Carbon Costume

Mario (voiced by Charles Martinet) is the lovable plumber at the heart of Nintendo’s sprawling Super Mario Bros. franchise.  In Super Mario Odyssey, Mario temporarily trades in his signature overalls for a dashing wedding outfit as he fights Bowser for Princess Peach‘s approval.  His quest also brings him to New Donk City where Pauline resides as Mayor.  Mario’s wedding outfit includes a classic white three-piece tuxedo with white shoes, white gloves, and a red bow tie.  H also dons a white top hat with his signature M insignia on the side.  You can recreate his hat with a patch and some safety pins.  If you want to get a little closer to his appearance in the game, consider purchasing a separate waistcoat with gold buttons to replace the plain white vest that comes with your suit.

The Judge is a character in the video game Far Cry New Dawn. They are a member of New Eden and potential Guns for Hire. The Judge marks a new identity of the Junior Deputy from Far Cry 5, brainwashed by Joseph Seed and ridden with guilt from the events and casualties of his fellow officers. Weather the mask and outfit with some spray paint for a more grungy look.

Cooper (voiced by Steve Malpass) is the main character of the Grabbed by the Ghoulies video game.  The premise of the game is that Cooper must save his girlfriend Amber from Ghoulhaven Hall, a mansion plagued by a plethora of supernatural creatures.  Cooper is a teenage boy with light blonde, spiky hair.  He wears tan shoes, light blue jeans, and a bright green sweater with a contrasting stripe around his midsection and collar.  To recreate his look, you can go for an easier green and purple striped top, but if you’re up for a little DIY you can get a better match by taking a green sweater and adding your own details with some fabric paint.  Top off the look with jeans, boots, and a spiky wig.

Luis Serra (voiced in RE:4 by André Peña) was an employee of the Umbrella Corporation who was recruited into Los Illuminados when he left his job there.  Eventually, he defects and leaks his research to the same organization that employs Ada Wong.  His costume in the Resident Evil 4 Remake is more complex than his original, including an ombre jacket with gold detailing.  You can purchase a replica coat for your costume, or if you’re feeling crafty and don’t mind a more interpretive version, you could always purchase a solid color jacket and add your own gold details with some leather paint.  Luis has wavy black hair and also carries a Luger pistol.

Ada Wong (voiced in the Resident Evil 4 Remake by Lily Gao) is a long-standing character from the Resident Evil franchise.  The remake of RE4 updates Ada’s original look to include a shorter dress and thigh-high boots instead of the long embroidered dress with a thigh split from the initial fourth installment of the video game series.  For Ada’s accessories, you may need to be a little creative, combining harnesses and holsters to get her look just right.  Don’t be afraid to wear your shoulder harness backward so the clip is in the front, since the aesthetics are more important than performance.

Ashley Graham (voiced in RE:4 by Genevieve Buechner) is the former President’s daughter.  Her look in the Resident Evil 4 Remake is very similar to the one she originally donned, but updated to look a bit more chic and polished.  Ashley has honey-blonde hair worn in a bob haircut and her costume consists of grey tights, brown boots, a green plaid skirt, and a golden yellow sleeveless turtleneck.  She pairs her outfit with an orange blazer, a silver brooch, and a silky scarf in shades of pink and peach.

Cody (voiced by Joseph Balderrama) is one of the protagonists of the adventure game It Takes Two.  Cody and his wife May are in the midst of a separation when their minds are transferred into two dolls made by their daughter Rose.  They must put their issues aside to find their way back to their bodies.  Cody’s doll appearance includes green hair, an orange sweater, and patchwork pants.  Top off your wig with a green antenna headband and create your button pin from a paper plate.  You can also cut plates into the shapes of the leaves that appear throughout Cody’s costuming.  Don’t be afraid to take your crafting scissors to your sweater as well in order to achieve the perfectly imperfect look from the game.  Top it all off with some rope wound around your midsection and right forearm, as well as a pair of tan shoes.

May (voiced by Annabelle Dowler) is one of the protagonists of the adventure video game It Takes Two.  The mother of Rose and wife of Cody, May finds her mind transported into a doll her daughter has made in the midst of her separation from her husband.  Cody is transported as well and they must work together to find their way home.  May’s doll likeness includes blue hair made of yarn, a yellow sweater with a blue button and rope details, patchwork pants, and a pair of black shoes.  She also wears black round-framed glasses.  To recreate her costume, take a pair of scissors to a turtleneck sweater.  You can style a blue wig into a bun and then wrap yarn around it to get closer to May’s appearance in the game.  You can also fashion a blue button from a paper plate, and add stitching details with the remaining yarn if you feel up for a little sewing.