The design of a costume for a movie is rarely accidental. Sometimes it is merely practical. For example the main reason that Indiana Jones wore his trademark fedora was so that it would be harder for the viewing public to tell the difference between Harrison Ford and the stuntmen. Equally it is often a visual representation of the character. The Babydoll Sucker Punch costume is a good example of this.
Babydoll is one of the main characters from the Zack Synder movie Sucker Punch. Like a lot of his movies it has a distinct visual style. This is certainly the case with this character and it is one that will certainly draw a lot of attention.
There are numerous changes in the movie, reflecting the fact that the main characters are trapped in an asylum. The movie takes place in various planes of reality, something often reflected in the visuals. The costumes are no exception to this and seem to represent the duality of the characters.
First of all there are the pigtails. They are often a symbol of a childish character. The effect with Baby Doll is similar to Britney Spears in the Hit Me Baby One More Time video, where there is an uncomfortable clash between what appears to be innocent and somehow subversive at the same time. It is up to you whether you wish to dye them blond for the sake of authenticity or simply have the hairstyle as a close approximation.
This is then equally matched with the navy Japanese style schoolgirl uniform. These are often available via internet auction sites and other online stores. They frequently appear in Japanese anime and again there is this somewhat awkward relationship between the innocent and the adult.
Fortunately with this costume the thigh high stockings remove any potential ambiguity and firmly show that this is designed for adults. From the earliest film noirs right these have been a symbol of the femme fatale. More recently musicals such as Moulin Rouge and Chicago have coincided with a revival in the idea of the burlesque, something that forms the backdrop of the fantasy world of the main character. In the context of the movie it seems to suggest someone who is becoming more confident in themselves and is not afraid to show it.
Finally there is a crucial detail that will mark out your costume as being authentic. Babydoll in the movie has a bandaged right hand. This is a relatively simple part and bandages are cheap and readily available. However it is worth looking online for images if you are looking to accurately capture her look.
That being said your Sucker Punch Babydoll costume does not necessarily have to be 100% accurate. It is also worth watching the movie as there are a number of different costumes that she wears throughout the movie. It is also worth doing an image search in a search engine in order to get some inspiration to make it your own.
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