Halloween: Mad Hatter Costume

The Mad Hatter is a fun costume idea, based on the character from Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland. It has been depicted and reinterpreted many times in television and movies.

Start with a colorful old fashioned suit, often patched with mismatched fabrics and a big bow or a busy tie. Makeup can be used to accentuate zany eyes and facial features. The final piece is a large top hat with a tag that reads 10/6, symbolizing 10 shillings and 6 pence, the price of the hat.

Feel free to accessorize with tea party themed items, such as a tea cup or a dormouse in a pocket or sugar bowl. This character is "mad" so the crazier the better.