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Harley Quinn from Joker: Folie À Deux
A new film in the Joker series is releasing October of this year, called Joker: Folie á Deux. This film is new in that it is actually a musical, and features singer Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
To dress as Harley Quinn in this film, start with the makeup. Her makeup uses black eyeshadow or black cream makeup that is smudged around the eyes in a clown-inspired shape. For lips, she wears a cool red lipstick that you can also smudge around the edges with your fingers. For the outfit, wear a black coat for an easier more low-effort version, or you can take on her red blazer one. For the red blazer, take a ruffled/ peplum red blazer as the base. Cut the sleeves to right above your elbow, leaving an extra inch 1/2 or more to turn under and attach the ruffled pleated fabric, which is two pieces at two different lengths. If you want to take on the diamond/ argyle pattern, use red piping or cording to sew or glue on in similar shapes. Even further, add light distressing at the edges and on some of the piping with watered-down paint and/ or sandpaper.
For the top, take a muslin or cream corset-style top as the base. Using black fabric paint, paint on the argyle pattern (Tip: use a pencil and tape or a cut out piece of paper as a stencil to make the edges clean). To mimic the pointed shape at the bottom of the corset, take muslin fabric and attach it underneath and fold it in the similar draped pleats as in the photo. Lay the fabric flat on the ground and run sandpaper across the edges to create the raw edge.
Wear these with a black leather mini-skirt, black argyle patterned tights, and any black shoes to finish off the look.
Anarky
Anarky, or Lonnie Machin, is a DC comics character. He is a teenage prodigy who is believed to be the son of the Joker. He believes in anarchism and creates and invents different gadgets to undermine the government in an attempt to improve society.
Typically you’ll see him wearing some sort of white or gold mask. A look of his that can be easily recreated is this one that consists of the mask, a black hoodie with the red ‘A’ symbol which can be done with red fabric paint, black gloves, cameo patterned pants, and black combat boots.
Punchline
Alexis Kaye, known by her supervillain moniker Punchline, first encountered the Joker when he took over a TV station where she was as part of a field trip. Soon after, she became obsessed with him and his crimes, even starting a podcast dedicated to them. She is brutal and sadistic, and works alongside the Joker after his falling out with Harley Quinn. Punchline has long black hair with bangs that she wears in a high ponytail. Her villain uniform consists of a black dress over a purple shirt and tights. She also wears black gloves and thigh-high boots. Her dress is sometimes fitted, and sometimes flares out more from the hips, so choose the silhouette you prefer. Finish your costume with a blue belt and some sparsely applied clown makeup. You can also add colorful details to your gloves, boots, and wig using neon paint markers.
Vicki Vale from Arkham City
Vicki Vale (voiced by Grey DeLisle) is an investigative reporter who appears in many different Batman iterations. In Arkham City, Vicki works for the Gotham City Gazette and becomes particularly interested in investigating the opening of the titular prison city, believing it poses a serious threat to the citizens of Gotham. Vicki has pale blonde hair that she wears cut in a bob. Much of her costume is black, including a black trench coat, black gloves, black boots, and black stockings. A splash of color comes in the form of her burgundy turtleneck peeking out from beneath her coat.
Doctor Fate
Doctor Fate refers to a number of heroes who have done the gold help and cape of a DC Comics staple. No matter which Doctor Fate is your fave, a few things remain the same; the hero has supernatural powers and the costume also includes a blue bodysuit with yellow gold accessories. To create your Doctor Fate, start with a blue full-body suit. Then, you’ll need a golden cape, gold gloves, and gold boots of your choosing. Finish the book with a gold utility belt. Replica Doctor Fate masks can be a bit pricey, but you can get creative with yours by using a gold hood beneath a polarized face shield or a plastic full-face mask instead.
Poison Ivy from The New Batman Adventures
Poison Ivy is an antagonist in The New Batman Adventures. Aside from being a botanist and biochemist, she is a supervillain who terrorizes Gotham with her supernatural control over plant life. Though in other media, Poison Ivy may be an anti heroine. In the animated series, she is often seen scheming with Harley Quinn to take down Batman. Check out our other Poison Ivy costume guides, such as Bombshell Posion Ivy & Poison Ivy from DC Universe’s Harley Quinn, for more variations on her look.
Super Lois from All-Star Superman
Lois Lane (voiced by Christina Hendricks) takes on some superpowers of her own in the comic and cartoon movie All-Star Superman. Superman gives Lois, who is usually a journalist without superpowers, a serum that provides her with his abilities for 24 hours. Super Lois’ costume is very similar to Superman’s, consisting of a blue and yellow leotard with red cape, gloves, and boots. You can layer a yellow crop top over a blue long-sleeved body suit to get closer to her costume’s design.
Andrea Beaumont from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Andrea Beaumont (voiced by Dana Delany) is a character in the Batman cartoon movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. The one-time fiancee of Bruce Wayne, Andrea eventually becomes the villain Phantasm. If dressing like Andi before her descent into darkness, you’ll need a coppery wig and a sophisticated appearance. A sunhat and white gloves paired with a chic dress will easily get the job done. If your look aligns more with Phantasm, you’ll want to start with a black body suit and pair it with grey gloves, a mask, and a hooded cloak. You can choose to find a replica mask, or opt for a more generic skull face covering. Likewise, finding her scythe glove might not be possible, but you can achieve a similar look by removing the top from a costume scythe and carrying it with you between your fingers.
Lucifer from Constantine
Lucifer (played by Peter Stormare) is the antagonist of the film Constantine. Lucifer was tricked into returning John Constantine‘s soul to him, which allows John the opportunity to prove himself worthy of an eternity in Heaven. Lucifer wears all white, in direct juxtaposition with the darkness typically associated with him. To cap off the look, you can use an eye pencil to draw on the tattoos visible around the collar of his shirt, and wear black socks or shoes if you aren’t up for drenching your feet in black goo.
Batman (1939)
By day, he’s Bruce Wayne, a wealthy inventor and philanthropist, but by night, he dons the persona of Batman, the vengeful protector of Gotham City. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, Batman made his debut in 1939 with this suit. As always, the suit follows a dark color palette, complete with the signature bat ear cowl and cape. It hasn’t changed much throughout the years!
