Today!

British Science Week

6 March 2026

Schools celebrate science with experiments, visits, and yes — dressing up as scientists or science-themed characters. Lab coats are the easy win here.

The Lookbook

Costume Ideas

2 curated outfits — everything on Amazon

Willy Wonka

Medium · £12–£25

The eccentric chocolatier himself. A purple jacket, top hat, and a cheeky grin. Carry a walking stick (or a chocolate bar) and you'll be the star of the playground.

The Outfit

Purple velvet jacket or waistcoatessential

Top hatessential

Bow tieoptional

Charlie and the Chocolate Factorythe book

Styling tips

Wrap chocolate bars in golden foil as 'golden tickets' for friends
A toy cane completes the look

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📖 Buy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Mary Poppins

Medium · £12–£20

Practically perfect in every way. A smart jacket, a hat with flowers, and an umbrella. Mary Poppins is the costume that says 'my parent actually planned ahead.'

The Outfit

Navy or dark jacketessential

White blouse or shirtessential

Child's umbrella (black)optional

Mary Poppinsthe book

Styling tips

Add a flower to a hat for the classic Poppins look
A carpetbag or large handbag is a brilliant prop

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📖 Buy Mary Poppins

Costume Ideas

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Mary Poppins

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Willy Wonka