Carbon Costume Movies
Keiko Morita from Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate
Keiko Morita (voicd by Maya Aoki Tuttle) is a character from the TV movie Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate. Keiko is Megamind’s biggest fan and a social media influencer. She uses her phone to capture many of Megamind’s actions, much like reporter Roxanne Ritchi in the original Megamind film. Keiko wears a colorful outfit that consists of a green tank top with a blue lightning bolt layered over a purple shirt. She also wears baggy pants and combat boots, and acessorizes her outfit with a choker necklace and sheer fingerless gloves paired with studded bracelets.
Leo Barnes from The Purge: Anarchy
Leo Barnes (played by Frank Grillo) is a police sergeant who appears in two installments of The Purge franchise. After his son is killed by a drunk driver, Leo resolves to seek revenge on the night of the annual Purge. Later, he becomes head of security for Charlie Roan. Leo dresses sensibly for his Purge night, bringing a duffel bag with extra weapons and wearing clothes that are dark in color and easy to move in. To create your costume, choose grey pants and black boots, a light grey t-shirt and a black sweater with a black pea coat. Don’t forget the fake blood.
Ryan from High School Musical
Ryan is a character from the early 2000s Disney film High School Musical, and is played by Lucas Grabeel. Ryan is a fashionable co-president of the drama club at East High, alongside his sister Sharpay.
To dress like Ryan wear a pink cap with a pink striped shirt, or a silver striped shirt with green pants, a black belt, and a green rhinestoned hat. Carry a white microphone to complete the look.
Mackenzie Carpenter from Drive Thru
Mackenzie Carpenter (played by Leighton Meester) is the protagonist of the horror movie Drive Thru. Mackenzie and her friends are targeted by a demonic mascot, Horny the Clown. Her style is true to the time the film was made, relying on the punk/emo aesthetic of the early 2000s. Mackenzie wears several different outfits throughout the movie, but two of the most memorable are worn while she’s chased by the killer mascot. To create your costume, start with eyeliner, black nail polish, and a thick black leather cuff watch. Then, choose which outfit to recreate. Earlier in the film, Mackenzie wears low rise grey jeans, a skull print tee, and a black zip up hoodie with white graphics. Later, she wears black combat boots, wide leg camo pants, and a burgundy tank top.
Emcee from Cabaret (1972)
Emcee is a character from the 1972 musical film Cabaret, and is played by Joel Grey. Emcee is the sort of narrator in the story, and is the Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Club, set in 1930s Berlin.
To dress like Emcee, wear a white dress shirt, black vest, black striped trousers, a black tailcoat, and a black bow tie. Pair this with a black top hat, monocle, and wooden cane. For makeup, use a maroon liquid lipstick and apply pink blush heavily on the cheeks.
Isabella Parigi from The Lizzie McGuire Movie (What Dreams Are Made Of)
Isabella Parigi is a character from the early 2000s Disney movie, The Lizzie McGuire Movie and is played by Hilary Duff. She goes on a trip with her class to Italy and lives her dream.
To dress like Isabella in the iconic scene where they sing ‘What Dreams Are Made Of’ alongside Lizzie (making this a great duo costume), wear a green reflective jacket, green skirt, and green necklace. To create the half-skirt take green, sheer sequin fabric and either pin or sew it to the top of the skirt. If you enjoy sewing or embroidery, take black embroidery thread and create the details in the shape of a X across the color and center of both sides of the jacket. Pair with a prop microphone, fishnet tights, and tall green metallic boots.
Gabriella from High School Musical
Gabriella is one of the main characters from the early 2000s Disney film High School Musical, and is played by Vanessa Hudgens. She is a new student at East High and is a successful student in her academics. She is also the love interest of Troy.
To dress like Gabriella, wear an orange cardigan with a green satin tank top and blue jeans. Another look is a white dress and white daisy hair clips.
Sandworm from Beetlejuice
The Sandworm is an iconic character from the Beetlejuice series. It resides in the Netherworld in a desert landscape. It is infamous for eating stray ghosts. The Sandworm appears in both movies, chasing Adam and Barbara in the first movie and then Astrid and Lydia in the sequel. Similar to Beetlejuice, the color scheme black and white stripes. Themed accessories can help communicate the character, or you can get cozy in a onesie.
Kaulder from The Last Witch Hunter
Kaulder (played by Vin Diesel) is the protagonist of the fantasy film The Last Witch Hunter. As an immortal, Kaulder has hunted witches as a member of the Order of the Axe and Cross for centuries. In the modern era in which the film is set, Kaulder is bald and favors a black palette for his clothes. To create your costume, you’ll need black combat boots, back pants, and a black henley shirt. You may also wish to wear a black trench coat. Complete your look with a Medieval sword and back holster to carry it.
Troy from High School Musical
Troy is the main character from the early 2000s Disney film High School Musical, and is played by Zac Efron. He is on the basketball team at his school, The Wildcats and is the love interest of Gabriella.
To dress like Troy, wear his basketball jersey with red basketball shorts or a red flannel, white tee, lightwash blue jeans, and a blue bandana tied on your head.
