So you have just finished binge-watching season 1 of “The Umbrella Academy” and the obvious next step is getting your cosplay together. You came to the right place. Emmy Raver-Lampman plays Allison Hargreeves / Number Three / The Rumor, a celebrity with the ability to manipulate people into doing what she wants them to do by saying the phrase “I heard a rumor…”. This article will feature as much information as we have possible about cosplaying Allison (Number 3) from this Netflix original series. Although the series has been adapted to television based on the comic book series of the same name, created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics, this will focus on cosplaying Allison from the television series and not the comic.
Thanks to the detailed hard work from the good folks over on WornOnTV.Net we have a great headstart. Worn On TV is a great resource for finding screen accurate clothing from some of your favorite television shows.
Deciding On An Outfit
The first step will be deciding which version of Allison you want to cosplay. Will you cosplay young Allison or adult Allison? How you decide is up to you. And then you need to decide how you will put the outfit together. Will you go Screen Accurate, Closet Cosplay, Alt, or handmade.
Screen Accurate – If you have the budget and want to get the screen accurate items (screen accurate means you are wearing the same items/brands that are worn on by the actors on the show), click the link for all of the know outfits from WornOnTV.net: https://wornontv.net/the-umbrella-academy/.
Closet Cosplay – Choosing your cosplay based on the clothing you already own that resemble the items worn on the show. also known as alts.
Alts – Clothing purchased because it resembles items worn on the show.
Handmade – Making or commissioning items to look as close to screen accurate as possible.
If you want to go for recognizable, I suggest going with the promotional photo outfit. It is what she wears in the finale episode of season 1 as well as on all the promotional materials and advertising for the show. or if you have young Allison in mind, The Umbrella Academy school uniforms and masks are the most recognizable.
Young Allison Cosplay
Most of this will have to be custom made until the show grows in popularity and mass-produced cosplays are available. The pattern on the sweater vests is called Argyle in case you want to try and track down an alt. The thing that will make the cosplay recognizable is having the crest on the blazer and the red piping on the blazer.
Search terms to help you track down the alts:
Umbrella Academy Uniforms – British Boarding School Uniforms, British School Uniforms, Boarding School Uniform, Argyle Vest, Uniform Blazer, Long Twill Shorts, School Uniform Skirt, single breast peacoat, Umbrella Academy crest/patch.
Patch – The Umbrella Academy – Embroidery patch by LadyMEmbroidery
Pajamas – Two-piece button-up pajamas, two-piece button-down pajamas, Umbrella Academy patch
Adult Allison Promo Outfit Cosplay
Screen Accurate: https://wornontv.net/127190/
Alts: You can search for an alt online by using the following terms: High Low Moto Jacket or Peplum Moto Jacket
THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY ALLISON PEPLUM GIRLS MOTO JACKET
Accessories
Umbrella Alt: Easily available through Amazon or other national retailers. Search Terms – Large Black umbrella, curved handle
Sibling Tattoo: Can be drawn on with a marker or made at home using photoshop, your home printer, and temporary iron-on tattoo paper. You can also use the links below for pre-made items for sale on Etsy.
Mask: Most likely will be a special order through handmade sites like Etsy.
Umbrella Academy 3D mask model by SundayProps
Umbrella Academy Institute Number 5 Leather 3mm Black Mask by WillowBeeWorkshop
THE KRAKEN Diego Hargreeves Cosplay Mask by AliOBrienDesigns
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I haven’t watched this show yet, but it’s on my list.