Go Tim Burton Gothic for Your Outfit This Halloween

 Thanks to the likes of Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and countless others, Tim Burton has brought us an array of weirdly wonderful characters over the years. 

And they have all taught us a number of important lessons, but none more so than this; it’s cool to be a misfit, so long as you always stay true to yourself.

It’s unsurprising, then, that Burton’s films are just as well known for their beautiful, often award-winning, costumes as they are their dark undertones. 

Being such huge fans of these twisted tales, and the incredible wardrobe ideas that help them come to life on-screen, we can’t wait to dress up this 31 October and use our favourite Tim Burton characters as Halloween costume inspiration. 

From glamorous goths to punk-rock princesses, then, here’s a pick of the best fashion moments from Burton’s most iconic film characters. 

Mrs Lovett from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Helena Bonham Carter showcased an array of period ensembles in this bloody flick, but our favourite was, without a doubt, her take on Victorian beachwear.

Cinched in at the waist with a statement belt, the look blended horizontal and vertical stripes, as well as ribboned boots, vintage sunnies, and a navy and red colour palette. On the whole, it felt very much like a gothic 1950s pin-up – and summed up Carter’s own quirky style perfectly.

Catwoman from Batman Returns

Michelle Pfeiffer famously donned a vinyl catsuit, clawed gloves, full-head mask, killer heels, and a slick of red lipstick for her stint as Catwoman in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns.

The heavy white stitching (Burton’s own design) was inspired by the calico cat, but they wound up giving the whole thing a seriously edgy feel – perfect for the grunge trend that surrounded this 90s superhero flick. 

White Queen from Alice in Wonderland

Anne Hathaway’s costume in Burton’s Wonderland was all ruffles, fragile lace, and glistening frosted white. And yet, while being the sort of gown every fairy princess dreams of, it also felt dark and bewitching at the same time. As Hathaway herself put it, her character was a “punk-rock, vegan pacifist”.

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