X-Men's Storm has had a very steady character since her introduction in 1975, but her outfits have changed a lot in 50 years. Sometimes it's just an artist's preference to change things up and bring her in line with current fashion; sometimes there's a narrative catalyst to Ororo changing her look in-universe.

Below are 10 of Storm's best looks, chosen from her many, many iconic and fashionable outfits. Her clothes have run the gamut from full coverage to exposed midriff to bikini and boots, and have jumped from black to white to purple, red, and everything in between. Everyone has their own favorite look, but these 10 represent the most character-forward designs for Ororo Munroe.

10 Storm's Very '90s Look Changed Up Her Hairstyle

X-Men (1991) #60 by Ralph Macchio, Scott Lobdell, Cedric Nocon, Chad Hunt, Joe Rosas

Storm has always had great looks, but her hairstyle seemed stuck between two options: x-tremely long, flowing waves; or mohawk. This in-between look premiered in 1996, in X-Men #60. Storm's hair is in a short bob, but with two flowing forelocks in the front. They're easy to style, but also great for design as she whips the wind around her.

Ororo is attacked by Cyclops, but soon discovers he is under the control of an enemy from her past. In order to fight properly, she changes the molecules of her cozy leisurewear into something more becoming of an Omega-level mutant: black leather top and bottom with gauntlets, gold accents, and a red X bauble at her waist. That said, the costume also could sometimes fade into the background of her more brightly-colored teammates.

9 Storm Wields Mjölnir, and This Valkyrie-Inspired Look

Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #9 by Chris Claremont, Arthur Adams, Mike Mignola, Al Gordon, Petra Scotese

When the X-Men wind up in Asgard during a giant-sized annual issue, Loki immediately gloms onto Storm for his own devices. Ororo never brushed up on her Norse mythology, and doesn't recognize him as the trickster God of Lies, believing his gifts to her, including Mjölnir, to be those of friendship. His illusions nearly cause her to wipe out her own team.

This fabulous outfit is clearly inspired by the Valkyrie armor - all blue, with a high cape, winged helmet, and furry boots. When she grabs Mjölnir, her outfit transforms to include chain mail as well. Her mohawk completes this badass fit, but the look sits so low on the list because it's more Storm dres for the world of Thor, not her own unique style.

8 Storm Wears the X-Men Team Colors

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #275 by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Glynis Oliver, Joe Rosas

When the X-Men hit a landmark 275th issue, it was time to take some big swings. While the team is in the Shi'ar Empire, where Charles Xavier and Empress Lilandra have fallen in love and made a home, Wolverine seemingly snaps and murders Charles. Psylocke kills him in return, allying herself with Lilandra and Gladiator. The other X-Men run for it, while trying to understand the full plot.

A lot of this story revolves around how the X-Men work best as a team, and Storm's costume here reflects that. In an unfamiliar world with strange happenings, they have to respect and trust in only each other. It ends up all being a ruse from the Skrulls, and everyone gets back home alive. Luckily, Storm leaves this costume in space where it belongs. A goddess just shouldn't blend in.

7 The OG Storm Established Her Presence and Power

Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1 by Len Wein, Dave Cockrum, Glynis Oliver

When Charles Xavier first reaches out to Ororo Munroe in Kenya, she is wearing nothing more than her crown and an open-leg skirt (her long hair was doing a lot of work keeping the Comics Code Authority at bay). Immediately before they spoke, locals were praying to her for rain to help their harvests. Xavier informs her that she isn't a goddess, but is a mutant, and invites her to the new team of X-Men he's building.

The issue ends with Angel wondering what on Earth the team would do with thirteen X-Men, which is humorous when considering how many there are now.

ing the X-Men alongside other now-famous like Wolverine, Colossus, and Nightcrawler, Storm compliments Charles on the uniforms he has given them all, but wonders how they fit so well. It turns out he had some help from genius scientist and apparent part-time fashion designer Reed Richards. Storm's outfit definitely establishes her goddess vibes right out of the gate, and you can see why many new costumes take inspiration from here.

6 Storm's Punk Rock Makeover

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #173 by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, Bob Wiacek, Glynis Oliver

When Storm starts struggling with her powers after an encounter with the Brood, she decides she needs a physical change to match her inner turmoil. With the help of her friend Yukio, Ororo chops off her long locks, and trades the bikini and cape for black leather and studded armbands. It's a dramatic shift that takes the other X-Men by surprise; a difficult achievement considering Scott is also introducing everyone to his new girlfriend, the Jean Grey lookalike Madelyne Pryor.

Storm's punk outfit is so iconic, other artists have come back to the look time and again. This version of her received its own Marvel Legends action figure, and the mohawk came back in X-Men '97, where, before going to Dazzler's concert, Ororo says she wants to appear more in step with modern times.

5 Storm Is Extraordinary in Black and White

Extraordinary X-Men (2015) #1 by Jeff Lemire and Humberto Ramos

Extraordinary X-Men shows mutantkind dealing with their latest threat - the Inhumans' Terrigen Mists, which kill some mutants and sterilize others. Unless they can find a cure, the X-Men will be the last generation of their kind. Trying to keep the school safe after Charles Xavier's death, Storm creates the X-Haven in Limbo, a hellish, but mist-free, dimension.

Even though Storm isn't wearing yellow and blue, this fit definitely establishes her as the leader of the X-Men. Many of her looks are black or white, and this suit combines them smartly. She keeps the open midriff to show off her abs, but the top is patterned to look like an X, as is the criss-crossed gold belt at her waist. The mohawk is back, but her hair is long, representing the best of both worlds for her character design.

4 Storm Assembles a Sleek, Modern Look for the Avengers

Avengers (2010) #19 by Brian Michael Bendis and Daniel Acuña

This story sees the Avengers facing a new threat from Norman Osborn, as well as traitors from within their own ranks. As Captain America assembles a new Avengers lineup, Black Panther has an important recommendation: his wife, Storm. She arrives in the backyard of Avengers Mansion in this fashionable outfit, fit for a queen.

The cape and crown are back, though the bikini's been traded in for a one piece. Her new look is sleek, a simple solid black combination with white edges. On the page, this gives her a deceptively simple design, and in dark scenes, the white accents highlight her form. In the images above, she still lights up the scene, even though she's next to Iron Man. The gold bangles perfectly finish off a perfect look for a queen, a goddess, an Avenger, and leader of the X-Men.

3 The Brotherhood of Arakko Brings Her Power to the People

X-Men: Red (2022) #1 by Al Ewing, Stefano Caselli, Federico Blee

During the Krakoan Era, mutants terraform Mars and rename the red planet Arakko. Storm successfully fights for a seat on the Great Ring as a Queen Regent, but finds distaste in the colonial aspirations of her fellow governors. As Abigail Brand collects X-Men to be a police force over the diverse community of Krakoans, humans, mutants, and Arakki, Storm approaches Magneto about creating their own team: the Brotherhood of Arakko.

This drastic outfit change represents a shift in her personality similar to her punk look. She wants to be a guiding force for the new world, but by being among the people, not above them. She's lost the cape and crown, and this outfit is more for brawling than flying. However, the lightning bolt in the center of her top reminds everyone who she really is.

2 Jim Lee's Iconic White Pantsuit Takes Storm to Screen

X-Men (1991) #1 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee

Ask any millennial to picture Storm, and there's a pretty high chance this is who they’ll think of. With the new 1990s X-Men series, Jim Lee redesigned or tweaked many of the X-Men's outfits, and Storm's number here was perfect. This series is very colorful, meaning Storm stands out in her white/silver palette. Fully covered, with giant shoulder pads, it's also a reflection of its time, coming out of the 1980s and women's power suits.

It also worked perfectly for the jump from the page to screen. X-Men: The Animated Series introduced a new generation of young readers to Marvel's mutants, and used character designs and storylines from Claremont and Lee's run on X-Men (1991). That also means this costume has had a resurgence with X-Men '97, though Storm brings back the mohawk with the pantsuit.

1 An Underwater Fit for a Goddess of the Skies

X-Men: Red (2018) #4 by Tom Taylor, Mahmud Asrar, Rain Beredo, Jenny Frison

When Cassandra Nova turnes the world against her brother's X-Men with nanotech brain implants, Namor gifts the team an underwater base to recoup and plan their next steps. Hence, everyone receives brand new, wetsuit-like outfits.

This look for Storm combines the best of her previous costumes. Her high ponytail pulls her hair off her face, evoking the mohawk, but her hair remains long. The red X at her waist ties her to the rest of the team, who all have a similar mark on their differently-colored suits. The black outfit with gold accents brings to mind her true power - bolts of lightning crackling across a night sky - without literally drawing lightning bolts on her. Her body fades somewhat into her cape, hiding her form and giving her a mysterious, threatening air.

Of course, Ororo Munroe looks good in almost everything. She has been blessed not only with powerful elemental abilities, but beauty beyond compare. She has many more outfits beyond these 10 that were great, but didn't make the list either due to being too similar to one of these, or a great costume with one weird aspect that ruins the fit (looking at you, Astonishing X-Men). Either way, no matter what she's wearing, it's guaranteed that Storm is going to look extraordinary.