Carbon Costume Movies
Tashi from Challengers
Tashi Duncan is the main character in the new film Challengers, and is played by Zendaya. Challengers is a drama/ romance film that centers around Tashi who after a career-ending injury, becomes a tennis coach and mentor for her husband Art Donaldson. They encounter a former lover of Tashi’s, Patrick Zweig as they prepare for their upcoming match.
To dress like Tashi as a tennis champion, wear a white preppy tennis dress and carry a tennis racket. In her iconic coaching look from the trailer, she wears a blue shirt dress that ties at the waist with rounded black sunglasses. In one dressy outfit she wears a blue glittery sleeveless mini dress. You can also wear this grey t-shirt that reads “I TOLD YA” that is just like the one from the film.
Sandy from Grease
Sandy is one of the iconic characters from the 1978 musical film Grease, and is played by Olivia Newton-John. Grease follows the life of high school students in the 1950s, specifically the story of Sandy and Danny who had a romance over the summer before the school year. Sandy is a sweet new student from Australia and in the end of the film, transforms into her very recognizable all-black and leather costume.
To dress like Sandy from the film, wear a yellow pastel sweater and skirt, a white collared blouse, white ruffled socks and white sneakers. For her look at the end of the movie, wear a black cropped leather jacket, an off-the-shoulder fitted top, black leather leggings, a black waist belt, and red heels.
Aubrey from Pitch Perfect
Aubrey is a character from the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, and is played by Anna Camp. Pitch Perfect is a comedy that follows Beca, a college student that joins the all-girls singing group at her school called The Bellas who take on the rival all-male group in competition.
Aubrey is one of the co-leaders of The Barden Bellas. To dress like the first look we see her in, wear a hot pink midi short sleeve dress. To dress like the iconic stage uniform of the Bella’s, wear a navy cardigan over a white button shirt, navy pencil skirt, and a yellow printed scarf worn around the neck.
Andrew from The Breakfast Club
Andrew is one of the characters from the iconic 1985 film The Breakfast Club and is played by Emilio Estevez. The Breakfast Club is a comedy film that follows five students from different backgrounds and each with unique personalities as they all endure Saturday detention in High School.
Andrew is a typical student athlete/ jock character and his wardrobe definitely reflects that. To dress like Andrew, wear a blue letterman-style jacket over a blue zip-up hoodie, a blue tank top, blue jeans, and sneakers.
Patrick from Challengers
Patrick is one of the main characters in the new film Challengers, and is played by Josh O’Connor. Challengers is a drama/ romance film that centers around Tashi who after a career-ending injury, becomes a tennis coach and mentor for her husband Art Donaldson. They encounter a former lover of Tashi’s, Patrick Zweig as they prepare for their upcoming match.
To dress like Patrick as he dresses when playing tennis, wear a sporty red or black tank top and carry a matching red and black tennis racket. Other looks of his include black shorts, a green and white striped button-down shirt, and light blue polo shirt.
Beca from Pitch Perfect
Beca is the main character from the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, and is played by Anna Kendrick. Pitch Perfect is a comedy that follows Beca, a college student that joins the all-girls singing group at her school called The Bellas who take on the rival all-male group in competition.
Beca has a much edgier style than most of The Bellas, reflecting her dream of being a DJ. There are a couple looks that can be recreated like this one with a gray sleeveless cardigan layered over a maroon lace-edge tank top, or her look with a cropped plaid blazer, a navy long sleeve shirt with lace detail, and a gray scarf.
Brian from The Breakfast Club
Brian is one of the characters from the iconic 1985 film The Breakfast Club and is played by Anthony Michael Hall. The Breakfast Club is a comedy film that follows five students from different backgrounds and each with unique personalities as they all endure Saturday detention in High School.
Brian is the brains of the group and his wardrobe is one that is both understated but fitting. To dress like Brian, wear a green sweater under a brown zip-up jacket, jeans, blue sneakers, and sunglasses for the look in that iconic scene.
Enoch from Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children
Enoch is one of the characters in the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, based off of the book by Ransom Riggs. This movie is directed by Tim Burton and it definitely is fitting in its style. Enoch is played by Finlay MacMillan. The movie is about a boy named Jacob we follow through the story as he is transported into the past where a home of orphans with special powers live.
Enoch is one of the children at the home and his special power is the animation of things like dolls that he builds and creates. To dress like Enoch, wear a gray cardigan, a light gray button-down shirt, dark gray trousers, canvas suspenders, and brown dress shoes.
Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
The new trailer for the second Beetlejuice film released recently and is called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, planned to release this fall of 2024. The film takes place in the future after the previous one we all know from 1988. Most of the cast is the same as the original, playing their original characters we all know and love.
One of the characters returning is of course Beetlejuice himself, played again by Michael Keaton. To dress like Beetlejuice as we can see him in the trailer, wear the iconic black and white striped suit, a white shirt, black tie, Beetlejuice wig, and face makeup for that undead look. Fabric paint can be used to distress the suit and shirt.
Richard Vernon from The Breakfast Club
Richard Vernon is one of the characters from the iconic 1985 film The Breakfast Club and is played by Paul Gleason. The Breakfast Club is a comedy film that follows five students from different backgrounds and each with unique personalities as they all endure Saturday detention in High School.
Richard Vernon is the power-hungry principal in the film and gives these five students detention. He wears a beige blazer, black button down shirt, beige pants, black dress shoes, and a gold watch.
