Alice In Wonderland Costumes
Alice In Wonderland Costumes for 2009 and beyond! This Halloween why not dress up in a Alice In Wonderland costume such as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, or the Cheshire Cat.
If you're looking for the latest and best Alice In Wonderland Costume Ideas, then you've come to the right place! Fortunately you have a wide variety to choose from: Traditional storyline costumes and Modern themed costumes. In addition to showing you costume examples, this post will show you the large breadth of options you have, and help you select the best costume for you.
Your first option is the traditional, classic, Alice in Wonderland costumes. These are derived from Lewis Caroll's beloved 1864 classic children's story "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Countless television and film adaptations of this story have been made in which the young girl, Alice, falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy kingdom of charming half-human, half-animal characters alternately expounding simple philosophical truths and laughable absurdities.
In addition to Alice, ingenious characters such as the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat have become timeless, beloved icons for both children and adults.
Your second option is a modern take on those same characters. This new theme is derived from the most recent adaptation of the Alice In Wonderland storyline from producer Tim Burton's, starring Jonny Depp as the Mad Hatter and newcomer Mia Wasikowska as Alice. Tim Burton is known for dark and twisted, but somehow loveable, characters from past movies such as Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Although sharing the same characters, the modern version will showcase characters significantly more odd and eccentric than classic versions. These is reflected in bolder more unique costumes which will be extremely popular.
Both traditional and modern character versions will make you a center of attention at Halloween or whatever party you attend. Basic character costumes are as follows:
Alice - Her traditional wardrobe consists of pale blue dress, white peasant apron, white stockings, black patent leather shoes. This version is perfect for young children. For teens and adult updating to the modern version, black shoes can be changed into black pumps, plain white stockings can be can exchanged for black and white striped version, and the conservative knee length dress can be exchange for a thigh high skirt.
Mad Hatter - Both traditional and modern versions must include the signature extra tall top hat, and knee length jacket, bow tie, white gloves and walking stick. You have a huge variety of colors to choose from. As long as they're bold and zany.
White Rabbit - The main feature of this costume is a top hat with white rabbit ears and a pocket watch. Many wear a white fluffy bunny suit, bunny feet, mitts and whiskers. Top these off with with a men's thigh length coat with vest and you're set.
Cheshire Cat - A really cute option for women and girls this year. Consists of a pink halter top with matching skirt, striped cat's tail with matching gloves, cat ears and furry pink boots.
Queen of Hearts - Women and girls have a lot of great options with this costume choice. From the regal red and black Elizabethan style, complete with crown and jewels; to the modern halter mini-gown with detachable flowing skirt topped off with knee-high black boots. The main theme with this choice is a white on black flowing regal dress with red heart accents. Start there and let your creativity take over.
Whichever of the Alice In Wonderland Characters costume you choose, traditional or modern, you're sure to turn a lot of heads. Now take this info, select your costume, and have the time of your life at your event.
Catherin Lum... (1)
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 am
I didn’t know Tim Burton was making Alice in Wonderland…that’s great news. If ever there was a story and a director made for each other it would have to be these two. Can’t wait to see how he interprets all the weird and wonderful characters. He’ll have to have it on two levels, one for the kids and the other for the adults. These costumes look like a lot of fun too.
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September 27th, 2009 at 7:01 am
I didn’t know Tim Burton was making Alice in Wonderland…that’s great news. If ever there was a story and a director made for each other it would have to be these two. Can’t wait to see how he interprets all the weird and wonderful characters. He’ll have to have it on two levels, one for the kids and the other for the adults. These costumes look like a lot of fun too.
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February 19th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I think the European Burton Open is an aweseome contest and great too watch, too bad for me I couldn’t make it this year.
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
It was to hope a total reinvention of Wonderland, with the twist that Burton gives to his films, but sadly, this version on LSD of “Alice in Wonderland” is not much than that, because where previous Burton films shined, this one failed. There’s not a chance in getting involved with the characters (as we did with both sweet Eddies – Scissorhands and Wood -), and the adventure they are living is as plain as a 32′ LED TV.