The book "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by way of the English writer, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (better known by his pseudonym, Lewis Carroll) has long been a beloved book for many generations. The tale of a little girl Alice falling down the rabbit hole into a land of illusions filled with very unusual creatures has an enduring appeal. It has inspired plays, games, books, and more than 20 film productions, going all the way back toward the earliest years of movies (the first film was made in 1903!). The story is experiencing yet another resurgence in popularity this year, as it returns toward the big screen in another Disney live-action production. With all the excitement surrounding the novel movie, the wonderland costume theme is going to be very popular this year for Halloween.

This year's Alice in Wonderland movie is a different take on the story, more inspired by the novel books than a conventional film adaptation of those stories. All of the familiar characters are there, but Alice herself has stopped being a little girl. The film imagines what would happen if Alice returned to Wonderland as a young woman, with only hazy memories of her prior visit, a visit that has become to her no more than a dream she's got from night to night. Will she recall her friends? Will she help them as they face the Red Queen and her ferocious minions, the Bandersnatch and also the Jabberwocky, as they try to restore the White Queen to her throne? Of course she will! But that story is only half the enjoyment of this movie, thanks for the creative team behind it.

The movie marks the 6th collaboration of director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp; and the movie is exactly the sort of visual feast you would expect if you have seen any of their previous movies. They are joined by Colleen Atwood, one of the better costume designers in Hollywood, who has worked with Burton even more often than Depp has. Combine Tim Burton's strong visual style, Atwood's incredible skill with costumes, and Depp's passion for outrageous characters. You can actually imagine what these three will come up with when working with something like Wonderland as well as the Mad Hatter as their material, but you'll be able to bet it will look incredible! Any wonderland costume based on this film is going to be distinctive, gorgeous, and very much out of the ordinary. Wonderland Costumes have been a staple for Halloween and other "dress-up" occasions for almost as long as the story has long been around, but with this year's film, you'll be able to bet that this will be one of the most popular themes for 2010.