The Mad Hatter Hat remains an iconic headpiece that many Alice in Wonderland fans really love. In the Disney cartoon version, the Hatter wears a hat that is very bright and colorful. In the recent Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp, the hat is more of a brownish color, matching the suit worn by the character. Here are a couple of questions often asked about the top hat:

Are Mad Hatter hats just for Halloween?

Of course not! People wear these hats all year round. They are lots of fun to wear, especially if you are in a playful mood. You can wear them to bars or parties or pretty much any other casual social gathering.

Is it better to make or buy a Mad Hatter top hat?

It depends on your preference. Making a Mad Hatter hat can be a rewarding experience. You can fashion it precisely to your tastes. There are videos on the internet that show you how to do it.

However, there is a lot of effort involved with making a crazy top hat like the Hatter’s, so some people prefer to just invest a little money and buy one. This saves you from having to buy the materials to make the hat, plus you don’t have to worry about the hat coming out far different from how you pictured it in your mind. If you are planning to wear the hat as part of a Mad Hatter costume, you can buy the hat and then find the other items that make up the wardrobe.

There are lots of places with Mad Hatter hats for sale; find one and you’ll have the hat in no time!

For different styles of top hats available, see our Mad Hatter hat homepage.