Roald Dahl Day

Matilda is the dream costume for book-loving kids. A blue dress, a red hair ribbon, and a stack of books under the arm — done. Bonus: your child can actually read during the day.

The Outfit

Blue pinafore dressessential

Red hair ribbonessential

Matildathe book

The eccentric chocolatier himself. A purple jacket, top hat, and a cheeky grin. Carry a walking stick (or a chocolate bar) and you'll be the star of the playground.

The Outfit

Purple velvet jacket or waistcoatessential

Top hatessential

Bow tieoptional

Charlie and the Chocolate Factorythe book

A dapper fox in a waistcoat. Orange clothing, a bushy tail, and a knowing smile. Mr Fox is the ultimate cool-dad energy costume.

The Outfit

Fox ears and tail setessential

Brown or tweed waistcoatessential

Orange face paintoptional

Fantastic Mr Foxthe book