Carbon Costume

The Wicked Witch of the West is one of the most iconic characters in film, and is the protagonist in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. She was played by Margaret Hamilton. It truly defined how we picture witches when we think of them today.

To re-create this iconic costume, start with using a green face and body paint on your hands and face. Use other makeup like browns and grays to define the brows, eyes, and cheekbones. Wear your hair up and back, such as a low bun. Wear a high-neck black blouse, a maxi black skirt, and a black corset at the waist. Attach a small black pouch to the corset and pair with black heeled boots to cover the ankles and legs not painted. Black socks would also work if you need more length. Finally, wear a simple witch hat and carry a broomstick.

Hera is a character from the new Netflix series KAOS, and is played by Janet McTear. KAOS is a modern dark comedy series that is inspired by the characters and stories of Greek mythology.

To dress like Hera, wear a gold or mustard yellow satin blouse tucked into wide-leg pants of the same color. To create her other look which features a blue-green patterned loose dress, take a blue or green patterned kimono/ robe. Wear a thin brown leather belt at the waist to hold it together and wear a slip dress or anything underneath. Pair both of these with different gold jewelry, specifically a long necklace with a stone pendant.

Topsy Turvy is a character from the musical film, Mary Poppins Returns, and is played by Meryl Streep. Her costume is one that is eclectic and quirky, matching her personality. There are many pieces to her costume but when broken down, isn’t all that difficult to put together, and is definitely worth the crafting.

Starting with the base, wear a satin green v-neck tank top tucked into a black maxi skirt. For shoes, give the same feel of the mismatch boots by wearing green suede heels and pink and black striped socks. For her robe, take a black and multicolored kimono/ robe, and either cut off part of it at the hem to sew the trim or leave it and sew it on top. The trim is a 12+ long green fringe. You can also cover the seam with a ribbon to make it a cleaner transition. For her accessories, wear different colored chunky bangle bracelets, a necklace made of colored pencils, and champagne tassel earrings. Wear a metallic scarf or knotted turban on your head and stick two paint fan brushes in an x formation through the front knot. To create the clock belt, start with a green waist belt as the base. Make a clock by cutting out the base on Bristol board, cover with green construction paper, and put a smaller white piece over that. Here you can sketch out a clock or print out one and glue it. On the back, attach magnets with glue and to the belt. This makes for a much lighter belt than using a real clock. Finally, make your hair similar to hers or wear a wig, and for makeup, wear a yellow eyeshadow, a graphic black eyeliner, and a red lip.

Lee Harker is the main character in the new popular horror film, Longlegs, and is played by Maika Monroe. Longlegs is a horror/ mystery following the story of Harker, an FBI agent who is assigned a case of a serial killer until she discovers a connection to him during her attempts to stop him.

To dress like Lee Harker, wear a white button down shirt, gray dress pants, black boots or any black shoes, and an FBI prop badge lanyard. Wear your hair in a low ponytail and create spots of blood similar to the photo on your chest and above an eyebrow with fake blood makeup.

Emcee is a character from the current 2024 Broadway adaptation of Cabaret, and is played by Eddie Redmayne. Emcee is the sort of narrator in the story, and is the Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Club, set in 1930s Berlin.

To dress like Emcee, start with a cream or white crochet sleeveless top. Tuck this into maroon wide leg pants that you can cut off and hem if possible at the knee. Over this, wear a maroon waist belt to give it a more high-waisted look like the original costume. If the bow portion of both the pants and belt get in the way, cut off the excess on the pants and tuck the rest into the waist band. Cover the edge with the waist belt and tuck the ribbons into itself or under the belt to create a more flat look. At the neck, wear a maroon scarf tied into a bow. Pair with black elbow-black gloves, maroon lace-up boots, and a teal green/ blue party hat. For hair, you can use a temporary spray orange color.

Lost in Translation is one of Scarlett Johansson’s best films. She plays the character of Charlotte alongside Bill Murray. The story follows a lonely movie star named Bob Harris and newlywed Charlotte who meet in Tokyo and form a bond after learning what they have in common.

To dress like Charlotte in her iconic pink wig costume, wear a pink bob wig, a black dress with an asymmetrical neckline, and carry a prop microphone. Another look of hers features a casual gray sweater vest worn over a blue striped button down shirt.

Zeus is the main character in the new Netflix series KAOS and is played by Jeff Goldblum. KAOS is a modern dark comedy series that is inspired by the characters and stories of Greek mythology.

To dress like Zeus, wear a blue two-piece tracksuit, a white tee, and an off-white or pale yellow apron. Use fabric paints to create the similar striped pattern and wear aviator-style sunglasses. Another take on this look uses just the blue pants from the tracksuit set, the white tee, and then layer an orange patterned robe.

Mia is the main character from the 2001 film, The Princess Diaries, and is played by Anne Hathaway. It tells the story of Mia, a teenager who learns she is actually a princess. She goes on a journey to learn how to be one alongside the guidance of her grandmother, Queen Renaldi.

To dress like Mia before she undergoes her princess makeover, wear a navy blazer, a blue peter-pan collar shirt, a blue plaid skirt, tall navy socks, brown shoes, a blue bow under your shirt collar, and some glasses. Finally, frizz up your hair a bit and add some hair clips.