Miss Honey Costume
Channel the sweet, gentle warmth of Matilda's favorite teacher.
Miss Honey from Roald Dahl's Matilda is a beloved character known for her gentle nature, patience, and warm heart. Her look is classic, modest, and incredibly easy to recreate using comfortable everyday wardrobe staples. This costume consists of a soft floral dress or skirt, a cozy cardigan, wire-rimmed glasses, and a stack of schoolbooks.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Miss Honey costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Miss Honey costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Floral Midi Dress or Skirt
A modest, vintage-style A-line midi dress or skirt in a soft pastel floral pattern, light blue, or dusty pink.
DIY: Use any light-colored floral dress or a simple khaki A-line skirt from your closet.
Soft Cardigan
A lightweight, button-up knit cardigan in pale yellow, lavender, beige, or dusty pink.
DIY: Any oversized, cozy neutral or pastel cardigan will work perfectly.
Wire-Rimmed Glasses
Simple, round or oval thin gold wire-rimmed reading glasses.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of an old pair of wire-frame sunglasses.
Classic Wristwatch
A simple, small-faced analog watch with a brown leather strap.
Canvas Tote Bag or Schoolbooks
A simple canvas tote bag filled with children's storybooks, or a small stack of books tied with a ribbon.
DIY: Carry a few real books from your bookshelf, including a copy of Matilda if you have one.
Flat Shoes
Comfortable brown leather flats, Mary Janes, or simple canvas sneakers with white crew socks.
DIY: Any comfortable, low-profile brown or tan flats will look authentic.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Miss Honey costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the floral midi dress (or pair a floral blouse with a mid-length skirt).
- 2
Layer the soft pastel cardigan over the dress, leaving it unbuttoned or buttoning just the middle buttons.
- 3
Slip on the brown leather flats, optionally pairing them with simple white crew socks.
- 4
Put on the gold wire-rimmed glasses.
- 5
Fasten the classic brown leather strap watch onto your wrist.
- 6
Gather your props: carry a stack of schoolbooks in your arms or pack them into a simple canvas tote bag.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup very natural and minimal with a touch of light pink lipstick. Style your hair in a soft, half-up half-down look, or pull it back into a loose, low ponytail with a few face-framing strands left out.
Miss Honey for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as the formidable, athletic Miss Trunchbull in a gray trench coat and belt.
- group
- Form a group with Miss Honey, Matilda in her blue dress and red hair ribbon, and Miss Trunchbull.
- kids
- A sweet, comfortable option for kids' book character days using a miniature floral dress and cardigan.
- Plus size
- This flowy, A-line silhouette and soft knit cardigan offer a highly comfortable and flattering fit for all body types.
Tips
- For a fun character prop, carry a small jar of honey or a single wildflower in your tote bag.
- This is an excellent teacher-friendly Halloween costume as it is modest, comfortable, and highly recognizable to children.
- Keep the colors soft, muted, and warm to match Miss Honey's gentle, comforting personality.
Miss Honey costume FAQ
- What does Miss Honey wear on her wrist?
- Miss Honey wears a classic, simple analog wristwatch with a thin brown leather strap, reflecting her practical and modest lifestyle.
- How do I make a DIY Miss Honey costume?
- You can easily DIY this look using thrifted items: a pastel floral midi dress, a soft knit cardigan (yellow, pink, or lavender), round wire glasses, and a stack of books.
- What is Miss Honey's style?
- Her style is modest, vintage, and cozy, consisting of soft pastel colors, floral prints, cardigans, midi skirts, and practical flat shoes.
Did you know? In the stage musical adaptation of Matilda, Miss Honey's costumes are designed to gradually become brighter and more colorful as she gains confidence and stands up to Miss Trunchbull.