Hedwig Costume Guide

Dress like Hedwig from Harry Potter with a white beanie, poncho and feathered skirt, Jacobeon ruff and more of our costume suggestions.

ABOUT HEDWIG:

Hedwig is a snowy owl and Harry Potter’s cherished familiar. Hagrid gifted Hedwig to Harry on his eleventh birthday and she served as a loyal familiar throughout his time at Hogwarts.

Devastatingly, Hedwig was killed in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, symbolizing a loss of innocence and the growing darkness overrunning the wizarding world.

How To Dress Like Hedwig

1. HAT – This is a cute and simple accessory that really just ties this whole Hedwig costume together. The beanie comes with an embroidered beak and eyes and adorable feather pom-poms. Just note that although it says one size fits all, it might run a little too small if you have a larger head.

2. PONCHO – How do you recreate Hedwig’s wings? With a poncho, of course! This is another fun and easy way to make your owl costume look special. Also, it’s perfect for those cold winter nights.

3. SHAWL – Incorporate some feathers into your DIY Hedwig costume with a feathered shawl.

4. SKIRT – This skirt is another great way to get that feathered finish. A hand-stitched, genuine feather mini skirt with a luxuriously soft satin lining. What’s not to love?

5. FLATS – Your choice of footwear is really up to you. We went for a minimal pair of white flats, simply so that they would match the rest of our outfit while also being comfortable for parties.

6. LEGGINGS – Recreate Hedwig’s owl legs with a pair of white tights. 

7. HOGWARTS LETTER – Make your childhood fantasy come true with a customized Hogwarts acceptance letter. It’s time to stop waiting for Hedwig to deliver our dream and make our dream come true for ourselves!

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More Unique Harry Potter Costume Ideas

There is more than one way to approach a DIY Hedwig costume, as the brilliant cosplayers of Pinterest prove.

From adorable Harry Potter family costumes to romantic Harry and Hedwig couple costumes, we can’t get enough of these inventive and striking outfits.

Looking for more ideas? Check out some of our favorite homemade Hedwig costumes that inspired our own DIY guide!

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