YenChih Lin
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sadly I have to agree withyour better half - it looks strange. Maybe it's the lightning or else... Must be darker the fabric, less shiny more dull.
New to RPF - Catwoman costume project
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Hunterbat
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Third agree. I think spandex is the wrong way to go here..... milliskin (2 layers?) or a stretch vinyl/pvc type (not too glossy) would fit better. The mask has no shape- it needs more definition which could be achieved easily with some vinyl as well. Spandex just shows too much "through", you know? Too thin. The pattern and idea are the bees' knees though....
Sunshine Dust
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I have to do more research on this. I am going to ask if they have any other materials they can do it in that is thicker and less shiney
OldKen
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After seeing "the senator's" hush-catwoman... http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=27405&highlight=catwoman+hush (pics are down in the thread but I'm sure someone has some)
It's hard for me to think of that costume any other way. Her suit is kick ass. And her goggles are awesome too. No idea where she got her stuff from though... read through that thread and possibly shoot her a PM. Although I haven't seen her on here in a long time.
It's hard for me to think of that costume any other way. Her suit is kick ass. And her goggles are awesome too. No idea where she got her stuff from though... read through that thread and possibly shoot her a PM. Although I haven't seen her on here in a long time.
I think she made her 'Hush' Catwoman suit - I think we contacted her once already and learned that it was a one-off and she can't make another unless she had the model right in front of her to measure and make it totally custom.
There are a ton of options out there for this - you just have to do the research and start asking around.
After seeing the fabric on that thing posted before, I really believe that a leather or leather-like material may be more suitable for a real-world translation of the costume you are shooting for.
Good news is, there are already people out there who speacialize in full-body 'sexy' leather suits. If you contacted them with a request for a specific color and design you may get lucky and find a maker who can accomidate your needs.
Best part is - you won't have to worry about the boots and belt because you already have that taken care of and will work just as good (if not better) with a leather catsuit as it would have with the fabric version...
There are a ton of options out there for this - you just have to do the research and start asking around.
After seeing the fabric on that thing posted before, I really believe that a leather or leather-like material may be more suitable for a real-world translation of the costume you are shooting for.
Good news is, there are already people out there who speacialize in full-body 'sexy' leather suits. If you contacted them with a request for a specific color and design you may get lucky and find a maker who can accomidate your needs.
Best part is - you won't have to worry about the boots and belt because you already have that taken care of and will work just as good (if not better) with a leather catsuit as it would have with the fabric version...
Sunshine Dust
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So I was being bad at work and instead of actually working I was doing research for a place to make my costume. I found this site from searching on Ebay. These people put the black catwoman suit up for bidding but also put their website up. I checked it out and it seems they make custom costumes so I emailed them and asked if they would be able to do the purple version. Here is a picture of the black on they did. Oh the website is http://www.heroes-in-tights.com
YenChih Lin
Master Member
That's much better looking, a dark purple will do
I say get the black one!!!
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Sunshine Dust
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I am kind of having second thoughts on the purple. I like the way the black looks on the model of the pcture I last posted. It looks good and it would cost me less to get the 4 way lycra ( the recdent picture I posted) than to get the purple mili-skin. Plus the hood looks A LOT better on the black one.
I agree. I do think the black does look much better than the purple ones you showed us but if you could find a purple fabric that's so dark it's almost black, that could be a great look.
I also have to agree with the other comments of going with a leather or pleather like material. It may be more expensive and not as comfortable but I think the final look will be much more realistic than going with a spandex or lycra.
Sunshine Dust
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I think I am pretty content with the lycra this company uses. I am going to ask for color samples before I make any major decisions.
Sunshine Dust
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The purple in this costume is the only color purple they offer.
YenChih Lin
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Sunshine Dust
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I think I am just going to go ahead and get the black one. The purple to me is too light. plus the black will look better on me.
I agree, go black and don't go back. :lol
Sunshine Dust
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hahaha! My mind is set. Black it is!
Sunshine Dust
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I am putting a deposit toward my costume this week. I am sooo excited!
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