First up we have Black Canary for the Apple Shaped, specifically intended for my dear friend Kat. Not everyone is a fan of skirts, and without a skirt or dress, it isn't exactly considered appropriate to wear the fishnets. If you detected sarcasm in that last sentence, you may have been correct. So I give you hatchmark pants. They are slim cut, not skinny, and should be hemmed just at your ankle bone. This does two things, it makes your legs look longer and it gives the illusion of having hips because the eye is drawn down. I suggest pairing it with flats because I think slim cut pants with ballet flats are darling and I like it when people wear them that way. I may or may not be wearing slim cut trousers with flats right this moment ...
I don't like turtlenecks. In fact I don't like anything that feels like it may be attempting to strangle me. However, I do like that Dinah's current suit zips up (I assume there is a lock to keep it from slipping down) and as such found a zipper detailed sleeveless top that snugs in a bit at the waist and stays loose down to the hips. This gives comfort, ease of movement, and hides those pesky problem areas that the Apple shaped ladies tend to have. I paired it with a leather cropped blazer I found on H&M (seriously, I love this item and want Kat to have it in her actual-fact closet) that has nice lines and keeps the hard and soft image that the Black Canary is so well known for.
Most ladies carry purses, I liked the serviceablity and neutral style of the bowling bag purse. Black leather, of course, because if you are going to be Canary you should really be monochromatic. All the jewlery is black and silver, I went with the obvious bird motif, but I added hearts because they give a softer edge to the outfit and Dinah cares about everyone that comes into her life. Leave your hair down and pair it with a natural look for your makeup. Don't go overboard with your accessories and styling, she's a minimalist and it is a big part of what makes her so daunting to the criminals she stands against: she doesn't need anything but herself to take you down.
While I still wish I was tiny on occasion (mostly I'm just happy I'm powerful, also I have pretty great breasts) it wasn't until about 5 years ago when I was trying to dress a friend that I realized how hard it is to find clothing that flatters someone who has a Slender Athletic build. They tend to not have a lot of curves, so the snug fitting little cocktail dresses don't look as amazing as they do on a Slender Petite or an Athletic Hourglass. However, if you look and you try things on, you can fool the eye into thinking you are curvier than you may seem. This particular outfit is for a new friend, code name Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. She's fun, confident, and strong willed.
First up is the dress. Note that it is not skin tight. Also note the definite waist line on the dress where the skirt meets the top. There are some lovely seems that add just a touch of body and that, in turn, gives the wearer hips. I love the zipper detail in the front, elongating the neck and torso. I paired it with a cute cropped blazer, note the lines on it as well. The jacket doesn't close, it isn't meant to. What it does is add to the curve of the waist and the flare of the hips, and pulling a bit more attention to the bust. Since this is a dress you can wear fishnets, one of the staple items of Black Canary, but we need to keep it classy, not trashy. go with smaller spaces in the fishnets if you are going to wear this dress to work, the smaller the openings the more professional it looks. I also added cute calf high boots, to add to the hard and soft image that is Dinah Lance.
A nice bowling bag style purse gives you enough room to carry anything your heart desires (mine, at the moment, is carrying a 2lb weight, a copy of the constitution, a pair of Superman headphones, a sewing kit, hair bands, Deadpool arm warmers, hand sanitizer, reusable grocery bags, my tablet, an external batter, and a couple of thumb drives. I have a large purse.) The only other accessories you need are jewelry, keep it minimal, and, if you can, bird inspired. I just think it gives you that added oomph. This is, of course, too literal for some. In that case just remember that this outfit is strong on it's own, like Dinah herself, and minimalism shows off that inner strength far more than a dozen layered necklaces.
So, to recap; Trashy, not classy. Minimalism is key. Being loud is a Superpower.
Stevie
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