- One Size - $13.74
Adult Straw Boater Hat - School Days Vintage 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
- Straw Boater Hat with black ribbon band
This Adult Straw Boater Hat brings instant vintage charm to any costume, with a classic flat crown and natural cream straw woven in traditional circular braids. The black grosgrain band wraps neatly around the crown base — the signature look of Edwardian summers, barbershop quartets, and British school days.
Lightweight woven straw construction means comfortable all-day wear, whether you're finishing a 1920s Gatsby ensemble or rounding out a period literature character for Book Week. The flat-topped silhouette holds its shape without pinching, and the medium-width brim gives enough coverage without blocking your view.
Perfect For
Book Week & Period Literature: A natural pick for characters from The Great Gatsby, Edwardian-era stories, or any early 20th-century school setting — think private academy students or summer garden-party scenes.
1920s & Vintage Parties: Essential for roaring twenties costume events, decade days at school, summer garden parties, or any occasion needing authentic period detail from the 1920s through 1950s.
Theatrical & Themed Events: Completes barbershop quartet costumes, gondolier outfits, Music Man or Mary Poppins productions, or vintage summer festival looks.
How to Wear It
Pair with a striped blazer and necktie for classic barbershop quartet style, or wear over a white shirt and suspenders for 1920s garden-party charm. Coordinate with a waistcoat and period trousers for full vintage authenticity.
Parent FAQs
Q: What size is this hat? Will it fit most adults?
A: This is a standard adult one-size-fits-most design. The woven straw has slight flex to accommodate different head sizes comfortably.
Q: Is the black band removable or sewn on?
A: The black band is securely attached to the hat and not designed to be removed — it's part of the classic boater look.
Q: Can I wear this outdoors for an event or is it costume-grade only?
A: It's costume-grade straw (lightweight braided construction), so fine for outdoor costume events, garden parties, or theatrical productions. Not a heavy-duty sun hat for prolonged outdoor work.
Q: What costumes does this work with?
A: Barbershop quartets, 1920s Gatsby characters, Edwardian schoolboys, gondoliers, Music Man or Mary Poppins performers, vintage summer party-goers, or any early 20th-century period costume.
Care: Spot clean with a damp cloth; avoid crushing the crown or brim during storage.
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.