Carbon Costume Posts by Mandy
Ringo Starr from Yellow Submarine
Ringo Starr is the drummer of The Beatles. His real name is Richard Starkey, though he’s called Ringo for the many rings he wears on his fingers. His band members include Paul, John, and George. In 1968, they starred in the animated movie, Yellow Submarine. The plot revolves around the Fab Four defeating the Blue Meanies, and of course, riding in a yellow submarine. The aesthetic is very colorful and trippy. The band released an album under the same name featuring the songs in the movie. Use the fabric paint for the lines down the pants.
Alex from Street Fighter
Alex is a character from the Street Fighter video games. He first appears as the main protagonist in Street Fighter III: The Next Generation. Born and raised in New York, Alex enters the World Warrior tournament to seek revenge against Gill.
Praxina from LoliRock
Praxia is an antagonist in the French cartoon, LoliRock. She is the twin sister of Mephisto. Together, they serve Gramorr, the grand wizard of Chaos and main villain of the show. Her enemies are the princesses. Her outfit is quite complicated, and if you’re seeking an exact match, it would be best to get this commissioned. Therefore, this costume guide focuses on basic pieces that can be combined to emulate her style.
Ballgown Belle
Belle is a main character in the 1991 Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. She lives in France with her father and town inventor, Maurice. Although he can be eccentric, she loves him very much. Belle is somewhat of an outcast herself in the quiet village, as she is a headstrong girl who’s always seen reading a book. Gaston tries to woo her, but she rejects his shallow and arrogant advances. Upon taking her father’s place as captive, Belle learns to love the Beast, and they both realize beauty comes from within. This is the dress she wears when dancing with the Beast to the title song, sung by Mrs. Potts.
Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch from Multiverse of Madness
Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, is a character in Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness. The movie occurs after the events of WandaVision and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Despite trying to cope on her own, Wanda becomes tempted and corrupted by the Darkhold, a book of evil magic. She spirals into an obsession to get her kids back, leading her down a path of destruction and murder, ultimately painting her as the antagonist. Doctor Strange and others try and put a stop to her wrath and protect America Chavez, but can they succeed? Put some black eyeshadow on your fingers to make it look like you’ve been meddling in some dark magic.
Q from Street Fighter
Q is a character in the Street Fighter video games. He first appears in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. He conceals his face with a metallic mask. Much remains unknown about Q, though he acts like half-man, half-machine.
Wong from Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness
Wong (Benedict Wong) is a character in Marvel’s Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness. He tries to help Doctor Strange protect America Chavez and stop the Scarlet Witch from destroying the multiverse. Once again, he cautions Doctor Strange not to mess with dark magic. Since he’s often the sole voice of reason, we see why he’s been appointed as the new Sorcerer Supreme.
Drizella & Anastasia Tremaine
Drizella and Anastasia Tremaine are the antagonists of Cinderell . The two sisters take delight in teasing and bossing around their stepsister, Cinderella, encouraged by their wicked mother, Lady Tremaine. They attend the ball in hopes to woo Prince Charming, but their obnoxious attitudes and constant bickering make them unattractive.
Sampson Montague from Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Sampson (Jamie Kennedy) is a minor character in the 1996 Romeo and Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann. He is Romeo’s cousin who bites his thumb at the Capulets. Unlike the play, Sampson is a Montague. As with the rest of the characters in this modernized retelling of Shakespeare, Sampson dresses in casual, beachy clothes with bright colors.
Asuna from Sword Art Online
Asuna Yuuki is a character in the anime Sword Art Online. Her player name in the video game is just Asuna. She is the female lead as well as the love interest of Kirito. Asuna is a skilled player in the game, earning her the nickname Lightning Flash.
