Clothes don't always make the hero or villain, but they certainly help. Marvel's coterie of characters are known for making a lot of very cool stylistic choices, but some are just plain better than others. These characters have had looks that have always been on point, the kind of costumes that make them look like a million bucks every time they walk out on the battlefield.
With some of Marvel's best-dressed, it's a conscious choice, as they live and breathe fashion. Others just seem to know what costumes look good and keep making the right choices. Either way, they have always looked the best and give new meaning to the word slay.
10 Luke Cage Has Always Looked Amazing
It's easy to make fun of Luke Cage's original costume from a modern standpoint, but it's also a completely wrong way to look at it. The tiara, the open shirt, and the broken chains are all phenomenal design choices, ones that all let everyone know exactly who they are dealing with. His costume choices would evolve over the years, from street clothes to a simple yellow shirts and pants combo, and he always looked great.
Luke Cage is the definition of never missing. Every costume of his makes a statement about who he is and they always do it in smart ways. He understands that fashion changes and stays right with it.
9 Mary Jane Watson Was A Fashion Model And Actress For Years
While fans can be mad that Marvel has gone out of their way to destroy the relationship between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, they can't be mad at how great she looks. Mary Jane has always had a keen fashion sense since the beginning, something that helped a lot during her years as a fashion model and actress.
Mary Jane is a fashion-forward woman of New York City. She knows how to dress and what looks good, and does her best to stay ahead of the trends. As a former fashion model, she knows how to pull off just about any outfit.
8 Rogue's Costumes Have Always Been Super Stylish
While everyone loves Rogue's '90s era costume, looking at all of her costumes reveals a woman with excellent taste. From her debut costume to the classic green and black to the '90s jacketed look and beyond, Rogue has proven that not only is she the toughest woman on the X-Men but consistently one of the best dressed.
Rogue is one of those characters where it's near impossible to pick her best costume. They all look good in different ways and she always knows the best accouterments to use to highlight them, whether that be leather jackets, cloaks, or capes.
7 Doctor Doom Mixes High Tech And Medieval Design Expertly
Doctor Doom's long-standing grudge against the Fantastic Four is one of his defining characteristics, but his fashion sense should be near the top of that list as well. Doom's armor is the most advanced on the planet, able to overpower gods when he needs it to, but he specifically gives it the feel of medieval armor, all to hammer home his place in the pantheon of European regality.
Mixing metalic with his green cloak and tunic combo is an inspired choice. The dark gray armor and green cloak look amazing together. His Infamous Iron Man armor is another example of Doom's understanding of costume design, mixing his colors and designs with Iron Man flourishes to make a near-perfect costume.
6 Magneto Attracts Good Costume Choices To Himself Like Metal
Magneto has improved like few others over the years, but one place he never needed help is his costume. His debut costume is a masterpiece; it has the perfect color scheme, great lines, and the best helmet in comics. Over the years, he's changed up his look several times and has managed to keep up the standard set by his original costume.
People like to say Magneto was right, and if they're talking about his costume choices, then there's no doubt about that. Even his worst costume, the sleeveless one with big M on it from the '80s, is glorious, and his recent all-white costume, the first all-white look from the post-AvX era, and the black and purple mod on the original, are amazing. Magneto is the master of both magnetism and fashion.
5 Cyclops Can Be A Stick In The Mud, But He Looks Great
Cyclops is the X-Men's pinnacle, having led the team and the mutant race through some terrible times. He hasn't always been the most likable character, but he's always looked good. Cyclops has had some legitimately great costumes in every phase of his career. It's nearly impossible to think of a bad Cyclops costume, just ones that aren't as good as others.
Some highlights include his all-blue combo with the skull-cap that he wore from the late '60s until he left the X-Men post-Uncanny X-Men #200, the X-Factor blue and white, the '90s costume, the Astonishing X-Men costume, the Utopia era costume, and the Krakoa era costume. Those are just the tip of the iceberg, because all the rest are also great.
4 Black Panther Is Timeless
Black Panther makes even the most dangerous Avengers look tame, especially when it comes to the runway. The Black Panther is a venerable Wakandan tradition, with a costume that has barely changed over the years. Black Panther's costume has gone through some tweaks, with the biggest difference being the addition or loss of a cape and some vibranium accouterments.
For the most part, Black Panther keeps it simple, staying with tradition. It was a perfect look from the word go, one that he rocks like no other. He takes the best dressed Avenger prize easily, and his suit combines form and function brilliantly.
3 The Wasp Is A Fashion Designer
The Wasp's status as a founding Avenger makes her an icon, and her fashion sense has only added to that. Janet Van Dyne proved to be as great a fashion designer as she was a hero, which is saying something. She's changed her costume constantly and is the most prolific costume designer on any team, with more looks than just about anyone else.
The Wasp has had some absolutely stellar costumes over the years. Some are better than others, but she's created some timeless looks. Her restlessness with her costume designs is a huge part of her character, and it's only a matter of time before she designs a new one.
2 Emma Frost Is A Fashion Snob
Emma Frost is always on the cutting edge of fashion. The former White Queen and current Quiet Council member is known for two things: being one of the most dangerous X-Men and a keen fashion sense. Emma is a snob and can afford the best of the best. She understands her own sense of style and can create looks using that as a template that are beyond fierce.
Frost tends toward the sexier, risqué side, but her Hellfire Gala outfits prove she also gets high fashion. Emma is a woman who can turn into a diamond, so she's used to looking like a million bucks. Add her fashion sense to that, and she looks like a billion.
1 Storm's Fashion Sense Is Fitting For A Goddess
Storm is the heart and soul of the X-Men. She's also a goddess, which means looking good is a must. Luckily for everyone, Storm's costumes are the best in the Marvel Universe. She looks good in everything; even the basic punk rock look of the mid '80s looked like high fashion on her. Storm hasn't found a look that she can't slay.
Storm is the queen of costumes. All of her looks are top-notch and anyone who isn't jealous of Storm's costumes should be. The X-Men are a generally well-dressed team, but she's special even among them.