5 Kickass Female Superhero Costumes Other Than 'Wonder Woman'

Because women love Marvel and DC comics, too

Finding a kickass superhero costume can be tough when you're a woman. Traditionally, most superheroes were portrayed as men. The creation of beloved superheroes like Superman and Batman happened way back in the 1930s when comic book writers believed male characters would sell more comics than female characters. But times have changed. The number of female superheroes is on the rise. Last year, Wonder Woman smashed the box office battlefield and continues to wow audiences around the world. We've got an awesome Wonder Woman costume if you want to have a crack at fighting evil with love, compassion, and a fierce sense of justice. It even includes her knee-high boots and bullet-deflecting gauntlets. However, if you're wondering what other women's superhero costumes are out there so that you can stand out from the Gal-Gadot-obsessed crowd, you're in luck. When it comes to superhero costumes for women, we've got you covered.

Wonder Woman is far from your only option at Blossom Costumes. Check out our huge range of superhero costumes and accessories.

1. Catwoman

Nothing will make you feel sexier and more powerful than dressing up as Catwoman: a wily young woman endowed with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat. Raised as an orphan in one of the roughest neighbourhoods of Gotham City, Catwoman was forced into a life of crime from an early age. She operates as—what else?—a cat burglar and is seldom seen without her whip, which she wields like an experienced dominatrix. As well as being supernaturally strong and agile, she's Batman‘s on-again-off-again lover. If you have the purrfect dress up partner, find a costume for your Dark Knight here. Clad in a skintight black bodysuit and stylised cat mask, Catwoman is best known for her gymnastic abilities and combat skills, as well as being one of the most alluring characters in comic book history. Explore our costumes for the feline felon, and start practising your cat-titude.

2. Supergirl

After fleeing her dying planet of Krypton, Kara Zo-el landed on Earth and took on the mantle of Supergirl. As one does. She works alongside the D.E.O. (Department of Extranormal Operations) to fight and recapture escaped prisoners from Krypton's deadzone. Her abilities include superhuman strength, speed and hearing, as well as the powers of flight, X-ray and heat vision, invulnerability, frost breath, and accelerated healing. Like her cousin Superman, she's got a weakness for Kryptonite, magic, high-pitched frequencies, and psionic attacks. When it comes to women superheroes, you could say Supergirl is a feminist at heart. She's certainly no damsel in distress, and because she didn't grow up with superpowers, she's a lot more relatable than Superman. Supergirl also has a strong, loving, and occasionally competitive relationship with her sister which reveals the true strength of sisterly bonds. Indulge your affinity for red capes with our huge range of Supergirl costumes and Superman suits.

3. Black Widow

Who doesn't aspire to be a talented spy and deadly assassin? If you're looking for an edgy women's superhero costume, Black Widow fits the bill. The femme fatale, otherwise known as Natasha Romanoff, hails from the Marvel Universe films and comic books. Originally an agent for the KGB, she eventually defected and started working for S.H.I.E.L.D instead. She's undeniably sexy and a master of disguise who knows that being sultry and smart is a winning combination. A world-class athlete, gymnast, acrobat and aerialist, Black Widow also ages more slowly and has an enhanced immune system. Like many people, she's had a few romantic interests, including Tony Stark, and Count Otto Von Doom (the bad guy from The Fantastic Four series). Check out our faithful replica of the outfit worn by Scarlett Johansson in Avengers: Age of Ultron to awaken your inner Black Widow.

4. Silk Spectre

Never heard of Silk Spectre? That could be because she was born and raised in a world full of masked vigilantes, so she tends to keep her identity on the down-low. Despite this fact, Silk Spectre is one of the most badass characters out there in terms of cool superheroines. Her strengths and abilities include hand-to-hand combat skills, gymnastics, and marksmanship while her weaknesses are... well... non-existent. Plus, she sports a super seductive superhero costume. Her yellow and black toned romper is accessorised with a silver belt, stocking garters, and knee-high boots. Although her look may seem more pin-up girl than powerful superhero, let's not forget that Silk Spectre was an independent woman who knew how to make her own luck. She recognised the commercial benefits of crime-fighting long before anyone else did and used it to boost her lucrative modelling career. Get the Silk Spectre look with our officially licensed Watchmen costume for women.

5. Batgirl

Batgirl was a prodigy ahead of her time. Spunky and fearless, her admiration of Batman led her to secretly fight crime in Gotham City, after her overprotective father forbade her from joining the police force. An exceptional martial artist with top-notch skills in combat strategy, Batgirl possesses a utility belt filled with Batarangs and her very own Batcycle to speed across the city. She holds a doctorate in library science and works as the head administrator of the Gotham City Public Library. Unlike Batman or Robin, Batgirl decided to become a superhero out of pure altruism, not a desire to avenge anyone. She enjoys engaging in playful banter with villains and superheroes alike which makes her an awesome choice for costume parties. Explore Batgirl's svelte wardrobe of batsuits today.

Couldn't find your favourite women's superhero costume on our list?

That's cool—discover more heroines with superhuman abilities by browsing our full range of superhero costumes for women. When you shop with Blossom Costumes, you can expect same-day dispatch and 30-day returns. That means you can always find a fantastic costume at the last minute, and you never have to worry about ordering the wrong size. We also offer free express shipping on orders over $30 and the option of paying using AfterPay. Plus, Blossom only stocks officially licensed costumes of the highest quality.

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