Carbon Costume

…the fictitious cartoon band at the heart of Your Favorite Martian. Puff Puff’s design has undergone some changes over the years, particularly during a rebranding period for the show when it was revived in 2022. His latest iteration includes spiky, asymmetrical hair, and black-framed glasses in an octagonal shape. Top off your simple costume with a microphone and your favorite YFM tunes to really sell the experience….

…In Promising Young Woman, Cassandra “Cassie” Thomas (Carey Mulligan) is a med school dropout who now takes revenge on predatory men by pretending to be drunk at clubs and bars, letting men take her home, and revealing her sobriety when they try to take advantage of her. In her latest act of vengeance, Cassie poses as a stripper dressed in a nurse outfit to reach her target at his bachelor party….

…Lemon Meringue is a major character in Strawberry Shortcake. While her name sounds sour, she’s actually very sweet! A prim and proper fashionista, Lemon knows all the latest trends. She even has her own salon, where she does hair and manicures. Her favorite activities include giving fashion advice and chatting with her friends (the other berry girls). In the 2009 series, she has a puppy named Henna….

…Penny is Inspector Gadget’s niece. Through the use of technology and old-fashioned detective work, and with the help of her faithful companion Brain, she bails her bumbling uncle out of his latest jams….

Raya Kelly is the main character in the latest Disney+ film, Raya and the Last Dragon. Voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, whom you may recall portrayed Rose Tico in the recent Star Wars movies, Raya is a warrior princess who must find the last dragon, Sisu, to save her home from a dangerous plague. She is headstrong, mature, and adaptable, all traits that make her a capable leader of the group. However her biggest flaw is a reluctance to trust others. I…

…ncil. She sends ravens to accused vampires to request their presence in front of the council. As her name suggests, she floats from place to place, and possesses incredible teleportation abilities. In the latest season, the Floating Woman visits the residence to appoint Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin to the council, though she’s annoyed that they don’t take vampire business seriously….

…Rachel (played by Ashley Burch) is a neurotic, over-analyzing video game tester in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. Rachel has a crush on fellow tester Dana, though she hesitates to make a move in their relationship. At one point, in order to save Dana’s job, Rachel works with Brad Bakshi. Rachel has a colorful, asymmetric haircut and often sports flannel shirts layered over a graphic tee while she works testing the latest game improvements….

…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….

In the latest film adaptation for the DC hero Batman, Riddler (played by Paul Dano) is a sinister terrorist intent on exposing the dark secrets of Gotham’s elite. The Batman’s 2022 version of Edward Nashton is a far cry from previous iterations, and the grittier tone of the film is reflected in the character’s far more understated costuming. To recreate this Riddler, you’ll need an army green anorak and balaclava. Use some white fabric paint to a…

…with a mouth that can change from smiling to frowning. When he abducts his latest victim, the Grabber dresses as a magician with a black top hat and white face makeup. To recreate his look, you’ll likely need to cut the arms off a red turtleneck sweater, as short-sleeved versions can be difficult to find, and layer it under a black polo shirt left unbuttoned. If you want to wear a devil mask as part of your costume, you use some white spray paint…