Costume Inspiration: Alice in Wonderland
Updated: Mar 11, 2022
Next time you're invited to an Alice in Wonderland themed party, don't limit yourself to a boring, low quality imitation of Alice's traditional dress and white apron. You're a grownup, and one of the perks of maturity is that you don't have to dress in any outfit that doesn't flatter you!
Take your inspiration from the colors and shapes of the costumes that Alice and the Mad Hatter wear in the books and movies, but adjust them to suit your own shape and style. Not only will you feel more comfortable and confident, but you'll impress the rest of the guests with your creativity as well!
VINTAGE ALICE INSPIRATION
In the original novel by Lewis Carroll and the 1951 Disney movie, Alice wears a light blue dress with a white apron or pinafore on top, with white tights and black Mary Jane shoes, and a black ribbon in her hair as a headband. Most ready-made costumes mimic this look.
In the 2010 live-action Disney movie helmed by Tim Burton, Alice is a bit older and her adventures are set in 1871. Her outfit has morphed into a light blue vintage gown with a variation of a corset on top, complemented by envy-inducing high buttoned boots. Inspired by this fresh look at Alice's style and aesthetic, you can create a costume rooted in any time period that makes your heart sing!