What's in the Box

Red and white striped long-sleeve shirt
Light blue trousers with elasticated waist
White bobble beanie with red band and pom-pom
Round black-framed costume glasses

This Kids Where's Wally Costume is the answer to every Book Week morning where your child wants to be instantly recognisable. Bold red-and-white horizontal stripes on the shirt, contrasting blue trousers, the signature white bobble hat with red trim, and those round black specs — it's the full Wally look from Martin Handford's beloved search-and-find books, no hunting required.

The striped shirt is soft cotton-blend jersey with long sleeves and ribbed cuffs, so it's comfortable for all-day wear at school. Light blue trousers have an elasticated waistband — easy on, easy off, no fiddly buttons when they need the loo mid-assembly. The white beanie sits snugly with its red band and cheerful pom-pom on top, and the plastic-framed glasses clip on gently (non-prescription, purely for show). Durable enough to survive the washing machine after a day of playground hide-and-seek.

Perfect For

Book Week & World Book Day: A natural choice for Where's Wally? parades, storybook character dress-ups, or any literature-themed school event where kids bring their favourite books to life.

School Dress-Up Days & Kindy Events: Works beautifully for 100 days of school ("Can you find me?"), decade days (90s nostalgia), or any themed day where teachers want the whole class to look cohesive in classic costume characters.

Birthday Parties & Halloween: Easy costume for fancy dress parties, trick-or-treating, or casual weekend dress-up play — instantly recognisable without needing to explain who you are.

How to Wear It

Pair with comfortable brown boots or sneakers to match Wally's traveller vibe. A walking stick or cane (not included) completes the look if you've got one lying around, but the costume stands strong without it. Keep hair tucked under the beanie for full Wally authenticity.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

Check the size chart image for chest and height measurements. The shirt has some stretch through the ribbed cuffs and waist, and the trousers have an elasticated waist, so there's a bit of flex either side of the listed size. If your child is between sizes, we'd say size up for longevity.

Can they wear this over regular clothes, or is it warm enough on its own?

The long-sleeved shirt is warm enough for mild spring or autumn Book Week mornings. For cooler days, a white or red long-sleeved tee underneath won't interfere with the striped pattern. Trousers can go over leggings if needed.

How do I wash this? Is the fabric durable?

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, hang to dry. The cotton-blend striped shirt holds colour well, and the trousers are sturdy twill. The hat and glasses are hand-wash or spot-clean only to keep the pom-pom fluffy.

Is the walking stick included?

No, the cane shown in some photos is a styling prop only. The costume set includes the four listed components (shirt, trousers, hat, glasses). A walking stick is an optional add-on you can source separately if you want the full traveller effect.

Care: Machine wash cold (shirt and trousers), hand-wash hat, wipe glasses clean.

Kids Where's Wally Costume - Book Week Striped Shirt & Hat Set