Alice and Queen of Hearts Costume
Bring Wonderland's classic rivalry to life with this iconic duo costume.
The Alice and Queen of Hearts pairing is a classic choice for duos, best friends, or couples who want to contrast sweet fantasy with royal villainy. Based on the iconic characters from Alice in Wonderland, this look contrasts Alice's innocent blue pinafore with the bold, geometric red, black, and gold gown of the Queen. Together, they create an instantly recognizable and visually striking dynamic for any Halloween event.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $70–180
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What you need for a Alice and Queen of Hearts costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Alice and Queen of Hearts costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Alice's Blue Dress
A light blue, knee-length puff-sleeve dress with a white collar.
DIY: Use a plain light blue skater dress and sew on a white peter pan collar.
Alice's White Apron
A crisp white pinafore apron that ties at the back, worn over the blue dress.
DIY: Cut and hem white cotton fabric into an apron shape with shoulder straps.
Queen of Hearts Gown
A floor-length dress featuring a black and red split bodice, gold trim, and a skirt decorated with red hearts.
DIY: Decorate a black maxi skirt with red felt hearts and pair it with a red and black corset.
Queen's Stand-up Collar
A stiff, white pleated ruff or high collar attached to the back of the Queen's dress.
DIY: Pleat stiff white cardstock or craft foam and attach it to a black ribbon tie.
Queen's Crown and Wand
A small gold crown headband and a matching gold scepter tipped with a red heart.
DIY: Cut a crown from gold glitter foam, glue it to a headband, and mount a painted foam heart on a wooden dowel.
Alice's Hair Ribbon
A simple thick black satin ribbon tied into a bow on top of the head.
DIY: Tie a strip of black satin ribbon around a plain black headband.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Alice and Queen of Hearts costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For Alice: Put on the light blue puff-sleeve dress first, ensuring the collar lies flat.
- 2
Layer the white pinafore apron over Alice's dress, tying it securely in a bow at the back.
- 3
Put on Alice's white knee-high socks and black Mary Jane shoes, then tie the black ribbon bow in her hair.
- 4
For the Queen: Step into the red, black, and gold gown, securing any back zippers or corsetry.
- 5
Attach the stiff white stand-up collar to the neckline or secure it around the neck.
- 6
Place the gold crown headband on the Queen's head, styling her hair up or wearing a styled red wig.
- 7
Equip Alice with a plush white rabbit or teacup, and hand the Queen her gold heart scepter.
Makeup & hair
Alice wears her blonde hair down in soft waves with a black headband, paired with natural, fresh-faced makeup. The Queen of Hearts features dramatic makeup with bright blue eyeshadow, thin drawn-on eyebrows, and red lipstick applied only to the center of the lips in a heart shape, with her hair styled in a high, voluminous updo.
Alice and Queen of Hearts for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Alice in the blue dress, and the other dresses as the Queen of Hearts in her royal gown.
- group
- Add characters like the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat for a full Wonderland group.
- kids
- A sweet blue dress with apron for a child Alice, and a glittery tulle heart dress for a mini Queen.
- Plus size
- A-line cuts for Alice's dress provide a comfortable fit; corset-backed gowns for the Queen offer adjustable sizing.
- pet
- A small white rabbit costume or a simple red heart cape for a dog.
Tips
- For Alice, wear white opaque tights instead of knee-high socks if the weather is cold.
- The Queen's stand-up collar can get heavy; reinforce it with hidden bobby pins attached to your hair or dress straps.
- For great photos, pose with Alice looking sweet and innocent while the Queen points her scepter dramatically.
- Use fabric tape to keep Alice's apron straps from sliding off her shoulders during long events.
Alice and Queen of Hearts costume FAQ
- What are the essential items for a DIY Alice costume?
- You need a light blue dress, a white apron, a black hair bow, white knee-high socks, and black Mary Jane shoes.
- How do you style the Queen of Hearts' makeup?
- Apply pale foundation, bright blue eyeshadow up to the brow, and paint your lips with red lipstick in a small, defined heart shape in the center.
- Can this work as a couples costume?
- Yes, it is a highly popular dynamic duo costume that works perfectly for couples, best friends, or family members.
Did you know? The Queen of Hearts is often confused with the Red Queen from Lewis Carroll's sequel, 'Through the Looking-Glass', but they are actually two completely different characters in the original books.