Do-It-Yourself Willy Wonka Halloween Costume

Oompa Doompa Doompity Doo . . . this creepy Halloween costume is sure to be spectacular on you! Yeah, couldn’t resist. Socreepy is not a giant fan of the original, but only because the Oompa Loompas were terrifying and the movie was terribly depressing. That doesn’t stop me from recommending such a popular costume choice this Halloween! You KNOW you’ll see plenty of Willies. Uh . . . that didn’t come out quite right. Nonetheless, please read on!

Items you will need:

- Long, maroon jacket - here is a link to a pattern that would work to sew the jacket yourself
- Dark brown bobbed wig
- Ornate black vest
- Black pants
- Black boots
- Top hat
- Purple gloves
- Cane
- Pocket watch & long chain
- W initial pin (or construct one from foil and cardboard)
- Willy Wonka treats to pass around (optional)
- Fake teeth (optional)
- White face paint (optional)
- Oompa Loompa (optional)

This one is pretty simple since it’s mostly just changing into the right clothes (unless you opt to sew the jacket). Obviously, I’m going with the Johnny Depp verision on this one. I recommended the teeth and face paint only because it makes the costume just a little more horrific and creepy. Nothing like appearing gaunt, pasty and bucktoothed to get the ladies swooning! Handing out the candy, particularly on Halloween, is a nice touch. It might also pay off to have some of your friends dress as Oompa Loompas or other characters such as Charlie, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, etc. I’ll be working on the blueberry costume instructions and Oompa Loompa Halloween costume instructions soon!

Here is what eBay is showing and below that are direct links to the costumes.

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