You have two options for a Hogwarts Slytherin costume. First, you can choose to wear the Slytherin House student uniform. This outfit includes the Slytherin House robe, sweater, and other required attire.
The second look you can choose is the Slytherin Quidditch uniform. This outfit includes the Quidditch uniform, helmet, goggles, and game equipment (Golden Snitch, Quaffle, and Bludger bat and ball).
I have also gathered several optional accessories that will put the finishing touches on your costume. It doesn’t matter which of the two costumes you choose, I’ve done the hard work for you. From the school robe, clothes, scarf, and hat to the Quidditch uniform and optional accessories, here is everything you need for a Slytherin costume.
Slytherin School Uniform |
Robe
All Slytherin House robes are black with green accents, have a hood, and the Slytherin House crest on them. There are many different robes made by different manufacturers. Some are basic, while others are more detailed. Some even have pockets in them, perfect for hiding your wand.
Slytherin Robe
Cosplay Robe
If you want a robe that will be in it for the long haul then take a look at Cosplay robes. Cosplay outfits are known to be of better quality than their mass-produced counterparts because they are made from durable materials. You will find that some Cosplay robes include details not found on non-Cosplay robes. Details vary but can include being fully lined or having hidden pockets inside the robe. Most Cosplay robes are made for adults but I did see at least one on Etsy for kids and several on Amazon.
Slytherin Cosplay Robe
Grey Sweater
Each Hogwarts school uniform includes a sweater, which I am sure the students appreciated on cold, snowy days. The Slytherin sweater is dark grey with green and white accents around the wrists and bottom of the sweater.
There was an officially licensed Slytherin House student sweater, as well as an authentic Replica version, but both are very hard to find. There are also handmade sweaters sold on Etsy. I have included several sources to help you find a Slytherin sweater.
Slytherin Sweater
White Shirt (For Women)
Another part of every Hogwarts student’s school uniform is a white shirt. Sure, you rarely see the shirts underneath the school robes but they are there, so you will want to include one, especially if you want to be as accurate as possible with your outfit.
One thing that I do not know is if the shirts have long or short sleeves so you can decide what type of shirt will work best for your costume. There are a lot of shirts to choose from so go with the one that you like the most.
White School Shirt
Grey Skirt (For Women)
The boys at Hogwarts wear pants, but not the girls. Instead, girls at Hogwarts were required to wear skirts. The skirt seen in the movies is dark grey, so I have chosen styles that match the movie skirts as closely as possible.
Having said that, you don’t have to choose a skirt that is exactly like the ones in the films. If you like your skirts a little longer, perhaps over your knees, then choose that type of skirt. Or, if you like them a bit shorter, that’s okay, too. Just make sure that it is grey.
Grey School Skirt
Grey Tights (For Women)
Okay, I admit that tights were probably not a requirement for girls at Hogwarts but they look great with the white shirt and grey skirt. It is for that reason that I am including them.
Those of you who live in colder climates will probably love adding tights to your school uniform because they will help keep your legs warm! There are a lot of different tights you can choose from in a variety of grey colors. Choose whatever shade that you like the most, or that best matches the skirt you decide to wear.
Grey Tights
White Shirt (For Men)
Another part of every Hogwarts student’s school uniform is a white shirt. Sure, you rarely see the shirts underneath the school robes but they are there, so you will want to include one, especially if you want to be as accurate as possible with your outfit.
One thing that I do not know is if the shirts have long or short sleeves so you can decide what type of shirt will work best for your costume. There are a lot of shirts to choose from so go with the one that you like the most.
White Shirt
Cufflinks
You can add a touch of class, or humor, to your outfit with one of the many Harry Potter cufflinks that are available. Most are serious, such as the ones for each of the four Houses, but some are silly, like the ones made with Harry Potter LEGO® characters. Some even come with matching tie clips.
Hogwarts Cufflinks
Grey Pants (For Men)
Grey pants will complete your Slytherin House uniform. I prefer Docker-style pants because they blend casual and professional perfectly.
Grey Pants
Tie
Some Slytherin robes come with a matching tie, but not all. Find out if the robe you want comes with a tie or not, and if it doesn’t then you can buy one separately.
All Slytherin ties are a combination of green and grey, though the amount of each color varies from one tie maker to another. Some ties also have the Slytherin house crest on them. If you are also going to buy a hat and/or scarf then I recommend making sure that the green for all of them matches the tie.
Slytherin Necktie
Tie Clip
There are several different tie clips, also called tie bars, that you can use to keep your House tie in place. Designs include the Hogwarts school crest, Platform 9 3/4, and the Deathly Hallows symbol.
Hogwarts Tie Clip
School Hat
There are two types of hats that students of Hogwarts can wear as they go about their days. The first type of hat is the one you see here, a black hat that comes to a point on top.
This is the hat that conforms with each student’s required uniform. However, based on what we saw in the movies, the hat is required to have but not necessarily to wear. Students seemed to have the option to choose whether or not they wanted to wear it.
Hogwarts Student Hat
Beanie
The other style of hat that Hogwarts students can wear is the beanie hat. This hat is perfect during the winter months because it will keep your ears warm if you choose to pull the hat down to cover your ears.
The beanie is knitted from the colors of Slytherin House. Some styles even include the house’s crest on it, just above the forehead. It’s nice to know that Hogwarts allows students the option to choose their hats, especially given how cold it gets in the wintertime there.
Slytherin Beanie
Hair Accessory
Don’t want to wear a hat? Then take a look at the many different Slytherin hair accessories that are available. There is an officially licensed headband, seen below, and plenty of custom-made clips, barrettes, and ponytail holders. The items you will see from the links below might vary quite a bit, but the one thing they all have in common is that they use Slytherin’s green and grey.
Slytherin Hair Accessories
Scarf
Another item that Hogwarts students are allowed to wear is a scarf. As you saw above with the beanie, scarves match the colors of a student’s house and the Slytherin scarf is no exception.
There are scarves that will match the beanie hats, but you need to be careful. Some of the colors match while others clash. Take time to find a beanie and scarf that will go well together if you want to wear both with your costume.
If you live in a colder climate and want to dress up in a Slytherin costume then it would make sense if you also wore a scarf with your outfit. Including a scarf will allow you bundle up and keep your neck and head warm.
Slytherin Scarf
Socks
There are several different types of Slytherin socks, including knee-high and ankle socks. Some socks are officially licensed, while many others are lovingly designed by fans.
Slytherin Socks
Shoes
Complete your Slytherin House uniform with a pair of shoes. There is one pair of officially licensed shoes, seen below, and many more that are custom made. There are styles available for both men and women.
Slytherin Shoes
Slytherin Quidditch Uniform |
Quidditch Robe
Quidditch robes look a bit sportier than school robes, which makes sense given that they are meant to be worn while playing the official game of the wizarding world.
As of this writing, there is an official Quidditch robe for children that you can buy on Amazon, but there isn’t one for adults. The good news is that there are talented people who are selling handmade robes for adults on Etsy (they make them for kids, too!).
Thank you to ClockQuirks for giving me permission to use their picture.
Slytherin Quidditch Robe
Quidditch Varsity Jacket
You have the option of wearing a varsity team jacket. There are several styles available, although they can be hard to find.
Slytherin Quidditch Jacket
Quidditch Sweater
You might recall that Quidditch players in the Harry Potter movies sometimes wore sweaters that matched their Houses. They are made from a heavy knit yarn and have accenting colors for each House. The Slytherin sweater is green with grey.
Slytherin Quidditch Sweater
Quidditch Jersey
There is also a jersey shirt that is lightweight if you don’t want the warmth of the sweater. There are several official styles and many unofficial ones.
Slytherin Quidditch Jersey
Quidditch Socks
Would you believe that there are Slytherin Quidditch socks? Yes, there are! The officially licensed socks are green and grey, have a cape on the back of the legs, and the number 07, which is odd because this was Harry’s number in the movies.
You might also find a pair of ankle socks that you can wear with your Quidditch outfit if you don’t want a pair with a cape.
Slytherin Quidditch Socks
Quidditch Helmet
There are not too many items that a Quidditch player is required to wear but the most important item is arguably the helmet. Quidditch helmets resemble old fashioned boxing helmets, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s where the design inspiration came from.
Given the fact that Quidditch players are flying on brooms high above the ground, protecting their heads from falls is a must. At first glance Quidditch helmets don’t look very protective but I am sure that they have been magically enhanced so that students who fall don’t need to worry about their heads. Their arms, on the other hand, now that’s a different matter altogether…
Quidditch Helmet
Quidditch Goggles
An item that seems to be optional, yet very helpful, is goggles. Imagine what it must be like flying around at high speeds. Your eyes would surely take a beating even in the best weather. Days when it rains would be torturous for the players.
Goggles are the perfect item to help Quidditch players fly without wind, rain, or debris irritating their eyes. I love how the goggles have a bit of a steampunk feel to them, and that they have a golden snitch on the sides. Goggles are a nice touch if you wear a Quidditch costume.
Quidditch Goggles
Accessory Kit
There is an officially licensed accessory kit that includes goggles, gloves, arm guards, and knee and shin guards. The are brown and look like they are made from leather (they aren’t really) and add a nice touch to any Quidditch uniform. There’s just one thing – this set only comes in child size.
Quidditch Accessory Kit
Broom
Having a decent broom is a must for every Quidditch player. The quality of a person’s broom will directly impact how well the team does as a whole since speed and accuracy play a big part in this game. Slytherin’s Quidditch team saw a great improvement in brooms when Draco Malfoy joined <*Cough – bribed his way onto – Cough*> the team because Lucius Malfoy generously donated enough Nimbus 2001 brooms for every member of the Slytherin team.
Quidditch Broom
Golden Snitch
The Golden Snitch is a super-fast flying object that needs to be caught before any game can end. Not only are they fast, but they are also small and incredibly difficult to see, let alone catch.
What would Quidditch be without the Golden Snitch? Boring, very, very boring!
Golden Snitch
Quaffle
The Quaffle is the ball used to score in the game of Quidditch. It is much larger than the Golden Snitch, and it is easier to catch and throw.
There is an officially licensed Quaffle, but it often goes out of stock which is why I have included links to both Amazon and eBay to help you find one.
Quaffle
Bludger Bat and Ball
Beaters use Bludger bats to hit a small ball at their opponents to keep them from scoring. Getting hit by a Bludger or ball is one of the more dangerous aspects of Quidditch. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if every member of the Slytherin Quidditch team had a Beater hidden in their robes so they could hit their opponents any chance they got…
Bludger Bat and Ball
Slytherin Optional Accessories |
Slytherin Pin
Add a Slytherin House pin to your uniform for a bit of fun. There are at least a handful of official pins that I know of, but there are many fan-made pins that are also available.
Slytherin House Pin
Hogwarts Student ID Badge
I found a seller who makes Hogwarts student ID badges. Each badge includes a student’s details, such as House, name, gender, wizarding blood status, and wand type.
There are pre-made badges for many of the main characters that have pictures of the actors who portrayed each character. Or, you can customize a badge with a picture of yourself and any name you want.
Image courtesy of sblackwell19
Hogwarts ID Badge
Prefect Pin
Each year Hogwarts Headmaster selects one boy and one girl from each of the four school Houses from the fifth, sixth, and seventh-year students to be Prefects. Prefects are students who have been given additional responsibilities and authority over students.
Were you such a great student that you were honored with being made a Prefect? Then show the other Hogwarts students that you are in charge with a Prefect pin!
Prefect Pin
Head Boy or Girl Pin
The Headmaster chooses one boy and one from all the seventh-year students to be the Head Boy and Head Girl. These two students might have been Prefects, but that is not a requirement. The Head students are at the top of the chain for authority and responsibility, even above the Prefects.
Head Boy and Girl Pins
Weasley Is Our King Button
Draco Malfoy wrote a song about Ron Weasley’s poor Quidditch skills to heighten Ron’s insecurities and help the Gryffindor team lose. Draco’s plan initially worked, but Ron was able to get over his self-doubts and triumphed. The ‘Weasley is Our King’ button is the perfect way to show your support for Gryffindor Quidditch player, Ron Weasley.
Weasley is our King Button
Support Cedric Diggory Button
Cedric Diggory was chosen by the Goblet of Fire to represent Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Harry Potter’s name was also selected by the Goblet after someone mysteriously entered Harry into the tournament. This didn’t sit well with just about any of the students because Harry was too young to be eligible to compete.
One of the students at Hogwarts created a badge that alternated between saying “Support Cedric Diggory” and “Potter Stinks”. (It was never revealed which student made this button but my money knuts and sickles are on Draco Malfoy…) Every Slytherin would wear this button because none of them supported Harry in the tournament.
Support Cedric Diggory Pin
Potter Stinks Button
As I said above, the “Support Cedric Diggory” button alternated between that saying and “Potter Stinks!” Any member of Slytherin House would gladly wear this button, along with the button supporting Cedric.
Potter Stinks! Button
Hogwarts School Textbooks
Students at Hogwarts can take a variety of magical classes. There are several sellers on Etsy who have crafted their own versions of the textbooks used by Hogwarts students. Most are blank journals with textbook covers but at least one that I saw had two pages of text inside each journal. Slytherins are known for their intelligence and carrying a textbook will be proof of this belief.
Hogwarts Textbooks
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