Willy Wonka Costume Ideas

About Willy Wonka

The whimsical candy-making character of Willy Wonka was created by British author Roald Dahl for his book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the aging, eccentric chocolatier with a flair for the dramatic decides to choose an heir to his factory, he sends out five golden tickets into the world, the finders of which are invited to the factory for its first and only tour. The five children that won the tour were tested in their loyalty and the four misbehaving children are sent off separately in factory accidents, to be retrieved by their parents and Wonka’s factory workers, the Oompa Loompa’s from Loompaland. In the end, only Charlie Bucket remains to inherit the business. Wonka was portrayed twice on the silver screen by Gene Wilder in the 1971 cult classic and by Johnny Depp in the 2005 Tim Burton adaptation.

Dressing up as Willy Wonka

To dress up as the music maker, the dreamer of dreams, Willy Wonka, you will need a few essentials, plus an appreciation for word play and an insatiable sweet tooth. A to-the-knee purple pinstripe jacket worn over a dark pants with a vest is Wonka’s uniform. Accessorize with a auburn medium length bob wig, a purple velvet top hat with a velvet band and a walking cane. Remember to grab your white mirrored goggles to protect your eyes in the TV room.Don’t forget, Willy Wonka couldn’t make all his magical marvelous chocolate without the help of some Oompa Loompas.

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	oompa loompa Contest Entry   6 up, 4 down  This is my son Jovan. I made all my kids a member of the from Wiily Wonka and the chocolate factory. comment »
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