Instead of sitting and waiting for a hero to come along, Matilda takes things into her own hands and uses her own initiative and intelligence to overcome any obstacle. Get the tutorial from See Vanessa Craft . 12. That sounds like an amazing costume. See the best Jane Eyre adaptations for inspiration. Now, think of the characters that make up the story. The Brave Little Toaster Bob's Burgers 7. Looking back, my favorite book character costume was Scarlett fromGone with the Wind. Glad you enjoyed the list. Captain Underpants ), Bandit eye mask (or paint one on with black face paint). Don Quixote, windmill I am going to a school disco and this helped me thank you. Your email address will not be published. Llama (Llama Llama Red Pajama) Dorothy 15. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz holds a lot of meaningful values, and those arent just from Dorothy herself, but also from the scarecrow, the tin man, and the lion as those three represent three important things in life, which are the ability to have good sense of judgment, the privilege to feel emotions, and the courage to take risks. Alice is a nice, curious, and intelligent girl who shows us that kindness always wins. 86. Cruella deVil remains one of the all-time great Disney villains. So, why not go as one for Halloween? 48. Harry Potter has been done a lot, but it never gets old. Rather be the Mad Hatter? Monsieur Ka by Vesna GoldsworthyThe ache of poverty is keenly conveyed in this outstanding novel making deft use of an earlier novelists characters. Such a bookish wizard who makes Harry and Ron feel like an idiot! Nancy, as she deals with lots of circumstances, learns things, mostly relating to relationships with other people, that are vital to becoming a good person with a pure heart. A wool pleated skirt, handheld magnifier, a simple top, a flashlight, and a headband are all you need! The Pioneer Woman participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 55. 36. 29. 45. Then, staple cards from a deck all around, layering them for a fanned-out effect. Little Bo Peep 34. The movie adaptation has such gorgeous costumes it would be impossible not to be influenced by them. 43. Honestly, any black witch outfit will do. Anna, its idealistic young Russian refugee heroine is determined to earn her living as a tweeny in the dilapidated home of an earl. You probably know The Wizard of Oz as a famous movie, but did you know that it was a book first? Night at the Museum, security guard, any museum exhibits Integrate clothing into your initial character description. Not to mention, medieval gowns are stunning. Chicken Licken Witches are often portrayed as bad people but in the Room on the Broom, the witch is actually good and shes even friends with animals! Available in fine New Zealand bookstores. Bookworms, prepare to be wowed! 33. via costumebox.com.au 2. She is the greatest tragic heroine in literature, and one I return to repeatedly. Thanks for this list. Madame Olympia fromWhich Witch? Elizabeth from Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko This scrappy heroine has a distinct style that is easy to replicate. Which of these characters who wear black clothes looks coolest? Gal Gadot In Wonder Woman Character: Wonder Woman So you can fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Recreate her whimsical look at home with this easy-to-follow tutorial. But being an adult shouldnt stop us from dressing up in equally creative costumes. 22. 10. Set in freezing postwar London, its Jewish heroine Albertine is the daughter of a tailor. Cassia, Xander, Ky, Indie, (etc), Im looking for an idea for a boy and girl character please help, If you want them to go a brother/sister costume pair, heres some suggestions: The Little Engine that Could Even then, my costumes were of characters initially found in literature. But seriously, there should be some identical twins out there who could try this fun literary female character costume idea. Liesel starts out as weak and unable to use words or books herself, but as the story unfolds she becomes a master at words and understands not only their power for good but their power for evil as well. Hayley Williams Is Our March 2023 Music Director. The Little Blue Trucks The Princess And The Frog: accessorise wth a toy frog, if you have one, 81. In many of the cases on this list, the clothes truly make the man. 5. Angelina Ballerina Menu. The tiny witch's hat here couldn't be cuter. Updates, silly poems and jokes in your inbox! Paradoxically, this makes her passionate originality flame brighter to him and us an original touch that makes this poor, plain, intelligent and brave young woman eternally beloved by readers. Hercules Morse, Bottomley Potts, Scarface Claw, Muffin McLay (Harry Maclary from Donaldsons Diary) So, be creative, use your imagination (the character doesnt have to look like the movies either), and let me know what favorite book characters you would love to dress up as for Halloween! Because of her extravagant style, Scarlett OHara remains one of the best literary character costume ideas. Step into the provincial life with this DIY Belle costume, which also gives you an excuse to show off your favorite books. The Hunchback of Notre Dame Liliputians, Brobdingnagians (Gullivers travels) 11. Harriet the Spy NOT. Your list will be a huge help! 34. We try to update the list a couple times a year if we think of new ones. If you want to be more authentic to the book, you can dress up in womens work clothes from the mid- 90s like a Jigsaw Pencil Skirt Suit. 89. Authors from Charlotte Bront to Suzanne Collins have imagined clothes for their characters that are almost as expressive as their wearers. A Light in the Attic These choices come from picture books, childrens books, and teen books. You could choose the white gown with the crown or the iconic red dress with the gold belt. Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking 2. Stuart Little Great ideas, Crystal. 58. 77. 22. 1. 80. Teacher book character costumes that can be made last minute from normal clothes. 84. #41 Nancy Drew For all your mystery-loving, adventurous kids. 35. James, Aunt Sponge, Aunt Spiker, Grass Hopper, Lady Bug, Spider, Centipede, peach (James and the Giant Peach) Put a smile on the faces of grown-ups and kids alike with this dream-catching outfit inspired by The BFG. Dressing in furs often symbolises the truth of our animal nature, and it later transpires that the bearskin coat escapade has given Rose a secret opportunity for more serious courtship in a delicious romp about innocence and youth. Cleopatra Dreams, even if seemingly unreachable, can still come true. Then I raided my older siblings closets to get the craziest clothing I could find. Head down the rabbit hole just make sure you're not late for any important dates! #43 Matilda from the Roald Dahl book. Glinda has been beside Dorothy from the very moment she set foot in Oz. We've some good suggestions. Miss Spider is the ultimate glam costume. It is such a fun costume if the idea of 1920s glamour excites you. The Princess And The Pea: scrunch up some green paper for a pea prop, 80. It's never too early to start planning for World Book Day (Thursday 3 March 2022). We've put together a how-to for this easy-to-make papier mache lion mask. When they saved the cow, they made the people in their community much more connected to each other. Toddlers are certainly as headstrong as Hermione Grangerthough they may need a little more help mastering her go-to spells and charms. Normal clothes + golden ticket + chocolate bar. The Secret Countess by Eva IbbotsonWhenever I feel depressed, I reach for Ibbotsons peerless romantic comedies (a cross between PG Wodehouse and Nancy Mitford), but this is my favourite. Ron Wealsey from theHarry Potter books: wear school uniform, with stripy tie, 54. You don't need next-level sewing skills to pull of this Halloween costume right down to the no-sew felt apple trick-or-treat bag. Trending. Hansel and Gretel's eventual fate in Grimm's Fairy Tales is, well, a little bleak. Throughout Death Note, Light's ally Misa Amane began wearing more colorful outfits, such as during the battle against Near and Mello. 6. 12. Turn heads and solve mysteries all at once with this chic Nancy Drew costume. 4. Whether you're a teacher looking to dress up in a clever .css-1me6ynq{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#125C68;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#125C68;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-1me6ynq:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:#595959;}group costume with your co-workers or you're the parent of a boy or girl who adores reading, there are so many creative ways to bring your favorite book characters to life. Cinderella:glass slippers might be a stretch but you could accessorise with an inviation to the ball, 79. Many people are scared of her because shes cruel, wicked, and muscular. Liza, Mirabella the rat (The Spindlers) Peter Pan and Tinker Bell The Pre-Raphaelite picture is lovely and provides a good idea for the costume. #13) Rosie from Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty. Clark Kent, Superman. 37. 73. 71. Only when loaned a Dior dress can she step out of failure and despair though she reduces it to shreds. I saw that everything within my view which ought to be white, had been white long ago, and had lost its luster, and was faded and yellow. Fern (from Charlotte's Web) - dungarees or jeans, checked blouse, hair in bunches Moon Face - make a paper plate mask Saucepan Man - wear pans, obviously! Here, the little mouse with the long name transforms into a charming Halloween costume. Standing out from what she wore Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Count Vronsky and Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina in the 2012 film of Tolstoys novel. 18. When I was growing up, my costume choices were much more inventive, and I tended to favor characters from the movies. Red and white striped top + brown/red and white striped hat + suitcase, Pink and white striped shirt + red (or blue) and white striped hair ribbons, Dark blue and white striped top + blue peaked cap + torch + robber mask + sack + (optional) toy cat to go in sack, Blue and white striped top + red and white polka shorts + white sun hat + white beard, Black and white striped top + black and white striped tights + gladiator-type brown skirt + plastic sword, Blue and white striped top + black skirt + red feather boa + white wig + glasses + walking stick + black hat with purple ribbon + (optional) gold plastic jewellery, (From the film) Purple cape/hooded dress + pink bow + grey wig + magic wand, Green/brown top + shorts + tights + wreath of leaves, Pink tutu + pink ballet shoes + mouse ears + bow + flower decoration, Green top + trousers + yellow belt + wings + red wig + elf ears + plastic shooter, Brown clothes + (ideally big) white/brown wings, Green dress + green shoes with pom-poms + magic wand + wings, Brown clothes + boots + plastic shield + sword, Red tunic + yellow tights + yellow scarf + boots + sword, T-shirt + brown waistcoat + three-quarter-length trousers + peaked cap + plastic bowl + scarf (optional), White shirt + brown blazer + shorts + knee-length socks + box with a string shoulder handle, (In the film) White dress + red tam beret + black coat + purple scarf + hair ribbons + old-looking key, Light shirt + blue or white tunic + straw hat + hair in pigtails + (optional) old-fashioned bag/suitcase. 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