28 Witch Costume Ideas For Halloween That Are Anything but Basic

Put your own spin on the traditional black hat and dress with a fun wig. This is a great way to repurpose a wig you have on hand from a different costume or to keep costs down by crafting a costume with your little black dress.

If your go-to outfit is a T-shirt and jeans, you're going to love this "Witchful Thinking" costume idea. It's easy to create or DIY this witch costume, which might be the easiest and comfiest of all.

We're obsessed with this adorable, vibrant Minnie Mouse witch costume. It's super easy to DIY a Minnie Mouse skirt and pair it with a black top, or you can go all out with color like @lizdesilvadesigns did. Add two black pom-poms to your witch hat, and you've got a witch costume that's so fine, it'll blow your mind.

Whether you're feeling inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic Grammys outfit, or just want to add a little more flower power to your costume, this DIY witch costume is super easy to pull off. Start with the essential black outfit and hat, and then add flowers wherever you see fit. Optional: a matching corsage!

What's scarier than a witch? A witch paired with the real-life threat of spiders. Whether you go for a DIY sequined web or mesh netting, this spider witch costume is sure to scare.

We may not be able to copy Angelina Jolie's iconic cheekbones, but we can emulate her wicked Maleficent look with this costume. Thankfully, you have several looks that you can choose from throughout the two films — but either way, horns are a must. Aluminum foil and black fabric or spray paint plus a headband is an easy way to DIY them.

This childhood favorite is a fun twist on traditional black witch attire. White clothing is a must, which you can thrift just like @portiaddoesstyle did. Top it all off with an icicle crown and you'll be the queen of the party.

Shapeless, long black gowns? No thanks. This sexy witch costume brings the witch into the 21st century, with a high-waisted, body-con skirt and crop top. The best part about this costume is that you can make it entirely your own: all you need is a hat.

There's nothing witches love more than a full moon. Add some lunar or solar power to your costume with star, moon, and sun shapes and colors. This DIY witch costume really lets your creativity shine.

Black clothing, leather, corsets, full skirts and accessories? No wonder steampunk and witchery go hand in hand. This is a great costume to DIY because you can be creative and flexible with whatever you find at the thrift or costume store. Remember, aviator goggles on your witch hat are a must.

Whether you prefer Dorothy's version of the story or Elphaba's, the Wicked Witch of the West is an iconic costume that can be easily made with striped tights and a good face paint. For a buddy costume, grab a Glinda!

Blondes will have all the fun with this witch costume. You can order the dress, or make your own by shopping for individual pieces that you can wear again later. Of course, the pink corset is a must.

One of our all-time favorite wizarding witches, you can probably pull off a Hermione costume with what's already in your closet. Just add a striped Hogwarts tie and a wand, and you're looking spellbinding.

This one is perfect for the eyeshadow experts out there. Coating your lids with white — and the area around your eyes in dark colors — can turn a standard witch costume into a spooky one in no time.

Grab your spookiest sister and dress up as a pair for this spooky costume. Twins have been creepy since The Shining, and this costume is no exception. You and your bestie can make it as scary or as sexy as you like — just make sure to match!

A short skirt, sheer black tights, and heels is the tried and true formula for turning any costume into a sexy version of itself. The sexy witch is a classic for a reason, and you can likely make it with clothes from the fun section of your closet. Just don't forget the hat!

For those who want to go in the complete opposite direction of the sexy witch, there's the swamp witch. Make this costume your own with lots of green and blue, a fun wig, and fishnets.

Go for a Salem witch trial survivor look with this burned witch costume. Masters of makeup artistry, this is your time to shine!

No makeup? No problem. Find or make a cute mask that goes with your witch hat. Get creative with paint, sequins, and more.

There are so many ways to do witch makeup for Halloween, but this old-school creepy witch look inspired by "Snow White" is a super creative take. Use makeup to enlarge your nose, eyes, and chin, and pair with a pointy hat. As your final accessory, grab a shiny red apple.

Go old-school with a Salem witch outfit, using a 17th-century dress and witch hat. Bonus points if you want to use tissue paper or tulle to create fake flames around the hem of your dress.

The power of nostalgia will come in handy for this throwback costume. While our favorite Trix witches were sadly left out of "Fate: The Winx Saga," true fans are sure to remember Icy, Darcy, and Stormy as the baddest witches around.

Whether you love early-aughts series "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" or Netflix's "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," there's a doable witch costume here for you. Either break out your best late-'90s and early-2000s fashion and grab a black cat (hi, Salem!), or style a bob with a headband and don red, as shown here.