MCU The 5 Most Practical Superhero Uniforms (& 5 Most Impractical)

MCU: The 5 Most Practical Superhero Uniforms (& 5 Most Impractical)

MCU’s heroes and villains have been through many costumes between them, but whilst some are great for fighting in, others leave a lot to be desired.

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One of the most recognizable elements of superhero movies has become the costumes characters wear when taking on their missions. The journey for them to develop these uniforms is sometimes a slow one, like Iron Man’s continual work on his suit in his first solo movie, but seeing such memorable outfits brought to life can be satisfying to watch.

With such adaptations come changes though, whether because comic book costumes aren’t suited for the time and aesthetic of the MCU, or due to the altered tone of a movie. Through this process come some great successes, creating practical and memorable uniforms that enhance a character’s actions, but also some misses, leading to impractical costumes that seem unsuitable for their purpose.

Practical: Captain America’s Stealth Suit

Whether he’s following the rules or rebelling, Captain America (Chris Evans) has had a variety of star-spangled suits made for use in many heroic situations, including the stealth missions he finds himself taking on as a member of SHIELD in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Although the colors of this outfit are very muted in comparison to Cap’s normal ensemble, it does the job in terms of both fitting the setting of the movie – as a more spy-oriented story – and allowing him to blend into the shadows. In addition to its practicality, the uniform still manages to read as being Captain America’s, with the detailing across the front matching that found on his brighter suits.

Impractical: Mysterio’s Motion Capture Outfit

Mysterio’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) visage may look intimidating at first, but when it’s revealed that he’s in fact a fraud using motion capture technology to enact his heroics, his Mo-Cap suit leaves a lot to be desired.

In addition to the disappointing reality of this look, it’s also an impractical choice on Mysterio’s part, leaving him with little to no protection once Peter Parker (Tom Holland) manages to see through his illusions, and ultimately leads to his demise when a rogue drone accidentally shoots him.

Practical: Hulk’s Stretchable Pants

The awkward logistics of Bruce Banner’s (Mark Ruffalo) transformations to the Hulk and back again are made clear in The Avengers, when Bruce crash-lands in a warehouse and finds himself completely naked.

Luckily future movies rectify this by having Bruce wear stretchable pants that are able to grow and shrink with his transformations, providing a far smoother transition for the hero during and after battles, and whilst they aren’t the iconic bright purple he wears in the comics, they do give a similar visual.

Impractical: Scarlet Witch’s Corset

Scarlet Witch’s (Elizabeth Olsen) MCU costume has had several iterations over the course of her appearances, both in movies and in WandaVision, but the ensemble she wears in both Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War includes a strange corset top.

Whilst the silhouette of this piece with the addition of her coat is likely meant to mimic that of her comic book leotard and cape, the corset is a poor choice in terms of ease of movement, and frustratingly seems to have been picked for fashion over function.

Practical: Hela’s Headpiece

The look of the headpiece which Hela (Cate Blanchett) wears in Thor: Ragnarok suggests it is anything but practical, but in actual fact the goddess uses it to great effect.

Not only do its size and sharp edges provide defense against those attacking her, but it’s also shown to be used offensively, and when Thor manages to sever a section of it, the helmet quickly regenerates. Though there are arguments to be made as to who is the worst sibling between Hela and Loki, Hela’s headwear definitely comes out on top for its capabilities.

Impractical: Hawkeye’s Sleeveless Apparel

The costume that Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) wears in The Avengers is both underwhelming and impractical. The colorless uniform was bound to be a contrast to his bright comic book ensembles, but this suit also makes little sense.

The lack of sleeves is completely bewildering, exposing his arms to attack and making it unsuitable for many climates, and also unnecessary, given that in some of Hawkeye’s hardest-hitting fight scenes he’s shown to be perfectly capable of shooting in a more covered and realistic outfit.

Practical: Captain Marvel’s Supersuit

Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) has a supersuit that manages to be both bold and suitable for her high-intensity fights, and is perhaps one of the most true translations in the MCU of a hero’s look from page to screen, keeping the style of her red, gold and blue outfit intact.

Captain Marvel’s suit manages to be durable whilst also remaining distinctive, and provides her with tools to help with her missions, including a collapsible helmet that can allow her to breathe in outer space or underwater, and a device that can identify unfamiliar objects.

Impractical: Black Widow’s Zipped Catsuit

Another costume which sticks close to its comic book origins is Black Widow’s (Scarlett Johannson) catsuit, a black, form-fitting outfit which allows Natasha to blend into the shadows easily.

There is a flaw to the design, though, in that its zip-up front is completely impractical for the amount of acrobatics she uses in her fighting style, providing little security when she’s flipping to-and-fro or otherwise engaging in combat.

Practical: The Black Panther Suit

A sleekly designed costume built to last, the vibranium Black Panther suit used by T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) provides the hero with a supremely high level of protection.

Although there are some elements of the lore around vibranium that make no sense, Black Panther’s uniform remains impressive, with in-built vibranium claws and – after some moderations by Shuri (Letitia Wright) – the ability to not only materialize from T’Challa’s necklace, but also redistribute stored energy.

Impractical: Pietro’s Athletic Wear

Given that Pietro’s (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) stint as the speedster Quicksilver was cut short, it does make sense that his outfit was not more developed, but the uniform he chooses to wear during the battle of Sokovia gives him no protection whatsoever.

Though the athletic look of his costume makes sense given the nature of his abilities, the uniform left Pietro remained wholly exposed to attack, and lead to his untimely death in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/mcu-most-practical-superhero-uniforms-most-impractical/

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