Zipper placement for Raimi style Lycra suits?

[Kilryth]

I'm stuck deciding where I want to place the zipper on my Raimi style Lycra suit:

1) One invisible zipper up the middle of the back, which blends in with the seam, similar to a wedding dress.

2) Two invisible zippers forming a "U" shape from the back waistline and up each side, forming a 90 degree bend on the zippers at the hip.

#2 seems like it would be easier to get in and out of, and more of the zipper is hidden... but I've also read where people have replaced their zipper multiple times due to the stress that the 90 degree bend places on the zipper.

I am leaning towards option #1 for simplicity sake, and such that I don't have to worry about replacing the zipper very often. Please advise with your experiences.

Thank you!

 

[StaggzCosplay]

I will probably put a zipper straight down the back of my spider man suit since there is a seam there already. I actually just saw a picture a few minutes ago of where someone did that and it looked great!

 

[masterjedi322]

I don't know that I'd put the zipper down the middle. While there is a sem there, there is also the spider logo on the back, which is typically a piece that is glued on.

Sean

 

[StaggzCosplay]

I don't know that I'd put the zipper down the middle. While there is a sem there, there is also the spider logo on the back, which is typically a piece that is glued on.

Sean

I totally forgot that we were talking about the Raimi suit.... personally, I have a comic style suit so the back spider won't be glued on, it's just printed on there.
Now that I'm thinking about it, If it's any suit BUT Raimi suit I would use a zipper down the back. But, since this is a Raimi suit we're talking about, I don't think you even have the option for a zipper down the back....

 

[jrenemtz321]

The U shaped zipper is the best for concealment. It also makes it easier to put the suit on without assistance.

 

[StaggzCosplay]

The U shaped zipper is the best for concealment. It also makes it easier to put the suit on without assistance.

Unfortunatley though, it is harder to bend when it's in the U shape. But for a Raimi suit, you really have no choice.