Xavier Thorpe’s casual look in Wednesday leans heavily into the moody, practical wardrobe of an art student working in a cold studio. Instead of the formal Nevermore Academy uniform, this outfit centers on practical cold-weather layers: a heavy gray peacoat worn unbuttoned over a dark zip-up hoodie, a worn-in t-shirt, and understated black denim.
Pulling this off comes down to managing the weights of those layers and nailing the hair. Because the garments themselves are grounded in everyday street clothes, getting the silhouettes right and adding small touches like dried acrylic paint makes the difference between looking like Xavier and just wearing warm winter clothes.
The Coat and Hooded Layers
The outerwear carries the visual weight of the outfit. Xavier wears a structured gray double-breasted peacoat left open in the front, framing the darker zip-up hoodie underneath. When picking out a peacoat, pay attention to the collar width and shoulder structure. It needs enough room in the armholes and chest to sit cleanly over a fleece hoodie without bunching up under your arms, especially if you plan to wear the costume through a full day at a convention.
Under the coat, a dark gray zip-up hoodie provides contrast against the outer wool and the lighter t-shirt beneath. Keep the hoodie zipper pulled about halfway down so the base shirt stays visible. A mid-weight cotton or poly-blend fleece works best here—anything too thick turns the upper body stiff and overheats quickly indoors.
For the base layer, a plain light gray crewneck t-shirt sits right at the bottom of the stack. A slightly relaxed fit matches Xavier’s unpolished, casual demeanor in his studio shed. You can lightly wear down the collar and hems with a bit of sandpaper if you want it to feel more lived-in rather than fresh out of packaging.
Jeans and Footwear
The bottom half stays simple to balance the heavy layers up top. Slim-fit or straight-leg black jeans anchor the silhouette without competing with the outerwear. Stretchy denim makes moving around easier, particularly if you are crouching for photos or walking an exhibit floor for hours. Pair them with worn black leather boots or dark combat-style work boots with dark laces.
Styling Xavier’s Hair
Xavier’s dirty-blonde hair has a distinct texture that requires some deliberate styling. It sits around shoulder length with loose waves and is frequently tied back into a loose half-ponytail or messy half-bun, leaving longer strands hanging down around his cheekbones.
If you are styling a synthetic wig, start by combing through it with a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles. Separate the top third of the hair from the temples back to the crown and secure it loosely with a small clear elastic or brown hair tie. Keep it loose rather than slicked back; Xavier’s hair is relaxed and slightly disheveled. Lightly crimp or finger-wave the loose sections using low heat or steam, then finish with a matte texturizing paste to knock down any unnatural synthetic shine.
Art Studio Details and Props
Xavier’s psychic drawings and paintings are central to his character, making art supplies the natural prop choice. Carrying a small bundle of artist paintbrushes bound with twine or tucked into an interior coat pocket gives your hands something natural to do during photos.
To make the brushes feel authentic to his workshop, dab small amounts of dried black, dark blue, or crimson acrylic paint onto the bristles, ferrules, and wooden handles. You can carry that detail further by applying faint smudges of washable paint or charcoal dust across your knuckles and along the cuffs of the dark gray hoodie. It reinforces the idea that he just stepped away from an animated sketch in his shed.
