Posts by Kennedy Lindberg

Priscilla Presley from Priscilla (2023)

The new 2023 biopic film Priscilla follows Priscilla Presley’s life and her relationship with Elvis Presley. The film is directed by Sofia Coppola and is an adaptation of Priscilla’s book Elvis and Me. In this film, Priscilla is played by Cailee Spaeny along side Jacob Elordi who plays Elvis Presley.

Priscilla has an iconic 1960s style that is perfectly re-created in the costumes in this film. She wears lots of feminine pieces like dresses and sweaters with bow details. She also has an iconic hair and makeup style. When Elvis takes control of her style we see this come to life with dark bold eyeliner and dark hair with lots of volume.

Giselle from Enchanted

Giselle is a character from the 2007 Disney film enchanted, and is played by Amy Adams. Enchanted follows Giselle, a princess who is banished by an evil queen and has to go from her animated world to the real world.

In one scene Giselle wears a poofy white wedding dress in the city. This can be recreated with a white wedding dress with poofy short sleeves, a white petticoat for volume, and a white ruffled skirt to layer under the dress that will show through the slit in the skirt. She pairs this with a silver necklace, tiara, and white satin gloves.

Anakin Skywalker from Ahsoka

Anakin Skywalker makes an appearance in the new Star Wars series Ahsoka in episode 5 on Disney Plus. Hayden Christensen returns to play the part of this iconic character. This series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates a threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

Anakin wears a classic all-black Jedi costume. This can be created with a black Jedi costume, his right black glove, black boots, a black pouch belt attachment, and a black shirt.

Elaine from The Love Witch

Elaine is a character from the film The Love Witch, and is played by Samantha Robinson. The Love Witch follows Elaine, a witch who is trying to find a man to love her but makes her spells too strong and ends up killing them.

Elaine’s costume go perfectly with the campy 60s look of the film with lots of red and white lace pieces. She often wears simple red dresses, but when she goes to tea with her new friend, she wears a bright pink sun hat with faux pink flowers. She pairs this with a white dress that can be recreated with a white lace blouse and white flowy skirt with a gold necklace and her signature blue 60s eyeshadow.

The Oompa Loompa from Wonka (2023)

The Oompa Loompa is a character in the new movie-musical Wonka, and is played by Hugh Grant. The original story is from the 1964 novel Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. This new story follows a younger Wonka before he becomes who we know today from the two film adaptations where he is played by Gene Wilder and then Johnny Depp. In this new whimsical film we follow his journey into becoming a chocolatier.

The Oompa Loompa in this film is based on the ones we know from other films. In this version we see him with his classic green hair and orange skin. He wears a purple suit and white shirt with gold buttons along with curved elf shoes with a purple pom pom on top of each.

The Editor from The Rat Catcher

The Editor is a character in the new short film by Wes Anderson: The Rat Catcher, and is played by Richard Ayoade. Wes Anderson has released a series of four short films on Netflix that are based on the stories of Roald Dahl. The Rat Catcher is about an English Village where an editor/reporter and a mechanic named Claud listen to a rat catcher as he outlines his plan to catch a rat.

The Editor wears a classic and simple outfit that includes brown tweed trousers, a deep brown belt, white button down shirt, a brown tie, and a pair of classic 50s-style glasses.

Helena Shaw from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Helena Shaw is the female lead in the new 2023 film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and is played by Phoebe Waller Bridge. This film is a continuation of the original Indiana Jones films and is the fifth and final installment of the series. This one follows Indiana Jones, a daring archaeologist as he races to retrieve a dial that could change the course of history, alongside Helena Shaw.

Helena Shaw has a very fashionable wardrobe with lots of reds. One featured is a beautiful and classic silk red button down blouse with a tie front. Another is a very fun and stylish layered look that includes a red velvet jacket, a green button down shirt, and a brown striped scarf. Finally we get to see her in the iconic adventurer-style costume that is a white button down shirt and khaki linen pants.

The Beatles from “I Feel Fine”

I Feel Fine is a music video and song by The Beatles from 1965. This song was released on the Capitol album Beatles ‘65. This silly music video is in black and white and features all 4 members Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They each dress similarly with some unique elements to their outfit. George wears a brown turtleneck sweater, black dress pants, and black shoes. You can replace the brown sweater with gray if you’d like to keep the black and white look of the music video itself when doing a group costume. Paul and Ringo wear the same outfit: a black turtleneck, black dress pants, and black shoes. And finally, John wears a black turtleneck, black blazer, gray pants, and black shoes.

Otto Anderson from A Man Called Otto

Otto Anderson is from new the film A Man Called Otto and is played by Tom Hanks. The film follows Otto, a grumpy widower who finds hope in life after meeting his match that moves in next door and they begin an unlikely friendship.

Otto wears an all-blue costume that features a warm blue windbreaker coat, a teal textured sweater, blue button shirt and gray pants. Make it the perfect costume by adding a cat stuffed-animal like his own.

Wendy Darling from Peter Pan and Wendy

Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson) is a character from the new Disney film, Peter Pan & Wendy. This film follows the classic story of Peter Pan about a young girl who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Wendy and her brothers travel to Neverland with Peter where she encounters the evil Captain Hook.

Wendy’s costume is one that is reminiscent of previous versions but also is a unique take on the costume. She wears a vintage style teal quilted robe with a pirate-inspired white pajamas. This can be recreated with a teal coat or sweater, a white blouse, and cropped pants. She also wears brown boots. Add a prop pirate sword to add to the look!

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