Carbon Costume TV
Braeden from Teen Wolf
Braeden (Meagan Tandy) is a character in MTV’s Teen Wolf. While her identity is unknown at the time, she first appears in the third season. She saves Isaac and leaves a message for Allison and Lydia. However, in the following seasons, Braeden becomes a recurring character. She is a mercenary for hire, paid by both human and supernatural beings to protect or capture others. Her main mission is to track down the Desert Wolf. Braeden is rarely intimidated and knows how to use a range of weapons. She develops a romantic relationship with Derek Hale. Her most notable feature is the scars across her neck from the Alpha Pack’s attack. You can recreate them with scar wax and spirit gum.
Nyota Uhura
Nyota Uhura is a character in Star Trek: The Original Series. On the Starship Enterprise, she is the translator and communications crew officer. She keeps a level head, and takes interest in alien languages. She enjoys singing while Spock accompanies on the Vulcan Lute, which entertains the crew. Noted by the symbols on her console and room decor, Uhura is proud of her African heritage. She goes on to become a lieutenant commander. Uhura was an important part of the original crew’s diversity as one of the first black characters on television equal with everyone. Additionally, the kiss between her and Captain Kirk was the first interracial kiss on television. Nichelle Nichols portrays Uhura in the original series, while Zoe Saldana portrays Uhura in the 2009 film reboots.
Jonah Simms from Superstore
On Superstore, Jonah (played by Ben Feldman) is the idealistic new addition to the Cloud 9 team. Often considered annoying, he is known for championing social causes and even using them as the basis for his unique Halloween costumes. Jonah typically wears comfortable clothing that helps him perform his job duties as Cloud 9 and is almost never without his blue uniform vest.
Katya Zamolodchikova from RuPaul’s Drag Race
Katya Zamolodchikova is an American drag queen and former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race. She appeared on Season 7 and placed fifth, though she won the title of Miss Congeniality. Then Katya returned or All Stars 2 and placed in the top three. She is a favorite among the fans for her eccentric looks and quirky sense of humor. She co-hosts “Uhhhhh” and its spinoff “The Trixie and Katya Show” with fellow season 7 alumni Trixie Mattel. This costume guide depicts her entrance look for season 7, and it clearly shows her Russian persona. We suggest adhering the rhinestones to the corset with E6000.
Detective Miles Hoffman from Stumptown
Detective Miles Hoffman (played by Michael Ealy) is an intense and dedicated detective at the Portland Police Department who is quickly pulled into both the personal and professional life of Dex Parios during a kidnapping case. On the TV show Stumptown, based on the comics, Detective Hoffman is one of the more fashion-forward characters, wearing business casual plain clothes as he tracks down the city’s criminals.
Susie Carmichael from Rugrats
Susie Carmichael (voiced by Cree Summer) is a recurring character from the Nickelodeon shows Rugrats and All Grown Up! Susie possesses a strong sense of self and what is right, which often puts her at odds with Angelica Pickles, though the two girls are usually friends. To recreate Susie’s original outfit, painting the abstract flowers using purple fabric paint onto a yellow dress is the best way to achieve the iconic look, though you can also use a yellow dress with any floral pattern. Susie wears a number of different outfits in the All Grown Up! series, but she often sports cropped shirts and wide leg jeans.
Jack Kline from Supernatural
On the CW’s Supernatural, Jack Kline (played by Alexander Calvert) is a nephilim born after his father, Lucifer, impregnates his human mother, Kelly Kline. Jack is new to the world, but possesses terrifying power, which can make it difficult for him to navigate his life as a hunter with Sam, Dean, and Castiel. For an extra detail, you may be able to get gold-colored contacts from your eye doctor to mimic Jack’s golden irises as a result of his status as the most powerful nephilim.
Amy Sosa from Superstore
On Superstore, Amy (played by America Ferrera) has been a longtime employee of Cloud 9. Now that she is store manager, her look has evolved to be more polished and clean, so that she fits in with other store executives (even if she still changes her name tag every day). Amy can usually be found wearing business casual clothing, sensible heels, and a blue blazer.
Josh Futterman from Future Man
In Hulu’s Future Man, Josh Futterman (played by Josh Hutcherson) is a janitor for Kronish Laboratories by day, but a die hard gamer by night. When he beats the seemingly unbeatable Biotic Wars game, he is met by soldiers from the future who believe he is the savior they and the rest of humanity have been waiting for.
April Ludgate from Parks and Recreation
On the sitcom Parks and Recreation, April Ludgate (played by Aubrey Plaza) is the sardonic parks department intern who eventually learns to follow her passions thanks in part to her mentor and boss Leslie Knope. April also marries resident goofball Andy Dwyer in a unique wedding ceremony. April often dresses in layers, wearing blouses under her sweaters or a hoodie or jacket over top a simple t-shirt. April and Andy also roleplay occasionally as Janet Snakehole and Burt Macklin. April makes the transformation primarily by wearing a black pillbox hat and using a long cigarette holder, and she will sometimes complete the look with a vintage black dress and pearls.
