Jane – Tarzan and His Mate
The 1934 release of “Tarzan and His Mate” brought quite a bit of controversy with it. It wasn’t Tarzan’s costume that sparked controversy, which was surprising because he was swinging through the jungle with practically nothing covering himself. Of course, it was Jane’s costume that was under scrutiny.
Maureen O’Sullivan wore a very revealing top and skirt. It turns out; this was the less revealing of the two costumes suggested. In fact, the original costume had O’Sullivan completely naked with well-placed props to cover her privates.
Ozymandias - Watchmen
Unlike other superhero movies, "Watchmen" made an extreme effort to stay true to the source material, except for one character — Ozymandias. For a reason beyond our understanding, the movie decided to adjust this costume from the purple fabric and jewelry of the original character and go with a more modern superhero look.
The suit was molded with muscles, and the director, Zack Snyder, shrugged off the criticism, explaining that the look was more in line with the character's personality.
The X-Men - The X-Men
The comic book community isn't shy about expressing their disapproval when it comes to costumes. One of the most serious costume offenses took place in the 2000 blockbuster, "X-Men." In the comic book, the X-Men flew around the world, saving people in blue and yellow uniforms.
Yet in the movie version, Bryan Singer opted to go with an all-black uniform, which infuriated many devoted fans. He explained that the choice was made to keep the team hidden.
The Creature - The Shape of Water
"The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for best film, and it's obvious why. Everything about the film was outstanding, with one exception - the creature's suit.
The "dreamy" Amphibian Man's costume was ridiculous, to say the least! Guillermo del Toro, the film's director, explained that the creature's suit was an attempt to create an amphibian version of Michelangelo's David. To most, this was an attempt that didn't translate on-screen.
Wasp - Ant-Man and the Wasp
Marvel can't seem to get it right, can they? This costume design mishap was worn in the Marvel blockbuster, "Ant-Man and the Wasp." Wasp's costume in the film was less colorful and bright than originally drawn by Jack Kirby.
The designers explained that functionality won out over appearance. The actress tried on over 30 different modifications of the costume, but in the end, the filmmakers ended up going with the one that moved best and allowed her to breathe.