Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Linh Song from Keeper of the Lost Cities
Linh Song is a character from Susan Messenger’s Keeper of the Lost Cities book series. Linh is an elf with hydrokinetic powers and an ally of Sophie Foster. She also has a twin brother named Tam. When recreating Linh’s look, it’s important to remember you may not be able to find exact replicas of her costume. Instead, focus on similar color palettes and silhouettes. You can layer a turtleneck under a sleeveless piece, or opt for a darker color or shorter-sleeved tunic instead, depending on your preference and which you think is closest. Pinning the wig’s bangs to the side will make it look more like Linh’s side-swept hair, or if you have long black hair already, you can dye the tips with temporary silver spray. If you’re crafty, you might be able to replicate Linh’s crest-shaped brooch with a little DIY. Otherwise, a pin with two wolves can serve in its place.
Pete Martino from Ghosts
Pete Martino (played by Richie Moriarty) is the perpetually upbeat 80s scout master killed by a stray arrow on the CBS sitcom Ghosts. Prior to his death, Pete was a dedicated family man and scout leader to a troop of girls, one of whom loosed the arrow that accidentally resulted in his demise. To recreate his look from the show, you’ll need large-framed glasses, tall boot socks, green shorts, and a khaki shirt. Adorn the shirt with as many patches as you want. The easiest way to make it look like there’s an arrow through your throat is to use a gag headband turned sideways. A neckerchief can double as part of the costume as well as a disguise for the headband while it helps hold it in place.
Gretel Grant-Gomez from Hamster & Gretel
Gretel Grant-Gomez (voiced by Meli Povenmire) is the titular protagonist of the Disney Channel series Hamster & Gretel. Gretel is an energetic, outgoing kid who moonlights as a superhero. Gretel’s usual attire consists of an orange skirt, and a light teal blouse with sneakers to match. When she transforms into a superhero, her costume consists almost exclusively of shades of pink. You can add a “G” to the front of your shirt easily with some fabric paint; just make sure it has plenty of time to dry! No matter which version of Gretel’s costume you choose to recreate, don’t forget the blonde bob, blue headband, tall white crew socks, and trusty hamster sidekick.
Gwen Blake from The Black Phone
Gwen Blake (played by Madeleine McGraw) is the sister of Finney Blake in The Black Phone. Gwen experiences psychic dreams that shed light on The Grabber and his previous victims. Gwen wears a variety of 70s-inspired fashion choices, often favoring hues of red and yellow that run the spectrum. When recreating some of her looks, remember it’s okay to be a little interpretive, since it’s unlikely you’ll find exact copies of these vintage fashions. For her pinafore dress, you can look for one with similar colors or patterns to layer over your turtleneck. If your hair isn’t long enough to braid, a brown wig can be fashioned into pigtails instead.
Future Edd from Eddsworld
Future Edd (voiced by Edd Gould) is a villain in the web cartoon Eddsworld intent on killing his past self to avoid a bad life. Future Edd dresses much like his younger self, though with a markedly darker overall look. He also sports a heavy trench coat and a scruffy beard. To recreate the beard, if you’re unwilling to grow one of your own, you can use a brown pencil meant for filling in eyebrows to give yourself a faux five o’clock shadow.
Pete McGee from The Ghost and Molly McGee
Pete McGee (voiced by Jordan Klepper) is the father of Molly and Darryl on the Disney Channel series The Ghost and Molly McGee. Pete is an anxious man with an optimistic streak. A lover of smooth jazz, Pete is married to Sharon. Pete wears light blue jeans and blue sneakers, with a dark green sweater layered over a button-down. He also has a bit of five o’clock shadow, so put away the razor for a few days if you want to really sell the look.
Puff Puff Humbert from Your Favorite Martian
Puff Puff Humbert (voiced by Ray William Johnson) is the lead singer of the fictitious cartoon band at the heart of Your Favorite Martian. Puff Puff’s design has undergone some changes over the years, particularly during a rebranding period for the show when it was revived in 2022. His latest iteration includes spiky, asymmetrical hair, and black-framed glasses in an octagonal shape. Top off your simple costume with a microphone and your favorite YFM tunes to really sell the experience.
Dave Madson from davemadson’s LT Parodies
Dave Madson is the creative mind behind the YouTube channel and series davemadson’s LT parodies, a parody cartoon account. Dave’s animation style is simplistic and relies on flat colors, making for an easy costume assembly. To look like Dave from the LT parody episodes, you’ll need a black wig, red hat, grey shirt, and blue pants. Top the outfit off with white high tops and black sunglasses. If you’re not interested in growing a pencil mustache of your own, a black eyebrow pencil will suffice to draw one on.
Lara Croft from Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Lara Croft (voiced by Camilla Luddington) is back in the latest iteration of the well-known adventure game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the third, and reportedly, last, game in the Survivor Timeline of the series. Lara’s look remains as gritty and practical as in earlier installments, with dark cargo pants, fingerless gloves, and a blue and black tank top as her primary costume. It’s unlikely you’ll find pieces to exactly match her in-game outfits, so focus on getting as close as you can. Lara uses a pickaxe that would set you back several hundred dollars, so if you decide to accessorize with one, don’t be afraid to go with a cheaper model.
Andrea Davenport from The Ghost and Molly McGee
Andrea Davenport (voiced by Jules Medcraft) is a top streamer and former nemesis of Molly McGee on the cartoon series The Ghost and Molly McGee. Andrea can come across as egotistical, but it is eventually revealed that she’s very lonely, thereby becoming a friend of Molly and Libby Stein-Torres. Andrea has ombre hair and wears a pink hoodie and purple skirt with white boots.
