By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-12-27 23:57:11 | Word Count: 405
Children and adults alike can wear a Harry Potter costume this Halloween. The Harry Potter book series has inspired young children and teenagers to read, and even adults are intrigued by the young wizard of this popular book series.
Children-Adult Harry Potter Costumes
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The Adult Harry Potter costume can be found at several different online retailers. Costume City sells the adult version of the costume for $32.95. Kohl's offers the same costume for nearly $10 less; Kohl's price is $23.49. Children's Harry Potter costumes retail for about as much as the adult versions, and be found at many online retailers in children's sizes small, medium, and large.
The Fiber Optic Harry Potter Robe costume set comes with an attached clasp and a fiber optic Hogwarts emblem. Costume City and Costume Shop sell this set for $34.95 and $31.99, respectively.
Harry Potter robes also come in red as is referred to as the Quidditch robe. The red polyester robe has a hood, lace up front, and an official Gryffindor logo emblazoned on the front.
Harry Potter Characters
Girls and women may want to dress up as Emma Watson's character, Hermione. Hermione is known for her brilliant mind and excellent memory. The Hermione Granger Deluxe Hermione costume is a little under $30 and is sure to be a hit with female Harry Potter and Hermione fans.
Lord Voldemort is the dark archenemy of Harry Potter, and if you're up to it you can dress up like Harry's rival with the help of this full latex Lord Voldemort mask.
Accessories
No Harry Potter costume is complete without Harry's signature circle frames. These Harry Potter glasses come in child sizes.
Another essential accessory includes the Harry Potter Motion Activated Light and Sound Wand. Parents, be prepared for some noised should you feel compelled to buy your child this wand. This wand lights up and includes wizard like sounds intrigue children as they attempt to be just like Harry Potter.
If you decide to dress up as Lord Voldemort and purchase the spooky mask, you'll need the Voldemort's spooky hands to complete the costume. These latex hands match Voldemort's face and combined the duo make for a scary Halloween costume.
You are sure to be a hit in your Harry Potter Costume. Because the majority of Harry Potter costumes involve dark materials, make sure your costume has reflective tape or that you wear shoes with reflectors on them. Be careful and have a safe Halloween!
