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Womens Kansas Farm Girl Costume - Blue Gingham Dorothy Dress
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
- Knee-length blue gingham check dress with white puffed sleeves
- Pair of blue gingham hair bows with elastic attachment
This Womens Kansas Farm Girl Costume brings the iconic blue gingham dress from classic children's literature straight to your next Book Week event, Halloween party, or themed costume day. The knee-length A-line cut, white puffed sleeves, and matching hair bows nail the storybook aesthetic teachers and costume party guests recognise instantly.
The sky-blue gingham check fabric runs throughout the bodice and skirt, contrasted with white puffed sleeves trimmed in matching blue gingham at the cuffs. White lace edges the hem, a blue sash ties at the back, and the square neckline keeps the silhouette authentic to the 1930s Kansas farmhouse vibe.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literary Character Days: A natural pick for any Wizard of Oz theme, classic American literature parades, or storybook character dress-up events at school.
Halloween & Themed Parties: Perfect for Halloween costume parties, fairytale events, retro Americana nights, or any occasion where you want to channel wholesome farm-girl charm with a literary twist.
Conventions & Cosplay: Works beautifully for cosplay meetups, themed pub crawls, or costume parties where you want instant recognition without needing to explain the reference.
How to Wear It
Pair with brown braided pigtails (wig or your own hair), white ankle socks, and Mary Jane shoes or platform heels to complete the Kansas farm aesthetic. Skip modern accessories—keep it simple and let the gingham do the talking.
Parent FAQs
What size should I order?
Check the size chart for bust, waist, and hip measurements. The dress runs true to women's sizing with a fitted bodice and full A-line skirt—if you're between sizes and prefer a looser fit through the waist, size up.
Can I wear this over regular clothes or for indoor events?
The dress is lightweight gingham—comfortable for all-day wear at indoor events, outdoor festivals, or costume parties.
How do I wash this? Is the fabric durable?
Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water, hang to dry. The gingham fabric holds up well to repeated wear, and the white sleeves stay bright with proper care.
Is this suitable for teachers dressing up for Book Week?
Absolutely—it's one of the most recognisable literary costumes for teachers. The modest cut, knee-length hem, and classic styling work perfectly for a school environment, and you can teach all day in it comfortably.
Care:Hand wash cold, hang dry. Iron gingham on low heat if needed.
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.