10 Literary Halloween Costumes

With Halloween coming up we all need ideas for costumes! Here are a few taken from our favorite pages.  We at 4V always recommend shopping local when you can. We can’t shop local for you. So we have linked pieces for the costume to make it easier.

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Nancy Drew
We took this costume in two different paths. The classic route with the 1930s dress that has the coloring of the books and the style Nancy is often depicted wearing. Or the modern with this mustard top with dark jeans. Finish both looks with a magnifying glass.
Madeline 
Who doesn’t love this brave, kind and spunky girl. I definitely learned what my appendix was reading this book. The blue dress, white gloves, white socks, hat, red tie and black shoes. This is a very iconic look! 
Charlotte from “Charlotte’s Web
My go to easy costume growing up was a spider. This literary twist gives this costume a little extra pizazz. Spiderweb headband, web leggings, web arms, a little stuffed animal pig and a some pig shirt. I know you could get away without the stuffed pig but he is so cute!
Winnie the Pooh
I know the original book had Pooh not wearing the red shirt. But it has become so iconic. Finish the look with yellow sweatpants and pooh ears. You can make the ears at home, but buying them is just pushing the easy button.

Tin Man
“If I only had a heart” We feel like there is a lot of fun to be had with this costume!
Not every man that can walk confidently in metallic pants  and hoodie but those that can should! To finish the look you have the funnel hat.
Tin Man look 2
For those that can’t or don’t want to dress in head to toe metallic we found a second look for you with this linen shirt and steampunk trousers. Again to finish the look you have the funnel hat.

Captain Hook
I have always loved to hate Captain Hook! I was not thinking of this costume and then I found this jacket. I was like yup that has Captain Hook written all over it! Paired with a peasant top and medieval ankle pants it is the perfect look for Hook! It is fun to play the villain sometime
Comic Books: DC or Marvel
There has been a mega battle raging in the superhero world since 1939. There have been fans choosing sides since then are you a DC or a marvel fan. Well now you can let everyone know with this Halloween costume this epic comic book suit with either DC or Marvel pins.

Comic Books: DC or Marvel look 2
This is the toned down version instead of the bold suit you have a t-shirt and leggings. Again finish off the look with your allegiance DC or Marvel pins.
Matrim from “The Wheel of Time”
The Dark One’s own luck will be with you if you wear this costume. The only thing it’s missing? Just a little lace. Only a little, mind you. Matrim became one of the greatest generals of all time, but he started out as a charming prankster and gambler. This was Duckie’s pick and she said the most important aspects are scarf, hat and necklace. To finish off the look you have the pants. linen shirt and coat.
Penguin Random House
Super simple costume print the Penguin random house logo and then wear it with this penguin onesie. Sometimes it is the most simple costumes that make you feel the most clever.
Snow Queen
Hans Christian Andersen’s “Snow Queen” is the character Elsa was loosely based on. The snow queen is not a classic good or evil character. Lots of grey area here. She can save me from the Troll King’s mirror any day! I thought this would be a fun costume, because who doesn’t want to wear a hooded faux fur cloak?! Complete the look with this amazing shirt and fun skirt(i chose the silver because of grey area).
Add a fun crown or this crown (in silver) or this crown! I had a hard time choosing the crowns they all are so pretty!