Carbon Costume

Drizella and Anastasia Tremaine are the antagonists of Cinderell . The two sisters take delight in teasing and bossing around their stepsister, Cinderella, encouraged by their wicked mother, Lady Tremaine. They attend the ball in hopes to woo Prince Charming, but their obnoxious attitudes and constant bickering make them unattractive.

Sampson (Jamie Kennedy) is a minor character in the 1996 Romeo and Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann. He is Romeo’s cousin who bites his thumb at the Capulets. Unlike the play, Sampson is a Montague. As with the rest of the characters in this modernized retelling of Shakespeare, Sampson dresses in casual, beachy clothes with bright colors.

Mary Jane Watson, or MJ, is a character in the Spiderman franchise. She is a former Broadway actress and jazz singer. Sweet, energetic, and beautiful, she is the primary love interest of Peter Parker. She returns his feelings and they eventually become a couple. Kirsten Dunst portrays this role in the 2002 movie directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey MacGuire as the titular superhero.

Jim Lake, Jr. (voiced by Anton Yelchin and Emile Hirsch) is the main character of the Netflix film Trollhunters.  Jim is the first human Trollhunter and is the wielder of Excalibur.  It takes some time for Jim to work up the courage to tell his friend Claire about his crush on her, but eventually, it works and the two end up dating.  In his human form, Jim wears slim fit jeans, high top sneakers, and a blue jacket with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows.  While using the Amulet of Daylight, Jim sports a full suit of armor.

Robaire (voiced by Jordan Fisher) is the lead singer of 4*Town in the movie Turning Red.  Robaire is the most popular member of the boyband 4*Town, the lead singer and dancer, his charismatic personality is part of what makes the band so successful with its fans, including Mei Lee and her friends.  Robaire wears an orange vest with the 4*Town logo on it, baggy jeans, and skater sneakers.  He also wears a gold ring with the letter “R” engraved into it and diamond stud earrings.

The Grabber (played by Ethan Hawke) is the horrifying antagonist of the film The Black Phone, based on the short story of the same name.  The Grabber is a child abductor and serial killer who wears a terrifying white devil mask with a mouth that can change from smiling to frowning.  When he abducts his latest victim, the Grabber dresses as a magician with a black top hat and white face makeup.  To recreate his look, you’ll likely need to cut the arms off a red turtleneck sweater, as short-sleeved versions can be difficult to find, and layer it under a black polo shirt left unbuttoned.  If you want to wear a devil mask as part of your costume, you use some white spray paint to alter a more commonly available red one.  Alternately, a lower face mask designed for paintball can get the job done with some white face paint.

Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) is the main character of Dune.  Paul is heir to a powerful family, the son of Duke Leto and Lady Jessica.  Paul has visions of the future in his dreams, including many of Chani Kynes, a Fremen from the desert planet of Arrakis. On his home planet Caladan, Paul is often seen wearing dark military-style suits with band-style collars and knee-high boots.  When his family is attacked and he and his mother seek refuge with the Fremen, they wear stillsuits designed to recycle their sweat and tears into drinkable water.  Recreating the complex suits can be tricky, so it will help to be a little flexible with the design.  Layering padded motocross armor can help achieve a similar look, and don’t be afraid to use some spray paint to get the color right.  Cut the sleeves off a hooded cardigan to finish the look.

Selina Kyle (played by Zoe Kravitz) is an ally of Bruce Wayne in the 2022 film The Batman.  Selina is well-known to DC Comics fans as the real name of Catwoman, the Gotham villain and occasional love interest of Batman.  In this iteration, Selina helps Batman while the Riddler torments the city with threats of violence.  To recreate some of Selina’s best looks, you’ll want to focus on dark leather pieces.  Getting her catsuit exactly right can be tricky, so don’t be afraid to fake the jumpsuit look with separate pieces masked by a strategically placed belt.  Focus on the overall aesthetic and silhouette rather than getting bogged down in the details.