Once upon a time, there was a beautiful children's story about a little girl named Alice. Then that lovely story was made into an equally lovely animated children's story by Disney. Flash forward several years with Tim Burton, the iconic director and his take on the tale with favorite actress (and his wife) Helena Bonham Carter in the role of the Red Queen. Has there ever been a more delicious and delightfully wicked version of this character?
The Queen of Hearts Costume, regardless of the style that you choose, should start with the attitude. Okay, I know that is backward from the way that I usually describe these things; however it is very important to consider. You should think about the way that your costume makes you feel- and the way that you make others feel as well. Personally, I enjoy a costume that makes others feel a little edgy, you know, just a little afraid.
There are several things you should consider about the Queen of Hearts costume. First, there are several types that you can opt for. One of course, is the purchased item from either a costume shop or an online source. Second, you can pull a similar look together from items that you have. And third, you can make one if you are a crafty type person. Personally, I encourage all of my friends, family and enemies to buy from reputable costume sources rather than spending the time and effort to make their own. Those crafty people scare me more than an underfed vampire.
The Queen of Hearts costume that you opt for, no matter which one it is, should be the right colors, of course. After all, you cannot be the red Queen if you have a blue dress on. There are other things to consider as well- the Queen plays sports with a flamingo- something you could consider as an accessory. In the updated version, the Queen of Hearts also has a great time using a warm piggy belly to prop her feeties on.
As a final note, it is important to keep in mind the additional items that might be the difference between an old Queen of Hearts costume and a new one. Some of the new ones will feature a larger head, a full mask that fits over your head and shoulders so that you can have the freakishly large noggin like the Red Queen. Off with their heads, indeed.
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