Doctor Who: 12 Qualities To Make The 12th Doctor Awesome

6. Wear A Striking Costume
As soon as a new Doctor is cast, there is one topic of conversation that stands proudly above any other. You thought the hair was of critical importance? Oh you poor misguided soul, you know nothing. Nothing! This vital discussion really brings out the Trinny and Susannah in every Doctor Who fan. We all have an opinion, from hats to scarves, frock coats to suitable footwear for winter filming. Yes, just what will the new outfit be? Capaldi in a fedora? Maybe not.  The costume is the look, and it defines every Doctor, imprinting a recognisable image onto the public consciousness. Once we saw Matt Smith dressed as a substitute geography teacher, we then had an idea of how his Doctor would be. Eccleston turns up in a leather jacket, and we know he means business. Hes kicking bottom and hes jotting down a list of names. It really is a huge factor, and Capaldi needs to nail the look, it needs to reflect his Doctor. Itll be interesting to see what route he goes down, Capaldi is a fan boy and certainly knows his Doctor Who, so may already have an idea for his look. Maybe something completely different and out of left-field is necessary now to spice things up? But he should be weary. You only have to look at poor Colin Bakers technicolor dream coat disaster to see how it could all go so very wrong...