An important aspect of keeping a secret identity is keeping up appearances — which Kara manages effortlessly. Most of the time.

Kara Zor-El's new costume in Supergirl season 5 has impressive new features beyond a pair of pants, yet it still doesn't completely make sense.

Swooping down out of San Diego Comic-Con are the first looks at Supergirl season 5, which hits The CW on Sunday, October 6. A new trailer and image give some idea of the shadowy threat Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) will face this time around—smartphones, they'll kill ya!—as well as a few new additions to the show. For example: Pants! Kara has a sleek new supersuit this season that ditches the skirt for a more streamlined approach, the first major redesign for the character since season 1. “We’re beyond excited to update Supergirl’s iconic suit," …