DIY witch outfit for Halloween photo

On the eve of All Saints' Day, or Halloween, it's time to think about choosing a suitable costume.

If you prefer bright and colorful images filled with mysticism and mystery, a witch outfit will suit you. This classic character has long become a regular at fashionable masquerade parties, carnivals and youth gatherings.

And the image of a fairy-tale witch, enchanting and funny, was especially loved by children and teenagers.

Step 1. Choose the appropriate type of image!

Before you start going through your wardrobe in search of a “witch” outfit, you need to think about the type of your character, the details of his appearance and costume.

Which image of a witch you should choose depends on your imagination and preferences. The most popular options are:

1. Elegant dark sorceress;
2. Old Witch;
3. Dear witch;
4. Fairytale witch.

Each type of this image has its own characteristics.

We will explain below exactly how they differ and how to create the basis for them.

Elegant dark sorceress

This look is perfect for those who prefer sophisticated outfits. A seductive witch can wear a beautiful tight-fitting dress (preferably evening) or a short skirt and corset. A deep neckline in a suit is especially welcome.

High-heeled shoes or boots will serve as a unique addition.

The prototypes for your image can be characters from famous films: “Maleficent”, “Dark Shadows”, “Viy”, “Snow White and the Huntsman” (in the first photo), “American Horror Story: Coven” or “Snow White and the Huntsman”, “Grim” shadows", "Salem".

You can see them in the photo below.

Effective, isn't it? This look will be the brightest and most eye-catching at any costume party.

Old Witch

If you already transform, then thoroughly.

If these words are about you, then choose the image of a scary old witch.

Such a character will resemble the well-known Baba Yaga, with her unkempt shaggy hair, hooked nose and dark, lean skin.

In addition to the classic appearance of the Russian Yaga, you can opt for its foreign version: an old witch with bright green skin, a hooked nose and warts on the skin.

The outfit of such a witch does not at all resemble clothes from an expensive boutique - on the contrary, for a costume you will need the oldest and most unusable dress (or robe), which can be specially cut or frayed for greater effect.

Cute witch

Not all sorceresses are evil. Among them there are also kind, cheerful characters.

Let us remember, for example, Sabrina from the series of the same name or the heroine Cassie Nightingale from the series “The Good Witch”. Such witches resemble people more than evil spirits, but a certain mystical charm and element of mystery are not alien to their image.

The advantage of such a witch's costume is that it does not require a lot of makeup, although you can spice up the appearance with the help of elaborate body art on the face or false eyelashes with rhinestones.

Fairytale witch

This image came straight from the pages of well-known fairy tales.

A typical witch in a long mesh skirt, with a broom and an old scarf on her head, tied with a bow in the style of Solokha from the famous “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka.”

However, you can modernize this image by making it look like characters from the fantasy world - fairies and elves.

The costume of such an enchanting witch will suit both children and adults. It may consist of a long dress, a beautiful tiara and a cloak.

And to make the witch look even more like a fairy, you can attach wings to her back (they can be made from wire and colored mesh or light fabric).

Step 2. Apply spectacular witch makeup

To create a bright image of a good sorceress or an evil witch, you need to find the most colorful cosmetics in your arsenal (perhaps even the most unusual colors for you). Makeup should cover not only the face, but also open areas of the body - neck, décolleté, arms.

Let's consider the traditional version of the “witch” make-up:

1. First, we will prepare the skin of the face.
   Apply cream as a base.
2. Witches are usually quite pale.
   Therefore, we will apply white powder or a light foundation to the face, distributing it evenly over the skin.
3. For the eyes, you can use combinations of black, blue and silver, lining the contours of the eyes with elaborate ornate lines.
   Step-by-step application of such eye makeup in the smoky eyes style is shown in the figure.

Another eye makeup option is long black arrows and bright pink eyeshadow.
You can see how to apply cosmetics correctly in the following video.

If you are a fan of face art, you can draw abstract patterns, luxurious ornaments, images of plants or wings on your face (here you can give free rein to your imagination).

If you want to apply makeup rather than makeup, the following video will be useful to you. It shows how you can visually change the shape of your face and its features, creating the image of an evil witch.

Children's witch makeup is created in a similar way: after applying the base, the face is painted in the desired color using blush, powder or foundation.

Since children's skin is delicate, you should check its reaction to cosmetics (to do this, apply the cosmetic product to the skin of the child's hands).

You can also use special children's hypoallergenic cosmetics.

One of the makeup options for the image of a witch for a girl with elements of body art is shown in the pictures:

For an older girl, you can do simple, elegant makeup with a light hazy effect, shading the cheeks and highlighting the eyes.

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Step 3. Witch hairstyle

There can be several hair styling options to create the image of a dark sorceress. Most of them will require you to let your hair down and make it full.

A slight carelessness of the hairstyle is even welcome.

However, if you choose the image of an elegant witch, you need to style your hair neatly and stylishly. They can be straightened, giving the strands perfect evenness, or curled, adding volume to the hairstyle.

You can also do a bouffant in the style of Elvira (a kind of “hello” from the eighties).

It is ideal for medium length hair and those with bangs. (pictured left)

The hairstyle of a fashionable witch can be complemented with colored or gray (pictured on the right) strands. To do this, you can use special artificial curls or paint cans for temporary hair coloring.

Don't be afraid to experiment with your hairstyle! Try to create a real “witch” styling with an asymmetry effect, using the strongest hold varnish.

Another hairstyle option is the popular Crow's Nest. To do this style, you need to twist the strands in the form of a nest and secure them with 10 bobby pins.

Step 4. Do a Halloween manicure

When creating the image of a witch, you need to pay attention to details, in particular, manicure. There may be several options:

1. Solid coloring of nails (black, red, burgundy, brown, purple).
2. Elements of simple ornaments.
3. Special stickers for nails.
4. Professional manicure with a pattern.
5. Overhead tips.

For a manicure It’s better to choose bright varnishes and pattern colors for nails, because the shockingness of your image will depend on this detail.

STEP 5. Where to get a witch costume for Halloween?

A witch's outfit consists of several traditional elements that are integral attributes of any witch.

So, the wardrobe of a dark sorceress includes the following:

1. Hat. Its classic version is a tall cone in black, green or purple with a wide brim. It can be made from thick cardboard and fabric, and decorated with various buckles, straps, stars, nets, cobwebs, toy spiders or bats.

Skirt. A dark skirt is a classic outfit option for a witch. An elegant look will look great with a sophisticated long skirt, a more relaxed look with a short one, and a fabulous look with a mesh baggy skirt reminiscent of rags.

Cape or cloak. This element of the costume can be added at will. It can be made from light glossy fabric or mesh, and decorated in the same way as a hat.

Fishnet tights. They are ideal for elegant sorceresses and cute witches.

Children's costumes can be made from similar elements. They will have one distinctive feature - the color scheme. Colorful outfits are perfect for girls, which can be decorated with flowers and bows.

Step 6 – Finally, let's select accessories

As we complete our preparations for the Halloween party, let’s pay attention to the accessories for the witch look.

1. unusual handbags a la Shapoklyak;
2. brooms;
3. magic wands with stars at the ends;
4. toy spiders;
5. lizards, snakes or bats;
6. ribbons, silk bows;
7. antique pendants, large earrings;
8. talismans, tarot cards and other attributes of a true witch.

Follow the tips above and your witch outfit will stand out at any costume party!

In conclusion, a few more photos of witch Halloween costumes for girls and women that may inspire you. Choose a suitable image of a witch, and be sure: your guests will be enchanted and bewitched by your costume!

The fashion of celebrating Halloween came to us from the USA. There it is a massive masquerade that takes place on the streets of the city. In our country, many people loved the idea of ​​celebrating All Saints' Day, but it has not yet gained such widespread popularity. In most cases, young people organize themed parties and dress up in interesting and scary costumes for Halloween. And the most important thing at such a holiday is to match the image as much as possible. You can sew any suit yourself, because this option will not only be original, but will also save money.

Costume ideas

Any image must be associated with evil spirits. It's better for princesses and fairies to attend another holiday. On a day when dark forces awaken and emerge from their sanctuaries, it is better to match this theme. Scary Halloween costumes can depict the following characters: vampire, devil, dead man, ghost, zombie and of course, witch.

An integral symbol of Halloween is the pumpkin. It can be of any shape and size. Holes are cut in the vegetable for the mouth and eyes, the middle is completely removed, and a candle is placed in its place. The costume of this same pumpkin can also be original.

Girls enjoy dressing up as a vampire, a dead nurse or a bloody princess. The couple can pay attention to the pirate and his faithful companion.

Among the general fun there are also positive characters: Van Helsing, Harry Potter and his friends, Jack Sparrow, Terminator, Transformers, Spider-Man and other superheroes, Zorro.

But the most popular image for adult girls, women and little girls is the witch. We will talk further about how to make a witch costume for Halloween with your own hands.

How to choose an image for a witch

A traditional witch is a lady in a beautiful dark dress with a mantle or cape, always with a hat and a broom. But modern fairy tales and films dictate their fashion about what a witch should look like. It is from cinematographic films that you can get ideas. This will help you figure out how to make a witch Halloween costume and what details to pay attention to. Here are examples of the most popular images.

Witch from old fairy tales

Such an old woman seems to us like Baba Yaga on a broom and in a mortar. She has gray hair, a sly look and warts on her face. If you are not afraid that children will be afraid of such an image, then feel free to experiment. In clothes, take a closer look at your grandmother's old cast-offs: a long skirt, an apron, a shirt and a vest on top. Cover yourself with a robe with a hood.

Witch from the forest

She can be good or bad. Add natural elements to your image: leaves, berries. Let them be present on a hat or dress. In the color scheme, stick to green and yellow shades. The main outfit can be dark green or brown; the cape can be made of light, airy materials. A small hat will look original. Pay special attention to your eyes and makeup, whiten your skin and add green or blue shadows.

Such a witch never smiles and is very strict. Her dress and all other elements are exclusively black. Her lips are red-scarlet, and her eyes contain a terrifying depth. All accessories are spiders, cobwebs, black cats, crosses. For this look, choose a long black floor-length dress.

This is the image of a cheerful, perky witch. She is relaxed and light, sexy and very alluring. For a fashionable witch, a short fluffy dress or skirt is suitable. Don't be limited by colors: it can be a combination of black and pink, purple, light green or green. Such a witch may even have a magic wand instead of a broom. The most daring image for experimentation.

Imagine the Snow Queen. She is strict, mysterious and unapproachable. She has a chic dress and a high collar. She may not have a hat, but she must have a cold gaze. When choosing a dress, pay attention to the fluffy long skirt, decorated with many folds. Be sure to throw an elegant robe over your shoulders.

Components of a witch costume

Beautiful evil sorceresses from fairy tales have always attracted people with their mystery. Remember Maleficent too. One look from her was mesmerizing. A beautiful bright costume with a black cape and a long fluffy floor-length skirt - such an unusual outfit can easily be bought in a store, but making a witch costume for Halloween with your own hands is very simple. Let's consider the main components of any such outfit:

The corset and skirt can be combined into a single dress. But without special cutting and sewing skills, you can separate these elements and get an equally amazing result. Let's look at how to make a witch costume at home step by step.

Hat

What does a witch's hat look like? That's right, it's sharp-angled with wide brims. If you don’t have a suitable one at home, you can easily cut it out and make it. What you will need for this:

1. white and brown cardboard;
2. ribbons or any other decorations for a hat (you can make spiders from black paper);
3. scissors;
4. glue;
5. needle and thread.

Instead of a paper hat, you can make a fabric one. Felt is ideal for this purpose. It doesn't fray, holds its shape well and is easy to use. In addition, various decorations are better attached to such fabric.

Instructions for making a hat

1. The first step is to cut out a circle with a hole in the middle from white cardboard. The diameter of the hole should be equal to the circumference of the head.
2. Then you need to transfer the size of the circle onto brown cardboard. The outlines are drawn in pencil, but the hole is not completely cut out. Instead, triangular cuts are made in it along the entire diameter and folded over. They will become the basis for attaching the cone.
3. The cone is made like this. Brown cardboard must be folded like a bag for seeds. The bottom edge needs to be aligned and cut to the same length. The diameter of the base of the cone should be equal to the inner circumference of the hat brim.
4. Then you need to put the cone on the triangles and glue them well.
5. Then decorate the hat with a ribbon, securing it with a needle and thread. Any other elements can be used as decoration: stars, rhinestones, fabric spiders.

The hat can be any size. Little princesses will be happy to wear a neat hat on a hairpin or headband. If you don’t want to wear a bulky accessory, you can experiment with other head decorations. For example, a headband made of bats will do.

Find a stencil online or draw the silhouette of a bat yourself. Transfer it to black cardstock and cut it out. Try to make the mice different in size to make the composition look more lively. Bend each piece in half to create the impression of a fluttering mouse. Make two holes in the center through which fasten the wire. Tie the other end of the rod to the rim. Put it on your head and amaze everyone with how wonderful you managed to sew a witch costume.

Corset

In order to sew the simplest version of clothing, you don’t need a witch costume pattern. Any black blouse, T-shirt or bodysuit can serve as a top for a dress.

The version presented above uses a long black floor-length dress as the main element. Surely this can be found in any lady’s wardrobe. If you are not sure that black suits you, give preference to other shades, such as purple or gray. In general, when going to Halloween, don’t think about which color scheme should dominate. Only your imagination should work here.

To make the look authentic, decorate your top with some symbolic elements: rhinestones, stars, beads. Place a raven or a black cat on your shoulder.

A witch costume (adult) involves the use of a long, floor-length skirt. If you don’t have one, borrow one from your grandmother or a relative you know. You can also buy it, but you are unlikely to ever wear it again.

There can be a lot of options for designing a skirt. In order for a witch costume for Halloween, created with your own hands, to be original, do not be afraid to show your imagination. If you don't have a long skirt, take a short one. Or perhaps you even have a dress, then that’s fine too. Cut a rectangle from transparent black fabric, the length of the floor, and its width should be twice the circumference of your hips. Make folds with your hands and secure them with a needle and thread. Stretch a long ribbon and tie it at your waist. The skirt is ready!

Children's full skirt for Halloween

Some of our little ones also want to wear a witch costume. The children's version is practically no different from the adult version. All the same elements, the same materials. Let's look at how to make a full skirt for a holiday, using a specific example.

A Halloween witch costume for girls involves the use of the following materials and tools:

1. dark colored bodysuit;
2. organza ribbons of two shades (they can be different, in our example we use black and light green);
3. scissors;
4. rubber bands.

The first step is to measure your waist circumference. It should be noted that this skirt is suitable for both adults and children. The time to make it is half an hour.

Next, you need to cut strips from the tape. You need to calculate the length like this. First, determine your desired skirt length. Let's say for a child it will be 50 cm. Multiply this figure by two and add 2 cm. Total - 102 cm. Cut a lot of these strips.

Start attaching the strips to the elastic bands, following the pattern shown in the photo below.

Fold the ribbon in half and thread it through the elastic. Alternating colors, secure all the ribbons. You will see how they puff up. That is why dense materials are best suited for such purposes: organza or tulle.

That's it, the skirt is ready!

Cape

A DIY witch costume for Halloween would be incomplete without a cape or cloak. The easiest option is to borrow it from any nearby costume rental. But we are creating an original image. This means that our sweet lady will wear a witch costume made from scrap materials.

What are we looking for? For a cape or cloak we will need any dark material available in the house. It could be a scarf, a husband's T-shirt, an old raincoat, anything. Perhaps you have a beautiful openwork scarf in a dark color. Then the question of the cape is resolved. You will try on the image of a vintage dark seductress.

Now we offer you one unusual version of the web cape. To create it, find something black. You can use an old skirt or T-shirt. The size of the material will depend on how long you want the cape. Count on it to at least cover your shoulders.

Fold the material in half, and then in half again, as shown in the picture. Start making the pattern from the edge where the folds are. Measure the circumference of your head. Divide the resulting number by 2. Set this length plus 2 cm from the edge of the fabric and make a mark. From the second corner, make a second one. Connect the dots in a semicircle.

Set aside the length of the cape in a horizontal direction from the beginning of the folded edge. The length of the arms will be approximately 70 cm in one direction. Measure from the neckline point. Cut out a semicircle. You should end up with a pattern similar to a circle skirt.

Any mantle will have a similar shape. Find a pattern for an ordinary circle skirt on the Internet, replace the waist with a neckline - and the mantle is ready. If necessary, you can sew on a hood. To do this, cut out two semicircular parts, sew them in a straight line and attach them to the neckline from the back.

Let's start creating the web for our example.

Using chalk, draw vertical stripes on the fabric from the neckline downwards. This will help maintain proportions. Cut out the bottom. Draw each segment of the web in a horizontal direction. Using sharp scissors or a utility knife, cut out the marked holes.

If the fabric frays, tuck the edges. For any robe, try to use light and thin fabrics that will not weigh down the look. The Halloween witch costume and decorative element are ready!

Additional accessories

We figured out how to make a witch costume for Halloween. The hat is ready, the skirt is in place, the top is selected. There's even a cape. But that is not all. You need additional accessories to complete the look. What are these elements?

1. Tights. If the event is held indoors, then, naturally, you need to wear thin ones. It is better to wear black tights with a pattern under a short skirt. Choose an original ornament or mesh. For an event taking place outside, it is better to choose a warmer option; after all, it is the end of October. Opt for striped leggings.
2. Shoes. It could be shoes or boots, it doesn’t matter at all. Choose a platform that will make it convenient for you to dance and have fun until the morning.
3. Earrings. Bright, eye-catching jewelry is what you need. Halloween is that holiday where you can't have too much of everything. Feel free to choose earrings with large stones, in the form of a cobweb or a black cat.
4. Rings, brooches, necklaces. Everything should be thematically stylized. Take the time to go shopping and pick up accessories for your witch costume.
5. Handbag. Of course, a small classic clutch will look best. Brave girls can successfully replace it with a bowler hat. By analogy with a hat, you can make a bowler yourself from cardboard and cover it with dark fabric. A little advice: you shouldn’t store your mobile phone or wallet in it.
6. Broom. Well, what is a witch without a broom? It can be small, in the form of a brooch, or large, such that you can hold it in your hand. A broom is a must!

How to make a broom

If you live in a region where there is still no snow at the end of October, then you are very lucky. Go to the nearest park and collect a lot of small twigs. Gather them into a bun, attach a thicker long stick to them and you're done!

Dry grass can be used instead of branches. It will also look no worse, and most importantly, it will be safer.

You can make a small broom. It is used to decorate an outfit or a festive table. For needlework you will need: bamboo skewer, rope threads, thin threads, scissors.

Cut the flagella at least 7 cm long. Make a small bunch, insert a skewer into it and tighten on one side with a thin thread. Unscrew the threads and tighten them again at the base. The broom is ready.

Making your own Halloween witch costume is very easy. If you don't have sewing skills or talent, use simple materials, ready-made skirts and T-shirts. After all, the most important thing in preparing an image is to decorate things correctly and apply makeup. Don't forget about the basic elements of any witch's image: a hat, a robe and a broom.

On the eve of Halloween, many people are thinking about creating a costume. One of the most popular characters of this holiday is the witch. This image does not go out of fashion, since it allows for a diverse approach to its creation. A witch can be either old and scary or young and very sweet. Depending on the intended image, you should create a witch costume for Halloween.

Main details

Photos of various options for witch images will make sure that this character can look varied, however, we can highlight the main details of the carnival costume, these are:

1. dark dress;
2. hat or other original headdress;
3. shoes with upturned toes;
4. accessories - broom, magic staff, poisoned apple, etc.

Dress

To make a witch costume for Halloween, you should start by choosing a dress. This piece of clothing can be, in principle, anything, the main requirement for color. The dress should be black or purple, you can use a combination of these two colors.

You can make a suit from ordinary clothes, because the dress can be long or short, fitted or have a straight silhouette. A lot depends on the chosen image. So, an old scary witch may have tattered, worn and not particularly clean clothes. If you are creating the image of an elegant witch, then you should choose a fitted A-line dress with a floor-length skirt.

If the costume is created for girls with an ideal figure, a short, tight-fitting dress or, conversely, a long one, but with a high slit in the skirt, is perfect.

You can decorate the dress with lace or mesh by sewing details from these fabrics on the skirt or sleeves. You can decorate an outfit with a “web”; it can be easily made from gray woolen threads.

If you are sewing a suit for girls, then it is better to choose the option with a fluffy skirt. If you don’t have a suitable dress in your wardrobe, you can easily make a suit at home. To do this, you need to take a wide elastic band and, after taking measurements, make a belt. Sew onto this belt in several layers pieces of colored organza, tulle or, in extreme cases, gauze, starched and tinted in the desired colors. Don't have any suitable fabric or gauze in your house? No problem, this costume can be easily made from improvised materials by sewing triangles cut from plastic bags of suitable colors onto an elastic belt.

All that remains is to put a dark T-shirt and leggings on the girl, and a prepared skirt on top, and the children's witch costume for Halloween is ready.

Headdress

Most often, a witch's headdress is a pointed hat with a brim. You can make such a headdress with your own hands from cardboard. You need to cut out two parts - the cone and the brim of the future hat. To connect the parts together, the cone is bent outward along the wide edge and cuts are made on the bent part at intervals of 1 cm. The parts should be glued together and, after the glue has dried, painted black or purple.

All that remains is to decorate our hat. You can paint stars on the cap with gold or silver paint, and “plant” spiders on the margins, of course, not real ones, but plastic ones. You can decorate the brim of your hat with a wreath of autumn leaves by weaving small plastic pumpkins into it.

If you plan to have a beautiful hairstyle, then, of course, you shouldn’t hide your hair under such a hat. In this case, you can make a very small hat and glue it to a hairpin or hairpin. Such an accessory will only decorate your hairstyle.

If you want to be original, then instead of a hat, you can make a headdress with horns, like Maleficent. The base of the figured horns can be made of cardboard or foil, which will need to be tightly wrapped with black electrical tape. It is convenient to glue the horns to a wide hairband.

Shoes

Shoes must be selected in accordance with the chosen image. So, if you are creating an attractive sexy character, then you can wear any suitable high-heeled shoes. But shoes with sharp, upturned toes will look more interesting. Any old pumps that you no longer plan to wear are suitable for making them.

The original toe of the shoes can be made from foil or papier-mâché. It is glued to the front of the shoes. And then the entire surface of the shoe is covered with paper (you can even use newspapers).

It's backwards to just paint the shoes and decorate them. You can use glitter, make large shaped buckles from foil or cardboard, or put plastic spiders or mice on the surface of the shoes.

Stockings for a witch costume can be striped or black, fishnet. If a scary image is created, then the stockings can be specially torn, and instead of beautiful shoes, wear old slippers.

Accessories

When creating a costume, accessories play a big role. If the image of an elegant witch is created, then the costume should be complemented with jewelry - multi-tiered beads, bracelets, massive rings. You can make these decorations yourself using Halloween themes (pumpkins, spiders, skulls, rats, etc.)

A decent witch does not leave the house without a means of transportation - a broom. This “vehicle” can be made from an ordinary broom and a mop shaft. It's very easy to make. You need to attach the broom to the shaft with a wire, and then put a cardboard “cap” on the broom to hide the attachment point.

Instead of a broom, you can make a “magic staff” as an accessory. To do this, a piece of a mop shaft can be wrapped with satin ribbons, strips of fabric or colored paper. You can decorate the accessory to your own taste.

If you don’t want to carry a rather massive staff or broom with you, then instead of these items, you can make a “magic” wand. You can hang it on a ribbon from your belt to keep your hands free.

So, creating a witch costume yourself is not at all difficult. You can do without buying expensive fabrics and accessories, and make do with what you found in the pantry. A little imagination - and junk items can turn into an excellent carnival costume.