Your child walks into the classroom on Book Week morning dressed as a classic Victorian detective — full houndstooth coat with draped capelet, signature deerstalker cap, red scarf, and wire-frame glasses. The teacher spots the clue. The other kids want to solve mysteries with them. Your kid is already the star detective of the day. This Kids Detective Costume brings old-school mystery novel energy with its brown houndstooth tweed coat, structured deerstalker hat with peaked front-and-back brims, and all the accessories a young sleuth needs.

What's in the Box

Houndstooth deerstalker cap with ear flaps and decorative bow
Knee-length detective coat with attached capelet overlay and full button-front closure
Bright red scarf for that Victorian sleuth flair
Round wire-frame glasses (non-prescription costume frames)

Perfect for Book Week, World Book Day, detective-themed class activities, and mystery story dress-up days. Pairs with any dark trousers and boots your child already owns. The capelet drapes naturally over the shoulders for that classic Victorian investigator silhouette, and the deerstalker cap is the finishing touch every young mystery-solver needs.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

The coat runs true to size with a structured, tailored fit through the body. If your child is between sizes or you want room for layering a jumper underneath, we'd say size up. The capelet overlay gives flexibility in the shoulders either way.

Can they wear this over regular clothes?

Yes — the coat goes on over a collared shirt and trousers (not included). Pair it with dark pants and any boots they own for the full detective look. The scarf drapes over the coat, and the glasses slip on last.

Care: Spot clean the coat and cap; hand wash the scarf in cold water. Wipe glasses frames with a soft cloth.

Kids Detective Costume - Victorian Sleuth Coat & Deerstalker Hat Set