Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Our school is having a fancy dress day for world book day but my problem is I'm a big size and can't get anything other than head to toe furry outfits like lions and teletubbies! I've thought about wearing my own clothes and accessorising them but am stuck for ideas...I was wondering whether to be a nursery rhyme character rather than a book character. The simpler the better but I want it to be effective too. Thanks in anticipation! Quote
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Little Red Riding Hood is always an easy one - just need a red bed sheet tied around as your cape - hair in plaits (or plaits made out of wool & attached to own hair, red rosy cheeks, a pinney round your waist & basket in hand - job doone!!! Good luck! X Quote
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 I have the same problem so i bought a 16-18 snow white outfit on e-bay.Comes out everytime! Unfortunately I used it for our prince/princess day with this intake last November so having to think again.Any ideas using a black bob cut wig? Quote
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 As a whole fs team we went as Elmer and the elephant parade last book day!! We cut a front and back 'n' shape and linked them with wide tape a bit like a sandwich board then made head bands with big ears and a trunk on them. All wore black underneath and had a great time painting our own individual designs onto the card ! Very simple and looked effective, especially as a herd!! Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 As a whole fs team we went as Elmer and the elephant parade last book day!! We cut a front and back 'n' shape and linked them with wide tape a bit like a sandwich board then made head bands with big ears and a trunk on them. All wore black underneath and had a great time painting our own individual designs onto the card ! Very simple and looked effective, especially as a herd!! What a truly fantastic idea! Would love to see a photo! Maz Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 my friend did the queen of hearts . if i can find the photo ill post it . Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Some good ideas there...keep them coming!! Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 sorry no digital elephant pictures only evidence was taken on an old fashioned film camera!! Han Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 How about 'Old Mother Hubbard' went to the cupboard.... A mop cap (bath hat), apron, long skirt and toy dog under your arm. That's easy to do. Have fun! Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 I did little miss muffet on friday for our book week. Mop hat, spider, bowl and spoon or you could do Little red riding hoods granny Quote
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Incey wincey spider? all in black with extra legs made from stuffed black tights. You can have fun with the face paints too! Quote
Beau Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Percy the Park Keeper has been suggested in the past and seemed to be popular. Quote
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I've done The Cat in the hat - very simple ... black suit, big red bow at the neck - only really have to make the hat! Quote
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I've done The Cat in the hat - very simple ... black suit, big red bow at the neck - only really have to make the hat! They sell the cat in the hat Hats on ebay Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 They sell the cat in the hat Hats on ebay I wonder how many extra sales are made on ebay each year just from FSF recommendations? Maz Quote
Susan Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I can never find anything though, maz so perhaps not as many as they might!? Quote
Guest Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 My TA did a good one, the Little princess in I want my potty, she cut a hole in a white sheet, but could wear a white tshirt, had a gold crown from border and a potty! In the past we have had Wheres Wally, Jolly postman, Paper bag princess, tin man - lots of saucepans, tools hanging, all the Happy Families are good I have done Mrs Wobble! Hope this is some help Quote
Guest Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 Im dressing up as angelina Ballerina for our book day x Quote
Guest Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I've decided I'm going to be little miss muffet or Mary, Mary quite contrary Quote
Guest Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Have fun and don't forget to post photos! Quote
Jester Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I'm struggling with this too. So far I have come up with Pippi Longstocking and my husband has suggested I go as a carrot as he has a carrot costume left over from some work thing he did. But what book has a carrot in it? Quote
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