# Standout Female Superhero Sweaters This 'Romwe' Batgirl Top is Like a Nostalgic Punch in the Face By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2013-11-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batgirl-top References: [romwe](http://www.romwe.com/romwe-batgirl-polka-dots-print-blue-sweatshirt-p-77204.html) & [romwe](http://www.romwe.com) This bright Batgirl top is just as colorful as the old comic books the character comes from. Show your [superhero style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps) and female fighter pride with this eye catching item. With this Batgirl top, you never have to be someone sidekick. This [retro romanticizing Batgirl top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles) is bright blue and has long sleeve, a scoop neck and elasticized sleeve cuffs and waistband. The front of the sweater is covered in black polka dots that really make it pop. On the center of the front is an applique image of [old comic book hero Batgirl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) going to someone's rescue. Oddly, in the text box above her head she is speaking in a foreign language. The back of the sweater is plain. This Batgirl top would be great with a bat-wing backpack, a black high-waisted flared skirt, a black baseball cap, and some chunky platform shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Superhero Fashion:** The trend of wearing superhero-themed clothing is growing among female buyers, providing opportunities for fashion brands to expand their offerings and appeal to a wider audience. - **Retro Fashion:** The popularity of retro styles is inspiring consumers to seek nostalgic items with modern twists, creating opportunities for designers to create new styles with vintage flair. - **Female Empowerment Merch:** The growing trend of wearing clothing and accessories with empowering messages and symbols presents an opportunity for businesses to create more merchandise that appeals to customers who value empowerment and representation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can create superhero-themed clothing lines and retro styles with modern twists to appeal to a wider audience and capitalize on current trends. - **Merchandising Industry:** Companies that produce empowerment merchandise can expand their offerings to include more superhero-themed clothing and accessories for female buyers. - **Pop Culture Industry:** The popularity of superhero culture and nostalgia presents opportunities for the pop culture industry to create and market merchandise that caters to these interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Dark Vampire-Series Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-slayer-collection.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Villainous Comic Character Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md)