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Jennifer Melfi from The Sopranos
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 from Severance
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 from Hooky
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 from The Sopranos
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.
Regina “Reggie” Abbott from Twelve Forever
Regina “Reggie” Abbott (voiced by Kelsy Abbott) is the protagonist of the animated series Twelve Forever. Using a totem she created in art class, Reggie is able to transport herself to magical Endless Island where she is a superhero named Twelve. Reggie often comes up against The Butt Witch on Endless Island. Reggie has long red hair and wears a cream colored t-shirt, wide legged yellow shorts with a brown belt, cropped black leggings, and a pair of high tops with one blue and one pink shoe.
Patrick “Pat” Butcher from Ghosts (UK)
Patrick “Pat” Butcher (played by Jim Howick) is one of the titular Ghosts in the original UK version of the series. Pat was a scoutmaster and died in an archery accident. He still wears his uniform as a ghost, as well as large glasses and a mustache indicative of the ’80s, the decade in which he died. For your costume, you’ll need khaki shorts and a shirt as well as brown shoes. You can layer green socks over yellow ones and twist together two different neckerchiefs before tying them around your neck and securing them with a black woggle to get the colors right in other parts of his outfit. To create the look of an arrow going through your neck, you may need to get more creative. Try breaking a plastic arrow in half and securring to your neckerchief with some hot glue.
Takeo Masaki from Call of Duty: Black Ops
Takeo Masaki (voiced by Tom Kane) is a Captain in the Japanese Imperialist Army who appears in the Call of Duty video game series. His intellect sets him apart from other soliders including “Tank” Dempsey and Nikolai Belinski. For your costume, you’ll need to recreate a vintage military uniform. Choose a white shirt, olive green jacket and pants, and brown boots. Accessorize with a brown belt, pouches, and frog to hold your sword, as well as a Japanese military hat. For weapons, you can’t go wrong with a sword. But if you’d like to give Takeo a raygun, you may want to opt for a less expensive toy with similar features versus a replica, which can be pricey.
Dylan George from Severance
Dylan George (voiced by Zach Cherry) is one of the most productive Macrodata Refiners in Severance. Dylan is motivated by the small perks Lumon Industries provides and is prone to profanity-laden outbursts. Alongside Mark S. and Irving B., Dylan does his best to welcome Helly R. to their department. After an episode where Dylan’s “innie” is awakened at home, he becomes less complacent and interested in revealing the secrets Lumon is hiding. Dylan hasa scruffy beard and mustache and wears a pair of glasses low on his nose. At work, he wears suits and ties, and has his blue key card on a lanyard around his neck.
Jürgen Voller from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Jürgen Voller (portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen) is a villain in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Jürgen, who also uses the alias Professor Schmidt, is a Nazi official who has disguised his true identity in the United States. Jürgen is in search of the dial so he can return to World War II and ensure the Third Reich’s victory, bringing him up against Indiana Jones and Helena Shaw. When not wearing his military uniform, Jürgen dresses smartly in a dark suit and hat with a dark green tie. He also wears a brown leather jacket and carries a black leather shoulder bag.
Billy Handsome from Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Billy Handsome (portrayed by Ray Liotta) is a playable character in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. He is a prisoner on Alcatraz Island after being convicted of multiple murders. Prior to the zombie outbreak, Billy had plans to excape prison alongside Salvatore DeLuca, Albert Arlington, and Michael O’Leary. Billy has short black hair and an anchor tattoo on his left forearm. His light blue shirt and beige pants are tattered and spattered with blood. Finish your costume with a pack of fake cigarettes rolled into your left shirt sleeve, as well as plenty of fake blood.