With Tim Burton's rendition of the Lewis Carroll classic on the horizon, there is no doubt that L.A. party people will spend many a night this year hitting up Wonderland-themed events. But, what do you wear when the invitation calls for attire fitting for Alice and friends? Since Culver City maid cafe/art gallery Royal/T turned Wonderland into a gothic extravaganza Thursday night for the opening of its latest fairytale-themed show “Never Ending Story,” we took a few notes to help you prepare for the inevitable.

1. Paint the roses red

2. Bring a white rabbit

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

3. Or, become a white rabbit

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

4. Go mad for hats

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

5. Clip on a tail and grin like the Cheshire Cat

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

Credit: Shannon Cottrell

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