FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

My Krypton Girl cosplay (from Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #47).

photo: Benn Robbins

SDCC - Day 1

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 06.27.11

Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving community of costuming that exists today and cosplay communities such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who’ve displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), a weekly collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into our own super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.

Check out this week’s round-up of the Best Cosplay Ever on ComicsAlliance, featuring Booster Gold, Cutie Honey, Madman, Team Rocket (above), and more!

bettyfelon:

03.18.11 - daily watch:

Vintage Lois Lane & Superman watch [circa 1986] ♡

I snagged this watch (along with my Lois Lane watch) for the grand total of $5 at Big Apple Comic Con in 2009.

kryptongirl:

Happy February and a good morning to you, tumblr!  I assigned numbers to entrants and fashiontipsfromcomicstrips was pulled out of the hat.  I will be harassing you very soon to see what kind of superhero we’ll be perfuming together!  Thanks everyone for following and being patient while I move.  There are a few more giveaways coming up, including a huge Smallville prize!

Holy atomizer, Batman - I can’t wait to brainstorm on ideas for my very own superhero perfume!

Thanks so much, kryptongirl - y’all should follow her lovely Tumblr :D

Side note: Speaking of contests, I will be holding my very first contest on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips within the next week or so…

So stay tuned - THE WORSTBEST IS YET TO COME!

Close-up of Lois’ twin-tipped Fred Perry polo shirt.

And for those of you who are looking for the perfect thing to wear for when you attempt to sneak into LexCorp and when you inevitably meet Superman (so versatile!):

white twin tipped polo shirt, £50, Fred Perry

While I’ve always wanted a Fred Perry shirt, they’re still way out of my price range, especially for such a simple polo shirt. You can recreate this look by looking for a similar polo shirt (at virtually every clothing store) and be sure to keep an eye out for striped hem detailing, a smaller/crisp collar, and a snug, yet flattering overall fit.

Be sure to remember to pack your makeshift disguise in your purse before you head over to LexCorp.

[Superman: Secret Origin #3]

Whenever I have a job interview or a business meeting (oh, daytime civilian disguises!), Lois Lane is my fail-proof fashion icon, as the queen of business casual. I especially love how Gary Frank styled her in Superman: Secret Origin; within her first appearance in this series, she is dressed in a white, twin-tipped Fred Perry polo shirt and a black pencil skirt. While I’m not crazy about the open-toe mules (I would’ve preferred simple black heels), her ensemble is a refreshing and simple update from her standard power suits or her countless pleated skirts. It’s also nice to see that she is just as assertive with or without her blazers.

[Superman: Secret Origin #3]

bettyfelon:

12.03.10 - daily watch

Vintage Lois Lane watch [circa 1986] that I got for $2.50 at Big Apple Comic Con 2009.

Lois & Clark, by Ming Doyle

See? It’s nice to see them in something a bit more high-fashioned, and even moreso, seeing Clark in a different style of civvies. I love how Ming played up their respective silhouettes by piling on a variety of layers, fabric prints, and textures, and makes sure to place a coffee in Lois’ hand and a messy pile of papers under Clark’s arm, so you know that they’re knocking them dead at the Daily Planet.

Also, Clark is totes wearing Chuck Taylors. Swoon.