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Kids WW2 Evacuee Costume - 1940s Wartime Child Book Week Outfit
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
- Long-sleeve jumper with attached mock shirt (olive green knitted-look vest layered over tan collar and sleeves)
- Grey woollen flat cap (1940s newsboy style)
- Canvas satchel bag with crossbody strap, printed "Air Raid Precautions" text, and replica evacuation tag
This Kids WW2 Evacuee Costume brings 1940s wartime Britain to life for Book Week, history projects, or school dress-up days. The outfit captures the look of a child being evacuated from the city during the Blitz — complete with the canvas satchel every evacuee carried and an official-looking tag tied to the strap.
The vest has a cable-knit texture in olive green with contrast tan shoulder panels and a shirt collar, creating the layered look kids wore in the 1940s. The grey flat cap and crossbody satchel stamped with "Air Raid Precautions" add authentic period detail. Durable cotton-blend construction means it holds up through a full school day.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: A natural match for Goodnight Mister Tom, Carrie's War, The Lion and the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lucy and Edmund were evacuees), or any wartime chapter book your child is studying.
History Presentations & VE Day Events: Ideal for World War II projects, ANZAC Day school assemblies, or museum education programs where kids explore 1940s civilian life.
Themed Costume Days: Works for decades day (1940s), vintage dress-up, or school concert roles set during wartime Britain.
How to Wear It
Pair with dark trousers or a skirt (not included), sturdy school shoes, and knee-high socks for the full evacuee look. Add a small teddy bear or book tucked into the satchel for extra authenticity — evacuee children famously carried one treasured toy.
Parent FAQs
What size should I order?
Check the size chart for chest and height measurements. The vest runs true to size with a relaxed fit over regular clothes. If your child is between sizes, size up for layering over a long-sleeve top in cooler weather.
Can they wear this over their school uniform?
Yes — the vest slips on over a white shirt or long-sleeve top, making it easy to assemble at school. The satchel strap is adjustable for comfort over bulkier clothing.
Is the evacuation tag removable?
The tag is tied to the bag with string, so it can be removed if needed. It's a cardboard-style replica that adds historical detail but isn't essential to the costume's wearability.
Is this suitable for outdoor events?
Absolutely. The woollen-textured cap and layered vest design make it comfortable for autumn or spring outdoor assemblies, parades, or commemorative events. The fabric is sturdy enough for active play.
Care: Hand wash or gentle machine cycle; air dry to preserve printed text on bag.
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.