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Will Trent
Will Trent (played by Ramón Rodríguez) is the titular GBI agent from the series Will Trent, based on the series of books by Karin Slaughter. Will grew up in the foster care system alongside off-and-on girlfriend Angie Polaski and solves crimes in Atlanta with his partner Faith Mitchell. He has a penchant for three-piece suits, loves his adopted pup Betty, and always carries a handkerchief. To build your costume, you’ll need a brown three-piece suit, button down shirt, dress shoes, and tie. Top it off witha white handkerchief and a stuffed pup to stand in as your Betty.
Faith Mitchell from Will Trent
Faith Mitchell (played by Iantha Richardson) is a main character in the TV series Will Trent, based on the Karin Slaughter book series of the same name. Faith is paired with GBI agent Will Trent, who once investigated her mother and forced her into retirement. She also has a very close relationship with GBI Deputy Director Amanda Wagner. Faith is a smart and determined investigator with an excellent sense of style that often relies on unique shoes and sweater vests. There are lots of looks from the show to choose from, including a red and white striped button down with a white and black vest, or a color block vest and grey blazer with retro sneakers.
Detective Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
In Princess Peach: Showtime!, Detective Peach is one of the transformations that Princess Peach can take, granting her new abilities. In a twist, Peach is no longer the damsel-in-distress, but the hero squaring off against the evil Grape and the Sour Bunch.
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.
Holland March from The Nice Guys
He’s not the best P.I. out there. And, okay, he might not get the job done. But when it really matters, Holland March (played by Ryan Gosling) puts his all into the job. Even if that means cozying up to the guy hired to beat him up and keep him from asking questions.
Typical of a suave guy in the ’70s, March is prone to bright colors. A bright blue suit with a light patterned undershirt and a coordinating tie are his go-to work look. Add in a gold watch, a gold pinky ring, and a trim goatee and you’ve got an essential ’70s vibe. After that all you need to finish off the look is a brown leather belt and a pair of shoes to match. And, of course, March’s cigarette (go for a fake one).
Eddie Valiant from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Eddie Valiant (played by Bob Hoskins) is a hard-boiled private detective with a strong dislike for toons in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Eddie is hired by R.K. Maroon to investigate Jessica, the wife of Roger Rabbit, as he believes she is having an affair. Eddie is slowly pulled into a much wider conspiracy and finds himself working closely with several toons, including Roger as they try to unravel the mystery and save Roger from the nefarious Judge Doom. If you aren’t interested in shelling out the extra dough for the replica tie from the movie, choose one with a vintage pattern in a similar color scheme.
Phryne Fisher
A glamorous, charming, wildly independent female private detective in 1920’s Melbourne, Phryne Fischer (Essie Davis) solves crimes with wit, smarts and fabulous clothes on the Australian TV series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Phryne is a wealthy woman with no intention of marrying and who loves interfering with the cases of local Detective Jack Robinson. To portray this vivacious woman, put together a high-fashion 1920’s inspired outfit complete with a short black bob, sparkling hair accessory and purse pistol.
Adrian Monk
Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is a former homicide detective from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). He was forced to leave the force due to his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which was severely intensified by the death of his wife, Trudy. After some time, he began currently working as a consultant for the SFPD.
Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot is the brilliant, Belgian private detective who appears in many Agatha Christie novels. In the 2017 adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot is brought to life by the mustached Kenneth Branagh.
Lieutenant Everett Backstrom
In Backstrom, Lieutenant Everett Backstrom (Rainn Wilson) is a crotchety yet brilliant policeman who heads the Special Crimes Unit. Always armed with a cigar and coffee, he is self-destructive and offensive. While he is not everyone’s cup of tea, he is everyone’s first choice to solve crimes.
