{"product_id":"kids-ww2-evacuee-boy-costume-1940s-wartime-british-schoolboy-outfit","title":"Kids WW2 Evacuee Boy Costume - 1940s Wartime British Schoolboy Outfit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey tailored jacket with attached mock shirt front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey three-quarter length trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown flat cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-body satchel with flap closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification tag on cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kids WW2 Evacuee Boy Costume brings a 1940s wartime British schoolboy to life, sized for mid-primary to early-teen boys. The grey jacket has notched lapels and a white mock shirt front already sewn in, paired with mid-calf trousers, a brown flat cap, and a cross-body satchel — the ID tag on cord adds authentic evacuee detail parents and teachers remember from history lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey jacket has an attached mock shirt; the 3\/4 pants fall just below the knee in period-accurate 1940s schoolboy cut. Brown cap and satchel complete the wartime look without needing extra accessories. Comes ready to wear — no sewing, no last-minute scrambling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Week \u0026amp; History Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: A good pick for Goodnight Mister Tom, Carrie's War, or any wartime literature unit. Pairs with classroom history assignments on WW2, the Blitz, or Australian wartime experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Days of School\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for centenarian dress-up days and vintage-themed school celebrations. The evacuee theme ties directly to 1940s history lessons taught in upper primary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Concerts \u0026amp; Commemoration Events\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for Anzac Day school assemblies, Remembrance Day plays, historical re-enactments, or any 1940s-themed school production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with black school shoes and dark socks. The satchel sits across the chest for authentic evacuee appearance; tuck a small teddy bear or book inside for added wartime-child detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParent FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What size should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM suits most primary school boys; XL fits early teens. Check the size chart for chest measurements — the jacket is tailored through the shoulders, so measure across the widest part of your child's chest and compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Do we need to buy anything else?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust black shoes and socks. The costume includes the jacket (with mock shirt attached), trousers, cap, satchel, and ID tag — everything visible in the wartime evacuee look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can this be worn for Book Week and 100 Days?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The wartime evacuee theme works for any Book Week parade featuring 1940s literature, and the vintage styling is spot-on for centenarian dress-up at 100 Days of School celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Will the cap stay on during outdoor parades?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fitted fabric flat cap. If your school parade is on a windy day, a small bobby pin tucked inside the cap band keeps it secure without showing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubies","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":67614052974866,"sku":"dpsmi45010-M","price":52.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teen","offer_id":67614053007634,"sku":"dpsmi45010-XL","price":52.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/8382\/6962\/files\/dpsmi45010_1.jpg?v=1791855557","url":"https:\/\/kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au\/products\/kids-ww2-evacuee-boy-costume-1940s-wartime-british-schoolboy-outfit","provider":"Kids Book Week Costumes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}