DIY Veruca Salt Costume Idea

Here is the other Roald Dahl Costume I promised: Veruca Salt! This costume is easy to make, and you may even have the materials on hand. The book is my favorite, but I had a red skirt and I really enjoyed the old movie although it is inaccurate, so that's what this costume is from.

You will need:

-A red dress or a red shirt and red skirt (a long-sleeved shirt is best, but I had a short-sleeved shirt, so that's what I used)

-A big, black belt/ribbon/fabric

-A white, button-down, long-sleeved shirt with a collar

-White tights or 'stockings' (I just wore white socks; close enough, right?)

-Black flat or Mary Jane shoes

Just pair everything together, and you have a great book/movie character costume! if you don't have the supplies, it doesn't seem to hard to make. I would cut out a circle skirt, hem or glue the edges, and add the shirts.

Pretty simple, right? I hope you enjoyed!

-Lauryn

Easy Matilda Costume Idea

Here is a super easy tutorial for a Matilda costume from Roald Dahl's book. You probably have the materials on hand already, but if not they are easy to find, and this costume takes only a few minutes to throw together. All that you need is a blue dress, preferably with half-sleeves or long-sleeves. I had mine from a thrift store sale. I suggest you carry a book or two, or a some other element from the story so that people know what character you are. This costume is very quick, and Matilda is a great literary character from an enjoyable classic. This costume is especially good for those who are looking for a costume at the last minute. Not to mention that it isn't too over-the-top, so you could even wear it to work or school.

Here is an illustration by Quentin Blake from quentinblake.com:

I hope you enjoyed! I have more costumes to share, including another Roald Dahl costume, so I'll post again soon!

-Lauryn