Carbon Costume

Suzume Mizuno (voiced by Tomoko Akiya and Colleen O’Shaughnessey) is a character in the anime and manga series Zatch Bell!  She is a schoolmate of Kiyomaro Takamine, who she has a crush on.  Suzume is a bit of a klutz and not a great student, though she has good knife skills.  To create her look, you’ll want to start with a short brown wig and white headband.  Then, build your school uniform with a blue skirt, a sailor uniform short-sleeved shirt, and a light blue tie.  Lastly, you’ll need dark blue loafers and white socks.

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Ned Leeds is a character from the Spiderman Home Trilogy, and is played by Jacob Batalon. Ned is the best friend and supporting character of Peter Parker in the series.

To dress like Ned, wear a blue and yellow letterman’s jacket over a gray graphic tee, or a blue zip jacket over a light red button-down shirt. This would make a fun group or duo costume alongside Spider-man.

Minsc is a character from the video game, Baldur’s Gate 3. He is a Human Ranger who appeared in the previous games as well. More notably, he is a Rashemaar berserker from the matriarchal nation of Rasheman. Minsc can become a Companion in Act 3 if the player helps Jahiera on her personal quest. What he lacks in intelligence he makes up for in brawn and determination. You rarely see Minsc without Boo, his beloved hamster companion.

Jackie is one of the main characters of the 2024 film Love Lies Bleeding, and is played by Katy M. O’Brian. It follows the story of Lou who is a gym manager that falls for a bodybuilder named Jackie. They fall into a world of violence and crime together.

To dress like Jackie, wear a teal tank top or purple sports bra, a colorblock windbreaker, denim shorts, and a gold western-style belt.

Sally Bowles is a character from the 1972 musical film, Cabaret and is played by Liza Minnelli. Sally is a 19 year old cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club set in 1931 Berlin.

To dress like Sally in one of her most recognizable costumes, wear a black vest, black shorts, black vintage-style stockings, black lace-up heeled boots, and a black and purple necklace. For the hat, take a black bowler hat and add a wide purple ribbon.

Queen Renaldi is a character from the 2001 film, The Princess Diaries, and is played by Julie Andrews. It tells the story of Mia, a teenager who learns she is actually a princess. She goes on a journey to learn how to be one alongside the guidance of her grandmother, Queen Renaldi.

Queen Renaldi has an elegant and age appropriate style, while still having fun elements to it. To dress like her as a queen, wear a champagne gown, white opera gloves, a tiara and matching jewelry. For a casual look, wear a light blue flowy set that can be casual or worn out.

Lilith is a character in Hazbin Hotel. She is the estranged wife of Lucifer Morningstar and the mother of the series protagonist, Charlie. Similar to the biblical tale, Lilith was the first woman created by the angels, and was cast into Hell along with Lucifer for corrupting humanity. Together, they ruled Hell with Charlie until seven years prior to the events of Hazbin Hotel. Ever since, Lilith has been absent. Although it’s been revealed she got access to Heaven – but she’s been threatened with exile if she doesn’t stops her daughter’s plans.

Janine Lindo (Madeline Brewer) is a main character in The Handmaid’s Tale in both the novel by Margaret Atwood and 2017 television adaptation on Hulu. Previously known as Ofwarren, Ofdaniel, and Ofhoward, she was inducted as a Handmaid at the same time as June Osborne. Her right eye was removed by the Red Center as punishment for lashing out. At first, her damaged mental state ensures her subservience, but her repeated abuse causes her to work against the government from the inside, eventually seeking escape. The television series portrays Janine as somewhat more rebellious than her literary counterpart.

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is a screen adaptation of the broadway musical. It tells the story of the Phantom who resides in a Paris opera house. He attempts to get closer to a singer named Christine.

To dress like the Phantom, wear a white mask, a Victorian white shirt, a maroon vest and cravat, black gloves, an finally a black cape or coat.