Coolest Costume Ideas for Adults to Make a Splash this Book Week!

Check out these costume ideas for adults for Book Week 2022. Whether you are a teacher, a librarian or a parent wanting to get your kids loving reading, why not dress up as your favourite book character this Book Week.

The Hogwarts teacher or the student

There is no school more exciting than Hogwarts. Get the kids excited about the Harry Potter books by dressing up in a Hogwarts themed costume. We have the perfect option for teachers - either dress up in the robes of your favourite Hogwarts house, or get ready to bring everyone into line dressed up as Professor McGonagall. Why not get together as a group and dress up as a student from every house?

Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Browse through some fantastic Harry Potter costumes and fancy dresses for adults on our site.

Bad Witch or Good Witch of Oz

Always popular. The Wizard of Oz takes children to imaginary lands filled with imaginary friends - and foes. Dress up as the wicked witch in this fun (and not too scary costume) - or win over the children’s hearts even more when you dress up as the sweet good witch Glenda.

Or would you rather be the Scarecrow? Transform yourself with a shirt and dungarees, put on a straw hat, wear a scarf and blacken your nose.

This is one that is bound to take the parents back in time as well.

Chewbacca or Darth Vader

You can never go wrong with a Star Wars inspired costume because…the force is always with you! Look sharp dressed up as Darth Vader. Armed with the light sabre, who knew their teacher could be so cool! The boys in particular are bound to be impressed.

Or would you rather be Chewbacca? Dress up as this Wookie and you will create an unforgettable impression at any Book Week event.

Stormtrooper, Princess Leia, Kylo Ren. Get ready to release the kid inside when you browse through the Star Wars range of costumes for adults!

Where’s Wally…or Wilma

Eye tracking is an important reading skill. Get kids excited about Where’s Wally? by dressing up as this hero of the picture books. If you’ve spent hours poring over the detailed Where’s Wally illustrations, you’ll know that Wally and his friend Wilma are not always easy to find - but these books have many fans and are good for kids who are learning to read. Put on a shirt with red stripes, a matching hat, blue trousers and round spectacles to turn into the brave explorer. Or use a striped shirt, blue skirt and a matching scarf to turn into Wilma.

No one will need to hunt for you when you are dressed up for Book Week when you dress up like this!

Alice or Queen of Hearts

Get ready to pop down the rabbit hole…when you dress up for Book Week as the ‘ever curious’ Alice. Want something swankier? Try the Queen of Hearts costume to make a colourful, unforgettable impression. You can also make a simple costume by pasting cards arranged like a collar and pairing with a red gown.

Buy Alice in Wonderland costumes at our store and earn reward points this Book Week!

Willy Wonka or Oompa Loompa

Are you a fan of Roald Dahl’s books? Who doesn’t love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Dress up as the crazy Willy Wonka and make the kids smile in delight. Carry some chocolate bars or golden tickets for added surprise.

Or dress up as a jolly Oompa Loompa. Memorise the song and get your class singing along with you.

Cat in the Hat or Bluey

Or for teachers of the early grades get your kids excited for Doctor Seuss books by dressing up as Cat in the Hat. Or appeal to someone they are bound to already love and dress up as a Bluey character.

Plan ahead this Book Week - choose your book hero or heroine, order or plan to make your costume, and get set to shine. Have fun dressing up, and get kids excited as you Dream with your eyes open for Book Week 2022.