The Easiest DIY Dog Turkey Costume For Thanksgiving

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If you follow along on B+C, you’ve seen and admired our canine model, Turkey Temple (one of my favorite pet names, TBH). He is definitely a turkey by trade but clearly not by species. It seems like an obvious choice, but this was Turkey’s first time dressing up as a turkey for Halloween. Spooky season might be over, but it's *always* a good idea to dress your dog up for Thanksgiving if they don't mind!!

I’ve been making a lot of pet costumes this year, but this one has been high on my list for a long time. With some felt and One-Wrap Velcro, we created this pet costume in no time at all. Does your pet have a goofy name? Try dressing them up as their name, and make sure you snap photos and share them with us on Instagram! Oh, and don't forget to check out our 46 Cute Dogs Guaranteed To Make You Smile, too!

How To Make A Dog Turkey Costume

Tools And Materials:

  • red, orange, yellow and white felt
  • cardboard
  • One-Wrap Velcro
  • pen
  • fabric scissors
  • hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Draw large, long oval feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut them both out. Next, draw a curved rectangular shape on the white felt and cut it out.

2. Hot glue the white rectangular shapes to the feathers, then glue the feathers to one another to create a fan shape.

3. Glue a horizontal strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand upright.

4. Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

5. Cut out a gobble from red felt and attach some One-Wrap Velcro.

Draw 12 long feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut out your feathers. Cut 12 white curved rectangular pieces to accent the feathers.

Glue the white pieces to the feathers and then glue the feathers to one another into a fan shape.

Attach a long strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand up straight once the dog turkey costume is assembled.

Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

Draw a gobble onto a piece of red felt, cut it out and glue it to a small piece of One-Wrap Velcro.

Hey Turkey — here’s your turkey costume!

Attach the gobble to your dog by wrapping the One-Wrap Velcro around the collar.

Cutest turkey I ever did see!

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Halloween is almost a month away, and we're doing the most to provide oodles of inspiration for you to get started on your costume planning. On this year's list? Pet Halloween costumes, of course! You've seen the funny ones, the catty ones, the doggy ones, and even the underwater ones – but now it's time to see every possibility out there. Here are 100 classy costumes for all your furry friends.

Carl From Up

Brit + Co

This pup was totally down with rocking a pair of glasses and bushy eyebrows.

Throwback Miley Cyrus

Brit + Co

Dogs dressed as Miley Cyrus might be the best thing to come out of Halloween this year. The cute little buns push us right over the edge.

Ewok

Brit + Co


Wait, that dog legit looks like an Ewok! You might just need to stealthis Leia look and recreate this cutesy pair for the holiday.

Liberace

Brit + Co

The detailed work on the piano alone is enough to make us swoon, but mostly we love that this dog parent created an entire tableau for their pup’s costume. The framed photo of Liberace’s partner is an especially solid touch.

Thanksgiving Turkey

Brit + Co

How timely is this? The whole scene is set so perfectly, we wish Thanksgiving was already here.

Chia Pet

Brit + Co

There’s just something about this photo, the fence, the painted orange legs, and the face on this dog that makes this the best Chia Pet costume we’ve ever seen.

Harry Potter

Brit + Co

Pipe cleaners as glasses and the lightning bolt scar? Genius. These well-coiffed pups would look right at home at Hogwarts.

Katy Perry Dark Horse

Brit + Co

Take your pick — just make sure your pup doesn’t think that wig is a chew toy.

What Does the Fox Say?

Brit + Co

We’re betting we know what this cute fox is saying – woof!

Mummy

Brit + Co

How crazy is this? This costume is so well done! A skeleton and a mummy are carrying a pumpkin, and looking rather stylish while doing it.

Doctor Pug

Brit + Co

Is there a doctor in the house who can sniff out solutions to patients' problems? Oh, there's Dr. Pug! This is one of the most adorable pet Halloween costumes we've seen so make sure your fur baby will be ready for their closeup if you let them wear it!

Facebook

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Of course, we’ve gotta give props to the tech-y dog parents out there.

Banana Split

Brit + Co

Combine this one with the pug-nana and you’re good to go.

Flying Monkeys

The Tin Man

Where’s that lion from above? These little mongrels are gonna get him, and the little dogs, too!

Captain America

Brit + Co

Pet Halloween costumes should be effortless so your dog can do things like lounge on the grass until it's time for action. Some may call that 'winning.'

Where’s Waldo

Brit + Co

The real question is, where’s Wenda?

Paddington Bear

Etsy

We just can't with this one. Also available for larger dogs, too!

Taco Kitten

Petco

This lil' taco cat is ready to trick or treat!

Postal Worker

Chewy

Dogs are known to totally love their mail person, right?

A Bunch of Grapes

F Yeah, Boston Terriers on Tumblr

We're not sure this pooch is super psyched to be a bunch of grapes, but he looks insanely cute!

Batdog and Robin

Celebrity Dachshund

Got two pups? The classic Batman and Robin duo is perfect for these dachshunds.

Bat

Etsy

If you've ever wondered why your cat's intrusive thoughts seem to win, dress them up as a bat to match their kooky personality.

Hula Dancer

Cosmopolitan

The most important thing about this costume? The props in the photo.

Rosie the Riveter

Columbia Star

Yes she can-ine!

Super Mario Cat

Costume Works

The toad charm is essential for this pet Halloween costume.

Mr. T

Buzzfeed

Mr. T’s signature flat-top mohawk is key to this costume look.

Garden Gnome

Etsy

There's no place like gnome.

Disco Ball

Chewy

Shine bright this holiday!

Cowboy

Amazon

There's a new sheriff in town, and he's adorbs.

Spider Man

Amazon

For Stan Lee fans, there's always this Spidey costume to honor Peter Parker.

Pin Cushion Pup

Daily Mail

This pooch is rocking that thimble hat!

Elephant

Amazon

This cape costume is easy to fit any and all ears.

Sherlock Holmes

Etsy

Elementary, my dear cat!

Ladybug

Etsy

A pet Halloween costume as cute as a bug in a rug.

First Down

Costume Works

We're not sure if this cat can actually walk around in the costume, but it certainly makes a good photo opp.

Pirate

Buzzfeed

On Halloween, cats are magically okay with water… right?

Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball

Apartment Therapy

This dog came in like a wrecking ball and hit us hard with that goofy grin.

Hot Dog

Costume Works

How can you resist the hot dog pun? It's a classic!

Granny 

Chewy

Cat ladies, rejoice!

Regal Regalia

Buzzfeed

For the cat who truly acts like royalty, it's payback time.

Takeout-Carton Helmet

BuzzFeed

Alien invader… Space cadet… We’re not exactly sure what this cat’s supposed to be, but we do know we’ve never seen a Chinese food carton look quite this awesome before.

Triceratops

Pure Costumes

Make a statement with this prehistoric headpiece.

Hula Girl

Etsy

Say "aloha" to this hula-girl costume.

Titanic

Apartment Therapy

Our hearts will go on.

Werewolf

Chewy

More like werewoof! Pet owners can be Little Red Riding Hood to match!

Piñata

Refinery29

Is this pet Halloween costume made out of pup-er mache?

Bobsled Team

Costume Works

We see pride, we see power, we see a badass dachshund who don’t take no crap from nobody.

Lion

Instructables

All you need is a witch and a wardrobe to make this costume even more amazing.

Walrus

Apartment Therapy

Feel free to make this your computer wallpaper. It’s that good.

Star Wars

Dressed Up Dogs on Tumblr

We’ve seen a lot of Star Wars dog costumes in our day, including a Death Star made from a protective neck cone… but this one is even funnier than that.

Big Bad Wolf

Costume Works

Grandmother didn’t stand a chance against this sweet, cuddly wolf. (via Costume Works)

Frida Kahlo

Apartment Therapy

If this was a person dressed up as Frida Kahlo, it’d be super chic and intellectual. But this time, it’s a dog, and it’s hilarious.

Bat-Cat

BuzzFeed

To the bat-cat cave!

Elvis

Refinery29

Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog… and we’re crying with laughter.

Tiger

Daily Mail

This dog’s costume is better than your dog’s costume. And it's not even a costume – just fur-friendly paint. (via Daily Mail)

Trick or Treating Ghost

Cosmopolitan

How can you resist that adorable little snout?

Madonna

Apartment Therapy

A nod to one of Maddona's signature looks is just what your little pup ordered.

Little Red Riding Cat

Buzzfeed

Something tells us the Big Bad Wolf wouldn’t mess with this catty little Red Riding Hood.

Dog Roast

Refinery29

This dog costume that keeps on giving throughout the year. You can use this one on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Business Dog

Pinterest

This dude means business, French cuffs included.

Pilot Pooch

Martha Stewart

The dog looks great here, but we’re more focused on that hot pink plane!

Fire Truck

BuzzFeed

This corgi’s fire truck is epic.

Sushi Cat

Laughing Squid

Okay okay, a cat can’t really cruise around town in this costume but… it’s great for a sleepy little feline.

Pumpkin Pie

Animals Tweeting as Owen Pallett on Tumblr

Sometimes, the simplest DIY costumes are the best.

The Little Mermaid

Washington Post

Those flowing locks, that clamshell bra, and that shiny green tail — we’d know Ariel anywhere!

Thriller

Cosmopolitan

Cute, but can they do the dance?

Green Dinosaur

Etsy

Whether you buy or DIY, this costume is just begging for selfies.

Pilot Costume

Etsy

Your fur baby's likely calling the shots in your life so it's only right you dress them up as a cute pilot who means business.

Doggie Ghost

Maddie on Things

If your dog loves playing hide-n-seek as much as you do, make them a ghost costume they'll never forget.

Goat Cat

Flickr

It’s a goat cat. That’s all you need to know.

Rambo

Flickr

The jungle is ruff.

Hipster Dog

BuzzFeed

I think I saw this dude at the record shop!

Lobster

Amazon

You *need* to get your claws... erm... paws on this costume.

Royal Pooch

The Guardian

Cue Royals by Lorde.

Owl

BuzzFeed

This handcrafted costume is definitely a labor of love, and the results are gorgeous.

Robin

Cosmopolitan

Or should we say… Ro-bun?

A Pile of Leaves

BuzzFeed

This costume is ridiculous. We love it.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Imgur

Love PSLs so much, you just want to hug them?

Little Turkey

Her Campus

The headpiece on this little turkey is what takes it to the next level.

Fruit Lady

BuzzFeed

The superimposed sunset background is the best part of this costume.

Mario and Luigi

Imgur

These canine bros make the perfect pair.

Donut Dog

This Is Colossal

A donut salesman is now officially a pet Halloween costume.

Boiled Lobster

Cosmpolitan

One more lobster – this time with a fire roaring under the pot!

Frenchie Fries

Cosmopolitan

Pet puns FTW.

Mad Hatter

Apartment Therapy

Get matchy-matchy by rocking your own Mad Hatter lookalongside your pooch.

50 Shades of Grey

Imgur

Bonus points for this snarky pick if your pup happens to have gray eyes as well.

Olympic Gymnast

Cosmpolitan

We are very impressed. 5 stars!

Girl Scout

Martha Stewart

We wish we could see a pic of the doggie as a box of Thin Mints, but this costume is still a knockout.

Evita

BuzzFeed

Don’t cry for me, Halloween-ahhh.

Captain

Celebrity Dachshund

All aboard!

Zombies

Etsy

Oh, the horror!

UPS Delivery Person

Amazon

Send with puppy love.

Aviator

Etsy

Perfect for high-flying cats that refuse to wear a whole costume.

The Beast

Etsy

Get your Princess Belle gown ready, and you and your dog can have coordinating costumes.

Vampire

Etsy

Beware of bites from this spooky vampire.

Chef

Etsy

With any luck, this chef will actually cook dinner for you.

French Cat

ETsy

Sure, if you could ask your cat if she wanted to be French for Halloween, she'd say "oui."

Granny

Etsy

Perfect for larger dogs that ready to retire.

Rooster

Etsy

Let your fur baby fulfill their dream of living on a farm.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Cosmpolitan

And finally, a hilarious pile of yarn spaghetti, styrofoam meatballs, and a cool attitude.

What's your pet go-to costume this Halloween? Share with us @BritandCo!

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Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalezand Meredith Holser.

My best friends mean the world to me, and though I wish I could give them the world, this year, I just want to get them gifts that are as special as our friendship. Whether it’s a personalized pendant, a cute skincare set, or the lip shade they simply can’t stop talking about, I want them to know just how much I care about their companionship! Thus, I’ve curated the ultimate list of gifts for best friends to help you gift your besties something they’ll truly love, especially if it comes from you. These gifts are so good, I really want them for myself, too.

Our 40 favorite gifts for best friends:

Scroll on to see the absolute best gifts for best friends to give in 2024!

Amazon

1. Scent Beauty by Sabrina Carpenter Cherry Baby Eau de Parfum

Leave it to Sabrina Carpenter to influence my list of gifts for best friends. Her "Cherry Baby" scent carries sultry notes of vanilla, peony, cherries, and chocolate, which is the perfect aroma for a night out with the girls.

Summer Fridays

2. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

This lip balm is viral for a reason. Your besties' lips deserve all the instant moisture, color, and shine this tube provides. This brown sugar shade looks decadent AF, but you can also snag it in other fun 'flavors' like iced coffee and mint.

Urban Outfitters

3. Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera

For the one that's always documenting the friend group's antics, they'll enjoy taking this unique, screen-free digicam on nights out, weekend trips, and cozy nights in! It captures film-style photos (without the time-consuming film photography process), and it can be used over and over again since it's rechargeable.

SeaVees

4. SeaVees Hayward Platform Shoes

Moccasin-style shoes are super popular this winter. I love how comfortable SeaVees' shoes are, so I might just have to share the love with my besties this holiday season... and snag a pair for myself so we can match, of course!

Dieux

5. Dieux Angel Face Cleanser + Moisturizer Bundle

Dieux is one of my go-to skincare brands for effective products that still take it easy on my sensitive skin. Their Baptism cleanser, part of this giftable duo, provides a nice clean without stripping any moisture from my skin. I also use their Instant Angel moisturizer religiously in the wintertime since things tend to get real dry. I'd say you can confidently gift this set to besties of any skin type.

Anthropologie

6. By Anthropologie Monogram Heart Locket Necklace

Personalized gifts will always feel special. Kick this gift idea up a notch by inserting a little pic of you and your BFF in the locket before wrapping and handing it over!

Urban Outfitters

7. Baggu Mini Nylon Shoulder Bag

I carry this Baggu bag just about everywhere I go. It's perfect for happy hours or dinners since it's small and not too much of a hassle to tow along, but don't let its size fool you: this baby can fit a lot. Your most stylish best friend will be wearing it the moment they open their gift!

Target

8. Jingle & Mingle 5 Days of Rosé Wine Set

You can never go wrong with rosé, baby! This gift set carries 5 personal-sized bottles of different varieties for them to sip on around the holidays.

Kulfi Beauty

9. Kulfi Beauty All Night Out Eye Set

This eye makeup set is complete with a bold eyeliner shade and a shimmery pot of eyeshadow. You get to choose the exact shades of each before purchasing, so this is truly one of the most fun personalized gift ideas. The set also comes with a funky pair of mismatched hair clips – so cute!

Dame

10. Dame Massage Oil Candle

This soothing candle melts down into a sweet-smelling massage oil that's easily dispensable, thanks to the pointed spout on the glass. This is a great gift for your single and partnered pals alike, whether they're using it to wind down themselves or for sexy time with their S.O.!

Life is Good

11. Life is Good 'I Deserve A Little Treat' Boxy Crusher Tee

Everyone deserves a little treat. Wrap up this awesome (and comfy!) tee alongside your bestie's favorite snack, sweet treat, or freshly-baked dessert to totally nail their gift this year!

Compartés

12. Compartés Pistachio Sea Salt Chocolate Truffles

These aesthetically-pleasing truffles could be the perfect sweet treat in question!

Nordstrom

13. OSEA Super Glow Body Set

I know anyone in my close friends circle would be happy to be gifted some nice skincare goodies. This luxe set from OSEA comes with a body wash, oil, and serum to keep skin looking and feeling happy!

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Lucy, my three-year-old schnauzer mix, has a major sweet tooth, or really any kind of tooth. She loves food and will literally bite the hand that feeds her for the tiniest nibble. She’ll do just about anything for food. And she especially loves yogurt and ice cream until we discovered that she’s lactose-intolerant. This isn't uncommon — according to the AKC (American Kennel Club), lots of dogs are lactose intolerant, so they struggle with some of the foods they (and we) love most like cheeses, yogurts, and ice creams.

Photo via Ollie x Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Lucky for her, we discovered Ollie x Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s nondairy ice cream for dogs. You can shop it at Van Leeuwen scoop shops across the country, as well as at most Petco locations and online. Ollie subscribers can add it to their orders, or join Ollie by June 13 for a free pint with purchase!

Puppy Love

Lucy's POV: First off, the smell! The scent of peanut butter, my fave, caused my tail to start wagging furiously. Then came the taste. The non-dairy ice cream is sweet and salty, with swirls of delicious peanut butter. One word: Drool! No belly aches here. Every lick = pure bliss. Paws-up from me!

But seriously, she LOVED it. She followed me back to the freezer hoping to catch another lick. She even rang her "bells" to go outside again, hoping there'd still be more there, lol

I’ve never seen her so excited for a treat – and she LOVES treats. I'm smitten with the idea of serving it for her birthday! BTW, yes, I also took a taste and it was really tasty and not super sweet! Exactly as Lucy describes.;)

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Our favorite dancing queens (Meryl Streep included) might be returning to the big screen for a third encore of Mamma Mia! and we’re already rewatching the first two movie musicals in preparation.

In an interview with Deadline in May of 2023, Mamma Mia! franchise creator and producer Judy Craymer said a third movie musical is in "earliest stages." She also shared that she has come up with a way to bring Meryl Streep back again.

"I don't want to over-egg it," she said of the unofficial news, "but I know there's a trilogy there…and I do think Meryl should come back, and if the script is right, she would, I think, because she really loved playing Donna."

"Of course I want to do it," Streep said during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival (via Deadline). Sounds promising to us!

Is Mamma Mia 3 happening?

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Yes, Mamma Mia 3 is in its early planning stages! Christine Baranski just told The Hollywood Reporter that she's met with producer Judy Kramer, and that Kramer has plans for the third movie. "She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to happen," Baranski says. "That’s all I can say! But, it’s not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' Judy Kramer makes things happen. She made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn’t put it past Judy Kramer to get everybody back together."

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A third installation was first mentioned way back in 2020, during a Collider interview with Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried. Seyfried said she was on board — and at the time, she thought the rest of the star-studded cast would be too.

"Listen, every single person in that movie would say yes in a heartbeat because we want to hang out with each other," Seyfried told Collider at the time. "That's what we talked about last time, like did we ever think that we'd end up here again on an Island in Croatia?"

When will Mamma Mia 3 come out?

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We don't have an official answer about when to expect this highly anticipated sequel. The project is in the "earliest stages," according to creator and producer, Judy Craymer. Cher also revealed to Entertainment Weekly that everyone is "talking about it," but she doesn't "know when they're going to do it."

Has casting information been shared about Mamma Mia 3?

Jonathan Prime/Universal Studios

While nothing's been made official, Amanda Seyfried just said something that made my heart skip a beat. She told ABC News she loves Sabrina Carpenter's music and dropped this admission: "If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I’ll make it happen."

But before she admitted that, the actress said something else that made me raise my eyebrows. "Everybody says it’s gonna happen, but I mean, I haven’t seen a script."

Cher is also eager to return to the beloved franchise and is rooting for Meryl to make an appearance again. "I keep saying, 'Meryl, you've got to come back,'" she said (via Entertainment Weekly). She also said she's told her, "'It'll be fun. You'll have a good time. You'll be able to sing.'"

I don't know what it'll take, but hope someone gets a script in Amanda Seyfried, Cher, and Meryl Streep's hands ASAP!

What is the first Mamma Mia about?

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The first film follows Donna (Streep) and Sophie (Seyfried) as mother and daughter living on a remote Greek island. When Sophie is about to marry Sky (Dominic Cooper), she sets out to learn who her real father is after discovering it could be one of three men (played by Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, and Colin Firth).

Who does the second Mamma Mia follow?

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Mamma Mia 2takes viewers back to 1979, where young Donna (Lily James) embarks on a series of adventures throughout Europe following her Oxford University graduation. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam – the latter whom she falls in love with. In the present day, pregnant Sophie dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on a Greek island island.

TBH, we’re pretty happy that Mamma Mia! is far from over, and we can’t wait to see what the franchise has in store for us next. Stay updated on all the latest entertainment news with Brit + Co.

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There's nothing ~normal~ about how much we love Normal People's Paul Mescal & Daisy Edgar-Jones. While it turns out we're not getting a Normal People season 2 (yet), the two actors are starring in some of 2024's biggest blockbusters (Twisters and Gladiator II, namely), and we've been soaking up their presences ever since.

Paul recently exhibited his ongoing friendship with Daisy at the Gladiator II premiere in Los Angeles. While he approached Brittany Broski on the red carpet for an interview, he recognized her from her recent 'Royal Court' interview with Daisy:

"You were with Daisy!" he chimed in excitingly. We just love this power duo!

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Daisy Edgar-Jones also revealed that she's remained incredibly close to Paul Mescal after their time on Hulu's Normal People. "Paul is one of my lifetime best friends," she says. "He’s an incredibly grounded person and I am too, I think, so it’s nice to be able to have those touchstones and those people you can laugh about it with and be lighthearted with. We met when I was 20 and Paul was 22; I’m so excited to see where we’ll be at 32, 42, and what life will bring us."

But the coolest thing is that not only is Normal People special for Paul and Daisy, but they've also been able to see the effect of the show on its fans.

"The thing I love people saying the most is, 'It made me contact my ex,'" Daisy continues. "Especially when much older people say, 'I just wanted to reach out to the person I was with when I was 17 just to say you were a big part of my history and thanks for being part of who I am, the tapestry of my life.' And that I really love, because I’m a massive romantic."

Daisy recently revealed they bonded over their training for Twisters and Gladiator II.

"I did running lessons — isn’t that crazy?" she told Variety. "Actually, Paul [Mescal] and I were laughing about it, because he was training for 'Gladiator II' and I was training for 'Twisters,' and obviously he had to be huge and I was like, 'Don’t worry, I’m going to be right up there with you.'"

Let us know your favorite Normal People moment in the comments and check out 5 Leading Ladies We'd Love To See In A Paul Mescal Rom-Com.

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.