Carol Danvers has been an icon in comics to me for years before her name blew up with the movie franchise. However, I’ve never had more emotional frustration with a costume than this, between remaking parts and feeling self conscious in it (though meeting Manu Bennett and discussing his gym routines definitely helped!) I’m very thankful Bandersnatch Studios were incredibly kind to provide me with prototypes of their new silicone mask to make it look less like fabric pasted on! It seriously fits like a glove and I couldn’t be happier.
I had matte vinyl spandex originally earmarked for Magik that a friend picked up from NYC fashion district, but figured would work better for Ms Marvel for my first Emerald City Comic Con in 2013. Whole costume was patterned by me, bodysuit was given french princess seams and the 4 way stretch lightning bolt was reverse-applique’d, sash is equestrian lycra. I wanted to avoid using heels for the boot covers because she wears flats in the reference art, but flats rarely look good with a leotard (at least on me) so I met it halfway using wedge booties. After first wear, I used a lace front from Arda Wigs, and silicone mask provided by Bandersnatch Studios.