Shadowhunters: Isabelle Lightwood’s 10 Best Outfits

It’s no secret that Isabelle Lightwood on Shadowhunters is a fierce beauty. From the very beginning, she proves that fashion and fighting can go hand-in-hand. Never one to sacrifice style for practicality, Izzy’s outfits are both battlefield and runway ready. She tries to teach Clary her ways as well. She always wants her fellow warriors to look good, too.

Whether it’s a leather jacket or elegant dress, Isabelle rocks every look she wears. Her shoes and accessories always bring her wardrobe together while giving her what she needs to fight demons and Downworlders alike. Here are Isabelle Lightwood’s 10 best outfits on Shadowhunters.

10 Something Borrowed

When Isabelle needed an ensemble for her date with a mundane, she raided Clary’s closet. There she found a burnt orange dress with spaghetti strings and shoulder cutouts that flaunted her cool Shadowhunter runes.

The lace accents along the edges and patterned at the chest gave the outfit a fun and feminine appearance that wasn’t Izzy’s usual style. The larger form of the sleeves at her wrists gave it a vintage feel that screamed Clary. Though it was borrowed, the dress still fit Isabelle like a glove.

9 Alternate Dimension

In another world where demons no longer exist, Shadowhunters are mundane. Isabelle’s alternate self is a tech nerd working alongside Clary’s dad, and she has a bit of a crush on him. She dons a stunning, royal blue cocktail dress to Valentine’s party.

With a sparkling top and sheer bottom, it’s the perfect ensemble for the geek version of Izzy. The dress looks more like a high school girl’s homecoming outfit, but it still feels one-hundred-percent Isabelle Lightwood. It makes sense for the shy, smart girl crushing on Valentine—but dating that world’s Simon Lewis?

8 No Nonsense Dress

When Isabelle is on trial for treason against the Clave, she channels her mother Maryse’s style and wears a simple, bright blue dress. But simple doesn’t mean boring. Izzy may be on trial and on the verge of losing her Shadowhunter status, but she does so with classy style.

The blue sheath dress covers more skin than she usually cares to, but it gives her a serious, more mature look that’s appropriate for the courtroom. But the color’s vibrancy still makes it look like she’s ready to go to a club right after.

7 The Fae Gatsby

Isabelle channels the Roaring 20s with a flapper-style dress all done up in sequins. The silver tiara designed to look like a wreath of flowers is sure to appeal to the Seelie Court partygoers she hopes to charm and encounter at Magnus Bane’s big bash.

But her preference for the shiny and pretty should never fool anyone. Beneath that lustrous exterior is still a fierce warrior ready for battle at all times. The shiny pair of silver stiletto boots complete the outfit for Izzy’s night out to kick butt.

6 Shadowhunter Casual Wear

Even Izzy’s casual wear looks glamorous. Crowded around the Institute’s consul researching a mission, she wears a simple gray scoop top with a pair of high-waisted black pants. She adds a pop of color with a bright blue leather jacket with sleeves that end just past the elbows.

This same outfit catches the attention of Charlie Cooper, the cute doctor she meets at the hospital during her and Jace’s investigation. It’s the perfect outfit to take down the vending machine that denied her candy.

5 More Leather Jackets

Isabelle never lets her troubles with navigating Clave politics keep her from doing her job in style. In “This Guilty Blood,” as the Institute is in chaos when Jace leaves with Valentine, Izzy holds the fort with a little black dress and a red leather jacket.

She completes the look with a pair of black stiletto boots with silver studs all over. Isabelle Lightwood is always dressed to slay—both as a Shadowhunter and as a fashionista. The outfit is also how she makes her first impression on Jocelyn Fairchild.

4 Shadowhunter Gear

All Shadowhunters wear black gear when in the field, but Isabelle makes it look like a runway show. Black pants with a black shirt and black leather jacket over it all ensure her ability to keep to the shadows as she slays demons. The black combat boots let her stomp on her enemies in absolute style.

The leather accessories holding her weapons are both fashionable and practical. Although Izzy can fight in just about anything, this outfit gives her a sense of uniformity with her brothers Jace and Alec out in the field.

3 Tracking Outfit

Just because Isabelle is on a dangerous mission tracking the Owl demon that’s running rampant doesn’t mean she won’t fit in. As she and Clary stake out the club where the Owl’s latest victim is partying, she wears a form-fitting red dress with a cutout in the chest.

The off-the-shoulder design is classic Izzy, as it shows off what she wants to show but never more. Once more, she catches the attention of Dr. Charlie as he is also at the club that night. It’s hard to deny her beauty in that dress.

2 Glittering in Gold

Isabelle is a vision in the clingy gold dress she wears to Alec’s first almost wedding. The fabric flows over her like water while the scoop neck gives it an elegant feel perfect for the occasion. She looks more like she’s ready to walk the red carpet than attend a Shadowhunter wedding.

Although Alec didn’t get married to Lydia Branwell that day, Izzy’s dress did not go to waste. She looked damn good bringing the steles to her brother and would-be sister-in-law for their wedding rune ceremony.

1 Baring It All

From the first episode, Isabelle shows that she’s very comfortable with her body. She’s not afraid to take control of her wardrobe and flaunt her stuff. Whether she’s hanging at the Institute or on her way to a demon hunt, Izzy likes to show it all off.

This outfit does just that, with the sides completely bare. The sheer fabric in the center all the way down to the bellybutton shows off her angelic rune, reminding fans she’s not just a pretty face. The black leather pants complete the look and leave her ready for battle.

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