Both Kids and Teachers Will Love These Easy Book Character Halloween Costumes (2024)

FAQs

What do our Halloween costumes tell us about ourselves? ›

Psychologist Dr. Scott Bea, of the Cleveland Clinic, says putting on a disguise lets some people reflect their personality, while for others, it may reflect their alter ego, or who they would really like to be. A costume also lets you be more creative, and perhaps show a side of your personality you'd like to enhance.

The origin of dressing up in costumes was because it was thought that if people dressed as ghosts and demons the spirits might mistake them for one of their own and would not harm them. During the festival animals and even humans were sacrificed to appease Samhain. It was later 'Christianised'.

Wear clothes that are too big for you.

Nothing makes you look more like a child than clothes that swallow you up. After you've zoned in on a look for your costume, start picking out the clothes you plan to use in a couple sizes larger than what you'd normally wear.

There is nothing inherently wrong with falling in love with a fictional character. It doesn't make you a bad person, and it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. Even if the fictional object of your affections is a bit… unconventional.

Created by co-writers and directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, Elsa is loosely based on the title character of "The Snow Queen", a Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

The fun, enjoyable festivities of wearing costumes on Halloween is believed to be from the idea that paranormal beings and souls from the underworld drifted the earth at this time. The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October to mark the beginning of winter.

You don't have to be something that is exactly like you, but it would make more sense to dress up as someone or something that reflects your personality. Think of your interests. What do you like to do? Make a list of the things you enjoy, be it sport, cosplay, cooking, playing games, dressing up, reading, etc.

Halloween costumes from the first half of the 20th century were terrifying. Drawing on the holiday's pagan and Christian roots -- as a night to ward off evil spirits or reconcile with death, respectively -- people often opted for more morbid, serious costumes than the pop culture-inspired ones of today.

In most cases, it is okay to dress up as a particular character regardless of gender as long as the intention is respectful and not punch down humour.

But to answer your question, no. Ever since children took over the “trick-or-treat” tradition, they've dressed up as all sorts of things. While dressing up as ghosts, witches, black cats, and jack-o-lanterns may seem more traditional, children (and even adults) have dressed up as anything and everything for decades.

What age do kids stop wearing Halloween costumes? ›

Almost three-quarters of respondents said that by age 17, trick-or-treaters should hang up their costumes and leave the holiday festivities to younger children.

The Bottom Line: You're Never Too Old for Halloween

Overall, there's no clear cutoff for trick or treating. Each parent is free to establish their own ground rules for this holiday, but I say embrace the idea that preteens and teens aren't too old to enjoy the innocent fun of touring the neighborhood collecting candy.

Answer: It is OK for a 12-year-old to go trick-or-treating… and a 14-year-old, and a 15-year-old. In fact, the teen years are fair game, according to Catherine, author of Catastrophic Happiness: Finding Joy in Childhood's Messy Years.

Look for a romper or an adult onesie.

If you can't find an adult onesie, consider wearing a patterned romper. This can make you look baby-like as well. Look for rompers or pajamas with childlike patterns. Cartoon animals, stars, checkered patterns, and bright colors are all great options.

Characters that wear 'normal' clothes like Horrid Henry, Daisy or Tracy Beaker are great ideas. Just wear your preferred non-school clothes and take in your favourite book!

Dorian Gray, fictional character, the hedonistic protagonist of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891). He exchanges his soul for youth that never fades.

Book Characters that Wear Normal Clothes

“Charlie Bucket” from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl Perhaps one of the most famous Roald Dahl books thanks to the film(s), Charlie Bucket wears normal clothes typical for a young boy such as shirt/jumper and jeans.

You'll ideally want to make your protagonist somewhere between 13 and 19 and the exact age will depend on several factors: Does the story require your protagonist to be at a particular stage in their education, e.g. starting a new school, taking exams or applying for university?