Pretty Mad Hatter Women's Costume

So I bought this costume with good expectations and I was not disappointed. The first time I ordered it, I received defective shorts (zipper was not even attached) but they sent me a replacement right away and I sent the old one back. Both times the costumes arrived quickly and on time!

I ordered an xlarge because I read about how it ran really small and I was right to do so. I am normally a size 8 dress but I have hips and a bottom( so I wear a slightly bigger size in pants. )And a bosom. So a fairly curvaceous figure. The shorts fit perfectly but everything else could have fit a little better but then had I ordered a size down, the shorts would have not fit. This isn't really an error on their part though- all body shapes are different and it is hard to find a whole premade outfit that's gonna perfectly be tailored to everyone and fit perfectly everywhere. I do think however, the "shirt" part that goes under the jacket could have maybe some cap sleeves instead of being completely sleeveless like a linen tank top and considering it's meant to be tucked in, it could be longer.

The shorts being polyester and thin doesn't really do a very good job at keeping it tucked. I ended up tucking the shirt into my tights and making sure the shorts covered that. Also alot of loose threads, but I trimmed those. I think the tailcoat is the star here. It kept it work appropriate along with opaque white tights and rose gold flats that I ordered.Oh and ladies, the shorts are thin so panty lines can be a danger here. I wore a light nude thong underneath, as well as a bra in the same shade, because the shirt is also pretty thin.

While this costume is meant to be a pretty hatter look, I kinda just used it to make my own gender bender version of the MAD hatter since that is what I know and love. The costume was pretty, but with the makeup I did it really played off each other to take it to a whole other level. I went all out with crazy effect contacts, cotton candy pink wig, and pinned a Cheshire cat beanie animal to my shoulder. With everything going on this year, I refrained from attending my usual costume parties at my favorite local bar, but I did go the whole 9 yards for work and I must say that I was a huge hit in this getup! I cannot wait to wear it more places next year since this year only a handful of people got to see me in my full Mad Hatter glory. Thank you so much!

Super cute costume! Very well made! Not at all like those cheap ones you get at Walmart! I usually sew my own costumes, so I know a quality costume when I see it! I think my favorite features are the bow on the back of that hat and the ruffle sleeves. Such a fun costume to wear! The only advice I would have for next time is that I would have liked the jacket to be a little more fitted in the arms and waist. Other than that, it was a perfect fit!