Join in the fun this World Book Day by donning one of these excellent costumes 

<p><a href="https://www.worldbookday.com/" target="_blank">World Book Day</a> is coming up on the 7th March, and we're expecting to see miniature patchwork elephants, wizards, bears, tigers, rabbits and foxes in their droves. </p><p>Of course, kids needn't have all the fun &ndash; if you're a parent, a teacher or, well, a librarian, there's nothing to stop you from throwing on a costume yourself.</p><p>After all, the Harry Potter books have probably been enjoyed by as many grown ups as children, while Roald Dahl's captivating stories have stayed with us well into adulthood.</p><p>If you would like to reference your favourite childhood literature, head to <a href="http://www.george.com" target="_blank">George</a> to browse their selection of World Book Day costumes. These are a few of our favourites....</p><h2>Harry Potter</h2><p>The spectacles, school badge and wand &ndash; it can only be everyone's favourite child-wizard. A Harry Potter-esque fringe and lightening bolt scar will earn you extra marks...<br><a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/men/fancy-dress/adult-harry-potter-fancy-dress-costume/GEM595421,default,pd.html?cgid=D2M1G10C19" target="_blank">Adult Harry Potter costume</a>, £20.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="harry-potter-costume-web-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/harry-potter-costume-web-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>Professor McGonagall</h2><p>Would-be witches can dress up as the powerful professor McGonagall, in a dark green robe and feather-embellished hat. <br><a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/women/fancy-dress/adult-harry-potter-professor-mcgonagall-fancy-dress-costume/GEM581363,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C27" target="_blank">Professor McGonagall</a> costume, £22.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asda-harry-potter-costume-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda-harry-potter-costume-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Where's Wenda </h2><p>Ah, Wally. Many, many hours have been spent looking for our bespectacled friend. His girlfriend Wenda came onto the scene in 1991, and she's been coordinating with Wally ever since.<br>We love this <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/women/fancy-dress/adult-wheres-wenda-fancy-dress-costume/GEM394583,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C27" target="_blank">Wenda outfit</a>, £16. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="wheres-wenda-costume-2-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/wheres-wenda-costume-2-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Alice in Wonderland</h2><p>Alice in Wonderland was published way back in 1865, with the 1951 Disney adaptation remaining one of the most memorable. Fans of Alice can get her look with an ice-blue dress, apron and headband. Don't forget the white stockings and Mary Janes! <a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/women/fancy-dress/adult-disney-alice-in-wonderland-fancy-dress-costume/GEM654250,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C27" target="_blank">Alice in Wonderland costume</a>, £16.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="alice-in-wonderland-costume-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/alice-in-wonderland-costume-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Mary Poppins</h2><p>This supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Mary Poppins costume is particularly suitable if you happen to be a nanny or teacher. Complete with a jaunty daisy-trim hat and bow tie, all that's missing is Mary's bag of tricks, gloves and brolly.<br><a href="https://direct.asda.com/george/women/fancy-dress/adult-disney-mary-poppins-fancy-dress-costume/G006223095,default,pd.html?cmpid=ppc-_-george-_-ggle-pla-_-Fancy_Dress-_--_-dskwid-s92700031005853504_dc&ds_rl=1238816&ds_rl=1255529&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh9njBRCYARIsALJhQkEj9fQWwDIJiiopEeHp58luGmYihXTZ77wCdpwwo7QwGhNfbS2XIkkaAkfSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Mary Poppins costume</a>, £22.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mary-poppins-costume-web" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mary-poppins-costume-web_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Will you be joining in the fun on World Book Day? Shop for costumes (<a href="http://www.george.com" target="_blank">online</a> only) now.</em></p>

The best World Book Day costumes for adults

By ASDA Admin,25th February 2019

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