Carbon Costume TV
Troy and Gabriella from High School Musical
Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) are the two main characters in the Disney Channel original movie, High School Musical. Troy is the basketball prodigy at East High, whereas Gabriella is a remarkable science student. They sing a duet together for karaoke at a New Years Eve party. The pair reunites when Gabriella transfers to East High. After Gabriella gains the confidence to audition for the school musical, Troy volunteers to sing with her. When they make the callbacks, both Troy and Gabriella face a dilemma: to go forward with the musical, or stick with the status quo. This would make a great couples costume or just for pure nostalgia.
Erin Quinn from Derry Girls
Erin Quinn (played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson) is the main protagonist of the Netflix show Derry Girls. Erin lives in Derry with her rather large family during the 1990s. She attends Our Lady Immaculate College with her friends Orla (who is also her cousin), James, Michelle, and Clare. Erin’s most recognizable costume is her green school uniform, though she also dons plenty of fun 90s-inspired outfits throughout the series.
Amity Blight from The Owl House
Amity Blight is a character in the Disney Channel animated series, The Owl House. She attends Hexside Academy of Magic and Demonics. Bright and competitive, Amity is a prodigious young witch. In the beginning, she exhibits hubris and looks down on others who don’t succeed like her. Although now Amity has shown a more sensitive side to her personality, such as when she bonds with her friend (and crush) Luz. You can dye the top of the wig with dark green Copic marker and the front with brown Copic marker. Then you can sew the gold button onto the cowl, and like magic, your costume is done!
Lexi Howard from Euphoria
In Euphoria, Lexi Howard played by Maude Apatow is a level headed student at East Highland. She and Rue have been best friends since childhood though they have drifted apart over the years. Lexi is smart and put together. She wants to support Rue but gets frustrated and often feels used. She usually dresses in colorful knit sweaters and patterned mini skirts.
Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess
Gabrielle (played by Renee O’Connor) is a main character in the TV show Xena: Warrior Princess. She begins as a quiet Greek farm girl seeking protection and a new adventure, but she eventually becomes Xena‘s most trusted ally and soulmate. While her initial weapon of choice is a staff, she learns to wield a set of sais to exceptional effect. Gabrielle’s costume changes throughout the series, but she typically wears small crop tops throughout.
Kaeda from Gal and Dino
Kaeda is a “gal”, or gyaru, living a trendy life when she accidentally lets in a dinosaur to her home. The Dino gets in when Kaeda is drunk, and when she wakes up the next morning she is surprisingly calm. Kaeda decides to host the Dino as her roommate. Kaeda feeds the Dino human food, and tries to figure out how to take care of a dinosaur in Gal and Dino.
Molly Finnister from Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Molly Finister (played by Kerry Bishe) was a revivalist singer on the show Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Although she ultimately chose death rather than continue the life her mother had trapped her in, Molly was best known for her stunning voice.
Singing like Molly isn’t easy, but her look is fairly straightforward. You’ll need a coiffed blonde wig in a ’30s style and a dress similar to those worn at that time. A handbag, nylons, and heels finish her look. Because of her religious studies, Molly carries heavy leatherbound books. And as a bonus, the book is an accessory you can use in many, many different costumes!
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Zooey the Fox from Sonic Boom
Zooey the Fox (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) is a kind-hearted and compassionate fox on Bygone Island in the show Sonic Boom. She is the apple of Tails’ eye though it takes a little time for her to warm up to him. Once she does, though, they’re the cutest couple on the island!
Zooey’s costume can be worn one of two ways. You can use a yellow body suit to get the “full fox” look or you can leave it off and just use the yellow ears and tail along with Zooey’s blonde wig, red dress, red bracelets, and red slip-on shoes.
Xavier Riddle from Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Xavier Riddle (voiced by Aidan Vissers) is the main character on the PBS Kids show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. He is the older brother of Yadina and a friend of Brad Metzler. Xavier is an energetic kid who loves to learn and meet historical figures by traveling back in time. He has many interests, and particularly loves art and basketball.
To make Xavier’s unique hoodie, you can start with a red pullover and then add details. The antennae can be made by gluing pipe cleaners and yellow pom poms together, and you can paint the “X” on with black fabric markers. Red behind-the-head ear muffs will evoke the helmet-like look of Xavier’s sweatshirt.
