Carbon Costume

Played to perfection by Sigourney Weaver, Gwen DeMarco is the perfect “Galaxy Quest” parody to every communications officer in Star Trek. Woefully under-appreciated despite a talent for alien languages, communications officers are usually accused of just “repeating the computer”. And DeMarco is sick of it!

You might not be headed for a starship, but you can still get DeMarco’s look. Start with a blonde wig, a red tank top, and grey boots. Snag a grey flight suit and some red paint for the details of a Galaxy quest suit. Add on a Galaxy Quest patch, grab your communicator, and you’re ready to go.

Holly Hale (played by Carmel Electra) is a character in the parody film Scary Movie 4.  Holly is blind, a parody of Ivy Elizabeth Walker from the M. Night Shyamalan film The Village.  Holly’s Amish-inspired costuming is much more overtly sexy than the real thing, so it might be difficult to find an exact match for her blue prairie dress.  But you can focus on matching the print, silhouette, or neckline if you can’t find one that meets all the requirements at once.  Pairing your dress with a wooden walking stick, short red wig, and a good sense of humor will top off the look.  If you’re more interested in recreating the sexy lingerie costuming Holly reveals in the film, a lace bodysuit can add a little extra coverage than the original.

Luisa Madrigal (voiced by Jessica Darrow) is the middle child of the Madrigal family in the Disney movie Encanto.  Luisa is younger than Isabela, but older than Mirabel.  Endowed with super strength, Luisa is reliable and tough, always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to her younger sister.  Luisa wears a long dark skirt and matching shoes paired with a white blouse.  She accessorizes with cloth bracelets and a red ribbon in her hair.

Isabela Madrigal (voiced by Diane Guerrero) is the eldest sister of Luisa and Mirabel in the Disney animated feature Encanto.  With the power to conjure flowers and plants, Isabela is often considered the golden child of the Madrigal family.  Her costuming consists of a tiered floral dress in shades of purple, long dark hair, and a floral hair clip.  While plenty of recreated dresses exist for children, if you’re looking to create this costume for an adult, you’ll want to focus on soft purples and finding a dress that emulates her flowy silhouette.

Mirabel Madrigal is the protagonist of the latest Disney animated film, Encanto. She is fifteen years old, the youngest daughter of Julieta and Agustin Madrigal. Everyone in the Madrigal family has a magical gift except her. But when everyone begins to lose their powers, she may be the last hope to restore magic to her community. Featuring songs written by Lin Manuel Miranda, this movie celebrates Columbian culture.

Oogie Boogie (voiced by Ken Page) is the antagonist of the 90s stop motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas.  Finding himself at odds with Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie also manages to kidnap Sally to lure the Pumpkin King to his dungeon-like lair.  Oogie Boogie is a boogeyman made of a burlap sack filled with countless brightly colored bugs that he’s eaten.  Under certain lighting in his lair, he glows a bright green color.  If you don’t want to shell out for the prestige costume below, you can get creative with a baggy dress and shoes (though it may be worth the splurge for the vinyl mask).  For a little extra flair, try a thin layer of glow-in-the-dark paint.  And don’t forget to bring some gummy worms to fill out your costume (and maybe share with friends).

In Jingle All the Way, Myron Larabee (Sinbad) is a postal worker who wants to get that year’s hottest toy, the Turbo-Man action figure, for his family. Problem is, it’s sold out in every single store, and there’s other people like Howard Langston who are also willing to go to any lengths to get one of his own. When Howard finds himself dressed up as Turbo-Man with one of the action figures in his hand, Myron shows up in costume has Dementor, Turbo-Man’s arch-nemesis.

Jack Skellington (voiced by Chris Sarandon with Danny Elfman providing his singing voice) is the main character in the stop motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas.  The King of Halloween, Jack finds himself dissatisfied with his usual holiday shenanigans, and with the help of his fellow Halloweentown residents, including Sally, Jack takes over Christmas.  His bid to spread holiday cheer doesn’t go exactly as planned, but everyone ends up with a greater appreciation for the holiday season.  Jack is a tall, skinny skeleton with a pinstripe suit.  If you don’t want to wear a plastic mask, you could always paint your face, though that won’t achieve his immediately recognizable round face.