How to dress like Matilda?

Matilda costume is an adorable denim dress, a white cardigan, cuff socks, black Mary Janes, and red headband . Miss Trunchbull's costume is a large grey hoodie with a brown belt in the middle, black cropped pants, white socks, and black boots.

Does Matilda wear pink?

She wears a flounced, flowery blouse in shocking pink and blue silk , with a purple skirt, which is slit to mid-thigh, revealing her long, slim legs encased in shiny, pink fishnet tights.

Does Matilda wear red?

Answer and Explanation: Matilda wears a plain blue dress, white socks with school shoes, and a red ribbon in her straight brown hair . Matilda is the main character of Roald Dahl's book Matilda. At a very young age, she is advanced intellectually and loves to read.

What kind of girl is Matilda?

She's brilliant, resilient, creative, and kind , despite growing up in difficult circ*mstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull.

How to dress up like Roald Dahl?

Buy some thick ribbon, preferably white with spots, and tie it around your child's neck into a bow tie. They'll need a waistcoat too (with a plain shirt underneath); if you don't have one you can use an old shirt and cut off the arms. They should wear green trousers or leggings and match the socks to the waistcoat.

Why does that girl wear a red beret in Matilda?

There is also the possibility that the red beret worn by 2022's Matilda's Hortensia is a sign of power at Crunchem and something Miss Trunchbull gave her . Think of it like a hall monitor jacket potentially but with a different and unknown meaning.

Bibliophiles Won't Be Able to Resist These Genius Book Character Costumes (2024)

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Every book lover knows that stories have the power to transport us to exciting new worlds — and what better way to immerse yourself in the magic of literature than by dressing up as your favorite book character? Whether you're a kindergarten teacher looking to cosplay in a clever group costume with your co-workers for Children's Book Week or you're the parent of a little bookworm who needs a creative homemade costume for Halloween, there are so many easy ways to bring beloved storybook characters to life.

From classic children's tales like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to more modern young adult novels like Harry Potter, we've rounded up the best book character costume ideas for teachers, adults and kids, including plenty of easy DIY options for anyone in need of a last-minute costume idea. In fact, most can be put together using items you already have in your closet and basic materials you can order on Amazon.

So if you're ready to show off your book smarts at a Halloween party, parade or school fair by representing the wonderful world of literature, check out this list of the best book characters to dress as — then get ready to take home the award for "Best Costume" (the Halloween equivalent of a Pulitzer!).

'Pippi Longstocking' by Astrid Lindgren

Dress up as everybody's favorite kooky redhead in a pigtailed-wig and patchwork dress.

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'Don't Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus' by Mo Willems

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If you're looking for a simple group costume idea, look no further than Mo Willem's popular children's book. Pair blue T-shirts with crocheted pigeon hats from Etsy and you're ready to go.

'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein

You don't need next-level sewing skills to pull off this Shel Silverstein-inspired costume for Halloween — right down to the no-sew felt apple trick-or-treat bag.

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'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle

It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes' famous deductive reasoning to understand why his character makes for a great Halloween costume. If you already own a houndstooth coat, all you need is a few detective-appropriate items from Amazon to complete the look.

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'The Magic School Bus' by Joanna Cole

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Prove that science is fun by getting into character as Miss Frizzle.

'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll

Head down the rabbit hole — just make sure you're not late for any important dates! This costume is easy to put together with a few strategic Amazon purchases.

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'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery

$20 at Amazon

Anne Shirley has captivated readers for generations — and now you can channel her imaginative nature by dressing up as her in an Edwardian-era dress and pigtails.

'Where's Waldo' by Martin Handford

$20 at Amazon

Calling all male teachers looking for an easy costume idea! Don Waldo's signature red-and-white T-shirt, then stand in a crowd and see if anyone can find you! Bonus points if you have your students call you Waldo for the day.

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'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie

For those on the hunt for a couple's costume, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan make for a pretty simple DIY.

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'Nancy Drew' by Carolyn Keene

It's no mystery that dressing up like teen sleuth Nancy Drew is super easy — you probably already have everything you need in your closet, so it's a great last-minute costume idea for teachers.

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'Pete the Cat' by James Dean

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Fans of Pete the Cat won't lose their cool in this Halloween costume inspired by the grade-level book.

'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien

Journey into the realm of fantasy as you become the wizard Gandalf, thanks to some strategically draped gray blankets, a gray beard and wig and a pointy hat.

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