Carbon Costume

Basil is a character in the indie RPG OMORI.  Shy and socially anxious, Basil considers Sunny to be his best friend.  He is also friends with Sunny’s sister Mari as well as Aubrey, Hero, and Kel.  In the real world, Basil has blonde hair accessorized with a pink flower clip.  He wears khaki shorts, white socks, a white short sleeve button-down shirt, a dark green sweater vest, and loafers.  In HEADSPACE, where he is more cheerful, Basil has brightly colored hair, wears a flower crown, and carries a potted plant with him.  His clothing consists of a bright yellow-green shirt and blue overalls.

Cynthia Zdunowski (played by Ari Notartomaso) is one-fourth of the titular group at the heart of the prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.  Cynthia has always dreamt of being a member of the T-birds, but isn’t allowed to join.  The Pink Ladies are born when Cynthia joins with friends Nancy, Olivia, and Jane.  Cynthia often wears trousers and favors more loose-fitting silhouettes than other members of the Pink Ladies.  Don’t be afraid to clash patterns as well, since Cynthia does so often.  The unique mustard-colored sweater with hood is difficult to find an exact match for, but several similar options exist so you can choose whichever you think looks closest.  Add Cynthia’s name to a Pink Ladies jacket with a black fabric marker.

Nancy Nakagawa (played by Tricia Fukuhara) is a founding member of the Pink Ladies alongside friends Olivia, Jane, and Cynthia in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.  Nancy is an aspiring fashion designer, a fact which comes across in her often unique and eccentric clothing choices.  A great example is her green lobster skirt, which is nearly impossible to find an exact match for, unless you’re particularly adept with a sewing machine yourself.  Similar options exist with either lobsters or the more standard ’50s poodle print.  Nancy pushes the limits of fashion, so don’t be afraid to accessorize your costume with brooches that evoke her signature embellishments or unique hairpins.  Finish your look with black loafers, white socks, and your Pink Ladies jacket with Nancy’s name added with a fabric marker to the front.

Corey Cunningham (played by Rohan Campbell) is an antagonist in the film Halloween Ends, the final installment of the horror franchise.  Corey becomes the town pariah when he accidentally kills the boy he is babysitting on Halloween night.  A few years later, after he’s acquitted of manslaughter charges, Laurie Strode takes pity on Corey when he’s bullied, eventually introducing him to her granddaughter Allyson.  Corey wears several different outfits throughout the film.  One of his most memorable costume pieces is his brown leather jacket, which Allyson also wears.  During a particularly brutal scene of the film, Corey dons a dark sweater, a creepy clown mask, and wields a corkscrew to deadly effect.

Arnheid (voiced by Mayumi Sako and Natalie van Sistine) is a slave of Keti alongside Thorfinn and Einar in Vinland Saga.  She is honest and hard-working even after losing her son.  When her husband Gardar finds her, they attempt to run away, but Gardar dies and Arnheid ends up recaptured before meeting her own end.  Arnheid has blonde hair and wears simple clothing including a brown dress, an apron with leather straps, and brown shoes.

Montana (played by Rupert Friend) is a singing cowboy in Wes Anderson’s film Asteroid City.  Montana finds himself interested in June Douglas, a teacher at the Junior Stargazer Convention.  Montana dresses in pretty standard cowboy attire, including blue jeans rolled at the cuff to show off his brown boots, a denim coat, and a white shirt with black details.  He also wears a black handkerchief tied at his throat and a beige cowboy hat.

June Douglas (played by Maya Hawke) is a teacher who attends the convention at the heart of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City.  June devlops a romantic interest in a singing cowboy also at the convention.  Set in the 1950s, Asteroid City provides plenty of opportunity to stylize a perfectly vintage costume.  June’s attire includes shades of yellow, with a sweet daisy-printed sweater, coral-colored nails, and brown shoes.  If you can’t find a sweater with daisies on it, one with polka dots will evoke a similar feel.

Olivia Valdovinos (played by Cheyenne Isabel Wells) is a founding member of the titular girl gang in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.  She forms the group alongside friends Nancy, Cynthia, and Jane.  A former straight-A student, Olivia’s school experience takes a bad turn after a male teacher has a relationship with her.  Much of Olivia’s wardrobe consists of more form-fitting attire than her friends.  When in doubt, a pencil skirt paired with a blouse and a pair of Mary Janes or t-strap heels will certainly do the trick.  Olivia isn’t afraid of color and often wears jewel tones.  If you can’t find an exact match for a certain piece, like her green dress or beige sweater top, try to get as close as you can by choosing pieces with similar silhouettes (or ones you aren’t afraid to alter with a pair of scissors).  Complete your costume with a gold cross necklace and signature Pink Ladies jacket; you can add Olivia’s name with a black fabric marker.