The Willy Wonka wig and topper hat are an absolute must for a homemade Willy Wonka costume. It might be hard to find in costumes stores - surfing online, you will not find any realistic looking Willy Wonka costumes, so it is a better idea to make your Willy Wonka own fancy dress this Halloween. You need a velvet purplish coat, black pants, old-fashioned shoes and a shirt with a fancy collar, a walking cane, black leather gloves and the trademark Willy Wonka goggles to complete the costume.

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.