With the recent release of
'Oz the Great and Powerful’ garnering record number of box office views (over
$80 million in debut collections), the beloved fairy tale adventure has captured
the nation's heart. Serving as a prequel to both the novel and movie (The
Wizard of Oz), it has enthralled both children and adults alike. This return of
'The Great and Powerful Oz', accompanied with a slew of new characters has
reignited an interest in everything 'Oz-related'! Children are enquiring about
the original movie and its iconic characters such as Dorothy and the Wicked
Witch. It is exactly in such a climate that a Wizard of Oz themed birthday
party would be a fantastic idea.
Dorothy, Glinda the good
witch, Tin Man, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch, all are
movie characters that make for great costumes. Go for any of the aforementioned
character costumes and accessorize with the right accessories and voila, you
are ready for a Wizard of Oz theme party. From infants and toddlers to
fully-grown men and women, there are costumes and accessories available for
everyone. That said, lets start by taking a look at the Adult Costumes.
Adult Costumes
Planning a Wizard of Oz theme party,
then the right set of costumes is a must have. For women, the most popular and
favorite choice is by no surprise, Dorothy. The plucky little girl who never
ceased to amaze everyone with her determination and courage is an iconic
character. Women can also opt to go dressed as the Wicked Witch. For the
menfolk, the Tin Man is a popular choice.
Realize your childhood dreams
and become Dorothy, simply by donning this Wizard of Oz Dorothy Costume. It includes
a dress with an attached blouse and two hair bows.
This costume is also
available in Plus Size.
If Dorothy happens to be too
sugary for your taste, then why not go for something more sinister and dark?
The Wicked Witch was feared by all the people of Oz and this has
always made her a fascinating character. The costume includes a
full-length black polyester dress and cape trimmed in shades of green with
jagged edges, and matching hat.
Now that we're done with the
ladies, it is the turn of the menfolk. Tin Man, the lovable man made out of
tin who is looking for a heart of his own has always been a favorite. This
costume includes a silver jumpsuit with matching funnel headpiece.
This costume also comes in
Plus Size.
Costume accessories add that special touch to good costumes and help to make them extraordinary. For a Wizard of Oz theme party, you can go for masks and wigs to make your costume look more authentic.
Dorothy or rather Judy
Garland who portrayed her, looked so cute with her two pigtails that the style
became a hot favorite among teenagers and adults of the time. Now, you too can
also have the famous hairstyle with this wig that will complete your
transformation into Dorothy!
Complete the look with this authentic mask that will definitely transform you into the lovable Tin Man.
Kid Costumes
Perhaps more than adults,
Wizard of Oz theme costumes definitely excite the kids. When planning a
birthday or a simple costume party for them, make sure to go for costumes that
they recognize and more importantly like. The Cowardly Lion, Glinda the good
witch and of course Dorothy are all liked by children. You can find costumes
for all age ranges, right from infants to toddlers and children.
The Cowardly Lion who wanted
courage for himself and was truly courageous as he helped Dorothy in her mission; always
a good choice for the party. This infant costume includes a romper and
headpiece.
Why not both mother and
daughter dress up as Dorothy for a Wizard of Oz theme party? Little girls love
their mothers and what better way to show your love than by matching costumes!
This Toddler Costume includes a dress, hair bows and plush toto monkey
accessory.
Who can forget Glinda the
Good Witch who helps Dorothy on her quest, every step of the way? A good
sorceress, Glinda is a favorite among the girls. This costume includes a dress,
headpiece and belt.
Why should the girls have all
the fun? Little boys love monkeys and they will definitely love this Flying Monkey Costume. It includes a jumpsuit with hood.
Costume accessories are not just meant for adults, even kids can use a nice pair of shoes or a mask to help make their costumes look more authentic. The fabled ruby slippers worn by Dorothy serve as a must-have addition to the costume and your daughter will love you for getting her these.
A pair of ruby red glitter
shoes will look great with the Dorothy costume that your little girl would be
wearing. These ruby slippers come with attached red bows.
If your little girl is
dressing up as Glinda the Good Witch, she will need a good wig to complete the
look. This golden color wig will make her truly feel like the beloved
enchantress.
With all this info in hand,
it should be a cinch to plan your own Wizard of Oz theme party. Remember to
choose the right costumes and costume accessories and you should be fine.
Wishing you luck in your party endeavors!