FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

Manicure Monday: Nightwing nail set, by Jihye Lee.

I’ve always wanted to have Dick Grayson at my fingertips…

Fellow Robin enthusiast namii06 created this amazing Nightwing polo shirt and couple of Robin t-shirts, and they were just too good not to share. She created the designs out of heat press transfer vinyl (a nifty tutorial can be found HERE) and intends on creating shirts based on the designs of Red Robin, Batman, Superman, Superboy, the combined Batman-Superman symbol, and many more, so be sure to check out her Tumblr!

Unfortunately, she doesn’t appear to be selling any of her shirts, however I reckon that you could create a similar Nightwing shirt by screenprinting a black shirt with opaque blue ink; you could print this design on a standard t-shirt or a polo shirt like namii06, however I think that this design would look stellar on a deep black v-neck. Likewise, you could easily recreate the Robin shirts by printing the Robin emblem on printable iron-on transfer paper for colored fabrics.

And for those of you who don’t fancy arts and crafts, I suppose you could just order a Nightwing shirt (note: this design is based off of the Animated Series costume) and a Robin shirt from Graphitti Designs instead ;)

Regardless, I figured that this could serve as a little styling inspiration for the upcoming Robin Tumblr meetup ;D

For those of you looking for a little bit of styling inspiration, comic creator/artist Chris Graves recently sketched up a quick lookbook featuring eight adorable superhero-inspired outfits.

“I was pretty dronkxorz a few nights ago but it helped my productivity a bit. So I roughed out some ideas for outfits with Betty in mind. But really, everybody should dress more superhero-themed.

I think the Nightwing and Madman dresses are my fave. Also the Damian Robin =D”

- Chris Graves

I adore all of these so much that I felt compelled to comment on every single ensemble.

Classic Robin: I really love the use of a sweater in this ensemble; it reminds me a lot of the sweaters that Dick Grayson used to wear early on (as seen on Burt Ward in the ‘60’s Batman series). I think I personally would’ve opted for layering the sweater over a yellow peter pan collared shirt instead of wearing the yellow scarf, to complete the retro ensemble.

Nightwing: Truth be told, I’ve been wanting to make a Nightwing bodycon dress exactly like this for years now. After seeing Chris’ rendition, I think it’s time.

Batman: I like how this matches the classic Robin coordinate perfectly. Since a fair portion of my wardrobe is comprised of black and greys, I’m surprised that I don’t own this outfit already. On a side note, I really need to track down a Batman sweater.

Damian Wayne/Robin: I love the use of the hooded scarf for the Damian Wayne Robin ensemble - you could also use a circle scarf (like this one from American Apparel) for a similar makeshift hood.

Stephanie Brown/Batgirl: This coordinate only reminds me of how I’m in dire need of more purple eggplant-colored items in my wardrobe, especially in regards to how stellar eggplant and yellow look together.

Huntress: I really love this design as a bodycon dress (note: phew, no belly hole!). I think I would’ve opted to go without the utility belt, since it interferes with the bold design of the dress itself.

Miss Martian: I feel like this would be a cute civilian disguise for M’gann. So cute.

Madman: My favorite of the bunch. I’ve been wanting a Madman shirt forever to create a similar ensemble, but this is just perfection. The tights (in a gorgeous shade of Frank Einstein blue) look so crisp against the white dress and black boots. Okay, that’s it - I’m making this ensemble ASAP (complete with a yo-yo-shaped purse!).

Conclusively, Chris Graves is the ginchiest - I can’t wait to see more of your redesigns :D

synthezoid:

Tim Drake: Fashion Icon

The North Face bag is the most unfashionable item in this photo.

However, regardless of my disdain for North Face, I can totally see Tim purchasing the Denali jacket in “R Caldera Red” (all it needs is a Robin emblem!):

… along with a Men’s Sphere Jacket in “Deep Water Blue,” as a gift for Dick ;)

Cassandra Cain, Nightwing, by dennisculver.

Dennis Culver gives Cassandra Cain a slight Nightwing makeover, creating an even more streamlined version of her Batgirl suit and restyling her hair into a fierce faux hawk bob.

discowing:

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So at first glance, I totally thought they were all wearing mask-shaped bows.

Note to self: Make some mask-shaped bows/hairclips ♥

[via discowing]

Barbara Gordon a.k.a. Oracle! by Brian Stelfreeze

“I decided that since (at the time) she was involved again with Dick Grayson, a.k.a. Nightwing (whose costume Brian actually designed), it’d be neat if he drew Babs wearing Dick’s NW shirt. […] I like to imagine it as Dick in the background saying ‘Babs, have you seen my shirt…?’”

- Roland Reedy, sketch commissionee.

I really want to make an off-shoulder Nightwing sweater now.

Maybe the Boyfriend Wonder will lend me his Nightwing suit… ;)

georgethecat:

Sweet Batman nails! 

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HOLY BAT-MANICURE, BATMAN!

I love this so much! However, I would’ve opted for a Harley nail and a Catwoman nail on the Rogues side…

BUT OMG COMMISSIONER GORDON PINKY NAIL FTW.