Dress up as a word day

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What can I dress up as for World book Day?

World Book Day Costumes

• Peter Rabbit Costume. Based on Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.
• Violet Beauregarde Costume.
• Gangsta Granny Costume.
• Miss Trunchbull Costume.
• Dalmatian Costume.
• The BFG Costume.
• Newt Scamander costume.
• Queen of Hearts Fairytale Fancy Dress Costume.
  

  Do you have to dress for your body type?

  And dress for it. The most fashionable items in the world right now won’t look good on you if you don’t have the right body type for it. It does not mean you’re too fat, too thin, too tall, or too short. You just don’t have the optimal shape for that cut. Dispose of everything that doesn’t fit you right. And you’ll know.

  What should I do if I find myself dressing to suit another person?

  If you find yourself dressing to suit another person’s idea of who you are or need to be in order to earn love or affection from them, you should consider (with support from friends, family and/or a counselor’s support, or with a court order if need be) removing that person from your life.

  What should I wear to a themed party?

  Dress appropriately. Themed outfits are good if it’s a themed party. If not, wear colorful clothing or something casual, but nothing above the knees. I suggest a nice blouse, cardigan and jeans, either denim or plastic.

  Which is the best way to dress fashionably?

  How to Dress Fashionably 1 Method 1 of 3: Lay the Groundwork Download Article. Organize your wardrobe. Get out all your clothes and decide which ones you want and don’t want. 2 Method 2 of 3: Find Your Fashion Download Article. Know your style. What do you like? 3 Method 3 of 3: Make It Happen Download Article. Start shopping. …

  How to get people to dress up with your initials?

  Allow guests to dress up in a costume related to their initials (or just their first name if you want to narrow their choices). Ask guests to dress up in costumes related to your initials. Choose one or two letters to inspire their costumes. These could be randomly or deliberately chosen.

  What should I be starting with the letter T?

  You could be a: 1 Butcher 2 Baker 3 Candlestick maker 4 Farmer (and wife) 5 Blacksmith 6 Lumberjack 7 Woodcarver 8 Cobbler 9 Glassblower 10 Tanner 11 Artisan More

  What to wear to a party that starts with the letter E?

  One idea for a fun party theme is encouraging your guests to choose a costume that starts with a specific letter of the alphabet. Allow guests to dress up in a costume related to their initials (or just their first names if you want to narrow their choices). Ask guests to dress up in costumes related to your initials.

  What to wear to a party that starts with a letter?

  The pressure is on to host a fun, unique party. One idea for a fun party theme is encouraging your guests to choose a costume that starts with a specific letter of the alphabet. Here are some ways to do that: Allow guests to dress up in a costume related to their initials (or just their first name if you want to narrow their choices).

World Book Day brings the same challenge every year, and we’re here to solve it for you in 2021!

We’ll help you find fancy dress ideas that your child will love. A costume that their friends will think is cool. Something that’s comfortable and practical for a day at school. It could be a classic children’s character, or something totally different to anything they’ve worn in previous years.

There are a whopping 49 costumes to choose from here, so you’re sure to find an outfit that fits the bill. Let the search begin!

Alice in Wonderland Costumes

Lewis Carroll’s crazy world of Wonderland has introduced children to a whole host of unforgettable characters, and you’ll find costumes for all the best ones here! We’ve even got some step-by-step make-up video tutorials for you to try, too.

1. The Mad Hatter

The books are full of brilliant characters, but for many, The Mad Hatter will always be the best. In recent years, that’s probably partly down to Johnny Depp. However, we think the Hatter has always had one of the coolest costumes around, and World Book Day is a great time to give it a try!

You can even do your child’s make-up for them with this handy tutorial video!

2. Alice

Kids all over the world love reading about Alice’s adventures, and we know there are plenty of little girls who would jump at the chance to be her for a day!

3. The Cheshire Cat

Here’s a costume that’s sure to stand out! This Cheshire Cat outfit incorporates the character’s famous pink and purple stripes into this dress, tights and headband ensemble. We’ll leave it to your little one to add their own cheeky grin!

4. The Queen of Hearts

This outfit is great for kids with a bit of a feisty side! The hot-tempered Queen of Hearts is certainly a fun villain to play for a day, and this make-up tutorial based on Helena Bonham Carter’s film portrayal will help complete the look.

5. Tweedle Dum/Dee

Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee might not be the most helpful characters Alice meets, but this outfit is certainly a useful answer to your World Book Day needs. It’s a particularly good choice for a pair of brothers or sisters.

The Wizard of Oz Costumes

When it comes to The Wizard of Oz, you could argue that the film is more famous than the book. Indeed, L. Frank Baum’s novel is well over a century old. However, Dorothy and her travel companions remain as iconic as ever, so they’re great fancy dress options for World Book Day.

6. Dorothy

We all know how much Dorothy loves being at home, but we’re sure she won’t mind spending a day at school! And what about Toto? Your child’s school is unlikely to be happy with a dog running around the classroom, but this fun fancy dress accessory comes complete with a cuddly pooch, so he won’t miss out on the fun!

7. The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow might be missing a brain, but even he can see that this costume is anything but the short straw when it comes to World Book Day!

8. The Tin Man

If you’re still searching for World Book Day fancy dress, why not follow your heart? That’ll lead you to another of Dorothy’s friends – the Tin Man!

9. The Cowardly Lion

Last but not least from the Land of Oz, don’t be afraid to try something a bit different by dressing up as the Cowardly Lion! This lion costume works especially well if your child goes as part of a group with a Scarecrow and a Tin Man.

Peter Pan Costumes

Did you know that J.M. Barrie’s most famous work was actually written as a play seven years before it was a book? Peter Pan is such an iconic story, it’s no wonder that the brilliant characters are still popular over a century later!

10. Peter Pan

Let’s start with the boy who wouldn’t grow up! This Peter Pan outfit is so good, we reckon it’ll fly off the shelves!

11. Tinker Bell

She might not have much to say for herself, but as Peter Pan’s sidekick, Tinker Bell is certainly an important part of the story. Oh, and did we mention this costume comes with light up wings? We’re pretty sure your little one will love that!

12. Captain Hook

He’s one of the country’s favourite pantomime villains, and now World Book Day has given Captain Hook another chance to shine! With his distinctive hooked hand, everyone will know who your child is dressed as straight away.

Plus, pirates are really cool, so your kids will love dressing up as one!

13. Tick-Tock The Crocodile

While we’re on the subject of Captain Hook, he’s probably the only person who wouldn’t be a fan of this next costume! After Peter cuts off Hook’s hand and feeds it to Tick-Tock the crocodile (wait, was this really a children’s story?), the hungry reptile follows him around for the rest of the book.

Of course, the crocodile also announces his presence with the sound of a ticking clock, but we don’t recommend making this part of your costume. Not unless you really want to wind up your child’s friends and teachers, anyway.

Harry Potter Costumes

2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald shows that the Potter universe isn’t slowing down any time soon, even if it does now play out largely on screen. J.K. Rowling’s characters, both from the original Harry Potter books and the Fantastic Beasts world, remain as popular as ever.

14. Harry Potter

The original Boy Who Lived is the obvious choice if you’re going down the Harry Potter fancy dress route, and here he is! You’ve got the Gryffindor robes, Harry’s iconic round glasses and his phoenix feather core magic wand.

15. Hermione Granger

Of course, Gryffindor is also home to the cleverest girl at Hogwarts; Hermione Granger! This girls’ school uniform is decorated in Gryffindor colours and the house badge. It really is top of the class!

16. Dumbledore

It seems appropriate to dress as a famous teacher for World Book Day, and in the eyes of many children, Dumbledore is the greatest teacher of them all! As you can see, he’s also rocking some pretty impressive robes, so this is a spectacular choice for World Book Day.

17. Draco Malfoy

As any serious Potter fan will know, Slytherins are fine now. It’s okay to like them. True, Malfoy is an exception to this rule, but he’s also the most famous Slytherin at Hogwarts during Harry’s school years.

Malfoy’s a good option if you have blond Potter fans in the house, more than one child looking for Potter costumes, or if your child is planning on coordinating their costumes with a group of friends.

18. Moaning Myrtle

Poor Moaning Myrtle, forever doomed to haunt the girl’s toilets at Hogwarts! Not the most dignified of deaths, but an understandable one nonetheless. Make sure to match this costume with lots of moaning and wailing!

19. Newt Scamander

Long before he became a cinema star, Harry Potter fans will have recognised Newt Scamander as the author of the book that inspired the films, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

They’re also highly likely to have seen those latest films, so they’re sure to recognise Newt’s distinctive outfit. They’ll even get their own wand!

Roald Dahl Costumes

If we’re talking children’s books, we obviously have to look at Roald Dahl. These classic characters are instantly recognisable, so everyone will know straight away who your child is supposed to be.

20. Matilda

If your child loves school, chances are Matilda is one of their favourite fictional characters. Not only is she the smartest girl in her class, she’s literally magic!

This costume even comes with props, in the form of a school bookbag accessory!

21. A Golden Ticket

Everyone will be happy to see this Wonka bar Golden Ticket walk into the room! There’s something about it that just makes you feel…lucky! This is also a super simple, low effort costume, so what are you waiting for?

22. Willy Wonka

Willy Wonka is a great outfit for kids who love to show off a bit! The flamboyant chocolate factory owner is easily one of Dahl’s most popular creations, and we’re sure there are plenty of children who are jealous of his career choices.

23. Charlie Bucket

While Wonka gets all the attention, it’s easy to forget that it’s little Charlie Bucket whose name features in the title of the book. This outfit is your golden ticket to World Book Day success!

24. Oompa Loompa

Before we leave the chocolate factory, we obviously have to mention the Oompa Loompas. Willy Wonka’s helpers have lots of great advice for kids, even if their punishments were sometimes a bit much.

Clearly, if you go for this costume, you’ll need plenty of orange face paint as well!

25. Fantastic Mr Fox

Here we have one of the more sharply dressed characters on our list! Fantastic Mr Fox certainly takes his work seriously, and he’s got his best suit on in preparation for getting one over on farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean!

Want to make your own mask? We’ve written this easy step-by-step guide for you, complete with free printable stencils!

26. The BFG

Who doesn’t love the BFG? Your little one will have lots of fun with this costume, which comes with its own set of massive ears, as well as the BFG’s horn that he uses to deliver dreams.

Julia Donaldson Costumes

Julia Donaldson has created a number of much-loved children’s stories since her first book was published in 1993. She was also the Children’s Laureate from 2011-13.

27. The Gruffalo

The mouse might not believe in The Gruffalo, but we certainly do! In fact, here he is ready to solve your fancy dress conundrum in time for World Book Day. We’ve even created this DIY mask that you can make in advance!

28. Stick Man

It takes a special author to make a piece of wood the star of the show, but that’s what Julia Donaldson managed to do with the story of Stick Man! Send your child off on an adventure of their own with this comfy costume.

29. Highway Rat

Stand and deliver! The Highway Rat is here, and he’s after your food. He might not always get what he wants, but there’s no reason your little one shouldn’t, and this outfit is sure to give them the fantastic World Book Day costume they’ve been asking for.

30. Zog

Zog’s a great role model for kids. Sure, he’s prone to the odd accident, but all he wants is to be the best student he can be. This comfy Zog onesie with attached wings really is the best in class when it comes to your child’s World Book Day fancy dress costume.

David Walliams Costumes

Probably the biggest children’s author in the country at the moment, David Walliams’ books have sold more than 25 million copies! He’s written at least one every year since 2008, so there are plenty of characters to choose from.

Here are some of our favourites!

31. Gangsta Granny

One of Walliams’ most popular characters, Gangsta Granny found a place in children’s hearts when she joined in with grandson Ben’s plan to steal the Crown Jewels. She’s a great choice for children with a bit of mischief about them!

32. Mr Stink

You’ll be pleased to hear that this Mr Stink costume doesn’t actually stink. That wouldn’t be practical. However, it does look exactly like the title character from Walliams’ second book, so we’re sure your child will love it!

33. Grandpa’s Great Escape

Grandpa’s Great Escape is one of Walliams’ most charming stories, and children across the country love the adventures of Jack and his World War II fighter pilot Grandpa.

It’s also one of the most recognisable costumes for kids, as Grandpa’s Great Escape was part of the BBC’s Christmas TV schedule in 2018.

34. Ratburger

Anyone who’s read Ratburger will know all about what sinister burger van owner Burt is putting into his burgers. If you haven’t read it yet, the title probably gives it away!

35. Billionaire Boy

Billionaire Boy teaches kids that money isn’t everything, and that’s a good lesson to learn. The billionaire boy himself is Joe, and this outfit features illustrations from the book, along with a prop toilet roll complete with sound effects!

36. Awful Auntie

Awful Auntie is another of Walliams’ creative villains. Here’s horrible Auntie Alberta in her distinctive purple outfit and green hat, along with one of her scary owls!

More Children’s Classics

Children’s literature is littered with iconic characters. Here are a few more of our favourites!

37. Oliver Twist

What’s that? You want more ideas? Let’s start with Oliver Twist, star of the Dickens novel and one of the best musicals ever!

This is a simple dress-up kit that’ll give your child the hat and waistcoat needed to transform into a scruffy Victorian street urchin. Consider yourself sorted for World Book Day!

38. 101 Dalmatians

Five years before it became a Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians was a charming novel written by English author Dodie Smith. This quick and easy Dalmatian onesie will make a great World Book Day outfit, and you’ve got more than enough characters to choose from!

39. The Tiger Who Came To Tea

We all have that friend who turns up unannounced and polishes off all the food and drink in the house. In Judith Kerr’s children’s classic, it just so happens to be a tiger! This costume may not be that same tiger, but with a teacup in hand no one will know the difference!

40. Little Red Riding Hood

She might not be great at telling the difference between wolves and old ladies, but Red Riding Hood does at least wear a comfy, instantly recognisable outfit that’s ideal for World Book Day!

41. Goldilocks

Here’s a World Book Day costume that’s just right! Did you know that the story of the Three Bears originally featured a grumpy old woman instead of Goldilocks? We know which version we prefer, especially when it comes to choosing a World Book Day outfit!

42. Paddington Bear

The star of more than 70 stories by Michael Bond, Paddington Bear is easily one of the most popular children’s characters the UK has ever produced. This quick and easy jumpsuit comes complete with his famous duffle coat and red hat, as well as a mask to hide behind!

Why not keep things on trend by serving toast and marmalade for breakfast?

43. Sherlock Holmes

While the Sherlock Holmes books are better suited to older children, his frequent appearances in films and TV shows over the last few years have made the quirky detective popular with a brand new generation of fans.

44. Mary Poppins

Let your kids take a jolly holiday from their usual school uniform with this smart Mary Poppins outfit. The most famous nanny in fiction is a great choice for World Book Day, particularly as she’s recently returned to cinema screens once again.

45. Katniss Everdeen

One of the newest characters on this list, Katniss Everdeen is of course the heroine of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. This detailed jumpsuit will ensure your child is the toughest tribute in town!

46. Where’s Wally

Hey, it’s still a book even if it doesn’t have any words! The iconic Where’s Wally costume with red and white shirt, hat and glasses is – ironically enough – an incredibly distinctive costume! Just prepare your kids for the chorus of “there he is!” they’re sure to hear all day.

47. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Arguably better for the younger ones, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a book that many of us hold dear to our hearts! As well as this gorgeous Caterpillar costume, we also have a Butterfly to show his magical transformation!

48. Harley Quinn

Harley is making a resurgence in popular culture, thanks to the Margot Robbie films and various ongoing cartoons. While she might have been a creation of a TV show, her stories have filled comics and books – we think she definitely fits the bill for a World Book Day costume! This officially licensed costume is classic comic book Harley, complete with eye mask.

49. The Cat in the Hat

Finally, we can’t talk about World Book Day without inviting Dr Seuss to the party. We think the Cat in the Hat is one of the most fun costumes for your kids to wear, and you can even make your own hat!

Found your fancy dress favourite?

We hope there’s something here that’s helped you get your little ones sorted for World Book Day. Remember, we’ve got plenty of fancy dress ideas for every occasion, so come back and see us soon!