Gamora Costume Guide
As one of the most popular female characters in the MCU, Gamora has become a go-to costume for comic-cons and Halloween parties ever since she came on to the scene with Guardians of the Galaxy. This costume is a whole lot more than a little green body paint and red wig though, so read on to see how to make your own DIY Gamora costume.
How to Dress Like Gamora
To dress like Gamora for cosplay or Halloween, you will need the following items:
- Green body and face paint
- Red and purple wig or hair dye
- Leather jumpsuit
- Gloves
- Boots
- Prop weapons
Red Hair & Green Skin
Gamora is known for her vibrant red-tinged hair and bright green skin. Just getting these details right will make your costume immediately recognizable on the convention foor.
Get a high quality red wig and use some green body paint to replicate the look. Use some costume makeup to add texture for the alien nature of Gamora’s skin.
Outfit
Throughout the MCU films, Gamora wears a variety of outfits, but she is best known for the sleek and form-fitting black leather jumpsuit from the original Guardians of the Galaxy film. As part of her outfit, she wears some high top platform leather boots and black leather gloves.
Weapons
Being the daughter of the most fiersome villain in the entire universe, it’s only natural that Gamora is always equipped with a weapon of her own. Whether its a high-powered laser blaster, or her iconic blade, you will want to have a prop on hand to complete your costume.
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About Gamora and Her Look
Gamora was first introduced in the mid-1970s as Thanos’ adopted daughter. She has superhuman strength and was trained by Thanos so that she could assassinate Magus, who is the evil future version of Adam Warlock.
Gamora agrees to do this so that she can avenge the death of her entire family. She can beat most of her opponents in the galaxy and is a member of a superhero group called the Infinity Watch. At one point, she even teams up with Adam Warlock because he needs help trying to stop his future and evil self.
Gamora wears a black sleeveless jumpsuit that shows ample amount of her green skin. She has long red-tinted hair and distinctive, textured marking on her face which is common among her species. She also packs a bad-ass sword.
Wrapping Up
The bottom line is this: when you’re a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, you can look forward to a lot of fun things that include saving the galaxy and even committing petty theft. Whatever Gamora decides to do next, it’s good to know that she can do it in a sharp-looking costume.
If you need a great costume for a Halloween party, the costume that Gamora wears is a great choice because it is simple, comfortable, and looks just like the outfit you see in the movies.
Add some black boots and a nice sword and you’re all ready to convince people that you’re a force to be reckoned with.
