Harry Potter from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Have your child dress in a white button-up, black trousers, and black shoes. Then, throw on a Gryffindor house themed scarf. Finally, finish the look with glasses and a scar on Harry Potter's head. You could even grab a stick as a wand.
Legendary vehicle - Flying Ford Anglia
The Flying Ford Anglia was a light blue Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe that was enchanted by Arthur Weasley to fly, as well as to become invisible, with the use of a specially installed device called an Invisibility Booster. It was also modified so that it could fit ten people, six trunks, two owls, and a rat comfortably.
Ghostbusters
It doesn’t take much to pull off the iconic Ghostbusters costume. All you’ll need is a brown jumpsuit, boots or wellies, and a backpack. Alternatively, if you want to be a ghost, you can use an old white bedsheet and cut out some holes for eyes!
Legendary vehicle – Ectomobile
The Ectomobile was the vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout New York City busting ghosts and other entities. The vehicle used for the Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis.
Shaggy from Scooby Doo
For a super quick outfit you can throw together, take inspiration from Shaggy Rogers. To make it work all you need is a green T-shirt, brown trousers, some drawn-on stubble and a scooby toy if you have one!
Legendary vehicle – The Mystery Machine
The Mystery Machine is the main transportation of Mystery Inc., taking them on their many adventures all over the world. Fred is the owner, although he was kind enough to lend the Mystery Machine to Scooby-Doo, Shaggy Rogers, and Scrappy-Doo for a few years too.
Marty McFly from Back to the Future
Marty McFly has worn different outfits throughout his appearance in the Back to the Future movies. But what people remember most is the outfit that he wore when he first travelled back in time. All you need to recreate this look is a checked shirt, denim jacket, a red gilet, and a pair of blue jeans.
Legendary vehicle - DeLorean
The DeLorean time machine was Dr. Emmett Brown's most successful invention, a plutonium-powered time machine comprised of a DeLorean DMC-12 sports car that had to reach 88 miles per hour in order to achieve time travel.
People of the 1920s from Great Gatsby
For the boys, a bow tie, braces, white t-shirt, and a fitted waistcoat for a quick 1920s costume.
For girls, any black dress does the trick, because in the 1920’s it was all about the accessories. So, add some extra jewellery and DIY your headband with a feather, rhinestones, and some glitter.
Legendary vehicle - 1928 Rolls-Royce
There is no doubt that the Great Gatsby would not be complete without the cars: one of Gatsby's most vivid automobiles is a brilliant yellow 1928 Rolls-Royce which is driven recklessly throughout Long Island by Gatsby himself.
Postman Pat
Taking inspiration from Postman Pat, all you’ll need is a blue, long sleeve t-shirt, blue jeans, glasses, a red bag and a toy cat.
Legendary vehicle – PAT 1
The village postman Pat Clifton, along with trusted sidekick Jess the cat has captured the hearts of both children and adults over the last twenty-five years. He is famed for his bright red, royal mail post van displaying the licence plate 'PAT 1'.
Fireman Sam
To put together a quick outfit inspired by fireman Sam, you just need yellow trousers, a long sleeve blue top and a yellow hat. Then you could print out a fire badge and safety pin it to complete the look.
Legendary vehicle - Jupiter
The pride of the Pontypandy Fire Service, Jupiter is always on hand to attend all manner of disasters. Expertly driven by Sam and the crew, Jupiter is a welcome sight to anyone in trouble. Always clean and shiny, Jupiter's bright red paintwork and flashing blue lights are a clear sight that help is on the way.
We hope our costume ideas have given you the inspiration you need to help make your kids' favourite stories come to life.