Carbon Costume

Mrs. Selvig (portrayed by Patricia Arquette) is the neighbor of Mark S.‘s outie in the Apple TV series Severance.  Unbeknown to Mark at the start of the series, his innie knows Mrs. Selvig as Ms. Cobel, his ruthless superior at Lumon.  Mrs. Selvig, in sharp contrast to her work counterpart, is a sweet older woman fond of baking who often interacts with Mark in front of their houses.  She even serves as a lactation consultant for Mark’s sister Devon after she has her baby.  Mrs. Selvig dresses in bold patterns with chunky jewelry and handmade accessories.  When she works with Devon, she wears white scrubs with an animal pattern.

Carmela Sorpano (played by Edie Falco) is the wife of Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos and the mother of Meadow and Anthony, Jr.  Carmela enjoys the lifestyle her husband’s criminal position affords her and her family, though she tries to put distance between herself and his illegal activities.  Throughout the series, Carmela wears a number of chic outfits, often choosing bold colors and fashionable silhouettes.  Her clothing includes a red ribbed shirt with red trousers and matching shoes, a silver glittery dress worn for an anniversary celebration with Tony, and a white outfit with a sheer blouse she wears when visiting with her mother-in-law.  Carmela often accessorizes with layered necklaces and bracelets, and favors a French manicure.

Nikolai Belinsky (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is a Sergeant in the Red Army who appears in the Call of Duty video game franchise.  He appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops alongside Takeo Masaki, “Tank” Dempsey, and Alex Mason.  Nikolai has a penchant for vodka and often makes strange jokes.  He likes Tank, but is not  fan of Takeo.  Nikolai wears a vintage military uniform, which you can find replica pieces of if you are willing to pay for them.  If not, choose pieces in a khaki color and add accessories like boots, a scarf, and Soviet cap and belt.

Seth Milchick (portrayed by Tramell Tillman) is a manager at Lumon who oversees the MDR department in the Apple TV series Severance.  Mr. Milchick, as he’s referred to by the severed employees, reports to Ms. Cobel and is often responsible for implementing rewards and punishments on Lumon’s behalf.  He often comes into conflict with Mark S., Irving B., Dylan G., and Helly R. as they try to figure out Lumon’s secrets.  In the first season, Mr. Milchick favors a white short sleeved button down shirt paired with dark trousers and blue colored ties.  He also wears his dark navy lanyard and access card around his neck.  In season 2, he debuts a slightly different look following a promotion, and you can choose a blue turtleneck and a blazer to go with your dress pants instead.  No matter which version you choose, you’ll want to make sure you include a mustache to complete the look.

Dr. Jennifer Melfi (played by Lorraine Bracco) is the therapist to Tony Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos.  She is a dedicated psychiatrist, Dr. Melfi sometimes has conflicting feelings about his status as her patient but genuinely tries to help him overcome his panic attacks.  Though her role expands outside of their therapy sessions, much of Dr. Melfi’s time on the series is in her office where she sports a number of different professional outfits.  Her clothing includes pants suits and skirt suits, and often incorporates a different color blouse and patent pumps.

Irving Bailiff (played by John Turturro) is a member of the Macrodata Refinement department on the Apple TV series Severed.  The longest tenured Refiner, Irving believes strongly in the principle of Lumon Industry’s founder Kier Eagan.  Working alongside Mark S., Dylan G., and Helly R., Irving often quotes employee guidelines to his co-workers.  After he begins a romantic relationship with Burt Goodman, Irving’s feelings about Lumon begin to sour.  Irving wears smart suits while at work, and accessorizes with suspenders and sweater vests.  He has a grey mustache and wears his blue key card on a lanyard around his neck.

Damien Wytte is the estranged older bother of Daniela and Dorian in the webtoon series Hooky.  Damien is a witch originally raised amongst non-magical people.  After accidentally revealing his powers, Damien’s mother is nearly killed, which casues strife for his family and eventually contributes to his estrangement.  Damien is the butler and eventual love interest of Prince William, who returns his feelings even though he is married to Monica.  Unlike his younger siblings, Damien has white hair.  He is typically depicted wearing black and his clothing becomes fancier toward the end of the series.  To build your costume, start with a white wig, grey shirt, and black pants.  Layer over top a tunic, cape, and belt, as well as a pair of tall combat boots.  You can also work with a medieval royalty costume as your base if you’d like to create one of Damien’s more regal looks.

Tony Soprano (played by James Gandolfini) is the main character of the HBO series The Sopranos.  The eventual boss of a powerful crime family in New Jersey, Tony suffers from panic attacks and undergoes therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi.  He is married to Carmela with whom he has two children, Meadow and Anthony Jr.  Tony is an imposing figure who wears many different outfits throughout the series.  At home, he is often seen wearing a comfortable robe, especially during his morning trip to grab the newspaper at the end of the driveway.  Tony has a penchant for patterned bowling and polo shirts, paired with khakis or other dress pants.  He also wears a number of suits, sometimes mixing different pieces together to create a cohesive look.