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…o denying the sinister air Karel Roben brings to the character in the 2004 film adaptation. Part of what sets Rasputin apart even from his Nazi henchmen is his penchant for dark near-religious regalia. In the 1940’s he wears a flowing black robe trimmed at the neck with black fur and decorated with cold cordwork designs. While the exact coat is hard to find, a plain black overcoat can be altered with a segment of fake black fur and appliques attac…

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…

…lint Marko (also known as Sandman) 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 littl…

…ce, gets a face tattoo a la Mike Tyson. The use of this face tattoo in the film actually launched a real life lawsuit between the tattoo artist and Warner Bros. Get your Stu costume together with a pair of wire frame eyeglasses, a business casual plaid short sleeve shirt, and khakis then stick a tribal temporary tattoo on the side of your face. For extra laughs, black out one of your front teeth to mimic Helms’ self-mutilation in the original The…

…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…

…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 shawl around yourself and make sure to get your hands…

…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 including a dark beige dress, an emerald green number, and a gold satin party dress. To really sell the 60s look, you’ll want to be particular about your makeup. The same eyeliner you use to rim your lids can also be used to create the perfect beauty mark on yo…

…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 collection with a vintage vibe, or shoot for something in a distressed wash in a similar shade of light purple….

…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…

…er in the 1984 movie The Karate Kid. Ali befriends Daniel LaRusso as he trains for the All-Valley Karate Championships under Mr. Miyagi. A popular and stylish girl, Ali wears a number of 80s-inspired outfits throughout the film. If you can’t find the exact pieces to match her costuming, be sure to focus on the colors and silhouettes; she often wears bold colors but in more pastel shades than many might associate with the decade’s fashions….