Sure I could give it a rest. Sure, it doesn't seem very creative at this point. But I don't care- there is something very appealing about being in a Catwoman costume. It's fun. People love it. And there's nothing even remotely like it in stores, (except for baggy-crotched, ill-fitting catsuits and that godawful Halle Berry thing) so I can be the best best-looking kitty in the joint.
Anyway- this costume is most closely based on the modern Catwoman comics of the 21st century, like Ed Brubaker's interpretation (above).
Lots of people on the interwebs have costumed the comic book versions- much better than mine, that's for sure. (where the f*** are they all getting their custom goggles?!)
(...surprisingly, very few people have even come come close to interpreting the Batman Forever Catwoman successfully)
However, I think this costume only set me back $50-ish and took maybe 8 hours from start to finish- a mere pittance (gee, I'm so glad I had a pattern for a catsuit in my size lying around). It is also absolute comfort to wear, as catsuits go (the flat boots help, and damn, spandex is so much comfier than vinyl- who'd have thought??) For all these pros, if I can walk into a Halloween party and the character can be instantly recognizable from a distance, I consider it a success.
Anyway- here's the gallery for this year's costume.
Are you ready for poorly taken, blurry photos?!?
it's really difficult to take pictures of oneself.
