Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
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.
Flammadask Player from Sladderdask
Sladderdask is a game of dueling where players use sticky hands to slap their opponents. Flammadask refers to the red sticky hands that some players use, which are meant to represent the elemental power of fire. Different colored hands may have different elemental powers associated with them. In the Malvin Studios Sladderdask game, the Flammadask player avatar wears a red baseball cap and a red sweater with a yellow stripe across the chest. While finding an exact match for this sweater may be difficult, using a sweater with a different colored stripe or painting one on yourself with some yellow fabric paint can achieve the same look.
Ray Palmer (Atom) from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Ray Palmer (played by Brandon Routh) was knighted Sir Raymond of the Palms by Queen Guinevere in the time of Camelot. In the present time, he is also the real identity of the vigilante known as The Atom, as well as a successful businessman and friend to Sara Lance. The Atom’s costume consists of a black and red exosuit.
Sara Lance (White Canary) from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
Sara Lance (played by Caity Lotz) is the identity behind the White Canary in Legends of Tomorrow. Sara is a former member of the League of Assassins and Team Arrow. She is also co-founder of the Crisis Team, while being the captain of Waverider and leader of the Legends. Sara’s White Canary costume consists of soft white and grey tones and a long coat.
Coach from The Gentlemen
Coach (played by Colin Farrell) is a supporting character in the movie The Gentlemen. Coach begins working with Raymond Smith in order to settle a debt that his fighters have incurred when they rob one of Mickey Pearson‘s marijuana farms. Coach helps Ray with several important jobs, including helping him to restrain Fletcher when he attempts to secure blackmail money. Coach wears a colorful array of tracksuits, often in loud colors and prints.
Jane Kano from Charlie’s Angels (2019)
Jane Kano (played by Ella Balinska) was the youngest recruit to ever join MI-6. Jane now serves as a member of Charlie’s Angels in the 2019 reboot and continuation of the franchise. Jane works closely with fellow Angels Sabina and newly-recruited Elena to stop the implementation of Elena’s program Calisto. Jane’s clothing is often utilitarian and even militaristic. However, as is the case for every Angel, she often dons disguises and costumes in order to complete her mission, offering a lot of different options when emulating the character’s style.
Erin Quinn from Derry Girls
Erin Quinn (played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson) is the main protagonist of the Netflix show Derry Girls. Erin lives in Derry with her rather large family during the 1990s. She attends Our Lady Immaculate College with her friends Orla (who is also her cousin), James, Michelle, and Clare. Erin’s most recognizable costume is her green school uniform, though she also dons plenty of fun 90s-inspired outfits throughout the series.
Elena Houghlin from Charlie’s Angels (2019)
In the latest entry into the Charlie’s Angels franchise, Elena Houghlin (played by Naomi Scott) is a programmer and engineer who joins forces with the Angels to stop the energy conservation device Calisto from being implemented. Elena is smart and an MIT graduate. Throughout the course of the film, Elena discovers an entirely new set of skills as she bonds with fellow Angels Sabina and Jane. Elena wears a plethora of colorful and diverse outfits in the movie, leaving plenty of room for you to find an outfit that speaks to your own personal sense of style.
Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess
Gabrielle (played by Renee O’Connor) is a main character in the TV show Xena: Warrior Princess. She begins as a quiet Greek farm girl seeking protection and a new adventure, but she eventually becomes Xena‘s most trusted ally and soulmate. While her initial weapon of choice is a staff, she learns to wield a set of sais to exceptional effect. Gabrielle’s costume changes throughout the series, but she typically wears small crop tops throughout.
