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Girls 1940s Evacuee Costume - WWII Wartime Schoolgirl Dress Set
- SKU:
- cs27533
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Product Details
What's Included
- Dress
- Satchel
- ID Tag
- Beret
The Girls 1940s Evacuee Costume recreates the wartime schoolgirl look of British children relocated during WWII air raids.
Key Features
- Four-piece set: dress, satchel, beret, ID tag — complete look ready to wear
- Authentic wartime details including ARP satchel text and evacuee identification tag
- Modest mid-calf length and puffed sleeves reflect 1940s children's fashion
Perfect For
Book Week & Historical Fiction Themes: Ideal for portraying characters from wartime literature like "Goodnight Mister Tom", "The Lion and the Unicorn", or "When the Siren Wailed" — stories featuring evacuated children during WWII. Perfect for Book Week historical fiction categories and library dress-up days.
School History Projects & ANZAC Commemorations: Excellent for classroom presentations on WWII, Australian home front history lessons, or ANZAC Day school ceremonies. Brings wartime relocation stories to life for Remembrance Day assemblies and social studies projects.
1940s & Wartime-Themed Events: Suits vintage fairs, heritage open days, museum family events, and 1940s swing dance afternoons. Works for themed birthday parties with wartime or vintage Britain settings.
How to Wear It
Style with white ankle socks and black Mary Jane shoes (not included) for authentic 1940s schoolgirl presentation. Wear the beret at a slight angle, cross the satchel strap over one shoulder, and attach the ID tag to the dress or coat for full evacuee effect. Hair in plaits or victory rolls completes the period look.
Frequently Asked Questions
This girls costume is available in multiple children's sizes. Please refer to the size chart image on the product page for height and chest measurements to select the correct fit for your child.
No, the costume includes only the dress, satchel, beret, and ID tag. White ankle socks and black Mary Jane-style shoes shown in the photo are sold separately — check our Accessories section for footwear options.
Absolutely — this costume is perfect for Book Week historical fiction categories, especially stories set during WWII like "Goodnight Mister Tom" or wartime evacuee narratives. The authentic details make it ideal for school history projects as well.
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Shipping, Returns & Support
Shipping, Returns & Support
We dispatch quickly from our Melbourne warehouse and offer reliable delivery across Australia. Easy returns and fast support are available if you need help.
Delivery
✔ Dispatch within 1 business day
✔ Same day dispatch before 2pm
✔ Australia-wide delivery with tracking
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.
Need help choosing the right size?
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Delivery timeframes shown anywhere on our website (including the postcode delivery estimator) are estimates only, based on Australia Post's published delivery standards, and are not guaranteed. We dispatch from our Melbourne warehouse; once an order leaves us, delivery is carried out entirely by Australia Post and is outside our control. We cannot be held responsible for delays caused by Australia Post, weather, peak or seasonal volumes, incorrect or incomplete addresses, or public holidays. Such delays are not grounds for a refund, replacement or cancellation.
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