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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.

Olivia Valdovinos (played by Cheyenne Isabel Wells) is a founding member of the titular girl gang in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.  She forms the group alongside friends Nancy, Cynthia, and Jane.  A former straight-A student, Olivia’s school experience takes a bad turn after a male teacher has a relationship with her.  Much of Olivia’s wardrobe consists of more form-fitting attire than her friends.  When in doubt, a pencil skirt paired with a blouse and a pair of Mary Janes or t-strap heels will certainly do the trick.  Olivia isn’t afraid of color and often wears jewel tones.  If you can’t find an exact match for a certain piece, like her green dress or beige sweater top, try to get as close as you can by choosing pieces with similar silhouettes (or ones you aren’t afraid to alter with a pair of scissors).  Complete your costume with a gold cross necklace and signature Pink Ladies jacket; you can add Olivia’s name with a black fabric marker.

Jane Facciano (played by Marisa Davila) is a founding member of the Pink Ladies alongside friends Nancy, Olivia, and Cynthia in the prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.  Jane is studious and bright, but her relationship with her high school’s quarterback leads to some unpleasant rumors circulating about her.  Since the series takes place in the 1950s, there is plenty of opportunity to recreate vintage silhouettes.  Jane has dark hair and wears a pair of chic cat eye glasses.  Her costumes often use accessories like thin waist-cinching belts and headbands.  Her skirts and dresses tend to be free-flowing and midi-length.  Pair your favorite Jane look with white socks and a pair of saddle shoes, and don’t forget your Pink Ladies jacket, which you can personalize with a fabric marker by adding Jane’s name to the front.

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Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress) is a character in Nickelodeon’s iCarly. He is a friend of Carly and Sam, and he works as the camera operator, technical producer, and website manager of the iCarly web show. He has a crush on Carly, whereas Sam teases him, yet Sam and Freddie eventually develop an unlikely romance. In the reboot, Freddie just went through his second divorce, following a failed career at a tech start-up in Silicon Valley. Still, he remains practical and even-tempered, as he and his adopted step-daughter, Millicent, live with his overbearing mother, who continues to be a source of embarrassment.

Spencer Shay (Jerry Trainor) is a character in the Nickelodeon series, iCarly. He is the older brother of Carly Shay, and a parental figure for her and her friends. Eccentric and childish, he enjoys creating art out of recycled materials. Despite his hyperactive and silly personality, Spencer is very protective of his younger sister. In the reboot, he becomes a wealthy artist following the success of a renowned sculpture.

Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) is the main character in the Nickelodeon series, iCarly. She begins as a teen living with her older brother, Spencer, in Seattle. She creates the web show iCarly with her friends Sam and Freddie. In the reboot, Carly is now twenty-seven having graduated college. She now shares an apartment in Seattle with her new friend, Harper, and she revives her web show with the help of Freddie and her brother. While easygoing and caring, Carly has an impulsive streak when she can’t do what she wants. As with the character, her sense of style has been modernized and matured.

Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) is the protagonist in his self-titled series, Star Trek: Picard. At the end of the 24th century, nearly twenty years after serving as captain in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard ruminates on his retirement. He lives in his vinyard, Chateau Picard, still grieving over the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data and the destruction of Romulus. But when a mysterious young woman named Dahj seeks him out, he realizes she may be linked to his past.