Although many of the MCU's heroes are best-known for one specific outfit, the style of these characters often goes well beyond their superhero suit. The MCU's great costume design helps fans to intuitively understand a character, simply by how they appear on the screen. In a rich on-screen world like Marvel's, clothing can actually reveal a lot about the character that wears it, and a character's style often correlates to their personality.
Though some heroes stick to sweatpants and t-shirts outside of their spandex and metal, others go the extra mile and can be seen as truly stylish.
Valkyrie Is A King Of Style
The latest King of Asgard is also one of its most fashionable to date. Valkyrie first appears in Thor: Ragnarok donning worn but sleek leather armor, complete with a blue cape and complicated battle makeup. Of course, fans can't forget her best accessory: a ship with huge blasters.
As she evolves in the film, going from a lost scavenger to part of Thor's dysfunctional family, Valkyrie agrees to take her place among his guard once more. To cement this transformation, she dons an even sleeker, opulent, white armor, which marks her return to being a Valkyrie. Her reveal of it as she walks into battle is nothing short of iconic. It will be exciting to see what she wears as an official royal in her next MCU appearance.
Doctor Strange Has Fashion And Function
While Doctor Strange keeps largely to the same outfit, this sorcerer's fashion prowess comes more from the functions of his accessories than their beauty in and of itself. After all, what could be more fashion-forward than a sentient cloak that allows its wearer to levitate and fly, and on occasion, attacks their enemies for them? That is one note-worthy accessory.
Additionally, Doctor Strange wears the Time Stone around his neck throughout much of his time in the MCU. As if a cloak with its own personality isn't stylish enough, Doctor Strange takes it to the next level by wearing one of the most powerful weapons in existence around his neck.
Wanda Maximoff Knows How To Dress
Wanda's style was at the forefront in her most recent MCU appearance, WandaVision. Throughout the show, Wanda travels through many different decades and showcases incredible looks in each one of them. From housewife glamour to hippie chic, Wanda's outfits are one of the highlights of her journey through sitcoms.
Furthermore, when she finally emerges from her world of illusions, she does so in a brand new outfit that marks her as the full-fledged Scarlet Witch. This stylish reveal illuminates that Wanda is finally ready to step into her own power and thoroughly embrace herself and her magic.
Carol Danvers Is '90s Chic
Carol Danvers brings full '90s nostalgia in her MCU film, Captain Marvel. Though she sports a series of iconic looks, the one that fans can't forget involves a Nine Inch Nails t-shirt, jeans, baseball hat, and a leather jacket... And, of course, a plaid shirt tied around her hips. Fans who love the '90s can't help but feel the nostalgia when they take a look at Carol's looks.
Carol hasn't been around in the present day long enough for fans to know how she's dressing now, but her stylish haircut in Endgame certainly speaks to a strong personal style to come.
Hela Is Hella Fashionable
Though Hela really only wears one outfit, it's not surprising that the goddess of death makes it a good one. In true goth-goddess style, Hela is dressed head to toe in black, with emerald insets cutting across her body. The outfit is both regal, reminding viewers that she is, indeed, of the royal house of Asgard, and lethal, showcasing that she is a threat not to be trifled with.
Hela's elaborate headpiece is also a marvel of engineering and fashion. With a series of almost antler-like segments, it creates a narrative of gore and pain without Hela even having to move a muscle. That's the true power of fashion.
Loki Is A Design God
Although Loki has primarily been forced into a drab TVA jumpsuit in his own show, his appearances across the MCU have always been very fashion-forward. The god of mischief leans heavily into a resplendent jewel green that is own intercut with gold accents and design features that resemble jewelry. This greatly reflects his constant hunger for power, as well as Loki's complicated relationship with being Asgardian royalty.
Loki yearns for power and yet also fears he will lose it, which explains why he emblazons markings of it into his outfits. He also has a love of black and leather, which hints at his more mischievous side. Loki's horns are less threatening than Hela's when he wears them, but don't forget, they are a part of his signature style as well.
Natasha Romanoff Is A Chameleon
The most fascinating part of Natasha Romanoff's aesthetic is its diversity. Natasha knows the importance of fashion when it comes to being a successful spy; looking the part is half the battle. Throughout her MCU appearances, Natasha slips into other people's skins and fashions with practiced ease but always looks stylish doing so.
It isn't easy keeping track of one personal style, let alone many, but Natasha Romanoff is up to the task.
Pepper Potts's Suits Say Don't Mess With Me
Pepper Potts doesn't have it easy. On the one hand, she's one of the few people who can get through to Tony Stark in the MCU, and on the other, she's the CEO of a huge company. So, it's no wonder that even when she's not in a superhero suit, she's dressing for battle. Pepper has the art of the business casual suit down to a science.
As she became more confident in herself and her work, Pepper's looks grew more stylish and bold, making her an MCU fashion icon.
T'Challa Is A True Fashion King
T'Challa is undeniably a fashion icon of the MCU. Where many of the other heroes wear simple outfits outside of their super suits, as a king, T'Challa must always look regal. And regal, he looks. Often donning outfits that pay homage to African fashion in the real world, T'Challa dresses in elaborate robes of purple, white, and silver. Even undercover at a casino, his suit features interesting design features that draw the eye and stand out.
Of course, nothing is more iconic than the sandals he wears in Black Panther, which make his sister Shuri shriek.
Shuri Is A (Fashion) Genius
Shuri is a princess and a genius, so it's not surprising her fashion sense is unparalleled. If T'Challa is a stylish king, he likely owes it all to Shuri. Shuri's styles are modern, almost futuristic, and bold. She is not afraid of a statement piece or a bright color, and, upon a closer look, there are always more details to uncover in her clothing.
When it comes to intricacy, form, function, color, and line, Shuri's outfits have it all.