Carbon Costume LGBTQIA
Cynthia Zdunowski from Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Cynthia Zdunowski (played by Ari Notartomaso) is one-fourth of the titular group at the heart of the prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Cynthia has always dreamt of being a member of the T-birds, but isn’t allowed to join. The Pink Ladies are born when Cynthia joins with friends Nancy, Olivia, and Jane. Cynthia often wears trousers and favors more loose-fitting silhouettes than other members of the Pink Ladies. Don’t be afraid to clash patterns as well, since Cynthia does so often. The unique mustard-colored sweater with hood is difficult to find an exact match for, but several similar options exist so you can choose whichever you think looks closest. Add Cynthia’s name to a Pink Ladies jacket with a black fabric marker.
Nancy Nakagawa from Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Nancy Nakagawa (played by Tricia Fukuhara) is a founding member of the Pink Ladies alongside friends Olivia, Jane, and Cynthia in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Nancy is an aspiring fashion designer, a fact which comes across in her often unique and eccentric clothing choices. A great example is her green lobster skirt, which is nearly impossible to find an exact match for, unless you’re particularly adept with a sewing machine yourself. Similar options exist with either lobsters or the more standard ’50s poodle print. Nancy pushes the limits of fashion, so don’t be afraid to accessorize your costume with brooches that evoke her signature embellishments or unique hairpins. Finish your look with black loafers, white socks, and your Pink Ladies jacket with Nancy’s name added with a fabric marker to the front.
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Bee from Bodies Bodies Bodies
Bee (played by Maria Bakalova) is a main character in the horror comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies. Bee is dragged by her girlfriend Sophie to a hurricane party at a swanky mansion owned by David‘s parents. There, she participates in a murder mystery party game that soon turns deadly. Bee has blonde hair and wears black shorts with a graphic printed tee layered over a black long sleeve shirt and under a blue button-down. At one point, she changes her clothes and borrows a pink cable knit sweater from the absentee lady of the house to replace her blood-stained shirts.
Sophie from Bodies Bodies Bodies
Sophie (played by Amandla Stenberg) is a troubled 20-something at the heart of the A24 film Bodies Bodies Bodies. Along with her girlfriend Bee, Sophie travels to her childhood best friend David‘s house to hunker down for a hurricane party. But once the lights go out, the bodies start dropping and it’s impossible to know who to trust. Sophie has blonde braids and wears heavy eyeliner. Her outfit consists of black boots, shorts, and a brightly colored tank top.
