Carbon Costume

Alex Mason (voiced by Sam Worthington) is the protagonist and primary playable character in Call of Duty: Black Ops.  He also appears in other entries in the franchise.  Alex is a CIA operative and former member of the United States Marine Corps.  Unlike many of the other characters in Call of Duty: Black Ops, including Nikolai Belinski and Takeo Masaki, When shown at the Pentagon, Alex is depicted in a number of different outfits throughout his appearance in the video game franchise, including wearing a standard black suit and tie while at the Pentagon, and various iterations of his old military uniform.

The iconic Torch Lady logo for Columbia Pictures has been a version of a woman holding a torch since 1928.  The current version, draped with a blue cloth instead of a flag, is based on a photograph Jenny Johnson taken by photographer Kathy Anderson in 1991.  In the original photograph, the model was draped in a white sheet that was strategically pinned in place.  For your costume, you can choose a flowy sleeveless dress with a v-neck and sandals to evoke the same Greek inspiration as Columbia’s long lineage of logos.  Finish your costume with a curly wig, a long blue scarf draped over your left arm, and a light up torch held aloft in your right hand.

Velvette (voiced by Lilli Cooper) is a demon character in the web series Hazbin Hotel.  She is a demon with close ties to Vox and Valentino, and is quite fashionable, often critical of others’ sense of style.  Velvette’s original look was updated in 2024.  To recreate her latest appearance, you can purchase a pre-made costume or create your own with a black crop top, black and red striped trousers, striped fingerless gloves, and a blue sleeveless jacket.  Add heart details to your crop top and jacket with iron on patches.  No matter which option you choose, you’ll need a pink and purple wig, skull earrings, and black and white shoes to complete your costume.

Matthew Claffin (played by Daryl McCormack) is a supporting character in the Apple TV series Bad Sisters.  Matthew works with his brother at their family’s insurance company and investigates the death of Grace Williams‘ husband in an effort not to pay out a claim.  He and Becka Garvey begin dating during the investigation.  Matthew has a relaxed but fashionable appearance, making for a comfortable costume.

Desmond Wales (portrayed by Mick Lauer) is the main protagonist of the horror game In Sound Mind.  While under the psychoactive influence of Agent Rainbow, Desmond experiences a psychological trip during which he unearths the mystery of Milton Haven, the town where he lives. Desmond is a clinical psychologist and dresses in comfortably business casual attire.  For your costume, you’ll need a white dress shirt, brown slacks, and brown shoes, as well as a green sweater vest and brown tie.  Finish the look with a pair of round rimmed glasses.

Omori is the titular character of the indie RPG OMORI and the HEADSPACE counterpart of Sunny and the younger sister of Mari.  He is also friends with Kel, Aubrey, and Basil.  Omori is depicted as rather gloomy and melancholy, and is the only character depicted only in black and white.  Omori has black hair and wears a black tank top, black knee high socks, and white and black striped shorts.  He carries a knife.  If you’d like to take your costume to the next level, you can use white bodypaint to finish your look.

Winter Soldier (voiced by Eliah Mountjoy) is a playable character in the Marvel Rivals game.  Only one version of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier, who appears in several other Marvel properties, he has team up abilities with Rocket Raccoon and The Punisher in the game.  Winter Soldier has short, dark hair, and a metal arm on his left side.  To create your costume, start with an arm sleeve that looks like Bucky’s artificial arm.  Then, you’ll need a black shirt, green tactical pants, and a black tactical glove for your right hand.  Finish with a green vest, black boots, grey knee pads, a tactical belt, and a black face mask.

Bibi Garvey (played by Sarah Greene) is one of the titular siblings at the heart of the Apple TV series Bad Sisters.  One of Bibi’s sisters, Grace, begins the series married to an abusive man, John Paul “JP” Williams, and it is Bibi who initially suggests she and her other siblings should take matters into their own hands.  Bibi lost an eye during a car accident involving JP as the drivier of the vehicle.  Bibi’s style tends to be less flashy than her sisters Becka and Eva, but she still dresses well throughout the series.  For Grace’s wedding to her second husband, Bibi dons a pale yellow outfit and heels.  During a meetup with her sisters, she wears black jeans, sneakers, and a blue and green sweater.  No matter which outfit you choose to recreate, a black eye patch and some sardonic wit are the most important parts of your costume.