Carbon Costume

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…

…n) in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3 was definitely one of the highlights of the film. It introduced a whole new generation to the character and made him a fan favorite villain for people everywhere. Flint’s cosplay is easy to pull together and, depending on your other characters, the pieces can serve in a variety of other costumes. The most difficult part is his shirt. Finding striped shirts in the right shade is a little tricky so you will be better o…

Marie is a character in the Disney film, The Aristocats. She is the only female kitten of Duchess, and a sister to Berlioz and Toulouse. She is very feminine and makes an effort to appear ladylike. While this attitude makes her quite prissy and spoiled, she has fun playing with her brothers. A hopeless romantic and daydreamer, Marie frequently gets lost in her thoughts, sighing deeply. Pair this inspired look with a pair of white knee socks and s…

…resley of roosters. Pretty literally. His character from the 1991 animated film Rock-A-Doodle is clearly based on the beloved late crooner, complete with a plume that he dyes black after making it big in the city. And just like Elvis he has both a simple country look and a slick city look, both of which are easily adapted for either male or female cosplayers. For Chanticleer’s country look you’ll want a white button down shirt, a black belt, jeans…

…ced by Elizabeth Hartman) is the main character of the children’s animated film The Secret of NIMH. In order to save her family, Mrs. Brisby must face her fears and work together with the unnaturally intelligent rats on her farm. Mrs. Brisby is a mouse, so the best way to recreate her character is to wear a mouse costume that suits your tastes, if wearing a false nose is uncomfortable, you could always paint your face instead. Then, wrap a red sha…

…voiced by Gale Garnett) is the main antagonist of the stop motion animated film Mad Monster Party. Francesca is the secretary of Baron Boris von Frankenstein, who has decided to retire as the head of the World Organization of Monsters. Francesca is a total babe and often flirted with by the monsters on the Isle of Evil. She works closely with Dracula in a bid to kill the Baron’s nephew Felix Flanken. Francesca wears several era-appropriate outfits…

…gside his fellow bandmates Pip and Rex, Chazz takes control of a local radio station in order to give his band’s music some airtime. Chazz has long hair and wears a headband to keep it off his face, a leather jacket, as well as multiple rings and necklaces to complete his quintessentially rockstar look. Finding Chazz’s exact t-shirt is going to be nearly impossible, so you could use this opportunity to bust out a truly vintage ’90s tee from your c…

…ed by Gemma Chan) is the primary antagonist of the Disney animated feature film Raya and the Last Dragon. She is the princess of Fang, one of the five lands of Kumandra, just as Raya is a princess of Heart. Namaari is fiercely protective of her people and will do whatever it takes to help them prosper. She wears her hair short and shorn on one side where she wears a long gold tassel earring. If you aren’t quite ready for an undercut, a deep side p…

…houettes; she often wears bold colors but in more pastel shades than many might associate with the decade’s fashions….

…ounger sister left adrift after her family dissolved, Yelena is another heartbreaking reminder of the effects the Red Room can have. She wears several looks throughout “Black Widow” but the most iconic – and meaningful – is the white suit and green vest she wears during the film‘s climax. Black fingerless gloves, black boots, and a costume pistol round out the look while a blonde wig can be styled into her rounded braid using YouTube tutorials. Of…