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You’re never too old for that: Harry Potter costumes for fans of all ages
There are matching Harry Potter costumes (plus accessories) for children, but also for adults
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A sorcerer’s apprentice who inspires millions of people: The stories of the young magician Harry Potter made it from the books to the cinema screens of the world and even to the theatre. And it’s not only there that you’ll meet fans of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in disguise.
Hard to believe that the first volume of the Harry Potter heptalogy was published 24 years ago – more precisely “The Philosopher’s Stone” was published on June 26, 1997. Since then, the books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. In the meantime, the adventures surrounding the Hogwarts school have even made it onto the theater stage: in December 2021, the play “Harry Potter and the Enchanted Child” will premiere in Hamburg. Not only the performance is eagerly awaited, but also the costumes. If you also want to dress up as a character from the book series, you will find detailed Harry Potter costumes for children and adults and matching accessories below.
Matching accessories for real Harry Potter fans
1. Wand in Ollivander box
This authentic replica is the wand by Harry Potter. However, the detailed prop was not made from holly wood and a feather by Fawkes (Dumbledore’s Phoenix) – as in the book – but only from cold cast, a heavy plastic. The wand comes in a box from Ollivander’s magic shop.
2. Gryffindor scarf and hat
At Hogwarts, a magical school of witchcraft and wizardry, all children wear some sort of black uniform. This differs – depending on which house (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw) a student was assigned to – only in fine details: Necktie, hat and scarf are kept in the respective company colors. Harry Potter enters, of course Gryffindor set.
3. Harry Potter glasses
It is also unmistakable harry potter glasses, which he has consistently worn in all parts. The black frame and round lenses became his unmistakable trademark, along with a lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. If you want to dress up as your idol at the next carnival or theme party, you can complete your Harry Potter costume with glasses.
4. Sorting Hat (interactive)
A particularly important prop of the Harry Potter series is the sorting hat, which assigns the pupils to a specific house, depending on their nature and character. Granted, the headdress isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s also interactive. According to the manufacturer, the hat can be operated manually and is therefore suitable for role-playing games as well as for the next Halloween party.
5. “Nimbus2000” broom
At Hogwarts, wizard apprentices learn to fly on broomsticks. As it quickly turns out, Harry Potter has a special talent for it – becoming the youngest Quidditch player in a century. As recognition, the young magician is given a new broom: the Nimbus 2000. The detailed prop is not interactive but is an important accessory.
Harry Potter costumes for children and adults
1. Onesie for babies
Even the smallest Harry Potter fans have the right costume: this one baby bodysuit there is a cute lettering, suitable for Hogwarts. The material is 100 percent cotton, so it feels comfortable on the skin. However, the body is only available in two sizes.
2. Gryffindor cloak for children
As mentioned at the beginning, all students (and teachers) at Hogwarts wear a uniform and a one over it cape with the school’s logo and a red satin hood. So it actually belongs to a real Harry Potter costume – but it is only available in three different children’s sizes. There’s a Gryffindor cloak for that too men and Women.
3. Hogwarts logo sweatshirt
If you don’t want to squeeze yourself into a whole costume at the next theme party or on Halloween, you can do this sweatshirt dress up for adults with Hogwarts logo. The material contains 95 percent organic cotton and is therefore also suitable for everyday use. After all, real Potterheads sometimes like to dress like their idol even on normal days.
4. Adult Slytherin Robes
As a real Harry Potter fan, you don’t have to stock up exclusively on Gryffindor accessories – after all, the other three houses are also part of the story. And because there is also a part of Slytherin in the young magician (due to his connection to Voldemort), there is the right one Adult Robe.
5. Children’s Quidditch Robe
Last but not least, one may Quidditch Robe not missing in this list about Harry Potter costumes. The clothes are worn by young magicians on the field when they whiz through the air on their broomsticks and collect points for their team. The hooded cloak with Gryffindor colors (and logo) is available in three sizes.
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