Wonderland

Wonderland, as the name already implies, is an aesthetic heavily based on the concept of a surreal wonderland as popularized by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. It has a strong focus on the feeling of being lost in a fantastic yet dark world far away from home, and there is often a Dethereal tone. It is strongly Victorian inspired and variations of the aesthetic may have Gothic inspiration.

Visuals[]

Wonderland visuals typically feature a whimsical fairytale landscape as its main focus, sominated by bizzare architecture as well as fauna and flora. Both colorful and dark visuals are common sporting unrealistic anatomy and patterns. There's many fantastic creatures ready for mischief, such as talking flowers and animals. The overall atmosphere is filled with a sense of unpredictability, inviting to exploration and wonder at every turn. Common visuals include playing cards, red hearts, chess, black and white checkered floors/surfaces, tea/tea parties(especially outdoors), white rabbits, clocks and pocket watches, and overly decorated top hats. Food and drinks labeled ‘eat me’ or ‘drink me’ are also popular.

Fashion[]

Fashions for this aesthetic consist of comfortable clothing and clothes that could be similar to Cottagecore and Fairycore, as well as having a strong Victorian influence due to the time period Alice in Wonderland took place in. Lolita fashion is related to and sometimes inspired by wonderland because of the Victorian influence with a dramatic, whimsical twist.

Sweaters
Pinafore dresses
Ankle strap shoes
Trench-coats
Bowties
Top hats
Knee-length dresses with pinafore aprons
Thigh highs/Stockings
Mary Jane shoes
Hair bows
Jewelry
Victorian or Lolita style dresses
Leather boots

Media[]

TV Shows[]

Ever After High (2013)
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013-2014)
Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (2022-2024)
Fushigi no Kuni no Alice (1983-1984)

Movies[]

Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Alice in Wonderland (1995)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Alice: Through the Looking Glass (2016)
Alice: Otherlands (2015)
Come Away (2020)
Dreamchild (1985)
Jabberwocky (1977)
Shrek movie franchise (2001-present)
Hello Kitty: Alice in Wonderland (1993)

Comics[]

Alice and the Nightmare

Literature[]

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
Heartless - Marissa Meyer
The Looking Glass Wars - Frank Beddor
After Alice - Gregory Maguire
Jabberwocky - Lewis Carroll
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There - Lewis Carroll

Video Games[]

American McGee's Alice
Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Asylum
Balan Wonderworld
Deltarune
Twisted Wonderland
Alice is Dead: Hearts and Diamonds

Music[]

Music that is typically deemed Wonderland is mainly very chill, but with little surprises not everyone will notice...

Songs[]

White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
Mad Hatter - Melanie Martinez
Freak - Sub Urban
Beethoven's 5th Symphony - Beethoven
Alice - Lady Gaga
Rabbit Hole - AViVA
Welcome to Wonderland - Anson Seabra
Anything Goes in Wonderland - Jetlag Productions
White Rabbit - Egypt Central
Wonderland - Caravan Palace
RABBIT HOLE - Sub Urban
Perfecta (2023 Version) - Miranda!, Maria Becerra, FMK
Wonderland - Taylor Swift
Hey Alice - Rachel Rose Mitchell

Albums[]

Wars In A Wonderland - Neoni
Alice in Wonderland (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack) - Danny Elfman
Almost Alice: Music Inspired by the Motion Picture - Various artists
Alice in Wonderland (1951 OST) - Oliver Wallace
The Looking Glass Wars Soundtrack - Various artists

Activities[]

Hobbies in this aesthetic mostly involve around solitary activities, in which many include:

Collecting items/Building up a collection(see Crowcore)
Taking walks
Reading a book
Painting or making things
Setting up tea parties for your mad friends
Journaling
Gardening
Daydreaming
Baking
Believing 6 impossible things before breakfast
Playing croquet
Playing any game with traditional playing cards
Playing chess