Carbon Costume Women
Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls the Musical
“Come sit with us tomorrow, it’ll be fetch!” Gretchen Wieners is a character in the Mean Girls musical. She is a part of the Plastics as the right-hand woman to Regina George. In “Meet The Plastics,” Gretchen sings about how she will do anything to maintain Regina’s popularity. She loves to gossip, but she’s actually quite sweet. When Cady joins the Plastics, she doesn’t have ulterior motives. In the musical, Gretchen confides in Cady that because of the crumbling friendship with Regina, she’s lost all confidence in herself. This leads to her solo song “What Is Wrong With Me?” Ashley Park originated the role of Regina on Broadway until Krystina Alabado took her place.
Rose from American Dragon: Jake Long
Rose is a character in the cartoon series American Dragon: Jake Long. She is the love interest titular character, but she is actually a member of the Huntsclan, an organization whose aims is to take down supernatural threats. Her alias is Huntsgirl, where in contrast to her kind-hearted, modest personality, she is daring, combative, and vicious. When Jake finds out about her alter ego, they try and work together, until he wishes Rose had never been taken by the clan. Mae Whitman, who you may have also heard in Avatar: The Last Airbender as Katara, voices this character.
Masha Dmitrichenko from Nine Perfect Strangers
Masha Dmitrichenko (played by Nicole Kidman) is the enigmatic creator of Tranquillum, an expensive wellness retreat that promises its guests powerful transformation, in the Hulu mini series Nine Perfect Strangers. Masha, originally from Russia, immigrated to the United States where she became a powerful CEO. However, after she is shot and clinically dead for several minutes, Masha’s outlook on life is totally altered and she sets out to help others achieve freedom from their grief and other emotional issues. Masha is a tall, thin woman with long blonde hair. She favors all white ensembles that highlight her ethereal persona and sports a large scar at the center of her chest, a reminder of her brush with death.
GGK from Carole and Tuesday
GGK (voiced in Japanese by Misaki Kuno and in English by Mela Lee with singing vocals by Madison McFerrin) is a character in the anime series Carole and Tuesday. GGK is an eccentric contestant on the Mars’ Brightest talent show, claiming to be a vessel through which the universe itself sings. During her performances, her all black costume shimmers like it’s part of the fabric of the universe, while she claims the red dot on her forehead is actually her third eye.
Mare Sheehan from Mare of Easttown
Marianne “Mare” Sheehan (played by Kate Winslet) is the small town detective at the heart of HBO’s limited series Mare of Easttown. Set in a small Philadelphia suburb, the show focuses on Mare as she investigates the murder of a local girl. Mare’s wardrobe consists of pieces designed to keep her warm while she works in a variety of outdoor locations, including several coats and a lot of flannel, with comfortable and sturdy jeans.
The Legion (Frank and Julie) from Dead by Daylight
In the game Dead by Daylight, the Legion is a killer that consists of four teenagers, Frank, Julie, Susie, and Joey. Frank Morrison was a promising high school athlete, but he was kicked out of school after he attacked a referee at a game. After bouncing around several foster homes, Frank ended up in the small town of Ormond where he met Julie Kostenko who saw him as her ticket out of her hometown. Frank and Julie also hung out with Susie and Joey, and the foursome began vandalizing and robbing as a hobby before they committed a murder during a break in, which sealed to their fate as killers for the Entity. Frank and Julie’s costumes are very similar, so it could be fun to use these two as a basis for a couple’s costume or as part of a larger group of four.
Snow White from Wreck-It Ralph 2
In Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Vanellope Von Schweetz encounters her fellow Disney princesses. Snow White (voiced by Pamela Ribon) wears pajamas for the slumber party with a blue “Poison” apple shirt and cuffed yellow jeans. Add red lipstick and you’re set! You can find her classic dress here.
Cinderella from Wreck-It Ralph 2
In Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Vanellope Von Schweetz encounters her fellow Disney princesses. Cinderella (voiced by Jennifer Hale) wears pajamas for the slumber party featuring a gray sweater and light blue leggings. The shirt features her signature carriage with the acronym “G2G.” You can the guide for her classic look here.
Moana from Wreck-It Ralph 2
In Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Vanellope Von Schweetz encounters her fellow Disney princesses. Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) wears pajamas for the slumber party featuring orange tank top and white shorts. The shirt references Tamatoa, an antagonist in her original movie, and his song “Shiny.” You can the guide for her classic look here.
Rapunzel from Wreck-It Ralph 2
In Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, Vanellope Von Schweetz encounters her fellow Disney princesses. Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) wears pajamas for the slumber party featuring a pink zip-up hoodie, a purple shirt, and leggings. The shirt references The Snuggly Duckling, a pub located not too far from her tower in the woods, and the leggings feature the sun emblem based on the golden flower. You can find Rapunzel’s classic dress here.
