Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Nurse Mildred Ratched from Ratched
In the Netflix series Ratched, Sarah Paulson plays the impeccably dressed and increasingly evil Mildred Ratched. Nurse Ratched was first introduced to the world as the primary antagonist of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The Netflix series serves as a prequel to the film, charting Nurse Ratched’s origins and how she became the tyrannical battleax she is known as in pop culture. To create Ratched’s nurse outfit, your best bet will be to find white items and dye them the appropriate shade of teal. While this may seem intimidating, using Rit fabric dye is actually a very simple and straightforward process, and by following the directions on the bottle, you will be able to better mimic the beautiful color of Ratched’s uniform, which is difficult to find ready-made.
Loona from Helluva Boss
In the Hazbin Hotel spinoff series, Helluva Boss, Loona (voiced by Erica Lindbeck) is the receptionist for Immediate Murder Professionals (I.M.P.), an assassination startup. Loona’s attitude is caustic and apathetic. When her nose is not buried in her phone, she can typically be found shooting acerbic glances at her co-workers. Loona is a hellhound, and her appearance is mostly that of an anthropomorphic black and white wolf. To recreate her costume, you’ll want to accessorize with plenty of wolf-like details including a tail and ears, and then layer her tight shorts and crop top over that. You can always cut the shorts and top to match the slightly tattered look of Loona’s clothes, as well as to show as much or little skin as you are comfortable with.
The Roxbury Guys
Before the movie A Night at the Roxbury premiered, the Roxbury Guys were tearing up the dance floor on Saturday Night Live. While Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan played the brothers Steve and Doug Butabi, they were also often joined by other SNL cast members and hosts including Jim Carrey in one of the most iconic versions of the skit. To hang at the Roxbury, you need a fitted black t-shirt, thick silver chain, and an oversized two-piece suit (the shinier the better), not to mention plenty of hair gel to keep your strands in place while you bop along to “What is Love.”
Flandre Scarlet from Touhou Project
In the sixth entry into the Touhou Project game series, Flandre Scarlet is the younger daughter of Remilia Scarlet. Considered by her sister to be dangerously unstable, Flandre has resided in the basement of the Scarlet Devil Mansion for nearly 500 years. Flandre’s most distinctive feature are her multicolor crystal wings, which can be expensive as a prop, but will truly complete the costume. If you have some DIY crafting skills, you may be able to create your own with thick craft wire and rainbow colored crystal pendants.
Marty Byrde from Ozark
In the hit Netflix show Ozark, Marty Byrde (played by Jason Batemen) is a former financial advisor who is tasked with laundering money for a powerful drug cartel in order to keep his family and friends, including Ruth Langmore, safe from harm. Marty is an intelligent and shrewd man who typically sports business casual clothing while he oversees day-to-day operations of his business. His Rolex wristwatch is worth tens of thousands of dollars, so finding a cheaper lookalike may be your best bet. Don’t forget your trusty leather briefcase, so you can keep your laptop on hand for all those last minute financial transactions in order to stay one step ahead of the feds.
Asuma Sarutobi from Naruto
In Naruto, Asuma Sarutobi is a well known member of the Sarutobi clan and a former member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. He is also the husband of Kurenai Yuhi and father of her child. As the leader of Team 10, Asuma is responsible for teaching and training Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Choji Akimichi. Asuma is a smoker who is never seen without his trusty lighter. His wind-based ninjutsu techniques are made all the more lethal with the use of chakra blades.
Robert Michael Fischer from Inception
Robert Michael Fischer (played by Cillian Murphy) is a wealthy businessman and son of Maurice Fischer, making him the heir to the latter’s multi-billion dollar business empire. Fischer is targeted by Cobb, Arthur, Eames, and Ariadne after being hired by Saito. Fischer is rich and wears smartly tailored suits to match.
SCP 1471-A from SCP Containment Breach
SCP 1471 is a mysterious app that, once downloaded, eventually leads to the user seeing SCP 1471-A, a humanoid wolf creature with a skull for a face and creepy, milk-white eyes. While SCP 1471-A’s true intentions are not fully understood, it is generally considered best to avoid it in the game SCP: Containment Breach. To create an SCP 1471-A costume, you will need an animal skull mask, tattered wolf ears attached to a messy black wig, and wolf-like hands and feet. While the game version shows SCP 1471-A dressed in black shirt and pants, there are many interpretations of its clothing, though its costume almost always includes rope tied around the waist like a belt.
TF2 Demoman
Demoman (voiced by Gary Schwartz) is a Scottish demolitions expert, and one of the most versatile characters in Team Fortress 2. Typically armed with his grenade launcher and stickybomb launcher, Demoman can effectively stave off enemies, while he is also very proficient in melee combat. The Demoman’s rockets look a lot like large the foam ammo often used in toy missile launchers, which can make them a fun addition to your costume.
Sophie Foster from Keeper of the Lost Cities
Sophie Foster is the main character of Shannon Messenger’s fantasy book series Keeper of the Lost Cities. Sophie was raised by human parents, but her birth was the result of Project Moonlark, whereby her DNA was altered to imbue her with a wide range of powerful abilities including telepathy, polyglotism, and teleportation. Sophie is described as being very beautiful, with brown eyes that have gold flecks in them, and long blonde hair. Her outfits often consist of a tailcoat or top layered over leggings and boots, so you may be able to mix and match some of your own wardrobe staples with new pieces to recreate her look.
