. The following elements are the items that the character uses as defence weapons. She has her two bullet deflecting bracelets which are silver, her gold lasso of truth and her gold tiara. The tiara has a red star insignia in the centre.

There are plenty of superheroes who have a cape and Wonder Woman belongs in this camp. Her cape is bright red and is attached by a simple tie.

The final element of this costume is the boots that Wonder Woman wears. These are bright red with white strips and are made as boot tops so you can easily attach them to your own boots.

Do You Need Wonder Woman Hair?

It isn’t completely necessary to have the long luscious locks that the character is known for but if you want to look like the real deal, it is really easy to find a cheap dark brown wig if you take a look online.

The Wonder Woman costume is a great choice for any Halloween party or event. This costume is suitable for girls and women of all ages.

If you are a couple and want to go to a Halloween party as a double act then a great idea that you could consider is to go dressed up as The Incredibles. In fact you could make this a family affair and get the kids to join in with the fun. You would certainly surprise your neighbours when you go off trick or treating.

The Incredibles is an animated film that was released in 2004. It is about a family of superheroes who live in a normal world but are forced to hide their superpowers due to the negative press that people like them have received.

The costumes for men, women and children all have the same basic design. They are available in all sizes so no one has to miss out. Each outfit consists of 3 main parts which are the bodysuit, the eye mask and the belt.

The Bodysuit

The jumpsuit has been made so that it features all the elements of this superhero costume. This means that you do not have to worry about attaching different bits and pieces in order to get the look right. The suit is bright orange with detailed work in black fabric. This includes the black cuffs on the sleeves and the black material that covers the calves. This is used to replicate the look of the knee high boots that the characters wear as well as the long sleeved gloves that they also have. One way to complete the look is to add your own pair of black gloves but it is not necessary.

The bodysuit also has the insignia of The Incredibles, which sits in the centre of the costume.

Mr. Incredible Muscle Adult Costume

The inclusion of the belt for this costume may differ from seller to seller. Some costumes have been made so that the belt is separate, while others have used fabric and have simply incorporated it into the jumpsuit so that it is already part of the costume.

The Eye Mask

Every superhero needs a way to be able to hide their identity and the Incredibles use a black eye mask. This is a simple design that is easy to put on. You will find that it is attached to an elastic band that needs to be pulled over the head or it has a tie on each end that you can do up at the back.

Mr Incredibles Extra Feature

All the costumes are similar in design but the Mr Incredible outfit has extra special padding in certain areas. In order to show the muscles that this character possesses, you will see that the upper arms, the thighs and the chest area have all been enhanced with padding.

If you are trying to decide on a superhero fancy dress outfit this Halloween then the Incredibles Halloween costume would be the ideal choice, suitable for individuals, couples and for the whole family.

If you have decided to dress up as a superhero this Halloween then a fantastic choice is to buy a Superman Halloween costume. This is a great choice for little boys as well as for men.

The alter ego of Superman is Clark Kent who is known as the mild mannered reporter who works for The Daily Planet newspaper based in Metropolis. He uses this persona in order to hide his true identity, especially from his fellow reporter, Lois Lane, who he has a real thing for.

Break It Down – The Superman Costume

It is very easy to purchase a fully made ready to wear Superman costume. You can either go to a fancy dress shop to hire one for the night or you can order an outfit online. The most important thing you have to do is to make sure that your costume includes all the elements that will truly transform you into this very handsome superhero that is always around to save the day.

Everyone recognises the Superman costume immediately due to its combination of bright colours. The outfit consists of a bright blue jumpsuit which features the large Superman insignia on the front, a long red cape and red boots. The final part of the costume is the yellow belt. The majority of these types of costumes are made so that everything is already sewn together so that you can put it on without any trouble.

There are some outfits that have been designed where the chest area and arms are padded in order to create the look of defined muscles and biceps.

Collector’s Edition Superman Adult Costume

Superman’s hairstyle is very distinctive. He has dark hair that is gelled back into place and the famous thing that he has is a little kiss curl that sits front and centre. It is very important that you recreate this look with your own hair so that you totally look the part. All it takes is a little bit of hairstyling mousse or hair wax and you can coax that curl into position.

The History of Superman

This superhero is based on the comic book series that was first published in 1932. There have been several radio and television series based on these comics. The most successful incarnation of this character was in the creation of the 1978 movie called simply Superman. It starred Christopher Reeves and was a massive hit which led to the production of several sequels. The film Superman Returns was made in 2006 as a follow on from the original instalment.

There are plans for a new Superman movie which is to be called Man of Steel. This will be ready for release sometime in 2012.

Halloween is the perfect time to have lots of fun so you should make sure that you pick the right costume for your party. A Superman Halloween costume is a wonderful choice and if you are lucky you may even meet and fall in love with your own Lois Lane.