Avenger Fashion 101

Since 2008 we have given our time and money to watch the crew of The Avengers slowly come into being; now all that waiting and watching has finally paid off with the release of the film next month. I have certainly enjoyed all of the movies leading to this moment, but I feel that people don’t often give the comics that they originated from a proper nod of acknowledgement. Which is a shame, seeing as how Captain America issue #1 was released in 1941 – we are talking 71 years of comic legacy here. In order to right what I think to be a rather grave wrong, we aren’t even going to glance at the characters portrayed in the movie (though they are so lovely to look at) and focus on getting some original Avengers-inspired fashion into our lives, so read on!

My personal favorite Avengers member is Tony Stark/Iron Man, as I have a thing for characters that can be total jackasses yet have a noble side, too. This means that Iron Man was pretty much invented for me, seeing as how he was created to be the character you hate to love. This sleek, crime-fighting businessman first appeared on the scene in 1963 in a plain iron suit, though soon after he adopted his signature red and gold look. To get a little bit of Tony in your life, one must keep in mind that he’s always looking great. A structured blazer (the one below with the silver studs would be perfect) with a red or gold tie (never fear men’s wear ladies) is superb. Add to that some Iron Man-inspired accessories like the nail set (which I personally love) and your look is complete!

Studded Blazer achang0126 $22.00

Necktie Red Silk Mens Skinny… TieObsessed $18.95

Iron Man / Tony Stark Marvel… reveriewit $0.80

Iron Man Nail Set kawaiiideco $19.00

A fairly minor, though nevertheless badass character is Natalia Romanova/Black Widow, her being first introduced into the Marvel world as an antagonist to Iron Man in 1964. In a nut shell, she is a bad girl gone good after having received her initial training as an assassin from the former USSR before eventually defecting and joining S.H.I.E.L.D; it wasn’t until 1970 that she became the catsuit-wearing Black Widow we see now. I won’t tell you to not wear a leather catsuit in public, but I can’t really advise you to do so as you could be mistaken for some sort of Mistress (unless you are a Mistress and therefore a complete babe in my book). You can play off the leather look with a slinky black dress that has some shine to it or that has leather accents. With an easy base, it’s time to dial up the accessories with the likes of a bracelet made of bullet casings, a black widow-inspired necklace, or something a little more bold like the black widow leather waist belt below.

She Devil Mini Dress – Shiny… xannabotx $44.00

Ammunition – upcycled bullet… thevintagevani… $42.00

Black Widow Spider necklace … MelodicMuse $18.00

Ariadne Black and Red Leathe… AudraJean $179.00

There you have just a couple of looks to get you through the day, but the Marvel universe is so expansive (and there is almost a month until the release) that you should keep your eyes open for more Marvel fashion in the future! Hopefully this and re-watching all of the movies will keep you sated until May 4th; just remember where it all began!

BowTies Made From Marvel Com… TieGame $12.25	The Avengers Earrings TheBearAccesso… $3.50	hair tie Comic The Avengers OhHoneyHush $10.00	Comic Book Super Hero Sneake… CatherineLaPoi… $120.00
LOKI’s army , The Avenge… koroa $20.00	Super Cool Avengers Shredded… BajuesBest $77.00	Comic Book Skirt- Avengers M… BremaEbbingCos… $30.00	Avengers Nail Set MaryMars $18.00

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