Witch Halloween Costumes
A classic staple of Halloween fright, the witch costume has been around for centuries. The design and mood of these costumes vary from evil to good witch and everything in between. With so many options and designs, how can you make the right decisions for your perfect costume?
What factors should I consider when buying a witch costume?
- Material: Depending on the purpose of your witch costume, and how often you'll wear and wash it, you'll want to choose a costume made from the right fabric. For the more elegant and long-standing witch costume, many consider synthetic and velvet costumes the ideal match. If your witch costume is for a child or for a neighborhood party, the more convenient polyester nylon options work. If your costume is for an adult party (or a couple's night in), the sexier and more elegant lace or velvet designs might be a good match.
- Style: For as many materials available, there are just as many styles for men and women. Your choices range from a black evening gown complete with accessories to a more simple skirt or cape and hat. Costumes are available in complete sets (from hat to shoes and everything in between), or they can be acquired in individual pieces that you mix and match.
- Design: From the black, old-style Wiccan look to the cute good witch of children's Halloween parties, the design options are limited only by your imagination. Figure out the purpose of your costume. Is it for a kids' party or a more mature adult party? Will you be running around, sitting down, or even performing in it? From elegant to simple, sexy to plain, your design options are numerous.
What is typically included with a witch Halloween costume?
When shopping for a traditional witch costume for men and women, you can usually expect it to include the unmistakable pointy hat along with a cape and dress. Some of the more elaborate costumes will also include a broomstick, pantyhose, and a prosthetic nose, while some non-traditional costumes may even include items like jewelry.
What are some unique witch Halloween costume ideas?
There are virtually limitless adult costume designs. But here are a few common and not-so-common costume ideas to consider.
- Wicked Witch: One of the most common witch costumes, the black cape and iconic pointed hat of the wicked witch are good for kid or adult Halloween parties. Finish the costume off with green facepaint.
- Fancy Witch: Witches don't always wear simple black robes. This Halloween, you can deck yourself out in dark red, green or purple brocades, spooky silver accessories, and pointed shoes for a more elegant witch costume.
- Child Youth Witch: Kids will want in on the action too. Consider a knee-length dress with green leggings so your child can run around without worrying about their clothes. Add a cute stuffed cat toy, a toy broom, and a pointed hat to complete the look.
- Candy Corn Witch: For something a little more unique this Halloween, the candy corn witch gives a cute, magic touch of color to your traditional witch ensemble.
- Steampunk Witch: For an even more unique look, add some brown and copper tones to your witch costume. Throw in some gears and sprockets, leather boots, a corset and some goggles to make a witch costume fit for a science fiction novel.