One amazing cosplayer absolutely crushed her take on Supergirl and she may have found the perfect costume that any fan of the Girl of Steel would approve of.
Created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino in 1959, Supergirl first appeared in Action Comics #252. Rocketed from the last surviving bit of Krypton, Argo City, Kara Zor-El wound up on Earth and joined her cousin, Kal-El, as a protector of their new home. The young hero was a member of the Super-Family for decades until her death via the Anti-Monitor in Crisis on Infinite Earths. And while several other Supergirls would appear in Kara’s stead, she was reintroduced in the Post-Crisis continuity to the joy of fans.
Professional cosplayer Laney Fenimore (@laneyfeni) spent quite a bit of time and effort on her bold Kara Zor-El take, and now it’s setting social media on fire. Not only because of the flawless style, but because of how well it upgrades Supergirl's iconic look. Fenimore has made posts in the last several months detailing her extremely high-quality Supergirl outfit. Crediting @xmanofsteelx and @sayakatcosplay for the creation of her outfit, as well as @cyberheaddesigns's photography, Fenimore posted several pictures on Instagram showing the new take on Supergirl. The costume starts with Kara’s classic design and gives it a few new elements, such as the DCEU House of El symbol. The most obvious change to Supergirl’s attire is Fenimore’s choice to swap out Kara’s classic red skirt for a set of blue pants, also with accents resembling the DCEU Superman's outfit.
It’d be downplaying it just to say Fenimore’s cosplay was well-received. Her Supergirl posts have thousands of likes, with comments praising the upgrade. It’s no surprise that Fenimore’s outfit is getting more praise. With the DCEU preparing to introduce its version of Supergirl in The Flash, hype is up for fans of Kara Zor-El. But what really gives Laney’s cosplay appeal is how well it modernizes Supergirl’s classic look in a way that feels natural and consistent with her character. Fans have been critical in the past of female superhero costumes that try to emphasize their femininity rather than be a functional outfit.
As someone who spends quite a bit of time in the air, a skirt is exactly the sort of thing someone like Kara would likely avoid. However, a pair of pants solves that problem. But Fenimore recognizes that Kara is a younger, more free-spirited hero and keeps her midsection uncovered. The outfit keeps what makes Supergirl identifiable in mind, but makes upgrades so the costume is a bit more practical. As Fenimore continues receiving her much deserved praise, fans may want to consider how well a costume like that would translate into Supergirl’s comic adventures.
Source: Instagram