35 Super Easy Female Book Character Costumes (2024)

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Book lovers, teachers and librarians: get the best female book character costumes for women here for Halloween, Book Week costumes, and beyond.

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I focused on curating ladies’ costumes for the literary characters that are the most popular in the fictional book world. They are mostly female characters, as well as a few that I think can be worn by a male or female.

I also focused on female book character costumes that are more modest in appearance since they are generally meant for women to wear around children.

Most of these iconic costumes are from Amazon for quick and easy purchase, but I also linked to some of my DIY adult book character costumes, in case you prefer to “do it yourself.”

Best Female Book Character Costumes

Below are all the best female book character costumes to celebrate the holidays of Halloween, book week, and beyond.

Alice in Wonderland

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This costume is a classic that would work well as a theme for a group as well — or even a tea party.

Anne of Green Gables

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This pioneer outfit is a good start to get the look of Anne of Green Gables. You’ll likely also want to swap the bonnet for a straw hat, wear two braids, and draw freckles on your face.

Related Post: Anne of Green Gables Costume Ideas

Belle from Beauty and the Beast

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Perfect for a librarian! I recommend you carry a book with you.

The Cat in the Hat

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This costume is great for child-friendly events, and I think it works as well for women as for men.

Cinderella

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Cinderella is one of the quintessential literary princesses.

Cindy Lou Who

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This is such a cute and unique literary women’s costume based on How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and it would work best for events in the holiday season.

Cruella Deville

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Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmations is always a fun literary costume for women of all ages. The two-toned wig is essential to get the look!

Daisy Buchanan

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To dress as the woman at the heart of the classic The Great Gatsby, you can wear any 1920s, Gilded Age flapper costume, but I love the gold tones of this one because they remind me of money and wealth, which is a central theme to the novel.

Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

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This costume is another classic that would work well as a theme for a group.

Goldilocks

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This Goldilocks costume is so sweet for events involving very young children.

Handmaid

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This costume is based on the classic dystopian novel A Handmaid’s Tale, and so it works best for high school, college, and adult events.

Harry Potter

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I firmly believe that a man OR woman can dress as the uber-popular Harry Potter.

Hermione Granger

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However, if you want a more feminine Harry Potter hero, Hermione is your gal.

Related Post: DIY Hermione Granger Costume Ideas

Holly Golightly

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This classic fancy dress from the novel/movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s would work best to dress up as a glamorous icon at an all-adult and/ or black tie event.

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Katniss Everdeen

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Fans of The Hunger Games will love this Katniss costume, which is a modest option for the popular character.

Little Red Riding Hood

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This classic Little Red Riding Hood Costume would work well around younger children who will easily recognize it.

Madeline

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While Madeline is a children’s storybook character, I truly believe this outfit is identifiable (and cute!) enough to be worn in any Halloween context.

Related Post: DIY Madeline Costume Ideas

Mary Poppins

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As a long-time Mary Poppins lover, I think every woman should dress as her for Halloween at least once. She’s so magical!

Ms. Frizzle

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How fun is this Ms. Frizzle costume from The Magic School Bus series?! It would be perfect for a teacher to wear, especially during storytime.

Nancy Drew

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I love the idea of a Nancy Drew costume because her style is actually really good! I absolutely love her preppy/classic vibe.

Related Post: DIY Nancy Drew DIY Costume Ideas

Peter Pan

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Peter Pan is another classic costume that I truly believe can be worn by a man or woman. Of course, you can also dress up as the fairy Tinkerbell from this book if you are ok with a costume that’s a bit less modest.

Raggedy Ann

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This Raggedy Ann book character costume would be great for events involving very young children.

Sherlock Holmes

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Because I believe a female Sherlock Holmes would be SO edgy!

Snow White

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This classic princess costume is another one that would be great around children. Perhaps they can even dress up as dwarves!

Wilma or Wenda

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Wilma or Wenda from Where’s Waldo is probably the easiest and most casual costume in this group, so that gets bonus points from this cozy introvert.

Winnie the Pooh

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Winnie the Pooh gets the award for the warmest and coziest costume. You may want to sleep in this one after a long Halloween night!

Wonder Woman

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While this Wonder Woman costume technically comes from a comic book, it’s still technically from a book, so I included it. Plus, this option is just so simple, as well as easy to wear as part of a group of superheroes. I also love that it celebrates the holidays through a strong female character!

If you loved the above female book character costumes, you will love these DIY costumes for women:

  • American Girl: Molly McIntire
  • American Girl: Kirsten Larson
  • American Girl: Samantha Parkington
  • Eloise at the Plaza
  • Pippi Longstocking
  • Fern from Charlotte’s Web
  • Olivia the Pig
  • Coraline Jones
  • Junie B. Jones

Those are the best book character adult costumes for women, teachers, and librarians. Happy bookish Halloween!!

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35 Super Easy Female Book Character Costumes (2024)

FAQs

How to look like a little girl for Halloween? ›

If you're aiming for a normal little girl costume, a knee-length skirt and tights pairing will look just right. You might even be able to find a jumper or set of full-length footie pajamas to wear. Go vintage. Think back on the types of clothes and accessories you used to wear as a kid.

What is Book Character Day at school? ›

Book Character Day is celebrated every year on October 31st. Students, teachers, librarians, and book fans can bring their favorite characters to life. Schools across the country celebrate by inviting staff and students to dress up as their favorite characters.

How to dress up like Nancy Drew? ›

For her clothes think plaid skirt and sweater set or a 60's style shift dress, or Blue suit jack and skirt. I think of Nancy in some sort of dress or skirt, and you can add a trench coat if the weather is cool.

How to dress up as a Friends character? ›

What you need for Joey: A black polo, dark blue jeans, and chunky sneakers. What you need for Rachel: A brown tank top and dark blue bootcut jeans. What you need for Ross: A black quarter-zip, khakis, and black sneakers. Optional accessories: Two baby dolls for whoever dresses up as Monica and Chandler.

How to dress a little girl? ›

Dress up your child in comfortable clothes. If your girls aren't super girly and want something more active, try comfy shorts and leggings. Layering is always in fashion, and also a great way to stay warm. Add pieces like flannel button-downs, trendy hoodies, and moto or denim jackets to their wardrobe.

Is 13 too old for Halloween? ›

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.

How to dress like fancy nancy? ›

Fancy Nancy costume is a sleeved yellow shirt, a pink tutu, a light blue bow belt, hot pink Mary Janes, and a purple beaded necklace. She also likes wearing a pretty tiara atop her beautiful, curly, red hair.

How to dress like Amelia Bedelia? ›

Amelia's style is simple and modest. Amelia Bedelia wears a bonnet, white apron and black Mary Janes. Put a sexy spin on an Amelia Bedelia costume by substituting a French maid costume. Of course, all of these costumes need a unique and personal touch to provide the one-of-a-kind Amelia Bedelia look.

What color are Nancy Drew's eyes? ›

Nancy Drew is a fictional amateur detective. She is originally depicted as a blonde-haired and blue-eyed 16-year-old high school graduate, but in later editions is rewritten as a titian-haired and blue-eyed 18-year-old graduate and detective.

Is Nancy Drew for 12 year olds? ›

Nancy Drew books are written at an 8 to 12 year old's reading level; however, that does NOT mean that the situations in the books are appropriate for every 8 to 12 year old. Reading level does not dictate whether or not a book is right for your child.

Does Nancy Drew have LGBT characters? ›

But Nancy Drew treated all their queer characters with such respect and creativity that it wasn't a stretch for them to be able to wrap things up beautifully and realistically in just a few episodes. Not to mention, Bess plays a pivotal role in the series finale. She's as important as Nick or George or Ace.

How does Jennifer Aniston dress? ›

Off camera, Aniston is a longtime expert at effortlessly stylish, classic, and approachable power dressing, remaining loyal to a few style heroes—among them strappy heels, strapless column maxi and A-line silhouettes, pops of metallics and red amidst a sea of neutrals, tailoring, and a genuine smile.

How to look like a baby for Halloween? ›

Look for a romper or an adult onesie.

If you can find an adult sized onesie at a department store, especially if it has footies, this is a great option for a baby costume. If you can't find an adult onesie, consider wearing a patterned romper. This can make you look baby-like as well.

Is it okay to dress up as a girl for Halloween? ›

Yes, it is okay to experiment with gender, and for some trans folks, Halloween is an opportunity to explore their gender or dress in a way that aligns with their gender when they otherwise may not be able to.

Is 14 years old too old for Halloween? ›

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.

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