How To Dress Up Like Your Favorite Literary Character for Halloween
Halloween will be coming up in a few days. So chances are there are probably some whom are looking for a last minute costume for a party or even to go out trick or treating in. If you need a quick costume and want to make or get one inspired by your favorite literary characters:
Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
This is a fairy simple one that you can bring your own twist too.
You will need:
A blue dress
a white apron
blonde hair or wig
white tights
black shoes (preferably Mary Janes)
a black headband or black ribbon
Optional: a white rabbit toy with a stopwatch, "Drink Me" potion (bottle with tag attached that says, "Drink Me"), or "Eat Me" cupcake (toy cupcake with tag that says "Eat Me" attached).
Nancy Drew (Nancy Drew Series)
While Nancy has dawned many different attire and discuses over the years, this sleuthing ensemble with .
You will need:
a plain thin short sleeves shirt (sleeves longer than a tank top, but shorter than a t-shirt) or any kind of preppy plain shirt like a polo or button up short sleeved dress shirt.
a plaid skirt
a sweater to tie around neck
mary jane shoes
magnifying glass
Optional: clue notebook + pen, head band, tights, etc.
Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)
Jay Gatsby is one of the most famous literary characters of all time. It is pretty simple to dress up at this lavish party thrower for Halloween if that is what you wish.
You will need:
A white suit
white dress pants
orange tie
blue dress shirt
brown vest
pocket square
brown dress shoes
a cane
blonde hair
Waldo (Where's Waldo)
While this children's book boy is not easy to find in the stories, you will stand out in this costume at any party or trick or treat route you take.
You will need:
red and white stripped long sleeved shirt
white cap with red pom pom and red trimming (can easily be made with basic craft supplies)
blue jeans
back circular glasses
brown shoes
Optional: a brown cane or back pack
These are just a few of the many different literary related costumes that you can make this Halloween! Which one do you like best? Any other suggestions that did not make the list? Let me know what you think in the comments section. I hope you all have a happy and safe halloween.
