Loveable and loyal house-elves, like Dobby in Harry Potter, are super easy and creative characters for our elf costume contest, especially for fans of the book! They might look a bit grotesque, but they’re often sweet and gentle in nature. Not only that, they’re powerful! Gifted with magic to help them perform tasks, they’re treated like beloved pets or dolls by their masters. Because they wear makeshift clothing made out of rags, anyone can find a last-minute costume! All you need to add is makeup and accessories! Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
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.A pillowcase dress or toga can be made in less than an hour! You can dye it, rip it, or sew on patches to make it look more raggedy. Check out a tutorial for pillowcase dresses here, and togas here. Photo courtesy of Bayou Vintage..
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.Fake elf ears can look shockingly realistic and put your costume over the top! You can also add a nose if you're aiming for an authentic Dobby look. Here's a tutorial on how to apply them, and there's also a great tutorial on DIY paper ears here! Photo courtesy of Aradani Costumes......Dobby's known for carrying around an old sock or rag as he dutifully does his chores. Any cleaning supplies can be a prop for this costume - maybe it'll even inspire you to tidy up! Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
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Can't wait to see your costumes! Click here to submit your picture! Good luck!
Loveable and loyal house-elves, like Dobby in Harry Potter, are super easy and creative characters for our elf costume contest, especially for fans of the book! They might look a bit grotesque, but they’re often sweet and gentle in nature. Not only that, they’re powerful! Gifted with magic to help them perform tasks, they’re treated like beloved pets or dolls by their masters. Because they wear makeshift clothing made out of rags, anyone can find a last-minute costume! All you need to add is makeup and accessories! Photo courtesy of Warner Bros
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A pillowcase dress or toga can be made in less than an hour! You can dye it, rip it, or sew on patches to make it look more raggedy. Check out a tutorial for pillowcase dresses here, and togas here. Photo courtesy of Bayou Vintage
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Fake elf ears can look shockingly realistic and put your costume over the top! You can also add a nose if you're aiming for an authentic Dobby look. Here's a tutorial on how to apply them, and there's also a great tutorial on DIY paper ears here! Photo courtesy of Aradani Costumes
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Dobby's known for carrying around an old sock or rag as he dutifully does his chores. Any cleaning supplies can be a prop for this costume - maybe it'll even inspire you to tidy up! Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
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Can't wait to see your costumes! Click here to submit your picture! Good luck!
