AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL
When To Dress Up In Colonial Australian Clothing!
CostumeBox has a great range of Colonial outfits, a style adapted by the clothing worn by Europeans during the period of colonialism and exploration around the world by European powers during the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s, one of those countries was of course Australia. Our Colonial pioneer clothing is a great costume theme for your Australia Day party, by respectfully celebrating and marking the complicated history of the Settlement of Australia. Our Australian colonial costumes are also perfect as an educational tool for primary schools to engage in First Fleet reenactments of landing in Port Jackson in January 26th 1978. Our range includes fantastic first fleet costumes including English officers, famous English explorers like Captain Cook, Australian outback outlaws, convicts and poor free men and women settlers. All located at our Sydney warehouse with free pickup available for any Sydneysiders. For any easy payment option, we have Afterpay and Zippay for an easy buy now and pay later payment option. Check out our range of Early Settler costumes and start browsing today.
Be Part Of The First Fleet With Our Australian Convict Dress Up
Mark Australia's founding by propagating that we are all criminals. With fantastic Australian outlaw costumes, plus Australian convict uniforms to be part of the first fleet just watch out for scurvy. Our First fleet early settlers outfits are great for creating historical reenactments of the landing on Port Botany than finally Port Jackson 6 days later.
- Convict: The backbone of the early European colony that arrived with the First Fleet where petty criminals and convicts. CostumeBox's early settler range features an awesome CostumeBox exclusive Australian convict costume great for exploring Book Week, with kids and adults styles available. Plus traditional black and white striped convict uniforms with styles available in Mens, womens, girls and boys.
- Outlaws: Fast forward from the First Fleet, Australia was and is known for its BushOutlaws otherwise known as Bushrangers. Bushrangers were often escaped convicts from British penal colonies that used the Australian outback as hiding places. During the height of the Gold Rush, they would perform daring heists, with notable bushrangers being the Australian Icon Ned Kelly. CostumeBox's early settler range features a high-quality CostumeBox exclusive Australian explorer costume featuring a brown vest, hat and creme coloured shirt, available in adults and kids. In addition to boys and men's bushranger costumes with long brown coats, light brown vest, red bandana and a cowboy hat. Similar style to cowboys from America's old west. Start Browsing CostumeBox's first fleet convicts and bushranger costumes today for Book Week!.
Become One Of The Early European Pioneers In Our Colonial Australian Clothing
Anyone with family ties to the early British settlers, check out our range of Australian costumes including poor and aristocratic settlers, British redcoats and early explorers like Captain Cook.
- Poor and aristocratic colonial settlers with sizes available for Mens Womens, Boys and Girls, great if your looking to dress as an Australian early settler. Including women and girls long Victorian styled dress with white overskirt, and bonnet typically worn by women in the Australian gold rush period. What's more we have aristocratic colonial costumes featuring brown overcoats and white colonial wig, plus poor Victorian urchins for men and boys.
- What's not more Australian than dressing up as English First Fleet sailors. CostumeBox has fantastic boys English redcoats costumes and costumes of prominent English explorers like Captain James Cook.
- Accessories: Costumes early settlers range doesn't just feature costumes, we also stock great accessories to add an extra layer of authenticity to your period costume. For your womens and girls settler costumes we have awesome black and white bonnets, frilly gloves and Victorian boots. What's more we have a Ned Kelly helmet great for finishing your Ned Kelly bushranger costume, plus aristocratic white colonial wigs, cowboy hats, moustaches, pipe props, pistols and a whole lot more.
For this and a whole lot more check out our Early Australian costumes and look the part on Australia day, period themed party or historical reenactment.
You Don't Need To Worry With Our Speedy Delivery Service For Australia Day!
For those Budding bushrangers and colonial settlers, our earlier settler range is perfect for you. With great costumes and accessories available you'll surely find a costume perfect for marking Australia Day, reenacting the first fleet or even for attending a Victorian themed period party. For last minute Australia Day orders, try out speedy next day delivery option for Australian customers in large metropolitan cities. What's more we have a free delivery* option on Australian orders, as well as free and easy returns.
-
Pioneer Womens Costume
$79.00
Item Includes:
- Dress with attached apron.
- Bonnet.
Features:
- Light blue dress with an attached white apron.
- Dress with long sleeves, padded shoulders, white decorative buttons and lace trim.
- Matching blue bonnet that ties under the chin.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart image for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please note: Basket and shoes not included.
Little House on the Prairie.
Step back in time in this stylish Pioneer Womens Costume that'll send you straight back in time. This costume comes with a light blue dress with an attached white apron, padded shoulders, white decorative buttons, and white lace trim on the chest. A matching blue bonnet that ties under the chin is also included to complete the look. Finish off the look with a basket and some lace up shoes and you're ready for your next historical event or Book Week parade.
-
Prairie Pioneer Girls Costume
$64.00
Item Includes:
- Dress with pinafore.
- Bonnet.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart for details.
Fabrics and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
Please note: Shoes and basket not included.
Pretty prairie girl.
Feel like your on the set of House On The Prairie with this Pioneer Girl Kids Costume. This costume is made up of a floral yellow floor length, long sleeve dress with puffy shoulders, frilled sleeve cuffs and a little collar. Complete with an attached white pinafore and matching yellow frilled bonnet, all you need is a basket and your ready to run through a field of flowers.
-
Pioneer Girls Costume
$58.00
Item Includes:
- Dress with attached Pinafore.
- Bonnet.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabrics and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please note: Flowers and shoes not included.
Little Girl on the Prairie
Transform into the Little Girl on the Prarie in this Pioneer Girls Costume. This costume comes with a light blue long sleeved dress with a white flower print and an attached white pinafore. A matching light blue and white bonnet is also included to complete the look. The bonnet and cuffs have embroiderie anglais lace trim.
-
Gentleman Explorer Boys Costume
$68.00
Item Includes:
- Jacket with attached vest.
- Cravat.
- Boot Tops.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Wig, scroll, and pants not included.
Distinguished Figure!
He'll enjoy dressing the part in this distinguished-looking outfit inspired by Captain Cook, Governor Arthur Phillip, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. This Gentleman Explorer Boys Costume features a gorgeous mid-blue velvet look coat with white ruffled cuffs and an attached cream vest with gold buttons. A white cravat and boot tops complete the look. A good dress-up look for any historical-themed event or Book Week.
-
Captain Cook Boys Costume
$87.00
Item Includes:
- Topcoat with Vest.
- Three-Quarter Pants.
- Hat.
- Cravat.
- Shoe Buckles.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Lantern, shoes, and socks not included.
Land Ahoy
Dress up in this Captain Cook Boys Costume for Book Week or any historical event! With a distinctive bright blue long coat just like the famous explorer himself! The coat has printed faux buttons, an attached vest featuring five real buttons and a pair of matching three-quarter pants with an elasticated waist. A tricorn hat, cravat and shoe buckles finish off the look.
-
Pilgrim Girls Costume
$66.00
Colonial style
Go back in time in this Pilgrim Girls Costume. This costume comes with a black dress that fastens with velcro at the back of the neck with a white collar, sleeve cuffs and an attached white apron with ties at the back. A white hat with elastic at the back that ties under the chin is also included to complete the look.
Item Includes:
- Dress with attached apron.
- Hat.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
-
First Fleet Officer Boys Costume
$76.00
Item Includes:
- Jacket with vest.
- Cravat.
- Sash.
- Boot toppers.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Pants, hat, wig, and sword not included.
18th century soldier
This First Fleet Officer Boys Costume is a great dress up look for any historical themed event. Brilliant for Book Week or just dress up play. The costume includes a red long coat with black lapels and cuffs finished with gold detail. The jacket has a vest attached with a separate white cravat and sash. Black faux leather boot tops complete the look. Wear with black or camel school pants to complete the look.
-
Colonial Village Girls Costume
$58.00
Item Includes:
- Dress.
- Hat.
- Shawl.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart image for details.
Fabrics and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please note: Flowers and shoes are not included.
The New World Awaits!
Settle the new world in our awesome Colonial Village Girls Costume. The costume features a blue dress with floral prints, a white shawl and a white bonnet with a ruffled brim and a blue ribbon. Perfect to wear when you're settling into new villages in the Colonial era of Australia and the US for Book Week!
-
Convict Kids Costume
$35.00
Item Includes:
- Shirt.
- Pants.
- Cap.
- Stick on number.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart image for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Handcuffs, spade and shoes not included.
Bad to the bone...
Our Convict Kids Costume consists of a black and white striped prisoner or convict costume. Includes striped shirt, striped pants with elasticated waist, cap and stick-on number.
-
Rawhide Renegade Boys Costume
$115.00
Item Includes:
- Jacket.
- Vest.
- Bandana.
- Hat.
- Belt.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Shirt, shoes and pants are not included with this item.
Put em' up!
Saddle up boys, it's time for the rodeo. If your little cowboy loves the wild west, then we guarantee he's going to love this Rawhide Renegade Boys Costume. Costume includes a brown duster jacket, tan coloured vest, vinyl belt, red bandana and brown cowboy hat. Add your own jeans, shirt and boots for the ultimate cowboy ensemble. Get your little gunslinger ready to ride into the sunset.
-
Black Ruffle Front Shirt
$61.00
Item Includes:
- Shirt.
Fit and Sizing:
- See the size chart image for details.
Fabrics and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
- Do not iron.
Please note: Glasses are not included.
Devishly dark.
Create the look of this century...and maybe the last too with this Black Ruffle Front Shirt. It's got puffy sleeves perfect for the colonial gentleman, vampire, Edwardian toff and more! Pair it with any sort of outfit you feel!
-
Victorian Girls Apron and Mob Cap Kit
$33.00
Scrub the Floors!
Take a trip down memory lane with this Victorian Girls Costume Kit. This sweet accessory kit costume is great for Book Week and includes a white transparent apron and matching mop hat. Just add your own tattered dress and you are ready to stoke the fires and make the beds!
Item Includes:
- Apron.
- Mop Cap.
Fit and Sizing:
- One size fits most kids aged 7-12.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash hang dry.
Please Note: Brown dress and shoes is not included.
-
Victorian Boys Waistcoat and Cap Kit
$29.00
Please sir, I want some more. Oliver Twist.
Step into a Dickens novel with this Victorian Boys Waistcoat and Cap Kit. This simple yet effective costume is perfect for Book Week!
Item Includes:
- Waistcoat.
- Cap.
Fit and Sizing:
- Onesize. Vest shoulder to hem is 47cm / 18.5in. Chest up to 81cm / 32in. Cap fits up to 56cm head circumference.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Shirt, pants and shoes not included.
-
Victorian School Girls Costume
$53.00
Item Includes:
- Dress.
- Hat.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Socks and shoes not included.
Back to the olden days.
Step back in time in this Victorian School Girls Costume. This costume comes with a grey dress with a flowered bodice, puff shoulders, an attached collar, and buttons. A matching grey hat is also included to complete the look.
-
Victorian Settler Boys Costume
$47.00
Item Includes:
- Pants.
- Shirt.
- Hat.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Shoes not included.
Settler Boy
Look like a hardworking early settler with this Victorian Boys Costume. This historical costume includes tattered brown pants, an olive shirt with an attached grey waistcoat on the front of the shirt, and a matching hat. Great for playing Oliver Twist or for Book Week.
-
Victorian Urchin Boys Costume
$55.00
Item Includes:
- Top.
- Pants.
- Hat.
Fit and Sizing:
- See size chart above for details.
Fabric and Care:
- 100% Polyester.
- Hand wash, hang dry.
Please Note: Shoes not included.
Consider yourself...
This Victorian Urchin Boys Costume is perfect for Book Week. Now you are the Artful Dodger from Oliver in this jaggedly cut jacket with attached faux vest and necktie, pants and tatty hat.
-
Red Bandana
$12.00
Item Includes:
- Bandana.
Fit and Sizing:
- 50cm x 50cm / 20in x 20in.
Yee haw!
Yee haw! Everybody feels like a cowboy with a red bandana around their neck! This Red Bandana is the classic red and black Western design and measures 50cm / 20in square.
-
Colonial Man Boys White Wig
$33.00
Item Includes:
- Wig
Features:
- White colonial wig
- White pony tail with black ribbon tied
Fit and Sizing:
- One size fits most kids
Please note: Costume not included
Classic 18th Century
Complete your olden day costume look with our Colonial Man Boys White Wig, perfect to add to any historical themed look. These type of wigs were worn by important men from the 17th to 19th century. The wig has a ponytail and neat white rows of curls cover the head. Perfect for historical parties, themed parties and much more.
-
Colonial Man Boys Grey Wig
$34.00
Item Includes:
- Wig.
Features:
- Grey colonial style wig
- Curled hair
- Ribbon for ponytail
Fit and Sizing:
- One size fits most kids.
Please Note: Glasses and costume not included.
Historical hair do!
Add this Colonial Man Grey Wig to your historical costume for an accurate look of the time. This wig was the type worn by men in the 17th and 19th century and features a pony tail, a smooth centre section and neat curls to the sides and back.
-
18th Century Historical Grey Wig
$41.00
Item Includes:
- Wig
Features:
- Peruke hairstyle wig
- Grey wig
Fit and Sizing:
- One size fits most
Fabrics and Care:
- 100% synthetic
Please note: Only the wig is included in this sale
Peruke
A peruke wig was a wig, especially one worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries. Our Grey 18th Century Historical Wig is a perfect addition to your costume from a bygone age, whether it's a lord, Captain Cook or similar. A grey wig with rolled curled sides and a pony tail tied with a black ribbon. Perfect for historical parties, Dress up parties and much more.
-
Metal Shoe Buckles
$19.00
English Gentlemen
Pimp your shoe with these olden day Metal Shoe Buckles. With just an elastic strap your own shoes go from drab to fab! Jazz up your shoes to go with your old english gentlemen costume. One two buckle my shoe!
Item Includes:
- 2 x Shoe buckles.
Fit and Sizing:
- One size fits all.
Please Note: Shoes and stockings are not included.
-
Single Holster and Belt
$31.00
Item Includes:
- Holster.
- Belt.
Fit and Sizing:
- Belt measures 110cm / 43.5in in length.
Gungslinger.
Show everyone who's boss with this Single Holster and Belt. This great brown faux leather accessory is perfect for any cowboy or gunslinger costume. It also works for a 1920s gangster costume. Just add your own toy guns and you're ready to rock and roll.
-
Old Dutch Black Beard
$36.00
Great Accessory
This Old Dutch Black Beard will complete your Dutch Farmer or Amish costume. This thick black beard has a self adhesive strip attached to make it easy to apply and remove.
Item Includes:
- Beard.
Please Note: Contains medical tape adhesive. It is recommended to shave smooth and clean the desired area free of natural oils for prolonged adhesion. For repeat use, you can use a bit of eyelash glue or spirit gum for adhesion.
Adhesive Tape Ingredients: Acrylate Adhesive, Non-Woven Polyester, Styrene-Butadiene Polymer, Urethane Polymer.
-
Gentlemans Pipe Prop
$14.00
Puff Away.
Look like a true gentleman when you are using this Gentlemans Pipe Prop. This accessory prop features a plastic pipe with wood-look handle and pipe measuring 14cm / 5.5in long and is the perfect accessory to go with your Sherlock Holmes or 1920's inspired costumes at your next fancy dress party. Smoking Hot!
Item Includes:
- Pipe prop.
Fit and Sizing:
- Pipe measures 14cm / 5.5in long.
Please Note: This item is a prop only!