17 unique 'Harry Potter' costume ideas to help you stand out on Halloween

Amanda KrauseSep 29, 2020, 00:24 IST

You can be a Quidditch player for Halloween.The Wizarding Sibs

"Harry Potter"-inspired costumes are extremely popular on Halloween.
Still, there are plenty of underrated characters you can dress as to stand out during the holiday.
Instead of wearing Hogwarts robes, for example, you could dress as a Gryffindor or Slytherin Quidditch player.
You could also dress as an employee of your favorite wizarding shop, like Honeydukes or Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

Spanning seven books and eight movies, the "Harry Potter" series is filled with characters you could dress up as for Halloween.

Of course, Hogwarts robes make for classic costumes, but there are plenty of options for those looking for something a little more unique. One idea is to dress as your favorite character in their Quidditch uniform rather than their school clothes. You could also wear an outfit inspired by your favorite magical snack from the wizarding world — like chocolate frogs.

Here are 17 standout costumes inspired by "Harry Potter" to provide you with some inspiration.

You're sure to standout by dressing as a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.

The whimsical costume is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Magic Wand Blonde

Similarly, you can take inspiration from the jumping, chocolate frogs that Harry and Ron purchase on their first train ride to Hogwarts.

This costume is glamorous with just a hint of "Harry Potter" magic. Simply Potter Girl

School robes can be overdone. Consider dressing as a student from another wizarding school instead.

Cosplayer Our Shield Maiden also carried a broomstick with her look. Our Shield Maiden

If you do want to represent your Hogwarts house, you can dress like a student from a former decade.

This Slytherin-inspired outfit looks like it was pulled directly from the '30s. The Cosplay Historian

Halloween is the perfect time to represent your favorite, magical shop.

Honeydukes is the go-to spot for sweets in the wizarding world. Kat the Storyteller

Don't forget about the ghosts of the wizarding world.

Moaning Myrtle is one of many ghosts who roam the Hogwarts campus. Vicki/Magical Knitted Letter

There's more than one way to dress as Hermione on Halloween.

Aileen of A little Android completely transformed herself into Hermione for this look. Aileen/A Little Android

Professor McGonagall also has a variety of looks to choose from.

"Harry Potter" fans will recognize exactly where Professor McGonagall wore this outfit. Sheila Echols-Smesny

If you decide to be Bellatrix Lestrange, you can put your own twist on her eccentric look.

Kiera Please created a modern version of Bellatrix Lestrange's signature outfit. Kiera Please

To live out your dreams of playing Quidditch, try dressing as one of the magical athletes on Halloween.

A seeker or chaser in Quidditch can use the Quaffle ball. The Wizarding Sibs

Draco Malfoy might be popular on TikTok right now, but his dad Lucius is far more underrated.

Lucius Malfoy is a well-known member of Slytherin. Zan/Baffling Basilisk

Instead of dressing up as Snape, you can replicate one of his less conventional outfits on Halloween.

Dedicated "Harry Potter" fans will be quick to understand this costume. Jamie Andrews

Dressing as Professor Trewlany gives you the perfect excuse to recite famous lines from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" all day.

Professor Trelawney is a quirky, fan-favorite character. Sarah Ryan Renner

Molly Weasley has one of the most whimsical wardrobes in the entire "Harry Potter" series.

Molly is one of the most underrated members of the Weasley clan. Joonuper

With some makeup and fake leaves, you can look unrecognizable as a Mandrake.

You can also add a label to the planter so that your costume is more recognizable. Brenna Mazzoni/ArtByMazz

You can take that costume idea one step further by getting your whole family involved.

Mandrake costumes are great for little kids on Halloween. Jen Kayna

Some charms and spells make for great Halloween costumes.

Caro dressed as Harry Potter's stag Patronus using makeup and a white outfit. Caro/Lotti_Cosplay

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