The Victorian boys waistcoat is a black historical peasant costume designed for children aged 3 to 8 years, perfect for Victorian role play and school themed costume events. This classic boys waistcoat offers an authentic Edwardian costume boys look, helping children step back in time with a pauper boy waistcoat that enhances any children's dress up occasion. Crafted from 100% polyester, this machine washable waistcoat ensures easy care and durability for repeated wear.
This black waistcoat costume features a one-size-fits-most design that fits comfortably on children between the ages of 3 and 8. The model shown is 8 years old and 128 cm tall, illustrating the versatile fit suitable for a range of sizes. Made in the United Kingdom, this UK made costume guarantees quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, providing an authentic piece of Victorian era clothing.
Key features and benefits:
This Victorian boys waistcoat is ideal for school plays, historical reenactments, fancy dress parties, and any children's dress up activity requiring period-accurate attire. Its classic design captures the essence of Victorian era clothing while being practical enough for everyday use. The fabric’s machine washable nature means it can be quickly cleaned after messy dress-up sessions or theatrical performances.
Parents appreciate the ease of cleaning combined with the authentic look that helps bring history lessons to life. This pauper boy waistcoat is a favorite among teachers and event organizers who want reliable costumes that hold up well over time. Charlie Crow Costumes has built a reputation for producing quality UK made costumes that meet high standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Whether your child is attending a themed birthday party or participating in a school production, this boys fancy dress waistcoat offers both style and practicality. Its historical peasant costume design makes it easy to pair with other Victorian accessories or Edwardian costume boys collections. Invest in this timeless piece to enrich your child's imaginative play with genuine period detail.
- Size Guide
- Care instructions
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What size will fit?
Each size we offer will fit up to the maximum height in that range. Please take measurements as follows:
Height
Measure the height of your child standing straight and with no shoes on. Measure from the top of the head to the ground.
Chest
With a fabric tape measure under the arms and the fullest part of the chest.
Waist
Place a fabric tape measure comfortably loose around the child’s natural waistline for this measurement.We design our costumes to be comfortable and a generous fit – with plenty of growing room. Wherever possible we make waists elasticated and use "Hook and Loop" fasteners to make the costumes easy to get in and out of.
If you anticipate wearing the outfit over the top of ordinary clothing it is worth considering buying the costume in a larger size.
Fur costumes
The inside of the fur fabric often has a backing that can be scratchy to the skin. After the first wash, the fabric will soften. We suggest you wear light-weight clothing under your furry costume to avoid irritation.Charlie Crow Size UK height Chest-cm/inches Waist-cm/inches US Europe Australia Japan 3 Years 98cm/39 inches 53cm/21" 51cm/20" 2T 98cm 3 98cm 3-5 Years 116cm/46 inches 58cm/23" 53cm 4T-6 104-116cm 6 116cm 5-7 Years 128cm/50 inches 62cm/25" 55cm 5-7 years 117-128cm 8 128cm 7-9 Years 140cm/55 inches 68cm/27" 59cm 7-9 years 129-140cm 10 140cm 9-11 Years 152cm/61 inches 74cm/29" 63cm 9-11 years 141-152cm 12 152cm 3-8 Years One size up to 128cm 62cm/25" 55cm 3-8 years up to 128cm up to 8yrs up to 128cm 3-10 Years One size up to 140cm 68cm/27" 59cm 3-10 years up to 140cm up to 10yrs up to 140cm Adult Height UK Dress Size Medium 164cm/65 inches up to size 16 Large 183cm/72 inches Chest 117cm/46 inches Waist 107cm/42inches FACE MASKS
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Full care instructions are on the label inside every costume.
- Always wash light and dark colours separately
- Join hook and loop fasteners together before washing
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Hand or machine wash 30 degrees -
Do not tumble dry -
No need to iron
- Fur costume care - The inside of new fur costumes can sometimes feel scratchy. After the first wash the fabric softens. We suggest wearing light-weight clothing under your furry costume to avoid irritation. Brush the fur after washing to restore the pile.
Made with care
Made in England
Hook & Loop Fastenings
Making it easy for kids to dress themselves
Machine Washable
Fully washable making for long lasting good value dressing up fun