Black Widow Costumes

A costume built from details

Black Widow's outfit is deliberately understated — a black tactical suit rather than a bright hero costume. That means the accessories carry the recognition. The belt, the gauntlets and above all the red hair are what identify the character.

Without the wig, a black catsuit reads as any number of things. With it, the character is obvious.

Suit versions

The film appearances vary between the black tactical suit, the white arctic version and the earlier designs with different detailing. The black suit is the most widely recognised and the easiest to build on.

Comfort

Full catsuits are warm over a long evening. Separates in matching black — top, leggings, belt and gauntlets — give the same silhouette with considerably more airflow, and they can be reused afterwards, which a one-piece cannot.

For children

Child versions are cut looser than adult ones and generally include the belt and gauntlets in the set. Check the product page for what is included, as the wig is often separate.

Group costumes

Black Widow sits within any Avengers group and is a straightforward choice when someone wants a Marvel costume without a cape or a muscle suit.