THE FLASH Star Grant Gustin Admits That Barry Is Past-Due for a New Suit

The Flash is The CW's top show, and his costume has only ever seen one revision and that was only the emblem on his chest. Recently star Grant Gustin admitted on twitter "I feel like Barry is passed [sic] due for a new suit." So is this a hint of things to come?

Many fans in the past complained about the suit's blood red color versus something more scarlet like in the comics. I think a more vibrant red would look really weird in reality and be a pain in the ass to light.

The folks at Comicbook think it's because the suit smells:

When a fan responded by asking him if the old one "smells that bad," Gustin responded with a simple "yes."

That's not a new complaint: superhero actors in general have often said that the worst part of the costumes isn't how they fit, how you move in them, or seeing yourself relatively exposed on camera, but the fact that they tend to absorb moisture and odor.

I'm sure the Flash's wardrobe department builds new suits on the same design due to stunt work and odor, so hopefully Gustin was just joking (otherwise eww). I'm surprised we haven't seen the suit change each season similarly to what we've seen on Arrow. As long as they steer clear of the funky Justice League costume I'll be happy.