Loki – Thor
Following its release in 2011, Thor entered the halls of blockbusters accompanying the Marvel movies. Loki was welcomed with open arms, but his costume was criticized. It seemed like Loki’s costume didn’t fit the actor; in fact, it seemed to be a little tight in the groin area.
Not only did this draw the focus of fans watching, but it started a long string of jokes on set. The costume designers took the criticism and went with a new costume in the following movies.
Loana - One Million Years B.C.
Raquel Welch’s bikini in the 1966 movie "One Million Years B.C." puts her on the map as one of the most well-sought-out actresses of that time, and let's just say, it wasn't because of her acting. Welch didn't have to do much other than be pretty, and in the reviews of the movie, she got outstanding comments in the looks department.
Welch never wanted to wear the bikini, or even do the movie; in fact, she didn't think anyone would watch the film, to begin with. Of course, we know that cavewomen did not dress like that, and though the costume stirred up controversy, the merchandise sold after the film's release was through the roof.
Batman - Batman & Robin
Batman has gone through many lives, some films better than others, but everything about "Batman & Robin" was a colossal failure. Batman, portrayed by George Clooney, wore one of the more, how do we put this... controversial Batman suits. The film itself was filled with bad dialogue and wacky set design, but it was a slight tweak to the costume that caused most to gasp in disbelief.
The addition of the "bat-nips" was said to have mimicked the statues of Greek gods that show the perfect human form. Though the idea might have been good, the decision to ad bat-nips is still talked about (and laughed at) to this day.
Wonder Woman - Wonder Woman
For years, there had been talks of a "Wonder Woman" movie in the works, but once the role was cast, everyone's dream became a reality. Unfortunately, the first appearance of Wonder Woman, played by Gal Gadot, was underwhelming.
The action and storyline were good, but the Amazon Princess's costume lacked color. When confronted with the question, the costume designers said they wanted something impactful and strong to help her stand out against the rest of the heroes.
Chiyo - Memoirs of a Geisha
Colleen Atwood, the "Memoirs of a Geisha" costume designer, was awarded an Oscar for best costume design in 2006. However, Atwood has admitted that she used some creative license when designing what Chiyo would be wearing as a traditional Geisha in the film.
Atwood traded in complete authenticity in order to make the outfits more visually palatable to American audiences. This included placing more emphasis on the bust and waist and modernizing the make-up slightly. When discussing her costume choices, Atwood admitted that "a real geisha would never wear anything that flashy.”