Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume from The Dark Knight Rises...

Anne Hathaway was always going to find it hard stepping into the hallowed heels of Michelle Pfeiffer, but in The Dark Knight Rises she truly does make a sexy 'Selina Kyle' in her skin-tight Catwoman suit.

Original Catwoman costume worn by 

Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises

Here's her actual body-hugging cat burglar outfit from the third installment in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy on display, flanked by Batman and Bane costumes, at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on July 20, 2012.

The Dark Knight Rises movie poster

Lindy Hemming is the Costume Designer responsible for updating for cat-suit and giving it a suitably Dark Knight edge.

Catwoman mask

I love how the conflicted feline heroine's infrared goggles flip up above her head and give Catwoman her trademark cat ears, it's a clever and functional design idea.

The Dark Knight Rises movie poster

Here's a bit more costume detail for all you cosplayers and Halloween costume enthusiasts (although that's a mighty tiny waist that Anne Hathaway has). Plus if you're wondering how this slinky cat-suit fits so snuggly, the mannequin was made from a body cast of the star herself.

Catwoman costume detail

You have to love the killer metal heels she sports on her boots. Aside from looking super-sexy, they also make for a deadly weapon in the movie.

Catwoman costume boots

If you like this superheroine costume you may also want to take a look at the sexy Silk Spectre II costume from Watchmen on display.

Plus be sure to check out more original costumes from The Dark Knight Rises here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

The Dark Knight Rises movie poster