From Brewing Up Compliments to Casting Style Spells, Here’s How to Witch Like a Pro
Basic Witch? Nope! This Halloween, don’t just toss on a pointy hat, grab a broom, and call it a day—become the ultimate witch with more magic than a cauldron full of pumpkin spice lattes!
Whether you’re brewing up a storm of compliments, casting spells to charm the crowd, or just trying to avoid turning into a pumpkin by midnight, these tips will transform you from a basic broomstick rider into the most enchanting, cackling sorceress on the block. From perfecting your mysterious walk to whipping up your witchy potions, you’ll have everyone convinced you’re fresh from a magic academy. Forget the spells—this year, you are the real magic, leaving everyone under your spell with just a wink and a wave of your wand! And who says you can’t conjure a little style while at it?
Here are some fun tips on how to be the best witch you can be this Halloween:
Create a Signature Look
- Costume: Go classic or modern! Think black dresses or unique spins with colors like dark purples, deep greens, or silver accents.
- Accessories: Add a wide-brimmed hat, broomstick, cauldron purse, and spooky jewelry like crystal necklaces or pentagram earrings.
- Makeup: Try dark, smoky eyes, dramatic eyeliner, and deep lip colors like black, plum, or blood-red.
Master Your Witchy Walk
- Confidence is key! Practice a graceful, mysterious walk with slow, deliberate movements. Consider adding a slight sway as if you’re casting a spell with each step.
Learn a Few Spellbinding Phrases
- Memorize fun phrases to say in character, like “Double, double toil, and trouble,” or create your rhyming spells! You can also mix modern magic with cheeky lines like, “I put a spell on you, and now you’re under my style!”
Craft a Bewitching Backstory
- Develop a little history behind your character. Are you an ancient witch returning for revenge? A kind-hearted witch looking to make the world a better place? Share your backstory at Halloween gatherings.
Carry Magical Props
- Have a small cauldron filled with ‘potion ingredients’ like glitter, candy eyeballs, or glow sticks. Or bring along a spell book (even if it’s just a fun notebook filled with random words) for extra magic.
Create Your Witch’s Lair
- Set up a small spooky space at home or your party. Decorate with cobwebs, candles (LED for safety), skulls, or bottles labeled with potion names. A fog machine adds extra mystery.
Conjure a Signature Witch Drink
- Whether it’s a potion-like punch or a spooky-themed cocktail (think of something like your “Santamagarita”), having a themed drink adds to the magic!
Channel Witchy Energy
- Embody the essence of your witch with attitude! Whether playful or sinister, get into character with cackles, mysterious glares, or even fake casting spells on those around you.
These tips should help you fully embrace your witchy vibes and stand out this Halloween!
Did you know?
Witch costumes are among the most popular Halloween costumes annually? Over 5.8 million adults plan to dress as witches, making it their top costume choice. It’s a Halloween classic that consistently outperforms costumes like vampires, ghosts, and even trendy options like Barbie. So, if you plan to be the best witch, you’re in great company—millions of other witches are ready to cackle alongside you!
A little history:
The story of witch costumes and their popularity dates back centuries and is rooted in folklore, superstition, and the evolving perception of witches in society. Historically, witches were seen as figures of fear, mystery, and even danger. During the 15th to 18th centuries, the infamous witch hunts in Europe and North America made the concept of witches synonymous with evil and black magic. Witches were often portrayed as women with dark powers who consorted with the devil, which eventually led to their persecution.
Over time, the image of the witch began to shift. By the 19th century, literature and theater started to portray witches in a more fantastical and sometimes even humorous light. The publication of Grimm’s Fairy Tales and other similar works helped shape a more fictional, magical image of witches. The early 20th century brought the rise of cinema, and movies like The Wizard of Oz (1939), with its iconic Wicked Witch of the West, cemented the image of the witch we see today: pointy hats, black robes, broomsticks, and a cackle.
By the mid-20th century, with the rise of Halloween as a popular holiday in the U.S., witch costumes became a staple of spooky celebrations. They moved from symbols of fear to playful representations of magic and fantasy. Today, the witch costume continues to dominate Halloween due to its versatility—ranging from scary to glamorous to whimsical—and its connection to both historical and pop culture depictions of witchcraft.