Carbon Costume Movies
Natalie from the A Minecraft Movie (2024) Trailer
Natalie is a character from the new Minecraft (2024) movie trailer, and is played by Emma Myers. Minecraft is a live-action film adaption of the very popular video game, Minecraft.
To dress like Natalie in the trailer, wear a blue cardigan over a gray graphic tee and a green floral maxi skirt. Pair with any shoes or boots and jewelry. For those who want a more exact re-creation of the graphic t-shirt, start with a blank gray shirt. From here you can either start with iron-on transfer material or paint straight on the shirt, where you may want to sketch the circle first. For the transfer paper, create a similar gradient and simply cut out and iron onto the shirt. For painting directly on it, start with a solid layer of white paint as the base using fabric paint (this may take multiple layers). Once dry, paint over with orange and yellow fabric or acrylic paints.
Nina Sayers from Black Swan (Rehearsal Outfits)
Black Swan is a 2010 film starring Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers. It follows the dark story of Nina who is a ballerina and becomes dangerously obsessed with a lead role.
To dress like Nina in her casual/ rehearsal costume, wear a gray jacket, pink sweatpants, a pink scarf, and gray sweater boots. Another where she is actually in class is a light blue leotard, ballet tights, ballet slippers, a pink ballet skirt, and a light blue sheer shrug. To create the one-legged tall leg warmer, take gray knitted leggings and cut one leg on the top, then wear on one leg.
Juliet from Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Juliet from the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film Romeo and Juliet, is played by Claire Danes. This films follows the classic Shakespearean story Romeo and Juliet, but instead features two rival gangs and an arranged marriage. Romeo and Juliet in this version, meet at a costume ball.
One of the most iconic looks from this movie is the angel costume Juliet wears to the costume ball. To recreate this costume, wear a sleeveless, scoop neck maxi dress, white shoes, a silver cross necklace, and white angel wings.
Diane Foxington’s Golden Dolphin Award Dress from The Bad Guys
In The Bad Guys, Diane Foxington (Zazie Beetz) is the governor of Los Angeles and a former bad guy. She’s confident that her background will foil any schemes of The Bad Guys, including a potential heist of the Golden Dolphin award. When she attends the show in her flowing gown and goes to present the award to Marmalade, she’s shocked to discover it missing.
Joel Barish from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Jim Carrey plays the protagonist, Joel Barish, in the early 2000s romance fantasy/sci-fi film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Alongside his love interest, Clementine, we follow him through the story of their breakup. Clementine has a procedure to forget the relationship and Joel then decides to have the same one.
This would make a great couples costume for film lovers. To dress like Joel, wear a white shirt under a green sweater, paired with a black coat and green knit beanie.
Andy Kaufman from Saturday Night
Andy Kaufman is portrayed by Nicolas Braun in the new film Saturday Night. The film chronicles the chaotic moments of the first Saturday Night Live cast as they prepare for the very first broadcast. This is the first major portrayal of Kaufman since Jim Carrey’s legendary performance for Man on the Moon.
To dress like Andy Kaufman in the film, start with a black turtleneck tucked into a pair of white bootcut/ flare pants. Over the turtleneck, also tuck in a light blue button down. Over this wear a tan plaid blazer and pair with white canvas sneakers with black socks.
Darren from Poolman
Poolman is a film that is both directed and starred in by Chris Pine. It is a comedy and mystery, following a pool cleaner in Los Angeles who helps uncover a shady business deal.
To dress like Darren in a more casual look, wear a striped navy shirt, red bandana, and canvas bucket hat. For the unique suit look, wear a two-piece, double breasted tan suit, white vintage style shoes, a white pinstriped shirt, maroon printed tie, and headphones. For the spots of blood on the unit, use red fabric paint.
Kate from Twisters
Kate is one of the main characters from the new film Twisters, and is played by Daisy Edgar Jones. Twisters is a new film in the Twister series with a brand new cast and storyline. It follows the story of Kate who is convinced to start storm chasing again by her friend, Javi. She meets Tyler, a storm chaser who is famous on social media.
To dress like Kate in a more casual or dressed-up look, wear a white mock neck shirt under a half-buttoned up pinstriped shirt with navy pants. Another look of hers when she’s in action features a burnt-orange tank top, khaki cargo pants, a brown leather camera chest harness, and reddish-tinted sunglasses.
Rain from Alien: Romulus
Rain is a character from the new film in the Alien series, Alien: Romulus, and is played by Cailee Spaeny. It tells the story of a group of people in space that scavenge an old space station and run into a terrifying life form.
To dress like Rain, tie your hair back in a half-updo, wear an army green muscle tee, and black or gray jeans. Make a scratch on your face similar to hers with makeup. Another is a cream tank top and a brown puffer jacket.
Gretchen from Cuckoo
Gretchen is the main character in the new horror film, Cuckoo, and is played by Hunter Schafer. Gretchen is 17 years old and travels abroad to live with her father in the German Alps at a resort.
To dress like Gretchen, wear a white tank top and any pants. Wrap your arm in white gauze and wear an elbow brace over this. On your other arm and shoulder, wear a navy blue bomber jacket, letting the rest hang down your back. Pin with a safety pin to the back of your tank top if you’re worried about it sliding down. Use makeup or face paint to create the bruised look around her eyes. Finally, layer a few white headbands or gauze around your head.
