World Book Day costumes you can pick up last minute in the supermarket – and they're all kid-approved
NEED a last-minute World Book Day costume? You’re not alone.
Over a fifth of us find outfit sourcing more overwhelming than getting ready for the first day of school, according to Tu at Sainsbury's.
While 81 per cent of parents admit to feeling the pressure to deliver a good costume.
But we’ve got your kids costume coundundrams covered.
Here Clemmie Fieldsend picks the supermarket outfits from just £9.99 and asks Jude Thomas, six, from Manchester and Gwendoline Haswell, seven, from Chertsey, Surrey to give them their verdict just in time for Thursday.
Aldi
Best for Unisex
Jude wears Mandalorian, £9.99; shoes (worn throughout), £10, Primark
Jude says: “I really like this one, I like the mask and the shoulders.
“The buckle is cool but I wish it had a sword or something with it.”
Rating: 4/5
Gwen wear Harry Potter cape and top, £9.99; leggings, £3 for two pack, socks £3 and shoes, £12, (worn throughout), Primark
Gwen says: “I’m not really into Harry Potter but I like this costume.
“I like the wand and the glasses the most.”
Rating: 3/5
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Tesco
Best for Comfort
6Jude wears Where's Wally, £16
Jude says: “I prefer the Mandalorian one because I like superheroes.
“This is okay because its very comfy and I can move around a lot.”
Rating: 4/5
Gwen wears Alice in Wonderland, £16
Gwen says: “I really like this one.
“I like the blue colour and the dress and the headband is pretty, too.”
Rating: 4/5
Tu at Sainsbury’s
Best for Detail
Jude wears Fantastic Mr Fox, £15
Jude says: “I really like the tail, I am Mr Fox!
“I didn’t know if it was a fox though.”
Rating: 3/5
Gwen wears: Mary Poppins, £15
Gwen says: “This one has a lot of detail on it and I like the bag and the hair band.
“I like the pink flowers and the buckle, too.”
Rating: 4/5
George at Asda
Kids Favourite
Jude wears Iron Man, £14
Jude: “This one is my favourite, it’s Iron Man!
“It's very comfy and I can move about a lot in it.
“I like the shiny mask!"
Rating: 5/5
Gwen wears Snow White, £14
Gwen: “I don’t know of Snow White but I love that this dress is so sparkly.
“And I love the hairband with the bow. “
Rating: 5/5
Lidl
Best for Convenience
Jude wears Paddington Bear, £9.99
Jude says: ”I like Paddington 2 and I like this costume.
“I really like the hat and the mask.”
Rating: 4/5
Gwen wears Little Red Riding Hood, £9.99
Gwen says: “I love the dress and the colour red.
“I also really like the red hood that comes with the costume too.”
Rating: 5/5
We previously shared some more World Book Day costume ideas for 2022 – from Harry Potter to Cat in the Hat.
Meanwhile, celebrate World Book Day on the cheap with our top money-saving tips.
And here are some fancy dress ideas from previous years.
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