Supergirl is one of the most popular superheroes in comics. She has appeared in comics, television series, and movies. Fans instantly recognize her for her costume. A costume defines a character’s appearance and personality. Supergirl has a closet of many costumes, and they help define her iconic look.
Furthermore, all of Supergirl’s costumes share one feature, and it is her emblem on her chest. You instantly recognize the girl of steel from her emblem of the House of El. It is part of her character and history in the story.
Supergirl is also know for her sex appeal. Her beauty and hot costume do not take away from her strength. She is one of DC Comic’s strongest characters. Supergirl is a strong character with a solid story. Supergirl has the determination to stop any villain in her path.
I am ranking Supergirl’s best costumes from the best to the very good. DC Comics has designed epic costumes for the last daughter of Krypton. I am judging each costume on its design and functionality.
1. Supergirl: Post Crisis
Supergirl’s best costume is her costume from Post Crisis. This costume includes a halter top, skirt, cape, and boots. The girl of steel made her long awaited return to DC Comics. This costume has become her iconic look for many readers.
Kara Zor-El was absent from DC Comics after Crisis and other characters like Linda Danvers held the title of Supergirl. Kara Zor-El returned to DC Comics in a big issue with a new take on her costume. It modernizes the character for modern times.
In addition, Justice League Unlimited and Superman: Unbound tweak the costume. The minor changes do not warrant another addition to the list of costumes. The version from Superman: Unbound drapes the cape over her shoulders, and the version from Justice League Unlimited places the skirt near her waist.
2. Ame-Comi Supergirl
Ame-Comi Supergirl is one of the best versions of Supergirl. She has a unique story and is a modern take on the character. The Ame-Comi series is a series with an style in anime. Supergirl also has an awesome costume for this genre of comics.
This costume’s design was inspired by Japanese anime. It is a version of Supergirl’s costume in anime’s style. The costume has sex appeal and the resemblance of Supergirl with her emblem.
Supergirl is Power Girl’s cousin in the Ami-Comi series. She joins the new Justice League with her cousin. She fights evildoers alongside her comrades from the Justice League.
3. The New 52:
Like most of DC’s characters, Supergirl receives a new look in The New 52. Supergirl has a new costume. Her costume is a leotard with a cape and boots. The suit has a modern style for the heroine in this series from DC Comics.
Furthermore, this costume has a particular design for combat. This version of Supergirl was trained to be in Krypton’s military. This costume fits its purpose. A skirt and high heels from the other costumes would not be ideal additions. Supergirl is always ready for action against evildoers in The New 52.
In addition, the emblem of the House of El has a unique design. The letter S has a new font. It fits the new style and direction from The New 52.
4. Supergirl – Injustice II
Supergirl has an prestigious costume in Injustice II. The costume is a full bodysuit with a lot of details. The bodysuit is mostly blue and her emblem is gold. She also wears her signature cape.
Furthermore, this costume has a mature design. It reflects Supergirl’s mature character in Injustice. Supergirl commands respect and she also shows the same respect to others. Superman falls into a dark place and forgets himself. Supergirl remains a strong superheroine and maintains her values for righteousness.
Supergirl is an amazing character in Injustice. She stands up against Superman’s reign of terror. She refuses to participate in his extreme methods of justice. Supergirl alongside other superheroes stop Superman’s reign of terror in their universe.
5. Supergirl: Superman The Animated Series
One of Supergirl’s best costumes is her first costume from Superman: The Animated Series. It is a simple costume with a white halter top with her emblem, a blue skirt, white gloves, a black headband, and red boots. This looks helps her stand out from Superman due to the white top. This costume is an iconic look of Supergirl for fans of the series.
This version of Supergirl’s costume symbolizes Supergirl’s inexperience as a superheroine. It has a simple design for a beginner. It is made from basic materials unlike Superman’s costume with Kryptonian material. Supergirl wears this costume throughout Superman: The Animated Series.
Furthermore, this designed was inspired by Linda Danver’s costume of Supergirl from the comics. Both series occur at the same time. Both costumes have nearly identical designs with a few differences.
6. Television Series:
Supergirl’s costume from the television has become a memorable look. Viewers of the show recognize the girl of steel from this version of her costume. The modern design represents her strength, hope for the world, and title of a superheroine.
The costume has an awesome origin with a cool scene. Winn and Kara develop many ideas for her costume, and Kara rejects most of Winn’s ideas. He finally nails the perfect costume for Kara Danvers to be Supergirl.
Furthermore, the first costume from the television series has a modern design. The design has a higher quality than previous costumes before it. It has great details in its texture.
7. Supergirl: Smallville
Supergirl’s costume from Smallville deserves a spot on this list. This costume has a mature and royal design for the mature heroine. The dark red and blue work very well on the design. The hem adds a unique look to the costume.
Furthermore, this costume is one of her best full bodysuits. It fits her strong and expressive character in the universe of Smallville. It has a useful design for combat. It commands respect for the first glance at Supergirl.
8. Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton
Supergirl becomes a Red Lantern and she dons a new look. This costume has a similar design as her first costume in The New 52. This costume has a red and black design with the emblem of the Red Lanterns. The colors create an awesome look for Supergirl because they represent her emotions of anger. She also wears a mask, despite everyone knowing she is Supergirl.
Furthermore, Red Lantern Supergirl is one of the strongest characters in DC Comics. She was already on levels above most characters before she gains the ring. The Red Lantern Ring enhances her strength to new levels and she becomes an unstoppable force.
Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton is one of the best stories about Supergirl. Her anger and rage attracts the Red Lantern Ring to her. She has intense anger because she lost everything from her family and life on Krypton. She also has guilt about the destruction of Krypton.
9. Television Series: Body Suit
The body suit is Supergirl’s third costume in the television series. This costume provides functionality instead of appeal. The body suit is logical attire for Supergirl. She was trained to be a solider on Krypton. It is the best attire for combat. Her pants offer better motion and range than her skirt.
Furthermore, Brainiac 5 developed the costume with nanobots. It is a functional outfit for Supergirl. She can easily activate it at anytime. The nanobots form together to create the costume on her.
10. Kryptonite Suit:
The kryptonite suit is a special armor with protection from kryptonite. It is Supergirl’s first bodysuit in the television series. Supergirl only uses this suit when an enemy or environment has kryptonite. Supergirl wears a helmet with a dark visor. The helmet adds additional protection from kryptonite. She activates the armor with the emblem.
Furthermore, the kryptonite suit has a nice design. Supergirl has the look of a powerful and serious superheroine in this costume. It is a full bodysuit of armor with mostly blue on the exterior design. It has a technical and modern design.
Lena Luthor develops this suit to project Supergirl. She uses this costume in seasons four and five. It is an awesome costume from Lena Luthor because it is practical and useful for the girl of steel.
The Final Word:
All in all, these costumes are part of Supergirl’s iconic status in comics. A superhero’s look is part of her story, character, and connection to readers. She is beautiful, determined, and strong. The most practical costumes for combat hold their place in Supergirl’s legacy.
Your favorite costume of Supergirl may not have made the list. We may have different opinions on the topic. Please share your list of Supergirl’s best costumes in the comments.
