Wonder Woman Sword Trick Is The Latest Trend

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Thanks to 2017’s hit film Wonder Woman, a menacing fashion is trending.  Women from all over the world are posting pictures of their new glam: swords tucked in their dresses.

The trend is inspired by one of the film’s most riveting scenes, where Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot) makes her way through a room of enemy soldiers in her elegant blue gown, along with a charming accessory nestled between her shoulder blades.  Gadot makes running in heels look simple.

Fans thought: can we, too, look sexy and dangerous?  Facebook-user Eva Wei stepped up to the plate, and put it to the test for everyone.  

Wei posted a picture of herself with a regenyei, or a German long-sword, stuck down her white chiffon dress.  Her post caused the fashion statement to go viral.  Yes, you can indeed wear a slim-fitting dress that also acts as a weapon-holster.  But the trend is just a way for DC fanatics to imitate Gal’s look from the compelling scene, not actually a self-defense mechanism (Middle Ages are over, guys.)  Below is the photo Wei put on Facebook:

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“I took my regenyei onehander and shoved it down my sheer chiffon dress,” Wei wrote in her post.  “It worked… surprisingly well.  The sword sits pretty decent and I can walk and dance in it without that much of a fuss…So the verdict is that the scene is actually surprisingly plausible.”  So not only does Wei look bad ass, but if a sword fight ever breaks out at the ball–she’s ready.

 

Can we start a trend? #GODKILLERCHALLENGE For all the lucky owners of the God Killer Sword I make, must test it with an evening gown and do a little walk and dance! Thank you Brandi, @wonderwoman_htx for proving or disproving this theory. SWORD FOR SALE! Message me. #wonderwoman #godkiller #godkillersword #galgadot #galgadotwonderwoman #wonderwomanmovieprops #cosplay #hotgeeks #hotgeeks #epiccosplay #wwgotyourback

A post shared by Dustin Kiska (@powerloaderprops) on Jun 8, 2017 at 6:25pm PDT

 

#WWgotyourback #formalwearfortheapocalypse

A post shared by Holly Atchison (@untao) on Jun 8, 2017 at 7:48pm PDT

 

So here I go, joining in the fun. As a side note, no, a full Scots #broadsword would NOT be able to be drawn in this way, despite what Mel Gibson says. I dented my ceiling getting it down the back of the dress! #wwgotyourback #pointyweaponsarefun #madginger #ScottishToys

A post shared by Kelli Butler (@opera_geek) on Jun 8, 2017 at 3:52pm PDT

 

All I have is this wooden katana, but it’s ok because #wwgotyourback. Have you seen the challenge already? Eva Wei nailed it to disprove skepticism about this scene in the #wonderwoman movie. I think it depends on the sword… And your skills. #fancy #sword #braid

A post shared by Tabula Rasa Cosplay (@tabularasacos) on Jun 8, 2017 at 7:39pm PDT

 

All I have is this wooden katana, but it’s ok because #wwgotyourback. Have you seen the challenge already? Eva Wei nailed it to disprove skepticism about this scene in the #wonderwoman movie. I think it depends on the sword… And your skills. #fancy #sword #braid

A post shared by Tabula Rasa Cosplay (@tabularasacos) on Jun 8, 2017 at 7:39pm PDT

 

Curiosity got the better of me, so I had to try #wwgotyourback with the only formal dress that currently fits my post pregnancy body and the only sword I currently own (Sweet Pea’s from Sucker Punch.) I’d say Wonder Woman’s way of wearing it works pretty well! Would be better with a shorter sword since this one hits the back of my knees and a low profile sheath would be nice because I’d totally cut my dress if I tried to pull this out quickly as is…but still, I’d say it’s workable! . . . #wonderwoman #dccomics #ww #wonderwomanfilm #strongissexy #galgadot #amazon #girlpower #girlswithmuscles #cosplay #dcmovies #strong #postpartumbody #postpregnancybody

A post shared by Vivian Kyle (@viviankyle) on Jun 8, 2017 at 10:20am PDT

 

Couldn’t resist doing the #wwgotyourback though I have to admit this probably would have been easier with a shorter sword.

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Thanks to Eva Wei for starting this test. It can be done, and isn’t uncomfortable. The sword I was wearing is real, and wasn’t difficult to draw. It would have stayed in place easier if it had a hilt in the style of the god killer. Now where do I find a sword of Athena? @gal_gadot #wonderwoman #WWgotyourback #dress #sword #woman #warrior #bonuscat #catsofinstagram #movies #dianaprince #amazon #wonderwomanwhenigrowup

A post shared by Angie Bare (@thesilvergirl_) on Jun 8, 2017 at 8:44am PDT

 

So this is apparently a challenge now and I decided if I got enough likes on my fb I would try it. The #wwgotyourback challenge, feat. My decorative claymore, Claire. #wonderwoman #girlswithswords

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“Apparently this is a thing now,” Wei wrote.  “Grab a dress and your weapon of choice and tag #WWgotyourback and let me see all your marvelous creations.”  The hashtag is being used on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr.

So if you’re a WW fanatic, grab your sword (that you obviously have), snap a pic and post away.

Wonder Woman grossed over $444 million worldwide, but there’s a lot of controversy surrounding the film.  See what it’s about here.