Collection: Wizard of Oz Costumes

What is in a Wizard of Oz costume

Dorothy's costume is the blue gingham pinafore over a white blouse, with red shoes and plaited hair doing most of the work, and a wicker basket to carry. The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion are built from a patched or straw-textured all-in-one, a silver-grey suit and a tawny furry outfit, with face paint or a mask finishing each one. Check the individual listing for whether the hat, mask or wig is included, since these are often sold as separate accessories. Browse wigs and hairpieces for Dorothy's plaits or the Lion's mane.

Sizing for kids and adults

Dorothy's pinafore and blouse scale well from toddler to adult, since the silhouette is forgiving on a size that runs slightly big. The Scarecrow and Lion suits are looser all-in-ones that also size generously, while the Tin Man's suit fits closer to the body, so check the size chart if you are between sizes. A group works best when everyone checks sizing against the same chart before you buy, so nobody is left swimming in fabric. See the kids costumes range for the smaller sizes.

Group Wizard of Oz costumes and timing

The five main characters map neatly onto a group of friends or a family, with one person as Dorothy and the rest splitting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Witch between them. The story suits World Book Day in early March as much as Halloween on 31 October, and the Wicked film has kept the Witch and Glinda looks in demand year round. Agree who is playing which character before you buy, so the set reads as one story rather than four separate costumes. See more group fancy dress ideas.