July 15th marks the end of a magical era. Since June 30, 1997, the world has been discovering the fantastical universe of Harry Potter as written by author J. K. Rowling. What better way to send off the series in style than to sport some gear from the movies? Here are some ideas for costumes that you can make at home to avoid the high cost of buying costumes from online.
This Hedwig costume could easily be put together with a few strips of fur fabric on top of an existing white hoodie.
All you need for this Gryffindor uniform look is a grey sweater, button down shirt, and a red and yellow tie. This sweater which retails at $99 can be made for much less by adding some gold and burgundy accents to an existing grey sweater.
This is one of the incredible costumes created by Twin Rose Designs. It is one of the most magical reincarnations of a costume from the films! Most of the more detailed elements from this costume can be found in our trims, tassels, and cording section.
These are the classic uniform robes worn by Hogwarts students. A black bath robe can look like it came from Madam Malkin’s Robes For All Occasions if given the right accents. You can even go to our dress fabrics page and create your own cape and line it with the colors of your favorite house.
Another magnificent piece by Twin Rose Design is Rita Skeeter’s signature outfit. This look can be achieved with a bit of fur lining and any kind of vibrant green fabric.
The final inspirational picture that we are leaving you with is this replica of Snape’s robes (also by Twin Rose Design). This look can be achieved by matching a stiffed necked button down with any long black robe or heavy black fabric.
I hope that you gleaned some inspiration from these amazing costumes! Remember, the outfit you wear to the premier does not have to be identical to what you see in the pictures. When creating your Potter themed garb, just remember to be creative and have fun with it!
