How to make a witch costume
The witch is the cosy classic: a long dark dress or skirt, your warmest cardigan and a pointed hat. It works for a party and for a cold night handing out candy.
What you need
- A black pointed hat
- A long black dress or skirt
- A knit shawl or cardigan
- Striped tights
- A broom
- Dark lipstick
How to put it together
- Smoky eyes and a dark lip.
- Layer the shawl over the dress and belt it loosely.
- Hat on, broom in hand, and a small drawn star by one eye.
From things you already own
A black dress, your cosiest cardigan and a hat made from black card.
No makeup?
The hat and the broom are the costume; leave the face as it is.
For a group or a couple
A coven: any number of witches, each in a different colour of cardigan, is a group costume with no coordination needed.
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Short of time, or wearing it to work?
This one takes about 12 minutes. If Halloween is tomorrow, the last-minute list is ordered by how long each costume takes. If you are wearing it to the office, the work list is the eight that survive a full day at a desk. Not sure yet? Answer three questions and get one costume with its checklist.