Unless you’ve been living like Robinson Crusoe, you’re probably extremely aware that this weekend is the beginning of the end: the last Harry Potter movie opens in theaters this Friday, and with it, the saga of Mr. Harry Potter draws to a close. Many moviegoers will watch the films and celebrate the story in style – robes, costumes, the works. But what if you want to give a more subtle nod to the books and films that meant so much?
Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to incorporate a little Pottermania into your look without looking like you’ve just stepped out of Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions. And, you don’t need a ton of galleons or sickles to look awesome!
One note of caution – don’t wear the Dark Mark, since it’s basically the symbol of genocide. And on that note, avoid the lightning bolt jewelry that’s shaped like the SS symbols. I know it’s probably not intentional, but there are other options out there if you want to rock the scar. There is no need to make such a magical night into something full of hate and fear. That’s what Voldemort would do (and Barty Crouch did do at the Quidditch World Cup, so you know). Don’t be like Voldemort (or Barty).
Well, now that that’s out of the way, let’s shift around awkwardly in our chairs until the mood lightens. Yes, I was surprised at the revelations of Snape’s character, too. No, I don’t suppose I’d like it if I had to worry about my chocolates hopping away from me. OK, I think that’s good – now on to style!
Custom painted shoes ““ I seriously love these shoes. The art is done by Paperandpinfeathers on a variety of canvas shoes , and it completely captures the essence of Harry Potter. Between the shoes painted to look like the covers of the books to the collages of Hogwarts and the magical (and dangerous) world that Harry gets drawn into, there’s something out there for everyone. These shoes can be paired with any number of Muggle outfits, or I suppose you can go all out and wear them with your Hogwarts uniform.
Luna Lovegood’s dirigible plum/radish earrings ““ If the shoes aren’t your speed, how about some dirigible plum/radish earrings? Maybe it’s the plant scientist in me, but I love love love these earrings. The best parts of the Harry Potter books were all the fun, little details and the interest and strength of the supporting characters (especially the Weasley Twins, Neville Longbottom, and Professor McGonagall). Kind, earnest, loopy Luna Lovegood speaks to my soul. There are several styles of radish earring to choose from, but my favorite is this simple play on old-timey botanical prints.
DIY Harry Potter Book Stars embroidery ““ Persephone’s own Nanna Freeman is the genius behind this little number. She used embroidery thread and free handed the design onto the hip and shoulder of a plain black t-shirt. Lovely, isn’t it? The whimsical, simple stars that mark each page of the book instantly bring the mind the magic and wonder that the books contained. I am a sucker for subtlety, and these little stars subtly call to mind how much fun I had trying to guess the riddles in the Goblet of Fire and the sense of awe at being exposed to this whole new world in the Philosopher’s Stone. I started reading the books in middle school, and when the final one was released after I finished college, it neatly bookended a particularly turbulent, exciting, and formative time in my life. That’s what those stars mean to me, and this embroidery project allows anyone to carry those stars with them anywhere.
What will you wear to the movies? Do you ever add a little Harry Potter to your day to day life? Is there anything from the books or movies that you wish you had in real life? (Aside from Rupert Grint, everybody – I’ve been on Tumblr, I know what people are saying.)
28 replies on “Sneaky Harry Potter Style”
oh my goodness how much do I love those radish earrings!!!!
also tomorrow I am wearing my shirt that says “Bellatrix Isn’t For Kids”.
That’s the best thing ever.
Oh I love that shirt. Punny! And accurate!
I go to school in Cambridge, England. I have a set of black robes, and there will be plenty of uni students wearing theirs for the movie!
I like to go with homemade t-shirts. I wore my good old “Harry is my Homebody” with a drawing of his hair, scar and glasses shirt to the past few premieres. I spent last night making shirts for tomorrow for myself and two friends who are going.
Shirt one: I made an image in photoshop that had an illustration of the Deathly Hallows sign and said “Until the very end.” Each word was in gradient house colors (one house per word).
Shirt two: Fabric paint, “Make Love, Not Horcruxes.”
Shirt three: fabric paint, front: “I can’t GO to Pigfarts” Back: “It’s on MARS!” with a rocketship (reference to the amazing “A Very Potter Musical”).
I’ll be rocking shirt three, although I think two came out the best. I used sponge letters to block print “Make” and “Not,” drew “Love” in cursive and “horcruxes” in a rough hand written block print.
I’m also doing a house colors manicure. I might not be at all Sneaky about my Harry Potter style.
I love the DIY shirt ideas. T-shirts for everyone!! Also, given how much some people like nail polish, I am kicking myself for not including some manicure ideas.
I would totally wear the radish earrings; I’m a Luna Lovegood fangirl. I’m going at midnight with a bunch of friends, and I think several of them are dressing up. I’ve never really been into doing that, but I do have a Ravenclaw scarf that will probably make an appearance.
Is your scarf Ravenclaw book colors or Ravenclaw movie colors? Inquiring minds want answers!
Movie. But that’s mostly because a friend knitted it for me, and the gray/silver yarn looked better than the weird bronzey/yellow yarn. Plus this way it goes with more stuff, so it’s easier to wear in a non-Harry Potter context.
That’s why I asked – I made a scarf for my sister using the book colors and let me tell you finding bronze, like REALLY bronze and not just dusty orange, yarn was tough – a sea of lovely silvers and grays, though. I finally found some on the internet, so it worked out.
I have an owl t-shirt. That’s about as dressed up as I’m going to get.
At the midnight premiere yesterday there was a girl dressed like Dobby. She had the tea towel and the ears and everything. It was… well.
Let’s just say I liked my star shirt better.
My roommate says she dressed as Dobby for the OotP premiere. She swears there are no pictures. I think she’s lying.
That said, I do kind of dig those radish earrings.
I am not surprised.
You wouldn’t be. :)
I just realized that comment may sound incredibly bitchy, but I assure everyone it wasn’t intended that way. I mean, just fish earrings, am I right?
Also, I’d wear the Dirigible Plum earrings. Not buy them, but wear them. Yes.
Ha, no I took it as affectionately aware of my willingness to decorate myself in silly things. That’s why the smiley face! IT WORKS IN MY WORK EMAILS.
Oh yes, I figured and/or hoped you got the right tone, but with others one never knows, right? Someone might have jumped in and defended your honor, even though I would defend your honor before anyone else would.
I am making zero sense. I have to go to yoga and center myself. I expect owl shirt pictures.
Ask and ye shall receive.
STOP OPPRESSING KELSIUM!
(j/k)
: )
I like the idea of using owls to evoke the Potterness. Especially since it’s so easy to find good owl stuff now.
Also, like Nanna said, after those (awesome) fish earrings, I am not surprised you’d consider the radishes!
You know, I have some apple earrings I could wear as an ironic Twilight reference.
I feel a bit like I’m the only person here that hasn’t finished the series. I read #4 on the way to North Dakota for a family reunion. I think we made an emergency run to Media Play the day before we left. I thoroughly enjoyed it. When the next book came out, I was all excited and bought it ASAP. I got about halfway through and became frustrated that they wouldn’t STFU and get to freaking Hogwarts and get their magic on. That was the last straw. I refuse to see the other movies until I read the books, but the movies look SO GOOD. Maybe I will track down the audiobooks.
You’re not! I only read the first one this past spring, and I’ve read the second and part of the third. I saw the movies for 1 + 2 last weekend.
I think I read that Stephen Fry does the audio books? That would be pretty sweet.
The audio books are fantastic, highly recommended. I have read the books and listened to the audio books way more times than I would care to admit. Jim Dale is the narrator, and he is just freaking awesome. I think he is in the Guiness Book of World Records for most voices in one audio book for one of the Potter books – Order of the Phoenix, I think. Love the books, but love the audio ones almost as much!
Jim Dale is one narrator, Stephen Fry another. They are both great. I like Fry better because I don’t like all the voices Dale does. I find some of the accents grating. I still love the audio books no matter who reads them though.