Melissa Benoist talks ditching the skirt in newSupergirlsuit: 'It's more adult'

Melissa Benoists Supergirl is getting a long-awaited wardrobe upgrade in season 5.

On Monday, theSupergirlstar revealed the Girl of Steels brand new season 5 super-suit.

Weve been talking about pants since season 1, Benoist tells EW.

I love [Karas old costume].

I havent changed it because it so works, and I think it is very Kara.

Ive always felt that until recently, Im like, Somethings gotta give.'

Showrunners Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner echoed that sentiment as well.

But this is something weve been thinking about for a while.

I just think its more adult, she says.

Pants arent the only big development for Benoist in season 5.

As EW revealed earlier today,Benoist will also make her directorial debutwith the seasons 17th episode.

I want to play with that.

Supergirlreturns Sunday, Oct. 6 at 9 p.m on The CW.