Carbon Costume Posts by Ashley
Pilar Estravados
In the 2017 adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, Pilar Estravados (Penelope Cruz) is a Spanish missionary and nurse. Set in 1934, her clothing is modest and demure, reflecting her religious devotion.
Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot is the brilliant, Belgian private detective who appears in many Agatha Christie novels. In the 2017 adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot is brought to life by the mustached Kenneth Branagh.
Dr. Temperance Brennan
Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a forensic anthropologist on the television show Bones. She is part of the forensic team at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Though brilliant, Bones is socially-awkward and introverted. Her personal style is eclectic, often reflecting her knowledge and experience with other cultures.
Bombshell Batwoman
In DC Bombshells, Batwoman (real name Kate Kane) is a vigilante who earned her name by fighting crime with a bat and her baseball uniform. Her costume is inspired by the women’s baseball uniforms in the 1940’s. For authenticity, use the iron-on patch and numbers to recreate her team logo and number, 52. She also has “batwoman” written on her bat, which can be easily added to the prop bat.
Penelope Garcia
On Criminal Minds, Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) the sweet-and-spunky technical analyst for the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Unlike the rest of her team, Garcia is flamboyant and often provides comic relief. Her signature style includes bright, vibrant prints and color-coordinated accessories.
Singing Telegram Girl
In Clue, the Singing Telegram Girl (Jane Wiedlin) is a character who visits Mr. Boddy’s party to deliver a message, before being killed by one of the guests. She is later revealed to be a former patient and lover of Professor Plum’s.
Mrs. Peacock
In the film, Clue, Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan) is the high society wife of a Senator. She is a guest of Mr. Boddy’s party, and is being blackmailed for accepting bribes to deliver her husband’s vote. To stay true to the board game, Mrs. Peacock killed the cook in the kitchen with the knife.
Bombshell Vixen
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Vixen is reimagined as a jazzy lounge singer.
Bombshell Mera
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Mera aides the British Navy. She is modeled after the sailor pinups of the 1940’s.
Bombshell Zatanna
DC Bombshells is an alternate reality where the female superheroes guard the homefront during WWII. In this reality, Zatanna is a magician modeled after the classic pinups of the 1940’s.
