Kids Black Top Hat - Magician & Mad Hatter Costume Accessory
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- One black top hat with satin ribbon band
This Kids Black Top Hat brings instant magician energy to any Book Week or school dress-up day. Classic tall cylindrical crown with a flat top and curved brim, finished with a satin ribbon trim at the base — the silhouette every kid pictures when they think "magic trick".
Structured felt-like fabric holds its shape through the school day without flopping. The matte black finish pairs beautifully with a cape, bow tie, or waistcoat. Satin ribbon detail gives it that polished look parents want in costume photos, while the lightweight construction means comfortable all-day wear.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: A natural pick for Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter, any magician from classic storybooks, or Victorian-era gentlemen from historical fiction. Easy book week costume accessory that works with clothes from home.
Magic Shows & School Concerts: Ideal for school talent nights, magic-themed birthday parties, or nativity plays needing a top-hat character. Pairs with a homemade cape and wand for instant magician transformation.
Dress-Up Play: Works for everyday imaginative play — magician shows in the lounge room, Lincoln historical projects, or carnival ringmaster adventures. Sturdy enough for repeated wear.
How to Wear It
Pair with a black bow tie and white shirt for classic magician vibes, or go whimsical with bright accessories for a Mad Hatter look. Sits comfortably on most school-age kids' heads without needing pins or elastic.
Parent FAQs
What size is this hat?
Head circumference is approximately 55cm — suits most primary school-age children. If your child has a particularly large or small head, check their hat size first (measure around the widest part of the head, just above the ears).
Will it stay on during a school parade?
The structured brim sits securely on the head during normal wear. For outdoor parades on windy days, a small safety pin through the hat into the hair (discreetly at the back) adds extra security.
Can I clean this if it gets dusty?
Spot-clean with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking — the felt-like fabric holds its shape best when dry. Store flat or upright to prevent the brim from warping.
Is this suitable for a Mad Hatter costume?
Absolutely — it's the classic silhouette from Alice in Wonderland illustrations. Add a bright scarf, oversized bow tie, and mismatched socks for full Mad Hatter energy.
Care: Spot-clean only, store flat or upright to maintain shape.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.