Modern MCU Style Costume Question - Jacket or Vest & Sleeves on Undershirt

BoosterGoldstar

Active Member

• Jul 7, 2018

• #1

Hi everyone. I am looking to make costume inspired by the look of the MCU movies. I am leaning towards a pair of high-waist pants with shoulder straps but for the top, I am not sure if it is better to go the one piece jacket method or the vest with the sleeves attached to the undershirt. I appreciate any feedback and would love if there is some pro's and con's to each method. Thank you!

 

drewthecostumer

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2018

• #2

My vote: Vest with Undersleeves. I've had both method, and the largest perk I've found is advanced arm motion. In a one piece, if I were to lift my arm, the bottom of the jacket will also lift.

 

BoosterGoldstar

Active Member

• Jul 11, 2018

• #3

drewthecostumer said:

My vote: Vest with Undersleeves. I've had both method, and the largest perk I've found is advanced arm motion. In a one piece, if I were to lift my arm, the bottom of the jacket will also lift.

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What would you say the cons of vest with undersleeves are? and pros of one piece? I really want to have the whole picture before I make a decision.

 

drewthecostumer

Active Member

• Jul 12, 2018

• #4

Cons of vest:
You have to extend your sleeve details a little further to go "seamlessly," under the vest to trick the spectator.
Your fit on both the vest and sleeves have to be awesome to sell the illusion. (oh no!)

Pros of a One-piece:
You can get it on faster?
Never break the one-piece illusion, because it's one piece. So your fit alignment isn't much of an issue.

My newest suit is a two piece, and I struggled a bit with the arm pit area since I left space for movement. Also being Cap, I'm able to hid the seam with the back flap AND the harness. Other costumes may not be as forgiving :lol

 

BoosterGoldstar

Active Member

• Jul 12, 2018

• #5

drewthecostumer
Thank you very much. I am working on designing a Booster Gold (DC Character) in this style. Probably a little more Ant-man style, but using the Cap textile, rather than leather.
But due to the gold across his chest & back connecting to his shoulders, I am concerned for keeping the alignment.

 

Cieszlak

New Member

• Jul 15, 2018

• #6

I can't wait to see what you come up with. Keep us posted on the progress.

 

Cieszlak

New Member

• Jul 15, 2018

• #7

Using painter's tape, you could pattern out a template for one half of the front of the suit and then either do the same with one half of the back or use the front template on the back for corresponding lines. Just an idea.