Carbon Costume

Michelle Jones-Watson, better known as MJ, is a character played by Zendaya from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the Spider-Man films. She is a recurring love interest of Spider-Man.

To dress like MJ, you could go for a couple different looks. One is a black animal print dress with a black denim coat. Another, which would make a great duo/ couples costume, is a white long-sleeve shirt with an image of Joan of Arc printed on the front, a black contrast-stitch denim jacket, black jeans, and black converse sneakers.

Satine is one of the main characters from the iconic Baz Lurhmann musical film Moulin Rogue, and is played by Nicole Kidman. Moulin Rogue is a flashy and over-the-top musical film (in the best way) and features its own takes on popular songs, including those of the early 2000s while following the love story between Satine and Christian.

To dress like Satine in her diamond costume, take a silver corset as the base for the top. Overlay a scalloped silver lace and mesh fabric over it entirely. Create the collar and half skirt, use faux black velvet fabric and silver trims and appliqués, or even rhinestones (silver and/ or AB). Attach fringe silver trim to the bottom front of the corset. Pair this with long black opera gloves, black fishnet tights, black vintage dance heels, and a black top hat that you can also add silver trim to. For her red gown, take a red gown with a corset waist and wear with the long black opera gloves.

Melody is a character from the new Ghostbsuters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and is played by Emily Alyn Lind. The film follows The Spengler family as they return to New York City, specifically the iconic firehouse we know from the original Ghostbusters. An ancient artifact is found and releases an evil force that brings on a second ice age, but both the new and old Ghostbusters are there to stop it together.

To dress like Melody, wear a blue lace dress, blue lace sleeveless cardigan, black tights, blue knit socks, and black loafers.

Samira (played by Lupita Nyong’o), more often called Sam, is the main character of the prequel film A Quiet Place: Day One.  She is a terminally ill woman caught in New York City with nurse Reuben and other residents of her hospice facility when sound-averse aliens descend to earth and the city falls into chaos.  She and her cat Frodo must stay quiet as they try to avoid the deadly creatures alongside fellow survivor Eric.  Sam dresses in an oversized mustard yellow cardigan over a grey v-neck shirt and wide leg dark blue pants.  She also wears beige high top sneakers and a dark orange beanie.  While searching for food for herself and Frodo, Sam takes an “I Heart NY” tote bag from a store to carry their supplies.  Complete your costume with a black and white plush cat for extra points.

Alvin and the Chipmunks is a popular children’s film from 2007 that follows three musical chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore who find a new home in Dave’s house, a singer songwriter that helps them gain popularity and show off their talents to the world.

To dress like Alvin, wear a green hoodie, a headband with ears, a chipmunk fuzzy tail, and a mic headset. For pants and shoes, anything goes but khaki shorts or pants might fit best.

Cinderella is a 2015 live-action remake of the original animated Disney film. This follows the same classic story of a girl who has to live with her evil stepsisters and stepmother until she meets her Prince Charming. This film has beautiful realistic versions of the costumes we know so well, and one of them that could be recreated is her casual, “peasant dress”.

To create this look, wear a blue blouse with a maxi full blue skirt. Add a muted brick red apron to the skirt and a wrapped headband created with frayed white fabric wrapped in your hair.

Valentina is a character from the new Despicable Me: 4 and voiced by Sofia Vergara. Valentina is the girlfriend of the character, Maxime Le Mal. Maxine is nicknamed the ‘insect man’ and was a student at a school for villains. He is part cockroach and is seeking revenge on Gru.

To dress like Valentina , wear a pink double-breasted coat and use white piping at the edges. Pair this with a purple mock-neck shirt, oversized silver sunglasses, white gloves, and carry a stuffed poodle. This would make a fun duo costume with Maxime.

Eric (played by Joseph Quinn) is a law student far from his native England in A Quiet Place: Day One.  Eric joins Sam and her cat Frodo as they traverse New York City while trying to remain silent and avoid dangerous aliens.  He first appears on screen gasping for breath as he emerges from a waterlogged subway station and then glues himself to Sam’s side after Frodo leads him to her.  Eric wears a brown suit with burgundy loafers.  His dress shirt in lightly striped and he wears a seafoam tie with a vine pattern.