Carbon Costume TV
Tanya McQuoid from The White Lotus
Tanya McQuoid (played by Jennifer Coolidge) is an insecure woman who vacations at the titular resort in the HBO series The White Lotus. Tanya’s mother has recently died, and Tanya totes her cremated remains all the way to her Hawaiian getaway. Tanya is struggling with the loss, as well as a lackluster love life, and turns to the resort’s spa manager Belinda for guidance and comfort. Tanya wears an array of super expensive clothing, so finding exact matches for any of the pieces she dons will be a challenge. Instead, focus on recreating similar silhouettes or using the same color palette when recreating one of her looks.
Rachel Patton from The White Lotus
Rachel Patton (played by Alexandra Daddario) is a struggling journalist and the new wife of Shane on HBO’s The White Lotus. Rachel is not from the same wealthy background as the other visitors to the luxurious resort, a fact which makes her an easy target for ridicule, especially from teenagers Paula and Olivia. Rachel goes everywhere with her expensive shoulder bag, as if trying to advertise that she truly belongs at the Lotus. Mrs. Patton wears several unique outfits, so there are plenty to choose from, but her white bikini and mismatched coverups culminate in one of her most memorable scenes; a dip in the pool after bearing the brunt of Paula and Olivia’s jeers.
Shane Patton from The White Lotus
Shane Patton (played by Jake Lacy) is the entitled real estate agent married to Rachel on the HBO series The White Lotus. Newlyweds, Shane and Rachel arrive at the White Lotus to enjoy a luxurious vacation, but Shane’s rude attitude when dealing with the staff, including hotel manager Armond, threatens to sour their excursion. Shane wears a number of colorful polo shirts throughout his stay, so there are plenty of palettes to choose from.
Nandor the Relentless from What We Do in the Shadows
Nandor the Relentless (portrayed by Kayvan Novak) is a more than 750-years-old Iranian vampire on the FX show What We Do in the Shadows. Nandor is the roommate of Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin. Currently, Guillermo de la Cruz serves at Nandor’s familiar. Nandor’s costumes are often over-the-top, with beautifully decorated capes and period clothes that harken back to his origins. Don’t be afraid to go a little over the top for this costume, and if you’re going to splurge, make sure it’s on a cape that will help you get into the vampire spirit.
Anne Lister from Gentleman Jack
Anne Lister was a very real person whose life caught the eye of Sally Wainwright. A lifelong learner now known as one of history’s more openly queer figures, Lister is an LGBTQIA icon whose life has been dramatized for the show Gentleman Jack where she is played to perfection by Suranne Jones.
Lister’s style is very severe. She wears her hair curled up in small buns and often wears a top hat. A white shirt with a strong ruffle wears well under a short, fitted jacket and fitted skirt. Black button boots and a black cane round out the look of a woman who brooks no nonsense and knows her own mind well enough to follow it regardless of what others may say.
Armond from The White Lotus
Armond (played by Murray Bartlett) is the manager of the titular luxury resort on HBO’s The White Lotus Armond is five years sober at the beginning of the series, though having to deal with many of the Lotus’ high-maintenance guests, including Shane Patton and Tanya McQuoid test his resolve. Armond wears many colorful outfits, often layering blazers over floral-printed shirts that mesh well with the exotic locale, making for a fun and customizable costume.
Pentagón Jr. from AEW Dark
Nobody knows who is behind the mask of Pentagón Jr. The man is his own legend with a long and storied wrestling career spanning a variety of names, costumes, and even wrestling organizations. From face to heel and back, he’s done it all without once losing his mask.
Naturally, if you’re going to cosplay as Pentagón Jr, you need his mask and face pain. The rest of his costume is as unique as his face paint which means you’ll also have to dabble in some DIY. It’s not easy to find a chest plate like his but the one listed here comes close without breaking the bank. Spray paint it glossy black and then add gold details. Black leggings, black wrestling boots, black wrist wraps, and a gold lame belt complete one of his many looks.
Joe Owens from The Purge
It’s never good when one person is judge and jury. Even worse when they’re the executioner too. But Joe Owens (played by Lee Tergesen) doesn’t see it that way. Not during The Purge.
The Purge isn’t real but Joe Owens still makes for a fearsome cosplay. Black combat boots, black tactical pants, and a black canvas jacket under a black paintball vest are great pieces that can easily transition into other costumes. Even the prop shotgun can be used again and again. His mask, however, is a DIY project all itself. There aren’t any listed pre-made but one can be fashioned using EVA foam.
Kagami Tsurugi from Miraculous Ladybug
Kagami Tsurugi (voiced by Faye Mata) is a supporting character on the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Kagami is a proficient fencer, and becomes a rival in the sport for Adrien Agreste, though she eventually becomes friends with Adrien and with Marinette Dupain-Cheng. Kagami’s outfit consists of a red plaid pleated skirt and matching tie, red sneakers, and black tights, paired with a black shirt and white blazer with contrast piping.
Hungary from Hetalia
Elizabeta Hedervary, also known as Hungary, is a supporting character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. She is known for her tomboyish interests and personality. In contrast to Italy, who had been thought to be a girl, she had been mistaken for a boy. Other countries fear her because they claim she carries bad luck. Despite her brazen and sometimes aggressive behavior, Hungary has a feminine side, hence her maid outfit. Austria is her ex-husband.
