Carbon Costume

Mr. Grooberson is a character from the new Ghostbsuters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and is played by Paul Rudd. The film follows The Spengler family as they return to New York City, specifically the iconic firehouse we know from the original Ghostbusters. An ancient artifact is found and releases an evil force that brings on a second ice age, but both the new and old Ghostbusters are there to stop it together.

To dress like Mr. Grooberson, wear a red puffer or parka jacket, khaki coveralls, a khaki military or tactical style belt, and black combat boots. Attach a custom Ghostbusters name tag to the front of the jacket, either using your own name, or Grooberson. Attach the classic ghostbusters logo patch to the arm, and wear a ghostbusters proton pack (backpack), whether that be a replica pack or a costume backpack.

Hope is a character from the movie Booksmart, and is played by Diana Silvers. The comedy film follows best friends Amy and Molly at the end of their senior year, where they attempt to experience things they haven’t in school like partying, but all in one night before graduation. Hope is a cool classmate of theirs and is Amy’s crush who she ends up with in the end.

To dress like Hope, wear a brown fringe jacket, a white tee, light wash blue jeans, a black belt, and white converse sneakers.

A new TV series has been going viral online for its spot-on live action adaptation of the video game franchise Fallout that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. This series depicts the aftermath of The Great War of 2077, where survivors take refuge in fallout shelters or Vaults, which are actually all created as different experiments on the people who live in them. It follows a woman named Lucy who leaves Vault 33 to find her father in the dangerous wasteland of what is left of Los Angeles. She runs into a Ghoul bounty hunter, originally named Cooper Howard and a member of the Brotherhood of Steel named Maximus.

To dress like Maximus in his all-black costume when he’s on the go, wear a black collared coat/ jacket and black utility pants, or black coveralls which give the same effect. Underneath that, wear a wine red shirt with the collar and cuffs peeking out under the jacket or sleeves. Wear black combat boots and a black harness that attaches to a black utility/ tactical belt.

John is a character from the comedy film Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, and is played by John Higgins. The film follows best friends Ben, John, and Martin who you also may recognize from their sketches on Saturday Night Live, as they go on an adventure to find a gold treasure, encounter others who also want it, and even a cult.

To dress like John, wear a blue polo shirt with jeans, or a multicolored windbreaker. For the costume he wears in the cult scenes, where members wear all purple, take white overalls and dye them purple with fabric dye, and wear a light purple shirt underneath that.

Martin is a character from the comedy film Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, and is played by Martin Herlihy. The film follows best friends Ben, John, and Martin who you also may recognize from their sketches on Saturday Night Live, as they go on an adventure to find a gold treasure, encounter others who also want it, and even a cult.

To dress like Martin, wear a green striped shirt with khaki pants and for the costume he wears in the cult scenes, where members wear all purple, take white short sleeve coveralls and dye them purple with synthetic fabric dye.

Jack is the main character from the horror film Late Night with the Devil, and is played by David Dastmalchian. This film is based in the 1970s and follows Jack, the host of a live late night television show. On Halloween night in an attempt to boost ratings, Jack brings on a guest named Lily, a girl who is allegedly possessed.

To dress like Jack, wear a khaki suit, a white or cream shirt, and a khaki striped tie. Pair with brown dress shoes and brown argyle patterned socks.

Julie is a character from the A24 film Lady Bird, directed by Greta Gerwig and is played by Beanie Feldstein. Lady Bird follows a strong-willed high school senior that goes by Lady Bird, as she navigates troubles with her family, the transition through graduation, and what she wants in life. Her best friend in the film is Julie who is loyal to Lady Bird despite their arguments.

Julie has two notable looks in the film that can be recreated and even worn as a fun duo costume with your best friend. The first is her school uniform just like Lady Bird’s, which is a navy sweater vest, a short sleeve light blue polo shirt, a gray pleated skirt, and Julie pins small colorful clips in her hair. Another is from their prom night, where she wears a formal light purple dress.

Marian is one of the main characters from the new comedy film, Drive-Away Dolls, and is played by Margaret Qualley. Drive-Away Dolls follows two friends Jamie and Marian as they take an unexpected road trip to Florida in search of a new start, but as they do so, they run into a group of criminals.

To dress like Marian, wear a blue blazer and shirt with a bow at the neckline, or a blue denim button-down shirt over a white tee and blue jeans.  You can also match with a friend dressed as Jamie.