Alice Costume

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What Makes It Work

Start with a pale blue dress with short or puffed sleeves. Over it, wear a white pinafore apron that covers the front of the dress. A plain white apron works if you don’t have a pinafore.

The black hair band is the signature. In fact, a wide plain headband is still called an “Alice band” because of her. Wear your hair long and loose behind it.

Finish with white stockings (or black-and-white striped ones for a quirkier look) and black Mary Janes. Carry a teacup, a pocket watch, a small bottle labeled “Drink Me,” or a stuffed white rabbit.

What People Get Wrong

Going too far toward one film’s version. A classic storybook Alice is safer and just as recognizable. The other miss is skipping the hair band, which is half the look.

Buy It or Build It?

Alice costumes run $25 to $50. If you have a light blue dress, a white apron and a black headband cost under $15.

Where to Buy

Next up: Mad Hatter Costume

See Also

Mrs. ClausA red dress with white fur trim, an apron and little round glassesRingmasterA red tailcoat, a top hat and a whip-crack voiceEbenezer ScroogeA dark coat, a nightcap, little spectacles and a permanent scowl