Get DIY Olivia the pig costume ideas that are easy for women and teachers to pull together for Halloween or Book Week costumes. You can pull these pieces from your closet and/or shop them quickly and easily on Amazon at the last minute. Kids will love to see you dressed up in this charming book character’s costume for females. Plan your costume below.
Why You’ll Love This DIY Olivia the Pig Costume for Halloween
This costume is inspired by the little pig girl in a red dress that stars as the protagonist of the popular Olivia book series by Ian Falconer.
In addition to being a #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of several other awards, Olivia is most notably a 2001 Caldecott Honor book and was listed as one of the “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children” by the National Education Association in 2007, as well as the “Top 100 Picture Books” of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library Journal.
Olivia’s boundless energy and quirky adventures have charmed young readers since 2000, who have been especially drawn to the books’ minimalist black and white illustrations with vibrant pops of red. That’s exactly the aesthetic that the costume will recreate from the original Olivia book cover.
Olivia the Pig Costume Ideas for Adults
Red Dress
First, the most essential piece of this costume is a red collared dress. This one is absolutely perfect since it also bears a white collar like Olivia’s.
Black Neck Tie
Olivia’s famous red dress is accentuated by a black neck tie that’s knotted in the middle and has two little tails. This scarf will help you recreate and customize this exact look.
Black and White Striped Tights
Next, Olivia wears black and white striped tights under her red dress. These are a popular style that matches her look well.
Black Mary Jane Heels
On her feet, Olivia wears cute little black Mary Jane heels. I curated this option because they are affordable and have a modest block heel that feels most appropriate for a children’s book character costume.
Alternatively, you can simply wear any black shoes from your closet.
Pig Snout and Ears
You will definitely want to wear pig accessories too! I recommend at least wearing pig ears and a snout nose.
Alternatively, you can DIY the look by cutting pink ears out of construction paper or felt and affixing them to any headband in your closet.
Olivia Book
Lastly, I recommend that you carry the original book with you to complete your literary costume.
Here, it would also be fun to read Olivia to a child in your costume.
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This DIY Olivia the Pig outfit makes it easy for women to embody the playful spirit and charm of the beloved children’s book character. Don’t forget to check your closet to see which components you already own.
More Female Book Character Costumes
If you loved this post, you will love these book character costumes for adults:
- Nancy Drew Costume Ideas
- Eloise at the Plaza Costume Ideas
- Pippi Longstocking Costume Ideas
- Fern Arable (Charlotte’s Web) Costume Ideas
- Coraline Jones Costume Ideas
- Junie B. Jones Costume Ideas
remember, it’s a good day to read a book. – jules
