In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a massive Harry Potter geek, and I’ve been hungry for more information about North America’s Ilvermorny school and its students ever since Pottermore released the initial backstory. (Check out my previous post on fashion inspired by Ilvermorny!) 

In the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing fashion inspired by the four Ilvermorny houses. This week, I’ll be focusing on the Thunderbird house, which represents the soul. 

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About Thunderbird House

To be frank, pretty much all we know about Thunderbird is that the house is meant to represent the soul, with a tendency to favor adventurers. We also know that the house mascot is a magical beast that can create storms as it flies. How awesome is that?? 

Students who identify with Thunderbird are therefore likely to be daring and spirited, with a passion for nature and a bit of a wild side. 

I’ve translated these personality traits into a style aesthetic rooted in bohemian elements, incorporating the “modern boho” look popularized by events such as Coachella and celebrities such as Vanessa Hudgens. 

“Storms as it Flies”

Products: Dress, Sunglasses, Rain Boots, Flower Crown, Necklace

For this outfit, I took inspiration from the mascot of the Thunderbird house- the Thunderbird itself. This legendary creature is rooted in Native American culture, and although its specific characteristics vary slightly with variations in different regions’ mythology, all versions of the story agree that the Thunderbird has great power over the weather (specifically rain and storms). 

For this look, be inspired by the Thunderbird’s ability to create storms as it flies with a loose-fit heather gray dress paired with dark floral rain boots. I also love these edgy, sleek cat-eye sunglasses – the pattern around the edges is actually a flock of gold birds, which is another excellent subtle nod to the creature itself. Finally, accessorize with a delicate gold pendant and a gorgeous rose flower crown to give you that boho flower-child look to represent the Thunderbird house’s affinity for nature and the soul.