Carbon Costume

Samira (played by Lupita Nyong’o), more often called Sam, is the main character of the prequel film A Quiet Place: Day One.  She is a terminally ill woman caught in New York City with nurse Reuben and other residents of her hospice facility when sound-averse aliens descend to earth and the city falls into chaos.  She and her cat Frodo must stay quiet as they try to avoid the deadly creatures alongside fellow survivor Eric.  Sam dresses in an oversized mustard yellow cardigan over a grey v-neck shirt and wide leg dark blue pants.  She also wears beige high top sneakers and a dark orange beanie.  While searching for food for herself and Frodo, Sam takes an “I Heart NY” tote bag from a store to carry their supplies.  Complete your costume with a black and white plush cat for extra points.

Nakia (played by the fantastic Lupita Nyong’o) is one of Wakanda’s best spies in Black Panther. She regularly leaves Wakanda to help others and to ensure that the country she loves remains safe. When Wakandan civil war breaks out she is quick to defend her king and the beliefs they share. And though she tells Okoye she is not a general, her strength and compassion clearly rally those around her!

Nakia’s most memorable costume – the one she wears in the final battle of the Wakandan civil war – is gorgeously ornate. It’s not an easy look to recreate but you can get close with this premade dress costume. Add black leggings and boots under that for a battle-ready look. Of course Nakia joins the battle fully prepared! She carries two ring blades or chakrams. You might not have access to Shuri’s tech but embedded LED lights in the props pictures above get you close! Add to that a Dora Milaje spear and a vibranium bracelet and you’re ready for battle too!