Carbon Costume

Leon S. Kennedy (voiced by Nick Apostolides) is a main character in the Resident Evil franchise.  In the remake of Resident Evil 4, Leon is tasked with rescuing Ashley Graham from a cult in a secluded European village.  Along the way, he receives help from Ada Wong and Luis Serra.  Leon’s look in the remake of the game is similar to his appearance from the original iteration with some small changes to make him look more realistic and modern.  Leon’shair is a bit shaggy, parted off center.  He wears tactical pants, a tight-fitting dark navy shirt, and combat boots.  His accessories include tactical gloves, a shoulder holster, thigh holsters attached to a tactical belt, and plenty of weapons.

Luis Serra (voiced in RE:4 by André Peña) was an employee of the Umbrella Corporation who was recruited into Los Illuminados when he left his job there.  Eventually, he defects and leaks his research to the same organization that employs Ada Wong.  His costume in the Resident Evil 4 Remake is more complex than his original, including an ombre jacket with gold detailing.  You can purchase a replica coat for your costume, or if you’re feeling crafty and don’t mind a more interpretive version, you could always purchase a solid color jacket and add your own gold details with some leather paint.  Luis has wavy black hair and also carries a Luger pistol.

Ada Wong (voiced in the Resident Evil 4 Remake by Lily Gao) is a long-standing character from the Resident Evil franchise.  The remake of RE4 updates Ada’s original look to include a shorter dress and thigh-high boots instead of the long embroidered dress with a thigh split from the initial fourth installment of the video game series.  For Ada’s accessories, you may need to be a little creative, combining harnesses and holsters to get her look just right.  Don’t be afraid to wear your shoulder harness backward so the clip is in the front, since the aesthetics are more important than performance.

Ashley Graham (voiced in RE:4 by Genevieve Buechner) is the former President’s daughter.  Her look in the Resident Evil 4 Remake is very similar to the one she originally donned, but updated to look a bit more chic and polished.  Ashley has honey-blonde hair worn in a bob haircut and her costume consists of grey tights, brown boots, a green plaid skirt, and a golden yellow sleeveless turtleneck.  She pairs her outfit with an orange blazer, a silver brooch, and a silky scarf in shades of pink and peach.

Mother Miranda (voiced by Michelle Lukes) is the antagonist of Resident Evil Village.  Mother Miranda was once a biologist who became a cult leader after she is infected by the Mold following the death of her daughter.  Mother Miranda experimented on villagers in the hopes of reviving her daughter, including Alcina Dimitrescu.  Eventually, she kidnaps Rosemary Winters, which draws Rose’s father Ethan as well as Chris Redfield to the Village in an attempt to thwart her.  Mother Miranda’s most recognizable costume includes a gold headdress and ornate black wings. To recreate her look, you can start with a black and silver renaissance gown and fingerless gloves.  Add the wings and drape a folded scarf over your shoulders.  If your hair is too dark, you can don a blonde wig, though it will be covered with a head wrap.  Lastly, you’ll need your gold crown and face chain mask to complete the look.

Sheva Alomar (voiced by Karen Dyer) is a Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance agent who first appears in Resident Evil 5.  As part of the West African branch of BSAA, Sheva is assigned to help Chris Redfield navigate Kijuju in order to stop the sale of a powerful bioweapon.  Sheva is a versatile agent, making her an excellent ally.  Sheva’s costuming is in line with her profession and role in the game.  She wears sturdy boots and green pants, with a plethora of belts and harnesses to hold her supplies and weapons.  Her camisole top includes a light blue and white pattern, so look for a tank top that has similar colors or the same cut.  She also wears forearm guards, fingerless gloves, and a colorful necklace.  A red tattoo pen and a steady hand are your best bet for recreating the tattoo on her left bicep.

Mia Winters (voiced by Katie O’Hagan) is a character in Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.  The wife of Ethan and mother of Rosemary, Mia is a covert operative and caretaker for Eveline.  In Resident Evil 7, Mia wears a grey tank top with wide straps, dark jeans, and white sneakers.  Her hair is worn loose, parted to one side.

Zoe Baker (voiced by Giselle Gilbert) is a character in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.  Zoe’s parents and brother are victims of Eveline’s mind control, which Zoe manages to evade by reading a letter from Mia Winters.  She helps Mia’s husband Ethan escape her family’s clutches, which eventually results in punishment in the form of crystallization by Eveline.  To recreate Zoe’s look, you can either choose to dress as she does herself, or emulate her crystallized form.  The first is fairly simple, requiring loose-fitting jeans, a tank top, and loafers.  If you’re up for the challenge of being crystallized, a rhinestone-studded bodysuit with a white wig and makeup to match can help replicate the creepy and ethereal appearance from the game.