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Girls Victorian Maid Costume - Olden Days School Dress with Apron & Cap
- SKU:
- cs42997
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Product Details
What's Included
- Grey & White Dress
- Hat
The Girls Victorian Maid Costume is a historically-styled two-piece dress set finished with a traditional mob cap, designed for Book Week, school heritage days, and colonial-era themed events.
The grey base dress features long set-in sleeves and a mid-calf A-line silhouette in a subtle -weave fabric. The full-coverage white pinafore apron overlays the grey dress with a high bib front, white ribbon bow ties at the back waist, and a deliberately distressed black zigzag-cut hem trim. A simple fabric patch on the apron front adds to the period workhouse aesthetic. The white mob cap completes the Victorian domestic servant look.
Key Features
- Authentic Victorian-era silhouette with full pinafore apron and mob cap
- Distressed black frilled hem for aged, worn appearance
- Mid-calf length suitable for active school events and stage performances
- Back waist ribbon ties for adjustable fit
- Coordinating grey-black patch appliqué for workhouse character detail
Perfect For
Book Week & Historical Fiction: Ideal for Charles Dickens characters (Oliver Twist workhouse girls, Little Dorrit, Great Expectations), Little House on the Prairie prairie girls, or any Victorian-era storybook servant or schoolgirl role.
School Heritage Days & Colonial Events: Perfect for Australian colonial history projects, Olden Days dress-up, living history demonstrations, and heritage-themed school concerts where students portray 19th-century domestic life.
Themed Parties & Stage Productions: Works for Annie orphanage scenes, Victorian costume parties, historical re-enactments, or any event requiring an authentic late-1800s working-class child costume.
How to Wear It
Pair with simple black Mary Jane shoes and white knee-high stockings for full Victorian authenticity. Keep hair in low braids or a bun tucked under the mob cap, and skip modern jewellery for period accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I order for my child?
Refer to the size chart image on the product page for height and chest measurements. The A-line cut and adjustable back ribbon ties allow some flexibility in fit.
Are shoes and stockings included?
No. The costume includes the grey dress, white apron overlay, and mob cap only. Black shoes and white stockings are recommended styling accessories sold separately.
Is this suitable for Book Week?
Yes. The Victorian maid costume works for historical fiction Book Week themes including Charles Dickens novels, Little House on the Prairie, colonial Australian stories, and any 19th-century working-class child characters.
Can the apron be removed?
The white pinafore apron is a separate overlay piece tied at the back waist with ribbon bows, allowing it to be worn over the grey dress or styled separately.
How do I care for the costume?
Hand wash cold separately, air dry flat.
Care:Hand wash cold, air dry flat to preserve trim details.
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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.
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