The Arrowverse has some of the best comic-accurate costumes ever put to screen. While some characters certainly could get a better wardrobe, there are many who absolutely embody the spirit of a superhero and wear the matching leather to prove it.
The Arrowverse has now managed to bring in many major characters from the comics. While we assumed it would be difficult to achieve this, many of these costumes might even look better on screen. Here are 10 of the best-dressed characters in the Arrowverse, ranked.
GUARDIAN
Jimmy Olsen isn’t traditionally a superhero in the comics. He is usually a reporter and a photographer, a role he also fulfills when he’s not running around in a metal suit overnight. During the day, Olsen wears slick suits that show he’s always ready for his editorial position.
When suiting up as the Guardian, however, Olsen has one of the sleekest superhero costumes going. The grey color scheme isn’t the most imaginative, but the all body armor, cool helmet, and expandable shield make him a genuine threat on the battlefield.
CONSTANTINE
John Constantine is the resident warlock in the Arrowverse. In the comics, he has a pretty striking look that artists usually stick to. They often don’t deviate from the standard long coat, white shirt and red tie and the Arrowverse doesn’t stray too far from this.
Not only does Constantine look effortlessly cool, but the brown coat is also actually quite useful for storing all sorts of magical items in. Despite the other Legends usually changing costume to fit in with the time period, John always maintains the same look and we can’t fault him for it.
WHITE CANARY
Sara Lance started off her story in a black Canary costume that was pretty awesome. Other canaries have worn it better since then however; but Sara has come back with an even stronger look. When she’s not the captain of the Wave Rider, she is the White Canary.
The White Canary costume strikes us a little like the White Black Widow costume that we will be getting very soon in the MCU. However, Sara wore it first and the attention to detail on the suit is absolutely fantastic. The white staff completes the look and makes this warrior deadly.
DEATHSTROKE
The Deathstroke costume is one that has always struck a chord with fans. The comics have had a few variations on the piece and the orange and black always pops on the page. The Arrowverse has put together the best version of that costume, although it’s evolved over time.
The original orange and black mask were especially cool but it has since evolved into an all body suit. The costume has now been worn by a few people including the son of Slade Wilson and now the Deathstroke gang. It’s clear the showrunners love it as much as we do.
KILLER FROST
Killer Frost has only just received a costume upgrade but it catapults her onto this list. Caitlin always had a great dress sense and the original Killer Frost costume adder a lot of flare to the character. It was clear by her clothes that she was cold, calculating and deadly.
Now with this newer suit, Frost comes across as a lot more heroic. Putting the killing days behind her, she is now an official member of team Flash and has the costume to prove it. The snowflake icon is now a calling card of heroism for this cold queen.
GREEN ARROW
Oliver Queen has had quite a few resources at his disposal. The result of these is a number of different Green Arrow costumes that have really made the character feel iconic within the universe with the original Hood costume being practical and rugged.
The vigilante then moved on to being called the Arrow. These early green costumes were more basic still, although they started to put together some of the elements that would finally make up the Green Arrow suit. The most recent suits are by far the best; both protecting Oliver’s identity and his body.
BLACK LIGHTNING
Jefferson Pierce had pretty much retired from the superhero life, so he wasn’t too happy to have to don a costume again. Luckily, his costume is one of the best in the Arrowverse and we can’t wait to see it alongside the other heroes in the Crisis crossover event.
The blue highlights on the black suit make the overall costume look stunning. The lightning bolts obviously sell the powers of the character but they also interact well with his skill set. The costume has inspired others in the universe and we’re glad the design is being used to the maximum.
KID FLASH
We’re now onto the speedsters of this list and both of them have costumes that feel iconic as soon as the heroes wore them. The Kid Flash was a latecomer to the team, but Wally West quickly found his groove, becoming perhaps faster than the Flash himself.
The costume is the inverse of the Flash in many ways, with a yellow and red color scheme. The best part of this suit has the be the choice of logo and the way the headpiece allows for the top of his hair to pop out. It feels youthful yet heroic still.
THE FLASH
Barry Allen has had many different costumes so far and thanks to Cisco’s designs he is one of the best-dressed heroes in all of the Arrowverse. His original costume immediately hit it out of the park and the concepts have only improved from there.
The red has been deepened as time has gone on and the logo has shifted slightly. The headpiece has improved massively and the suit can now even fit inside a little ring, which is a huge nod to the comics. Fans everywhere love this interpretation of the Flash costume.
SUPERGIRL
The girl of steel is definitely the best dressed. While we were impressed by the Superman costume that the CW put together, Supergirl wore it better and first for viewers. Therefore, it’s her who should be getting the credit here and the costume has evolved to an even better place.
The original bright blue and red with the skirt was an amazing piece of design. Even the S logo stood out, with the bold front and centre approach winning over fans. The protective armor was a cool addition to the archives and now the pants version makes the character feel even fiercer.
