Five budget-friendly costume ideas for your kids on World Book Day
PANICED parents will be racking their brains to come up with costume ideas for World Book Day on Thursday.
But don’t despair, because help is near. Read these tips for easy, affordable outfits for your kids.
WIZARD GENIUS: Harry Potter or Hermione Granger are always popular costume choices for World Book Day.
Raid your child’s wardrobe for a white shirt and black pants (Harry) or a black skirt (Hermione), then search the garden for a twig that you can use as a makeshift magic wand.
If you have pipe cleaners in your craft box, you can make Harry’s iconic glasses – and use a lip pencil or felt-tip pen to draw on his lightning bolt scar.
WHERE IS WALLY?: Dressing up as the elusive puzzle book favorite is easy, as long as you can find a red and white striped T-shirt. Ideally you already have one, but if not you can buy one from Sainsbury’s for £7.
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Add a pom-pom hat and cut out some glasses from cardboard or take out the lenses from some cheap sunglasses you have at home.
MATILDA: For this beloved Roald Dahl character, a simple blue dress paired with a cardigan and knee-high socks will do, Nice and easy. Complete it in style with a bundle of books tied together with ribbon.
WIMPY KID: Greg Heffley costumes are so simple. A white T-shirt and black shorts are all you need; maybe you can even use your child’s gym kit.
And visit wimpykidclub.co.uk/kids-downloads to print a free Wimpy Kid mask template – just cut out the eye holes and you’re done.
Mr. Men or little lady: Mr Bump is one of the quickest outfits to put together. Find a blue T-shirt and blue pants and wrap one bandage around your child’s waist and another around the head. For Little Miss Sunshine, a yellow top and leggings are all you need. Add double braids and dot red freckles on your child’s face.
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