16 Alice in Wonderland Dress to Impress outfit ideas

Alice in Wonderland has captivated readers and viewers for generations with its whimsical characters and fantastical world. Whether you’re preparing for a themed party, a cosplay event, or simply want to add a touch of Wonderland magic to your wardrobe, these 16 outfit ideas will help you channel your inner Alice or favourite Wonderland character. From classic interpretations to modern twists, there’s something here for every fashion adventurer ready to tumble down the rabbit hole.

1. Classic Alice Blue Dress

The iconic Alice blue dress is a timeless choice for any Wonderland-inspired outfit. This look typically features a light blue knee-length dress with a white pinafore overlay. Add a black headband, white tights, and black Mary Jane shoes to complete the ensemble. For an authentic touch, consider carrying a small “Drink Me” bottle or a set of oversized keys.

“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Alice

Key elements:

• Light blue knee-length dress
• White pinafore overlay
• Black headband
• White tights
• Black Mary Jane shoes

Pro Tip: To add authenticity to your Classic Alice look, consider tea-staining the edges of your pinafore for a vintage, well-worn appearance.

For those looking to purchase a ready-made costume, the Leg Avenue Women’s Classic Alice Costume offers a high-quality, authentic look. It includes the dress, pinafore, and headband, allowing you to easily recreate this iconic outfit.

2. Modernized Alice

For a contemporary take on Alice’s look, opt for a blue mini dress or a blue skater skirt paired with a white blouse. Add some edgy accessories like studded bracelets or ankle boots to give the outfit a modern twist. Don’t forget to incorporate some Wonderland-themed jewellery, such as a clock or teacup earrings.

Modern Alice Style Guide:

1. Blue denim overall dress
2. White crop top or fitted T-shirt
3. Black combat boots or platform sneakers
4. Clock-face watch or bracelet
5. Rabbit-shaped backpack or purse

Pro Tip: Mix patterns by choosing a striped or polka-dot top to wear under your blue dress or skirt. This adds visual interest while maintaining the Alice colour scheme.

For a unique, modern Alice-inspired piece, check out the Irregular Choice Women’s This Is Not A Dream Boots. These statement boots feature Wonderland-themed designs and can instantly elevate any Alice-inspired outfit.

3. The White Rabbit’s Dapper Suit

Channel the always-late White Rabbit with a dapper suit ensemble. Start with a white dress shirt and add a red waistcoat and a black tailcoat. Pair these with white trousers and black dress shoes. Accessorize with a pocket watch, white gloves, and rabbit ears headband. For a feminine twist, consider a tailored women’s suit in similar colours.

White Rabbit Accessories Checklist:

• [ ] Gold pocket watch
• [ ] White gloves
• [ ] Rabbit ears headband
• [ ] Red bow tie
• [ ] Monocle (optional)
• [ ] Brass buttons for waistcoat

Pro Tip: For a quick and easy White Rabbit transformation, start with a basic white button-up shirt and add a red bow tie, suspenders, and bunny ears. This simplified version still captures the essence of the character without the need for a full suit.

To complete your White Rabbit look, consider the HAIDGEC Vintage Pocket Watch with its intricate engravings and chain, perfect for pulling out dramatically and exclaiming, “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!”

4. Queen of Hearts Regal Attire

Embody the fierce Queen of Hearts with a dramatic red and black gown. Look for a dress with a full skirt and heart-shaped details. Add a crown or tiara, a sceptre, and a pair of red high heels. For makeup, focus on bold red lips and dramatic eye makeup. Don’t forget to practice your best “Off with their heads!” expression.

Queen of Hearts Makeup Tutorial:

1. Apply a matte foundation for a flawless base
2. Use black eyeliner to create exaggerated, angular eyebrows
3. Apply red eyeshadow on the lids and blend upwards
4. Create a sharp cat-eye with black liquid liner
5. Apply false lashes for extra drama
6. Use a bright red lipstick, slightly overlining the lips for a pouty look
7. Add small heart details near the eyes or on the cheeks using face paint

Pro Tip: To create a unique Queen of Hearts crown, use a plain tiara as a base and glue playing cards around it in a fan shape. This DIY approach adds a personal touch to your costume.

For those seeking a high-quality Queen of Hearts costume, the California Costumes Women’s Queen of Hearts Costume offers a luxurious, detailed gown complete with a collar and mini crown.

5. Mad Hatter’s Eccentric Ensemble

The Mad Hatter’s look is all about colourful mismatching and eccentricity. Start with a base of colourful trousers and a patterned shirt. Layer on a bright waistcoat and an oversized jacket in clashing patterns. The key accessory is, of course, a large top hat – the more embellished, the better. Add mismatched socks, and colourful shoes, and don’t forget a teacup and saucer as props.

Mad Hatter Color Palette Ideas:

1. Electric blue and neon orange
2. Deep purple and lime green
3. Maroon and turquoise
4. Mustard yellow and fuchsia
5. Teal and coral

Pro Tip: To create a Mad Hatter hat on a budget, take a plain top hat and decorate it with items from a craft store. Add feathers, ribbons, clock faces, and even small teacups for a truly mad look.

For those who want to invest in a high-quality Mad Hatter costume, the Leg Avenue Men’s Mad Hatter Costume offers a complete set including the jacket, hat, and bow tie, capturing the character’s eccentric style perfectly.

6. Cheshire Cat’s Striped Style

Bring the mischievous Cheshire Cat to life with a purple and pink striped outfit. Look for striped leggings or tights and pair them with a solid-coloured tunic or dress in either purple or pink. Add cat ears and a long, striped tail. For makeup, focus on creating an exaggerated cat-eye look and a wide, toothy grin.

DIY Cheshire Cat Makeup Guide:

1. Apply a light purple or pink base to your entire face
2. Use a darker purple to create stripes across your forehead, cheeks, and chin
3. Draw an exaggerated cat-eye shape around your eyes using black liquid liner
4. Apply false lashes for a more feline look
5. Paint your nose black and add whisker dots on your cheeks
6. Create an oversized grin using red face paint or lipstick, extending beyond your natural lipline
7. Set the makeup with translucent powder for longevity

Pro Tip: To create a disappearing effect like the Cheshire Cat, wear a black bodysuit under your striped outfit. In low light conditions, the stripes will seem to float, mimicking the cat’s famous vanishing trick.

For a ready-made Cheshire Cat costume, the Leg Avenue Women’s Cheshire Cat Costume offers a playful, sexy take on the character with a striped dress, tail, and ear headband.

7. Tweedledee and Tweedledum Duo

Perfect for couples or best friends, the Tweedledee and Tweedledum costumes are all about matching. Choose red and white striped shirts, blue shorts with suspenders, and yellow propeller beanies. Add white collars and red bow ties to complete the look. This outfit works best when you have a partner to match with!

Tweedledee and Tweedledum Pose Ideas:

1. Back-to-back with arms crossed
2. Shaking hands while looking at the camera
3. One pointing at the other accusingly
4. Both look confused with hands on hips
5. Pretending to argue with exaggerated gestures

Pro Tip: To make your Tweedledee and Tweedledum costumes stand out, add some padding to create a rounder silhouette. Use pillow stuffing or foam to bulk up the stomach and chest areas of your shirts.

For those who prefer a ready-made option, the Paperfee Store Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum Costume offers a complete set for two, including shirts, shorts, and hats.

8. The Caterpillar’s Loungewear

For a comfortable yet recognizable Wonderland look, take inspiration from the wise Caterpillar. Opt for a long, blue kaftan or robe in a silky material. Add multiple arms using stuffed blue fabric attached to the sides of the robe. Accessorize with a hookah pipe prop and a pair of tiny glasses perched on your nose.

Caterpillar-Inspired Color Combinations:

1. Navy blue and emerald green
2. Turquoise and royal purple
3. Sky blue and lime green
4. Indigo and gold
5. Teal and burnt orange

Pro Tip: To create a smoky effect for your Caterpillar costume, use a small, battery-operated fog machine hidden in your costume. This will add an authentic touch to your hookah prop.

For a luxurious base for your Caterpillar costume, consider the KimonoDeals Men’s Satin Robe in blue. Its silky texture and rich colour make an excellent starting point for this character.

9. Dormouse’s Cozy Outfit

The Sleepy Dormouse offers a cute and cozy costume option. Start with a grey or brown onesie or a matching sweatsuit. Add mouse ears and a long tail. Carry a teacup as a prop, and consider adding some “zzz” accessories or embroidery to emphasize the sleepy nature of the character.

Dormouse Costume Enhancement Ideas:

1. Attach small teacups and saucers to your outfit
2. Add patches of different fabrics to create a patchwork effect
3. Wear fuzzy slippers that look like mouse paws
4. Carry a small pillow or blanket as an additional prop
5. Use fabric paint to add “zzz” patterns to your outfit

Pro Tip: To create an adorable Dormouse tail, use a long tube sock filled with polyester stuffing. Attach it to your costume with safety pins for easy removal when sitting.

For a cozy base for your Dormouse costume, the Just Love Adult Onesie Pajamas in brown or grey provide the perfect starting point. Add ears and a tail to complete the look.

10. Red Queen’s Avant-Garde Look

For those who love avant-garde fashion, the Red Queen from “Through the Looking-Glass” provides great inspiration. Choose a dramatic red gown with an exaggerated silhouette – think oversized shoulders or an extra-wide skirt. Add a tall, red wig styled in an extreme beehive or updo. Complete the look with a small crown and chess piece accessories.

Red Queen Avant-Garde Makeup Tutorial:

1. Apply a white base to your entire face for a porcelain look
2. Use red eyeshadow to create a dramatic, sweeping eye look
3. Draw thin, arched eyebrows high on your forehead
4. Apply fake lashes to both your top and bottom lash lines
5. Use black liquid liner to create small heart shapes at the outer corners of your eyes
6. Paint your lips a deep, blood red, creating an exaggerated cupid’s bow
7. Add small rhinestones or glitter accents to your cheekbones for extra drama

Pro Tip: To create an extreme updo for your Red Queen look, use a foam cone as a base. Wrap your hair or a wig around the cone and secure it with bobby pins. This will give you the height and drama befitting the character.

For a stunning Red Queen gown, check out the Miccostumes Women’s Red Queen Costume Dress. It is the dramatic collar and rich red colour provides the perfect base for this avant-garde look.

11. White Queen’s Ethereal Ensemble

In contrast to the Red Queen, the White Queen’s outfit is all about ethereal elegance. Choose a flowing white gown with silver accents. Add a long, white wig styled in loose waves. Accessorize with a delicate crown and silver jewellery. For makeup, focus on creating a pale, luminous complexion with a hint of shimmer.

White Queen Accessory Ideas:

1. Delicate silver tiara with crystal accents
2. Long, sheer white cape or cloak
3. Silver star-shaped wand
4. Iridescent white gloves
5. Crystal or pearl drop earrings
6. Silver body glitter for an ethereal shimmer

Pro Tip: To achieve the White Queen’s ethereal glow, mix a small amount of white shimmer eyeshadow with your liquid foundation before applying. This will give your skin a subtle, otherworldly luminescence.

For a ready-made White Queen costume, the California Costumes Women’s White Queen Costume offers a beautiful, flowing gown with intricate silver detailing.

12. Jabberwocky-Inspired Edge

For a darker, edgier Wonderland look, take inspiration from the fearsome Jabberwocky. Start with a base of all-black – leather pants and a fitted top works well. Add scaly details using fabric paint or appliqués. Create dragon-like wings using wire and black fabric. Finish the look with dramatic makeup and spiked accessories.

DIY Jabberwocky Scale Tutorial:

1. Cut small, overlapping scale shapes from craft foam
2. Paint the scales in shades of black, grey, and dark purple for depth
3. Once dry, attach the scales to your base outfit using fabric glue
4. Start from the bottom and work your way up, overlapping the scales
5. Add highlights with metallic silver paint for a realistic effect

Pro Tip: To create impressive Jabberwocky claws, use press-on nails as a base. Paint them black and add texture with a rough sponge and dark grey paint. Attach them to fingerless gloves for easy wear.

For those who want to invest in a high-quality dragon costume as a base for their Jabberwocky look, the California Costumes Men’s Dragon Costume offers a great starting point with its textured bodysuit and impressive headpiece.

13. Card Soldier’s Geometric Chic

The Card Soldiers offer a great opportunity for a graphic, eye-catching costume. Create a large, rectangular tunic in the shape of a playing card. Choose either red or black as your base colour and add the appropriate suit symbol (hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades). Pair this with black leggings and boots. Add a spear prop to complete the look.

DIY Card Soldier Tunic Guide:

1. Use a large piece of sturdy cardboard as the base
2. Cut arm holes and a hole for your head
3. Cover the cardboard with fabric in your chosen colour (red or black)
4. Create a large suit symbol using contrasting fabric and attach it to the center
5. Add white fabric to create the card’s borders
6. Use fabric paint to add numbers or face card details

Pro Tip: To make your Card Soldier costume stand out, consider adding LED lights around the edges of your card tunic. This will create a striking effect, especially in low-light conditions.

For those who prefer a ready-made option, the Spooktacular Creations Card Guard Costume offers a complete set including the tunic, hat, and toy spear.

14. March Hare’s Quirky Style

The March Hare’s outfit combines elements of human and animal fashion. Start with a brown suit or dress as a base. Add large rabbit ears and a fluffy tail. Incorporate tea-themed accessories like teacup buttons or a pocket watch. Don’t forget to style your hair or wig in a wild, unkempt manner to capture the hair’s manic energy.

March Hare Accessory Checklist:

• [ ] Oversized pocket watch
• [ ] Mismatched, colourful socks
• [ ] Teacup and saucer brooch
• [ ] Bowtie with tea bag pattern
• [ ] Carrot-shaped boutonnière
• [ ] Fingerless gloves with faux fur cuffs

Pro Tip: To create the March Hare’s signature dishevelled look, use a combination of backcombing and texturizing spray on your hair or wig. Don’t be afraid to make it look messy – the more chaotic, the better!

For a whimsical touch to your March Hare costume, consider adding the GRACEART Steampunk Top Hat with Rabbit Ears. This unique accessory combines the Mad Hatter’s iconic hat with the March Hare’s ears, perfectly capturing the character’s eccentric style.

15. Flamingo and Hedgehog Croquet Set

For a unique couple or group costume, consider dressing as the Flamingo and Hedgehog croquet set from the Queen’s game. For the Flamingo, wear a pink bodysuit or dress and add large, pink wings and a beaked headpiece. The Hedgehog can wear a brown outfit covered in soft spikes made from foam or fabric. Add green arches to complete the croquet theme.

DIY Flamingo Wings Tutorial:

1. Create a wing shape template on large paper
2. Cut two wing shapes from pink fabric
3. Sew or glue feather-shaped pieces of fabric onto the wings
4. Attach the wings to a pink shirt using velcro or safety pins
5. Add wire to the top edge of the wings for structure

Pro Tip: For an interactive element, create a wearable croquet hoop. Use flexible tubing to create an arch and attach it to a belt. Paint it green and add fake grass for a realistic touch. This allows you to ‘play’ croquet at your event!

For a ready-made flamingo costume base, Smiffy’s Adult Unisex Flamingo Costume provides a great starting point. You can easily add additional elements to make it more croquet-specific.

16. Gender-Swapped Alice

Put a twist on the classic Alice look by creating a masculine or non-binary version. Start with blue trousers and a white button-up shirt. Add a blue waistcoat and a black bow tie. Instead of a headband, opt for a blue newsboy cap. Carry a pocket watch as an accessory. This look allows for creative interpretation while still being recognizably Alice-inspired.

Gender-Swapped Alice Outfit Components:

1. Tailored blue trousers or chinos
2. Crisp white dress shirt
3. Blue waistcoat or vest
4. Black bow tie or skinny tie
5. Blue suspenders (optional)
6. Brown Oxford shoes
7. Blue newsboy cap or fedora
8. Pocket watch on a chain

Pro Tip: To add a whimsical touch to your gender-swapped Alice costume, consider incorporating Wonderland-themed patches or embroidery on your waistcoat. You could add images of teacups, playing cards, or the Cheshire Cat’s grin.

For a high-quality waistcoat that works perfectly for this look, check out the PJ PAUL JONES Men’s Tweed Suit Vest in blue. Its classic design and colour make it an excellent centrepiece for your gender-swapped Alice outfit.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Alice in Wonderland provides a rich tapestry of characters and themes to inspire your next costume or themed outfit. Whether you prefer the classic look of the original illustrations, the whimsy of Disney’s adaptations, or the darker edge of modern interpretations, there’s a Wonderland style for everyone. So, don your favourite character’s attire, embrace the madness, and remember – in Wonderland, the only limit is your imagination!