The Definitive Willy Wonka Costume Thread
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so....this thread is ancient but...today is the 10th anniversary of C and the CF! I have been somewhat working on a budget, did try to find the Redball coat but couldn't find one big enough so found a women's winter coat at Goodwill and had my mom help modifying it! My little girl is having a Wonka birthday next month and this was a costume I was eying so it was excuse to do it...here's where I am so far. The band on the hat has since been shortened to make the hat look taller, the coat has had some more work done...my wife doesn't want me to shave because she hates it but I'm going this far I plan on committing to it...makeup and all 
SithsPadawan, what wig did you use? I am okay I guess with the Venetian man one I got but it doesn't look exactly like the stock photo like I had hoped.
SithsPadawan, what wig did you use? I am okay I guess with the Venetian man one I got but it doesn't look exactly like the stock photo like I had hoped.
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Thought you guys might like to see my Will Wonka...
That sounds so wrong saying that.
A few more details here.
That sounds so wrong saying that.
A few more details here.
suffecool
New Member
Great job, PropDad! Here are some pics of mine, although I haven't finished putting the jacket's edge trim on yet...
The hat was indeed the Brown Squire Shannon Phillips top hat which may be found on eBay. The cane was custom made by me. The wig was purchased on ebay and then cut/styled accordingly. Here is the wig I used... fingers crossed that this link works for everyone... http://tinyurl.com/hvtroab
The hat was indeed the Brown Squire Shannon Phillips top hat which may be found on eBay. The cane was custom made by me. The wig was purchased on ebay and then cut/styled accordingly. Here is the wig I used... fingers crossed that this link works for everyone... http://tinyurl.com/hvtroab
Belladonna
Well-Known Member
Thank you to Depp for the amazing cane and brooch
This is my completed Wonka costume!Hat handmade with foam, silk, material and puffy fabric paint, vest handmade, shirt is from a thrift store, coat is Redballs, gloves are made from leather.
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coytster76
New Member
Hello All,
I am a newbie here. Found this forum looking for Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka costume. I am very impressed with everyone's costumes and suggestions. I ordered the vest pattern from SpoonFlower in Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra. I am having trouble finding the correct fabric and color for the frock coat. Is Gene Wilders coat actually velvet? Could velveteen be used instead? I am trying to replicate as close as I can to the movie costume. Any suggestions on the coat fabric, inside liner and coat trim.
I am a newbie here. Found this forum looking for Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka costume. I am very impressed with everyone's costumes and suggestions. I ordered the vest pattern from SpoonFlower in Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra. I am having trouble finding the correct fabric and color for the frock coat. Is Gene Wilders coat actually velvet? Could velveteen be used instead? I am trying to replicate as close as I can to the movie costume. Any suggestions on the coat fabric, inside liner and coat trim.
Mannie Bothans
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Thrown together quickly for my son to go to a party tonight.
The-Clayster
Sr Member
Hey friends,
Don’t mean to revive such an old thread, but I finally found a maker for the Gene Wilder version, and I need good reference photos to make adjustments to ensure more accuracy.
Does anyone have a link to some display photos?
Best,
-Clay
Don’t mean to revive such an old thread, but I finally found a maker for the Gene Wilder version, and I need good reference photos to make adjustments to ensure more accuracy.
Does anyone have a link to some display photos?
Best,
-Clay
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