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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.

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. In the series we also get to meet Cooper’s wife named Barb Howard, and learn more about their story as the series progresses.

To dress like Barb Howard, wear a 50s style peach or pink dress, a short deep brown curly wig, retro heels, and pearl jewelry.

You can also match as a couple or family following my guide for her husband Cooper Howard and daughter Janey Howard.

Kyle is a character from the A24 film Lady Bird, directed by Greta Gerwig and is played by Timothee Chalamet. 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. One of the love interests in the film is Kyle who she meets at a cafe.

To dress like Kyle, wear a navy blue zip jacket and gray button down shirt or for his school uniform, a light blue shirt, khaki pants, and a red tie.

The new trailer for the second Beetlejuice film released recently and is called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, planned to release this fall of 2024. The film takes place in the future after the previous one we all know from 1988. Most of the cast is the same as the original, playing their original characters we all know and love.

One of the characters returning is Delia Deetz, played again by Catherine O’Hara. To dress like Delia as we can see her in the trailer, wear a black cape coat over a black asymmetrical top or vest, black skirt, black tights, and stylish black and white sneakers. She also wears a black fur hat with stylish red gloves that match her hair and lipstick. To add even more detail, carry a white lace handkerchief and outline with a black sharpie or fabric marker.

Solene is the main character in the new rom-com The Idea of You, and is played by Anne Hathaway. The Idea of You follows Solene, a 40 year old single mother who unexpectedly develops a romance with a 24 year old singer from a boy band.

To dress like Solene wear chic but simple pieces like this timeless tan trench coat with a simple white button down and a light khaki skirt. Another look features a black criss-cross front shirt and both of her looks are paired with fashionable black oversized sunglasses.