World book day - Willy Wonka costume - help!

[mrs.lotte]

Goodness knows why I suggested Willy Wonka (save to counter a suggestion that he goes as Benedict from the mysterious Benedict society as that seemed too obscure ie I have no idea what that would entail)

Anyway - 8 year old - Willy Wonka, need ideas ASAP

Thanks forumites

[womanofdulwich]

I think I would go as a bar of chocolate with the golden ticket? has to be easier

[sillywoman]

Top hat, colourful cravat-y type thing, dark formal trousers and jacket, & a cane, all a la the classic film. DOn't know whether the book description is anything like this though? Good luck with gathering those props :D

[nunheadmum]

This link had lots of ideas for dressing up as Rohl Dahl characters:

http://www.roalddahlday.info/Assets/Party/1DahlPartyHowtoGuide.pdf

[SBot]

Saw exactly this in a shop in the glades, in bromley. Down near Krispy Kreme doughnut cafe! It was in the window!!!!!

[bkkmei]

Got this from http://www.theschoolrun.com/12-no-sew-costumes-world-book-day

Willy Wonka

Dye your child?s dressing gown purple, or buy a cheap one to do this if you don?t want to ruin their own. Get a top hat (or make one from posterboard) and stick sweets, chocolates, candy sticks (or just the wrappers) all over it. Make a golden ticket using gold card and have them carry a tub of sweets around (if you ask their teacher, they may even be able to hand them out at the end of the day!).

My 5 year old insists on going as Charlie, so that will be one golden ticket and a couple of sweet wrappers then!

[shen]

Or completely cheat. I saw a willy wonka outfit in window of just William this afternoon!