Women
Mary Beth from The Book of Life
Sometimes a tour guide is just a tour guide. But sometimes she’s a little bit more. Sometimes she is Mary Beth, the narrator of the movie The Book of Life with an extra secret hidden up her sleeve.
Mary Beth’s costume is really straightforward, made of great foundational pieces that can be repurposed for other cosplays pretty easily. Best of all it’s comfortable enough to wear through a whole day at a convention. Just don’t go wearing it into any local museums and you should be fine.
All you need are blue heels, a blue cap, a blue blazer, a white skirt, a white shirt, and a white neckerchief. Finish it off with a long red wig and you’re ready to weave your own tale about The Book of Life.
April from Lumberjanes
April is one of the main characters from the comic series Lumberjanes. Best friends with Jo, April is incredibly headstrong and a big fan of making puns. She carries a diary with her everywhere so she can scribble notes and sketch the creatures she encounters. April wears dark cropped leggings under pink shorts with a light green blouse and purple jacket, making for a fun and colorful costume.
Montana Duke from American Horror Story 1984
Montana Duke is a character in the American Horror Story anthology. She appears in the ninth season, titled 1984. Montana is a spunky, motivated girl who enjoys aerobics. When she is stabbed to death, she returns to Camp Redwood as a ghost. In purgatory, she kills trespassers along with other ghost campers, as her soul is tied to the campgrounds. Her style is fierce just like her, and clearly inspired by the era. Bille Lourd, who is the daughter of Carrie Fisher, portrays this role.
Amity Blight’s Grom Outfit from The Owl House
Amity Blight (voiced by the delightful Mae Whitman) isn’t one of Luz Noceda’s biggest fans. At least not at the start of the series. But by the time Grom rolls around she’s had a change of heart. And when Luz needs her most, Amity is there.
While Grom might sound like Prom, fashion on the Boiling Isles are a little different Rather than a long flowing gown Amity opts for a light purple undershirt with puffed sleeves, a darker purple vest over the top, and a knee-length skirt somewhere in between. Her socks match her shirt and come up to her ankles while her shoes are a little shorter than that and more closely match her vest. However that color is very hard to find and black boots are very close in color.
To finish her look you need accessories in addition to her main outfit. Her vest has a pink teardrop shape which you can recreate using fabric paint. A green wig and pointy ears give you that Boil Isles look while black triangle earrings are her only real accessory. Finally, when all is said and done, you may want a Grom crown all your own.
Monster Girl from Invincible
Monster Girl is a character in the comic book and animated series, Invincible. She’s hand-picked by Robot to be part of the new Guardians of the Globe. Her ability is monstrous transformation, giving her incredible brute strength. However, this power is a curse; every time she uses it, she becomes a year younger. After Rex teases her appearance, she transforms into a giant green monster and rightfully beats him up. We discover Robot has been closely studying her physiology. Grey DeLisle voices Monster Girl (and Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender!) in the show now streaming on Amazon Prime. Brush out the bangs for the ponytail wig and trim them just above your eyebrows. You can skip the wig if you have brown hair and bangs already.
Jo from Lumberjanes
Jo is one of the main characters in the comic series Lumberjanes. Jo is lifelong best friends with April and is a natural leader, with a love of science who enjoys creating inventions. With an affinity for STEM subjects and adventure, Jo attends space camp. Jo’s style consists of a striped shirt, red sweatshirt, and durable jacket for all her outdoor adventures.
Penelope McQueen from Rock Band 2
Penelope McQueen is a character from the Rock Band video game series. She appears as a playable session musician in both Lego Rock Band and Rock Band 2. In the second installment of the series, Penelope wears a dark newsboy cap, black puffy-sleeved blouse, oversized tie, and thigh high boots. To truly achieve her rocker style, don’t be shy with the dark lipstick and heavy eye shadow.
Zarina Kassir from Dead by Daylight
Zarina Kassir is a plucky documentarian who found herself pulled into the realm of the Entity while investigating the prison where the Deathslinger was once imprisoned prior to his death. She now uses her skills to go unnoticed, distract the killers, and heal those who are in danger.
Atom Eve from Invincible
Samantha Eve Wilkins, aka Atom Eve, is a character in the comic book and animated series, Invincible. She is a member of the Teen Team. Her ability is atom manipulation, which manifests in telekinesis, regeneration, and flight. Like Mark, she balances being a superhero with a normal life, and she attends high school as Eve Wilkins. To the disappointment of her parents, Eve rejects college and instead leaves to use her powers to help the world. Gillian Jacobs, who you may recall as Britta in Community, voices Eve in the show now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Molly from Lumberjanes
Molly is one of the main characters of the comic series Lumberjanes. Molly is a skilled archer who also enjoys knitting, mythology, and puzzles. Bubbles, the raccoon that sleeps on Molly’s head is a friend she made the first day of camp. Molly is Mal’s girlfriend, and their personalities often offset one another. Molly wears cargo shorts and a two-tone green shirt and styles her blonde hair in a braid. Rather than have a wild animal sleep on your head, a raccoon cap can achieve a similar effect.