Carbon Costume Books
Meg Murry from A Wrinkle in Time
Meg Murry is a smart girl who tends to keep to herself. After a strange occurrence, Meg magically travels to Camaztoz to find her missing father. Joined by her little brother, Charles Wallace, and an unlikely friend, Calvin, the trio are guided and tested by the mystical beings of Camaztoz. A Wrinkle in Time’s Meg Murry is played by Storm Reid.
Yennefer from Netflix’s The Witcher
Yennefer of Vengerberg (played by Anya Chalotra) us a powerful sorceress on Netflix’s The Witcher. Always a love interest and occasionally an ally of Geralt, she has spent much of her life doing whatever necessary to put her brutal upbringing behind her as she amasses more and more power. Yennefer typically wears clothing dominated by black and grey, often with multiple layers.
Ciri from Netflix’s The Witcher
Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon (played by Freya Allan) is the princess of Cintra and sole heir to the throne. Better known as Ciri, the young princess is forced to flee her homeland after her grandmother is killed during an attack by Nilfgaard. Ciri wears warm boots, a cloak, and wide leg pants that look almost like a dress as she walks during her search for Geralt.
Geralt from Netflix’s The Witcher
Geralt of Rivia (played by Henry Cavill) is the main protagonist of Netflix’s The Witcher series based on the popular books and video games. As a Witcher, Geralt spends much of his time slaying monsters and being paid to do so by desperate and terrified people. Geralt’s clothing is black and often made of leather. His armor is designed to help protect him from the monstrous forces of evil (and occasional brazen human) he faces regularly.
Nico Di Angelo from Percy Jackson
Nico Di Angelo is a character in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books written by Rick Riordan. He is a half-blood, specifically the son of Hades. Upon first appearing in The Titan’s Curse, Nico is a curious and nerdy kid who enjoys collecting Mythomagic figures. Once he regains his memories and discovers his parentage, he casts aside his childhood interests and becomes more reserved. His powers are the most fearsome of any demigod. At the end of the series, he comes out and starts dating Will Solace. Nico doesn’t appear in the movie or musical adaptation, so this costume guide is based on the book’s descriptions. Use light makeup to make yourself paler and black eyeshadow to sink in your cheeks.
Sister Night from HBO’s Watchmen
In HBO’s Watchmen, Detective Angela Abar (played by Regina King) dons a mask to become Sister Night in order to help maintain law and order in the City of Tulsa. Having vowed revenge against the Seventh Kavalry for the death of her partner and his wife, Angela is a skilled martial artist and exceptional detective. Sister Night’s costume keeps Angela’s identity hidden and her family safe from criminals. A long overcoat, rosary beads, and face mask help transform Angela into her vengeful alter ego.
Lion-Hat Luna Lovegood from Order of the Phoenix
Luna Lovegood’s (Evanna Lynch) magical lion hat first makes its appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and later in the Half-Blood Prince. Luna wears her homemade fake stuffed hat, which lets out a loud realistic roar with a tap of the wand, to show her support for the Gryffindor Quidditch team against the Slytherin team, even though she’s from Ravenclaw.
Oliver Twist
As a young boy raised in a workhouse, Oliver Twist has all reason to be disappointed in life. However, Oliver is no ordinary child. With his steady kind nature, he has a positive outlook that gets him through the troublesome predicaments he faces.
Mr. Nancy from American Gods
In American Gods, Mr. Nancy (Orlando Jones) is Anansi, an old trickster spider god from Ghanaian folklore who likes to make fun of people’s stupidity. Mr. Nancy tends to dress up in fancy suits with colorful, attention-grabbing colors and patterns.
Lee Scoresby from His Dark Materials
In His Dark Materials, Lee Scoresby (Lin-Manuel Miranda) is a skilled aëronaut balloonist. He’s hired by the Gyptians to safely transport Lyra Belacqua to Svalbard. Lee’s dæmon is an arctic hare named Hester.
