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Fashion Inspired by the Hogwarts Houses – Ravenclaw

Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.

Last Updated on February 24, 2019 by Calli - LSU
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Ravenclaw

JK Rowling changed the world when she wrote the Harry Potter series. Not only did she write seven amazing novels, but she created a new and exciting world for her readers to lose themselves in.

If you don’t already know the story of Harry Potter, there’s too much to summarize here, so we recommend picking up the books already (you’ll thank us!) or checking out the HP Wikipedia Page for a detailed summary. Suffice to say the books revolve around Harry, an orphan boy who, on his 11th birthday, finds out he is a famous wizard, and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Hogwarts is separated into four houses, each named after one of the founders of the school: Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor. Once students arrive at Hogwarts for their first year, the magical Sorting Hat is placed upon their head to choose which house they belong in according to their personality.

Each Hogwarts house has a distinct set of characteristics that it values, along with an interesting historical background. This series of articles features fashion inspired by each of the four Hogwarts houses. Today I’m continuing the series with the house I’ve known I would belong to since I was 10 years old, Ravenclaw. (If you’re not a Ravenclaw, see our articles on Gryffindor fashion, Slytherin fashion, and Hufflepuff fashion.)

Ravenclaw History and Facts

Ravenclaw Sorting Hat
  • Founder – Rowena Ravenclaw, an intimidatingly beautiful witch who was known for being intelligent and creative. She was skilled in architecture (she designed the moving staircases inside of Hogwarts) and she also created an enchanted diadem inscribed with the words “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.” Wearing the diadem increased the wisdom of whoever wore it. The diadem became her relic.
  • Animal Mascot – Eagle. Although it looks like a raven in the movies, it is definitely an eagle.
  • Colors – Blue and Bronze
  • Head of House – Filius Flitwick, the Charms professor
  • Common Room – After climbing up a tight spiral staircase in one of Hogwarts’ towers, you get to the Ravenclaw Common Room. It is an airy, circular room with midnight blue carpet and a ceiling painted with stars to look like the night sky. It is furnished with tables, chairs and bookcases.  The walls are hung with blue and bronze silk and there is a white marble statue of Rowena Ravenclaw. Harry and Luna go into the Ravenclaw Common Room in the 7th book.

Do you have what it takes to be a Ravenclaw?

learn something Ravenclaw

Rowena Ravenclaw, one of the most intelligent witches of her time, had a set of values that was important to her when choosing students for her house.  According to her, Ravenclaw students must possess intelligence, wisdom, cleverness, wit and creativity.

Because of the traits admired by Rowena Ravenclaw, instead of having a password to get into the Ravenclaw Common Room, students are asked a riddle by a bronze eagle door knocker. If the student gets the question right, they are allowed to enter, but if they get it wrong, they have to wait around until someone else comes and gives the correct answer.

Famous Ravenclaws

Famous Ravenclaws
  • Helena Ravenclaw/ The Grey Lady – The ghost, The Grey Lady, was Rowena Ravenclaw’s daughter, Helena. She plays an important part in the 7th book.
  • Moaning Myrtle – The ghost of the 2nd floor girls’ bathroom, the only person ever killed by Salazar Slytherin’s basilisk in the chamber of secrets.
  • Filius Flitwick – The Charms professor; you know, “Wingardium Leviosa.”
  • Cho Chang – Harry Potter’s love interest in then 5th book.
  • Luna Lovegood – The quirky and lovable girl who becomes really good friends with Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville.
  • Anthony Goldstein, Michael Corner, Padma Patil, and Terry Boot – Members of Dumbledore’s Army.

Hitting the Books

As a Ravenclaw girl, you most likely spend lots of time curling up to read a book, doing something artsy, or studying even though you probably don’t need to. This is a perfect outfit for class or after school studying in a coffee shop. It is a comfortable yet stylish chambray shirtdress, argyle tights and a large bronze tote bag to hold all of your books and notebooks. I also included an eagle cameo necklace, since the eagle is Ravenclaw’s mascot.

Ravenclaw casual study outfit: Blue shirtdress, patterned tights, bronze tote bag, cameo necklace, and metallic gold flats

Products: Dress – Gap, Necklace – Etsy, Tights – ASOS, Tote Bag – Kohls, Loafers – ASOS

Everyday the Ravenclaw Way

This outfit can work for pretty much anything. You can wear it to lunch, for a shopping trip, or even for a casual date. It’s not your typical everyday outfit, but, then again, creative Ravenclaws are anything but typical. ​Not only does it portray Ravenclaw’s colors, but it also includes a (glow-in-the-dark!) dress covered in stars to look like the night sky, just like the ceiling in the Ravenclaw Common Room. I also included a cute watch with the letter “R” to show House pride, and bronze owl earrings, since Ravenclaws are known for being wise.

Hogwarts fashion: Outfit inspired by Ravenclaw house with star constellation print dress, gold fringe metallic bucket bag, owl earrings, a black watch, and gold cutout flats

Products: Dress – ThinkGeek, Earrings – Etsy, Watch – Zazzle, Purse – Etsy, Flats – Kohls

Ravenclaw Evening Look

For a dressy evening event, a Ravenclaw girl would want to look elegant, yet interesting. This dress is just that. It is beautiful, but it has just the right amount of quirkiness to gain Luna Lovegood’s approval. Since Rowena Ravenclaw’s relic is a magical diadem, I used a jeweled headband to add just enough sparkle. 

Ravenclaw formal outfit: Navy and gold lace maxi dress, nude bow heels, sequined chain strap clutch, embellished headband, pink stud earrings

Products: Dress – ASOS, Headband – Forever 21, Earrings – Kate Spade, Bag – Aldo, Shoes – Macy’s

What do you think?

Are you inspired by Ravenclaw and the other Hogwarts houses? Which house do you think you would belong to if you lived in Harry Potter’s world?  Which Hogwarts House-inspired article are you excited to read in the future? We want to know what you think, so be sure to leave a comment!

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2011; it was completely updated and revamped in 2018 by Sharon with new photos, outfit sets, and information.

Tags : Harry Potter, Hogwarts

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  1. L says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Love it!

    Reply
    • Alycia Roderick says

      November 16, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      The first dress was very…plain and uninteresting. I’d dare go so far to say it’s ugly. Not my style and not the style of a Ravenclaw. You nailed the last two though.

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I really love the dresses in this one! maybe because my favourite colour is blue haha. Love it though.

    Reply
  3. KayKay says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Love it love it love it! Amazing! I am absolutely Ravenclaw by the way ^^

    Reply
  4. Hannah M. says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    ‘I love this series! It’s very inspiring! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Bee says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    you NAILED it!

    Reply
  6. Katie says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I love the first outfit! I love belted dresses. And those tights are awesome! And I really love the watch in the second outfit 🙂

    Reply
  7. Paula* says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I’m definitely Ravenclaw and I am in LOVE with these outfits! Also, I like the fact that you used dresses, makes it much more interesting 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sara says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I really like this part of the series. I would definetely wear the last two outfits, the dress are lovely!! The first one looks comfy but I’m not too keen about jersey dresses since they look weird on me =S

    Good joB!

    Reply
  9. kelsey says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    LOVE THIS! I think I would be a Ravenclaw if they ever sorted me into a house! 🙂 All the outfits are gorgeous!

    Reply
  10. Mary says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Love, love, loved it! especially the second dress, can’t wait for Gryffindor!

    Reply
  11. K says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    I adore it. Especially the second outfit! Since I was nine I knew I was definitely a Ravenclaw. House pride!

    I second the idea of having a Luna Lovegood special. She’s adorable, and next to Hermione, she’s my favorite character from the saga

    Thank you for doing this! 😀

    Reply
  12. A says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    I LOVE all of your Hogwarts houses posts! I’m a little madly in love with the series and I’m really impressed at the little details you included in the outfits — like the diadem necklace here, or that recycled-spoon ring you had for Hufflepuff. And your interpretation of the ‘spirit’ of each house totally matches mine 😀

    … not to mention, the outfits are all lovely hahaha <3

    Reply
  13. Melanie Lee says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Your Ravenclaw motto is: “Because someone has to actually learn something.” You shouldn’t split an infinitive. It should be: “Because someone actually has to learn something.”

    It’s also an incomplete sentence, but I don’t think mottos have to be complete sentences.

    Right now I’m torn between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff.

    Nice fashions, BTW!

    Reply
  14. Renna says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    I know this was posted a long time ago, but for people who wanted more menswear-inspired looks, you could easily swap out the plaid tights for some plaid pants and replace the dress with something like a blue blouse, or a blue v-neck sweater with a white blouse underneath it, etc.

    @Melanie Lee: mottos are generally based off of things people say, and in my experience people often split infinitives in conversation. At least, split infinitives are super common around here, to the point where I actually find they rolls off the tongue better than correct ones. No need to nitpick on stuff like that.

    Reply
  15. AM SMITH says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    I would like to know why you think Ravenclaw is symoblized by the eagle – the name is RAVENCLAW as in RAVEN just curious.

    I love the style for sure no matter what bird you pick for it. I think you did the best on this set of style…

    Thanks for doing these and all your style flare

    Reply
  16. Ravenclawesome says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    These are awesome! my favourite has to be the bottom one!

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    😀

    Reply
  17. Lilly Orielle says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    Hi! I’m a Ravenclaw and I just wanted to say that the Hitting the books is definitely what I’ll wear except the ear rings and I prefer backpacks… I don’t like the evening look… It’s too open.

    Our emblem is the eagle because they soars where others cannot climb…

    Reply
  18. Shelby Eileen says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:17 am

    I am a complete Potterhead, and I am and always will be in RAVENCLAW! I must say, this is awesome! You should do one for Gryffindor, and maybe update the current ones, because almost everything here is no longer available at their online stores, otherwise I would totally get that evening dress 😀

    Reply
  19. Shelby Eileen says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Oh and by the way, as it states multiple times in the books and as J.K Rowling has said and as it is on the website Pottermore that she created, RAVENCLAW’S MASCOT IS AN EAGLE. I’M TOO OBSESSED WITH RAVENCLAW TO LET THIS GO. THE MOVIE COMPLETELY MESSED IT UP. SO ALL THE COMMENTS THAT SAY OTHERWISE: This post is correct. Mascot is eagle. It is mere chance that the founder’s last name happened to be Ravenclaw. The movies messed up the colors and the crest. Thank you <3

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  20. Carmela says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    when I tried pottermore, I really wish to be sorted in gryffindor but lo! ravenclaw is the house.. My fave color is blue, is that coincidence or is it really my destiny *lol..
    i’m also thankful for this site because of its sense of fashion.. very nice.. 🙂 proud Ravenclaw here! :*

    Reply
  21. Trista says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Moaning Murtle was a Hufflepuff I believe

    Reply
  22. Maddie says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Love every single one! Except, what happened to the second outfit? It was there a few days ago…

    Reply
  23. A says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    I really liked this! I liked the first dress better than the second though I don’t wear many dresses. Can’t wait for the gryffindor post! I think i’d be either ravenclaw or gryffindor 🙂

    Reply
  24. Melanie Lee says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Cute, Renna! I likes how you thinks!

    Reply
  25. Rennaa says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:56 am

    I really wish the original outfits had been saved to be viewed along with the pictures. 🙁 I much preferred them to these ones… Would have been nice to view them together.

    Time for the Wayback Machine I guess.

    Reply
  26. Teresa Muthart says

    September 4, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Ravenclaw for me.

    Reply

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