Costumes are abound in the recent X-Men blockbuster, from the mysterious Mystique to the sultry Psylocke. Played by Jennifer Lawrence, Mystique’s iconic all blue bodysuit is practically legendary. Want to amp up the volume for your next Halloween costume? Try making a catsuit of your own using latex in a matching shade of blue. You’ll need a fierce set of colored contacts and matching wig to keep in line with all the details.
New to the mutant world on the silver screen, Olivia Munn plays the powerful Psylocke. One part psychic, one part brutal ninja, Psylocke has a wardrobe as equally edgy as her demeanor. “The first day I put on the latex suit, I was out there and I was really excited to be with these guys. I met Michael and James everybody, and I was just so excited. I was like, ‘OK, I wanna do like a really good job,’ and I just popped the crotch,” Olivia Munn told E! News. “The latex just broke.” Wardrobe malfunctions aside, her dark purple latex bodysuit is seriously sultry in every way. Make one of your own by ordering some fabric from our latex collection.
According to Box Office Mojo, X-Men Apocalypse has brought in $1.5 million from a domestic box office alone. Get a head start on your X-Men themed cosplay by browsing through our wide array of latex and stretch vinyl fabrics as well as sewing notions here at MJTrends!
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The tip about using a matching blue latex for Mystique is helpful, but I hadn’t thought about how much the colored contacts and wig really sell the look until you mentioned it.
The article makes Mystique’s costume sound achievable, but I wonder how beginners handle working with latex without it wrinkling or tearing during assembly.
I didn’t realize how much detail goes into recreating Mystique until you pointed out the importance of matching shades across the bodysuit, wig, and accessories.
Olivia Munn’s story about popping the latex on day one made me laugh, but it also highlights how tricky those tight bodysuits can be to sew and wear.
It’s interesting that Psylocke is described as both psychic and brutal, and her edgy latex suit really does reflect that dual personality on screen.
I appreciate the reminder that Psylocke’s look isn’t just sexy but also functional for her ninja vibe, which makes the dark purple latex choice feel more intentional.
That box office note surprised me, but it makes sense why so many people are looking to recreate these costumes given how visually striking they are.
The suggestion to browse latex and stretch vinyl fabrics is useful, especially since Psylocke’s suit seems like it would need a material with both shine and flexibility.
Hearing about the wardrobe malfunction makes me think durability is a big concern, so choosing the right thickness of latex for a Psylocke costume seems crucial.