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Kids WW2 Evacuee Boy Costume - 1940s British Schoolboy 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
- Forest green tailored jacket with notched lapels
- Matching 3/4-length trousers (cropped below knee)
- Navy peaked school cap (six-panel traditional style)
- Brown canvas-effect satchel with cross-body strap
- Brown cardboard-style ID tag (pre-attached to jacket)
This Kids WW2 Evacuee Boy Costume brings a powerful slice of history to Book Week — the green jacket, satchel, and iconic ID tag recreate the moment British schoolchildren left their city homes during Operation Pied Piper in 1940. It's a costume that tells a story without a single word.
The forest green jacket and cropped trousers capture that mid-century British schoolboy silhouette, while the brown satchel and ID tag lapel detail ground it firmly in wartime reality. Navy peaked cap completes the look. The fabrics have a sturdy cotton-blend feel — comfortable for a full school day and built to last through multiple wears.
Perfect For
Book Week & Historical Fiction: Natural pairing for titles like Goodnight Mister Tom, Carrie's War, or any WWII-set story exploring the evacuee experience — strong curriculum tie for Year 5–6 Australian schools.
History Projects & Remembrance Days: Ideal for VE Day commemorations, 1940s school assemblies, or social studies presentations on World War II home front life.
School Dress-Up Days: A thoughtful choice for heritage-themed parades or decade days — this costume opens conversations about courage, resilience, and Australian-British wartime connections.
How to Wear It
Pair with brown knee socks and black lace-up school shoes for the full effect. The satchel sits comfortably across the body, and the cap stays put without clips. Skip modern accessories — authenticity is the point here.
Parent FAQs
Q: What size should I order for my Year 4 student?
Check the size chart for chest and height measurements. The jacket is tailored but not restrictive, and the cropped trouser length works across a range of heights — between sizes, go up for room to layer a shirt underneath.
Q: Can they wear this indoors for a full school day?
Yes — the cotton-blend fabric breathes well, and the jacket can be removed if classrooms get warm. The satchel strap is adjustable for comfort during assemblies or photo sessions.
Q: Is this suitable for sensitive history lessons, or is it too costume-y?
This hits the sweet spot — authentic enough for educational re-enactments but not distressing. The ID tag and satchel prompt meaningful discussions about the evacuee experience without trivialising it.
Q: Does the satchel hold anything, or is it decorative?
It's functional — flap opens with a button closure, so your child can tuck a small book or prop letter inside for added realism during presentations.
Care: Hand wash jacket and trousers in cold water, air dry flat. Spot-clean cap and satchel.
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.