Carbon Costume Movies
Elvis Presley from Priscilla
The new 2023 biopic film Priscilla follows Priscilla Presley’s life and her relationship with Elvis Presley. The film is directed by Sofia Coppola and is an adaptation of Priscilla’s book Elvis and Me. In this film, Priscilla is played by Cailee Spaeny along side Jacob Elordi who plays Elvis Presley.
Elvis in this film has costume that are of course inspired by original ones that Elvis Presley wore at different points in his life. One costume features a mostly brown look with a brown tweed blazer, a brown knit sweater, and black wool pants. Another is his summer pool-side look with a black and white vertical striped shirt with navy shorts and a pair of classic orange tinted sunglasses with gold detail.
Lucky Flickerman from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Lucky Flickerman is a character from the new Hunger Games film: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and is played by Jason Schwartzman. The Hunger Games series of films are based off of the original books by Suzanne Collins. This film takes place 64 years before the original Hunger Games we know. In this new film, we get to see Coriolanus Snow at 18 years old who is assigned to mentor Lucy of District 12 as the 10th annual Hunger Games approaches. Lucky Flickerman is the charismatic announcer and very first host of the games.
Lucky Flickerman dresses for the occasion wearing a red velvet blazer with black details, white shirt, velvet black bow tie, black pleated pants and shiny black dress shoes. To add even more to the costume, add a fun prop mic and stick-on curled mustache.
Chloe from Pitch Perfect
Chloe is a character from the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, and is played by Brittany Snow. 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.
Chloe is one of the co-leaders of The Barden Bellas. To dress like the first look we see her in, wear a blue plaid printed sleeveless 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.
Dale Doback from Step Brothers
In Step Brothers (2008), Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) is a 40-year-old manchild who still lives with his father. When his father marries a divorcee, Dale is forced to share quarters with his new step brother Brennan. At first Dale enforces that his drum set is strictly off limits, but before long, they’re co-launching Prestige Worldwide, a multifaceted entertainment company.
Lorraine from X
Lorraine is a character from the Ti West Horror Film X, and is played by Jenna Ortega. X follows a group of actors that go to a house in rural Texas to make an adult film, when their elderly hosts turn on them. Lorraine in this film is the boom mic operator for the film.
Lorraine wears a casual 70s look with a brown toned shirt, maroon flare jeans, and a brown braided belt. She carries a boom mic and pole and wears black headphones.
Olive from Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Olive 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. Olive is played by Lauren McCrostie. 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.
Olive is one of the children at the home and her special power is the ability to create fire in her hands. To dress like Olive, wear a pink floral printed dress, white heels, black gloves to mimic her fire-resistant ones, and a shawl.
Brennan Huff from Step Brothers
In Step Brothers (2008), Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) is a 39 year old still living at home depending on his mother. When she marries a widowed father, Brennan must come to terms with his new 40-year-old step brother Dale. Initially they’re fierce, territorial rivals, but soon discover that they’ve become best friends.
Tigris from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Tigris is a character from the new Hunger Games film: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and is played by Hunter Schafer. The Hunger Games series of films are based off of the original books by Suzanne Collins. This film takes place 64 years before the original Hunger Games we know. In this new film, we get to see Coriolanus Snow at 18 years old who is assigned to mentor Lucy of District 12 as the 10th annual Hunger Games approaches. Tigris is the cousin of Coriolanus Snow and lives with him in The Capitol. She has an interest and talent in fashion and helps Snow with some of his outfits as well as being there for him emotionally throughout the story.
One look Tigris wears is this all-pink suit costume. To recreate this, wear a pink blazer, pink pencil skirt, pink v-neck blouse, a pink hair fascinator, and blue heels. Add lots of pink blush to complete the look.
Venetia from Saltburn
Saltburn is a new film by Emerald Fennel that follows Oliver Quick as he stays in his rich classmate Felix’s estate, and a series of horrifying events occur. Venetia Catton is Felix’s sister and has a fling with Oliver at, and is played by Alison Oliver. She’s a character with lots of personality and at first seems shallow until we get to know her character more.
To create Venetia’s iconic pink look for yourself, wear a glittery purple dress or jumpsuit, pink cat-eye sunglasses, and layer over it a pink fun and party-ready tinsel jacket.
Chowder from Monster House
Chowder (voiced by Sam Lerner) is one of the main characters of Monster House. Friends with DJ and Jenny, Chowder is timid, a little goofy, and loves trick or treating. He also has an affinity for machinery, as shown when he operates an excavator during the course of the film. Chowder has short blonde hair and wears a light blue t-shirt, tan pants, and white sneakers. He also wears a red cape for most of the movie.
