- One Size - $19.79
Kids Victorian Flat Cap - Oliver Twist Newsboy Hat 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
- Grey plaid flat cap with wide structured peak
This Kids Victorian Flat Cap drops your child straight into Dickensian London — grey-and-tan chequered plaid, wide front peak, and a gathered crown that nails the 19th-century newsboy look. Velcro adjuster at the back means it grows with them through the school year.
The plaid pattern is woven through lightweight fabric that sits comfortably without sliding, and the structured peak holds its shape whether they're running through the playground or standing still for assembly photos. Rolled-edge seam at the crown gives it that authentic vintage silhouette parents recognise from period dramas.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: A natural pick for Oliver Twist, Victorian street urchin characters, or any Dickens parade. Pairs with historical fiction like Street Child by Berlie Doherty or colonial-era Australian stories.
School Performances & Historical Days: Perfect for nativity plays (shepherd boy), colonial dress-up days, or theatre productions needing Victorian working-class costumes. Works for 100 Days of School when your child dresses as a chimney sweep or baker's boy.
Themed Parties & Dress-Up: Great for Peaky Blinders-style family costume nights, vintage photo days, or casual play when they want to be a paper boy or street vendor.
How to Wear It
Pair with a simple waistcoat, dark trousers, and scuffed boots for full Victorian street-kid energy. Skip modern accessories — a neckerchief or patched shirt completes the era-authentic look.
Parent FAQs
Q: What head size does this fit?
The Velcro adjuster at the back expands to fit most kids aged 5–12. It's designed to sit snug without pressing uncomfortably.
Q: Can they wear this indoors for a school event?
Yes — the lightweight fabric breathes well, so it's comfortable for indoor assemblies, classroom parades, or all-day Book Week dress-up.
Q: How do I keep the peak from flopping?
The peak is pre-structured with internal stiffener and holds its shape through normal wear. If it gets crushed in a bag, gently reshape by hand.
Q: Is this suitable for outdoor historical reenactments?
Absolutely — the fabric is durable enough for school fairs, outdoor heritage days, or community theatre. Just avoid soaking rain as it's not waterproofed.
Care: Spot clean with damp cloth; reshape peak if needed and air dry.
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.