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Girls 1940s Evacuee Costume - WWII School Girl Dress with Beret & Satchel
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- cs22483
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Product Details
What's Included
- Full-length dress with white blouse bodice, charcoal grey sleeveless overlay, cream floral-print gathered skirt and pleated peter pan collar
- Brown soft beret hat
- Brown cross-body satchel bag with buckle flap closure
- Name tag accessory
This Girls 1940s Evacuee Costume recreates the wartime look of British children sent to the countryside during World War II, complete with school uniform dress, identification tag and personal belongings satchel.
The dress features a crisp white blouse base with short sleeves and a traditional peter pan collar finished with pleated bib detail at the neckline. A charcoal grey fitted bodice overlay sits atop a full gathered skirt in cream floral print that falls to mid-calf length, capturing the authentic 1940s silhouette. Brown faux-leather trim at the waist and an integrated cross-body strap add period-accurate detail.
Key Features
- Complete four-piece historical costume set with dress, beret, bag and name tag
- Authentic 1940s wartime evacuee styling with floral skirt and grey bodice overlay
- Peter pan collar with pleated front detail mirrors period school uniform design
- Functional brown satchel bag with buckle closure for carrying small belongings
- Mid-calf A-line skirt length appropriate for school events and heritage commemorations
Perfect For
Book Week Events: Ideal for historical fiction themes including Goodnight Mr. Tom, Carrie's War, The Lion and the Unicorn, or When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Works for both character-specific portrayals and general 1940s wartime child representations.
School History Projects & Commemorations: Perfect for VE Day assemblies, Remembrance Day programs, World War II history presentations, and classroom heritage dress-up days exploring the Home Front and evacuation experiences.
1940s Themed Events: Suits vintage parties, wartime heritage open days, museum living history events, and fancy dress occasions with historical or decades themes.
How to Wear It
Style hair in braided pigtails or victory rolls secured with ribbons. Add knee-high cream or white socks with brown school shoes to complete the authentic evacuee look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I order for my daughter?
Check the size chart image on this product page and measure your child's chest, waist and height for the best fit. The dress has a fitted bodice and gathered skirt for comfortable movement.
Is the satchel bag functional or just decorative?
The brown satchel features a working buckle flap closure and functional shoulder strap, allowing your child to carry small personal items just like a real 1940s evacuee would have done.
Which Book Week characters does this costume suit?
Perfect for any WWII evacuee character from historical fiction including those from Goodnight Mr. Tom, Carrie's War, and other wartime children's literature. Also works for general 1940s school girl representations.
Can the name tag be personalized?
The name tag accessory is included in the set and can be used to add your child's name or character name, recreating the authentic identification tags worn by evacuees during the war.
How should I care for this costume?
Hand wash in cold water and dry flat to maintain the shape of the bodice overlay and pleated collar details. Iron the white blouse portions on low heat if needed before wearing.
Care: Hand wash cold, dry flat, low iron on blouse sections only.
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Returns
✔ Easy 14-day returns & exchanges on eligible items
When will my order arrive?
Most orders arrive within 2–6 business days depending on your location.
Can I return this item?
Yes, we offer easy 14-day returns on eligible items.
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