Davey Boy Smith, The British Bulldog

Davey Boy Smith, The British Bulldog

Davey Boy Smith, also known as The British Bulldog, is a pro wrestler who rose the ranks of the WWF (now WWE) in the 1980s. He makes his British heritage known by regaling himself with the Union Jack from head to toe.

Yuki Cross Vampire Knight

Yuki Cross from Vampire Knight

Yuki Cross is the main protagonist of the anime series Vampire Knight. She attends Cross Academy. Alongside her friend Zero, she serves as Guardian of the Day Class. This is because the Night Class are actually vampires! She is cheerful and caring with a warm smile. This is her outfit when she is part of the Day Class. If you prefer a more accurate Artemis (her scythe), you can make one from foam and a long dowel. Other options for weapons include fake guns or nunchucks.

Percy Jackson Nico di Angelo

Nico Di Angelo from Percy Jackson

Nico Di Angelo is a character in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books written by Rick Riordan. He is a half-blood, specifically the son of Hades. Upon first appearing in The Titan’s Curse, Nico is a curious and nerdy kid who enjoys collecting Mythomagic figures. Once he regains his memories and discovers his parentage, he casts aside his childhood interests and becomes more reserved. His powers are the most fearsome of any demigod. At the end of the series, he comes out and starts dating Will Solace. Nico doesn’t appear in the movie or musical adaptation, so this costume guide is based on the book’s descriptions. Use light makeup to make yourself paler and black eyeshadow to sink in your cheeks.

Screencap + recreation of Vanya Hargreeves' book from The Umbrella Academy

Make Your Own: Vanya’s Autobiography from The Umbrella Academy

When I’m not writing tutorials for Carbon Costume, I’m freelancing as a graphic designer. One of my favorite types of […]

sister night from hbo's watchmen

Sister Night from HBO’s Watchmen

In HBO’s Watchmen, Detective Angela Abar (played by Regina King) dons a mask to become Sister Night in order to help maintain law and order in the City of Tulsa. Having vowed revenge against the Seventh Kavalry for the death of her partner and his wife, Angela is a skilled martial artist and exceptional detective. Sister Night’s costume keeps Angela’s identity hidden and her family safe from criminals. A long overcoat, rosary beads, and face mask help transform Angela into her vengeful alter ego.

Takeru Takaishi from Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

Takeru Takaishi from Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

In Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, Takeru “T.K.” Takaishi is a member of DigiDestined who has Patamon has a partner. He’s cheerfu, gentle, and sweet-natured, providing hope to all of the other Digi-Destined kids as the bearer of the trait of Hope.

Beelzebub Good Omens

Beelzebub from Good Omens

Beelzebub (Anna Maxwell Martin) is a supporting character in “Good Omens,” the show based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name. Beelzebub is a demon who parallels Gabriel as the representative of hell. Like Gabriel, they get upset when Adam won’t start the war to end the world. They’re always seen frowning with flies buzzing around them (hence the nickname “Lord of the Flies”). While the character is played by a woman, and this costume guide is designed for women, Beelzebub does not use pronouns in the series.

Jake the Snake Roberts

Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Jake “The Snake” Roberts is a famous pro wrestler. The beloved star of the WWF (now WWE), often brought the source of his nickname into the ring to scare his opponents. He was also popularized the use of the DDT wrestling move.

Wanda from WandaVision

Wanda Maximoff from the WandaVision First Look

Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen) is one of the longest-standing women in the MCU. And after suffering the loss of both Tony and Natasha in Endgame as well as her brother Pietro and her lover Vision in earlier movies, fans weren’t certain how Wanda would handle her grief. The answers, it seems, will come in the Disney+ show WandaVision. And while details are sparse, a Super Bowl ad gave fans a few teasers. Wanda and Vision appear to be reunited and living in domestic bliss that spans several decades. Wanda’s costumes change to fit the times but the two that stand out to most viewers are her ’80s “new mom” outfit and what appears to be a Halloween costume based of Scarlet Witch’s comic canon outfit, as seen above.

(Updated after WandaVision S1 E6 Premier)

Mary Sanderson from Hocus Pocus

Mary Sanderson from Hocus Pocus

She smells children! Mary Sanderson (Kathy Najimy) is one of the antagonists in Hocus Pocus. Along with Winifred and Sarah, she is a witch who plans to use the life force of children to achieve eternal beauty. While she is more clever than Sarah, she is less cunning than Winifred. If you’re not a fan of wigs, you can style your hair upwards using gel and hairspray. It helps to have something to wrap your hair around, like a cup or soda can, so it maintains the shape. Use temporary purple color spray on top and on the bangs.