Since its release, the new Disney+ miniseries, WandaVision has captivated fans with its clever premise and spawned some truly unique theories about how the beloved Marvel characters in the show connect to the overall MCU.
However, one of the additional treats that fans were given was the wardrobe homages the writers made to the bygone era classics. Anyone that grew up watching these quirky sitcoms received some major thrills with these fashionable call-outs - from favorites like The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Love Lucy, and The Brady Bunch to name a few.
From her fabulous '50s era, feathered nightgown to her envy-worthy '70s style dress, fans will agree that Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda has worn many unforgettable pieces. Without question, Wanda's outfits are an absolute delight for those Marvel fans, who are looking for a bit of nostalgic bliss.
Magician's Assistant
In the second episode of the series, "Don't Touch That Dial," Wanda and Vision are preparing for a community talent show. For their magic act, Wanda dresses up in a sparkly leotard with elbow-length gloves, a top hat, fishnet tights, and low heels. Since the entire episode seems to be an homage to the sitcom classic Bewitched, (with a bit of I Love Lucy sprinkled in) it's possible that the magic act bit is meant to pay tribute to the Bewitched episode "It's Magic."
The installment saw the title character, Samantha, using her magic to assist a down-on-his-luck magician into becoming successful. While Samantha also wore a sparkly top, Wanda's outfit was the opposite as she was seen to be wearing a striking leotard. Still, that doesn't stop Wanda's look from being absolutely magical.
Vest Outfit
Wanda certainly makes a statement with her look in "On a Very Special Episode..." as she embraces the '80s "bigger is better" hairstyle with her half up -half down, ultra permed 'do. Her iconic look comes together with a pair of pink high-waisted pants and a cream turtle-neck. Finishing Wanda's ensemble is an awesomely 80's floral-patterned vest with an inspired denim back and some brown loafers. While Agnes's Jane Fonda-inspired aerobics ensemble screamed 80's in a more stereotypical way, Wanda's 80's look was still utterly rad.
Nightgown
Wanda went through quite a lot of wardrobe changes in WandaVision's premiere episode, "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience." Switching from a wedding dress to accessorized daywear, Wanda decided to go all out with this glamorous '50s look. She was seen to accessorize her flowing white-feathered nightgown, with a statement necklace, matching earrings, and a bracelet. Cinched at the waist was also a sparkling jewel.
Though Wanda was hoping to surprise Vision with her gown, she quickly switched into another wonderfully nostalgic dress after the evening was interrupted.
Groovy Dress
Wanda's stunning psychedelic dress, seen on the series third episode "Now in Color," certainly lived up to its name with its eye-catching striped retro print. The episode's opening credits also featured Wanda in plenty of 70's style looks, complete with fashionably era-appropriate straight sleek hair. Wanda completed her maternity look with knee-length low-heeled brown boots.
Around the late '60s and '70s, Wanda's brightly colored loose-fitting dress and hairstyle would have been considered a popular style and completely appropriate daywear. Now that's groovy.
Cigarette Pants & Top
The second episode of WandaVision certainly charmed with its clever Bewitched themed opening as Wanda headed into the late '60s with a whole new look and hairstyle. In keeping with the time period, she becomes significantly more casually dressed in cigarette pants, a boatneck top (that has a floral print), a cropped open shrug, and low heels.
Her outfit and hairstyle seem to be a nod to Mary Tyler Moore's Laura Petrie, who was a character on The Dick Van Dyke Show. She was a housewife and mom who dressed in similar outfits during a period when more often than not, actresses wore the era's stereotypical dresses and skirts.
Plaid/Suspenders Outfit
Jumping a decade from her earlier 80's inspired outfit on "On a Very Special Episode...," Wanda rocks the perfect 90's look with her folded short-sleeved plaid button-up, some high-waisted blue jeans with brown suspenders, a gold watch, and a pair of white laced red sneakers.
Her aesthetic mimics the looks often seen in Roseanne. Wanda's hair is still poofed to perfection, with big curls worn loosely to frame her face - though it's not as aggressively big as her 80's hair. Wanda's definitely on point with this look, that plaid print just screams stuck in the '90s.
Modern Wanda
No longer expertly accessorized with perfectly placed curls or fitted dresses, mockumentary style Modern Family influenced Wanda is now dressed casually and can be seen in a cozy plaid bathrobe, lounge pants, a matching plain gray top, and gray slippers.
Wanda's look for her "quarantine style staycation" (her self-imposed punishment for her previous behavior) certainly felt right at home in the 21st century, from the messy pulled-back hair to the outfit's overall simplicity. Then again, with WandaVision's style finally caught up to the present century, there was no way that Wanda wouldn't nail this contemporary look.
Original Superhero Costume
For WandaVision's sixth episode, "All-New Halloween Spooktacular," Wanda decided to dress up for the occasion as-herself, or rather her comic book counterpart. Comic book fans will recognize the iconic red headdress, striking red leotard, red cape, and pink tights as a call to Scarlet Witch's original costume since her first appearance in the MCU in 1964's The X-Men #4.
Though the episode takes place in the '90s, Wanda's comic-accurate costume doesn't seem to be specified to a specific era. However, the costume seems the most similar to her classic costume seen in the '70s.
Happy Homemaker Outfit
Right from the start, WandaVision impressed with some truly amazing and nostalgic looks. Wanda's homemaker look, seen in the premiere episode "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience," is truly a blast from the past. Her '60s happy, housewife ensemble includes a button-up tea-length dress with a notched collar, and a floral apron complete with an adorable decorative mini-apron on top.
Wanda accessorizes her fabulous look with a pearl necklace, matching earrings, a bracelet, and low heels with little bows. Her hairstyle, a simple bob with curls, fits as a common hairstyle for this era. This look is absolute perfection for a sitcom '60s housewife.
Wedding Dress
Wanda's '50s style boat-neck wedding dress, seen in the opening of WandaVision's first episode "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience," was created from scratch for the series and meant to be an homage to Audrey Hepburn (according to the show's Oscar-nominated costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo).
The nostalgic look was completed with a bowed veil atop perfectly coiffed hair, white gloves, a pearl necklace with matching earrings, and white low heels. Talk about an amazing entrance.