The Mad Hatter is one of the most colorful and memorable characters from the Alice in Wonderland book series, and is a fun choice for a Halloween costume. To learn how to make a Mad Hatter Halloween costume at home, just read through the steps in this guide.
The Mad Hatter character originated in Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland, and was brought back for the sequel, Through the Looking Glass. Although his name is actually "Hatta," he was described as mad by the Cheshire Cat, and is a hatter by occupation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Hatter When you dress as the Mad Hatter, you have an excuse to act just about as crazy and off-the-wall as you please on Halloween, which is definitely one of the perks of the costume!
Step 1: What You Need to Make a Mad Hatter Costume
- An oversized top hat
- An index card with 10/6 written on it, tucked into the band of the hat
- A brightly colored or checked pair of pants
- A jacket in purple or another bright color
- A solid-colored shirt
- False overbite teeth
- Black dress shoes
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Step 2: Finding the Clothing
You may discover that most of the clothing items you will need are already hanging in your closet. After all, the Mad Hatter does not have a specific costume, just a general look. However, his wardrobe is very "loud" and colorful, so if you do not already own these types of clothes, your best bet is to head to the local thrift store for some cheap buys.
- The hat may prove the most difficult item to find at thrift or retail clothing stores. If you have a hard time locating the right style, try a costume shop. If all else fails, you can always order over the Internet, though the drawback is that you will not be able to try on your hat before purchasing.
Step 3: Practice Your Mannerisms
Being the Mad Hatter is about more than just the look. To be truly convincing, you will need to adapt his maniacal mannerisms too. This is where the fun comes in! For ideas and inspiration, get your hands on a copy of the Alice in Wonderland movie, and pay special attention to the tea party scene. If you are going for the Tim Burton version, be sure to at least watch clips from the movie so that you look and sound similar to Johnny Depp.
