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Willy Wonka costume

First published on Monday 26 September 2016 Last modified on Friday 21 January 2022

willy wonka costume

Who wouldn't want to be the owner of their very own chocolate factory? This is a simple outfit to put together with clothes they already have, or things you could pick up cheaply.

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You'll need:

  • beige trousers
  • bow tie
  • blazer or smart jumper/cardigan
  • top hat
  • borrow a walking stick or cane to complete the look

Two easy steps

1. If you don’t have access to a bow tie, make your own using a strip of patterned material – one of dad's old ties for example, tie in a bow and cut to size, sticking or sewing the edge over so it doesn't fray.

2. Add extras such as a golden ticket made from shiny paper, stuck into a jacket pocket or onto the top hat.