This DIY ‘Hocus Pocus’ Witches Halloween Costumes Is So Good It’s Scary

Hocus Pocus is a cult classic and a perfect group Halloween costume for you and two besties. Bring the Sanderson sisters to life with this DIY Hocus Pocus Halloween costume.

Disney released this kid-friendly “horror” movie back in 1993. This cautionary tale to virgins instantly became a Halloween viewing staple. Starring Hollywood favorites Bette Milder, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as the Sanderson sisters, the movie follows a group of kids in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts as they discover a coven of evil witches.

Luckily you don’t need to wait 300 years for a virgin to light the black flame under a full moon on All Hallows’ Eve to make to recreate these costumes. Admittedly, it’s easy to buy premade Hocus Pocus costumes, but with some easy DIY skills, these spellbinding costumes will be ready in a cinch.

The Sanderson sisters do not wear the classic black witches uniform. Instead, their look is more colorful and a bit steampunk. The basics for their outfits are a corset, cape, and skirt in their signature color.

Winnie is the eldest Sanderson and the leader of the coven.  She’s on a hell-bent quest for eternal youth. Winnie’s style is all about the emeralds and amethyst and her curly red locks.

The Alivila.Y Fashion Faux Leather Steampunk Sexy Underbust Waist Belt Corset ($7.99) comes in a variety of colors, but grab the brown version for Winnie’s outfit. Wear an amethyst long-sleeve t-shirt under the corset to complete the top. After Halloween, the corset is perfect for some cosplay fun. For the bottom, grab the Belle Poque Women’s Steampunk Gothic Wrap Skirt Victorian Ruffles Pirate Skirt ($16.99)in amethyst and a pair of HDE Women’s Extra Long Striped Socks Over Knee High Opaque Stockings ($9.99) in black and white. Complete the look with an Adult New Royal Queen Wig Wine Red Short Curly Hair with Hearts Lolita Styled Halloween Accessories ($16) and a Spooktacular Creations Hooded Velvet Cloak Halloween Women Witch Cape Costume Accessory ($11.95) in emerald green.  Put on a pair of black heeled boots and your Winnie Sanderson costume is ready to go!

She’s the goofy sister with a nose like a bloodhound. Mary may be goofy, but she can sniff out children from miles away. Her signature color is red and there’s her unmistakable hair-do!

For Mary’s outfit, start with a red blouse and a red Alivila.Y Fashion Faux Leather Steampunk Sexy Underbust Waist Belt Corset ($7.99). Pair the top with a Belle Poque Women’s Steampunk Gothic Wrap Skirt Victorian Ruffles Pirate Skirt ($16.99) in red, a pair of HDE Women’s Extra Long Striped Socks Over Knee High Opaque Stockings ($9.99) in red and white, and black heeled boots. Finish the look with Spooktacular Creations Hooded Velvet Cloak Halloween Women Witch Cape Costume Accessory ($11.95) in emerald red and a Spirit Halloween Hocus Pocus Mary Sanderson Wig ($19.99)!

Sarah’s the sexy sister with a charming voice casts a magical spell over anyone who hears it. Her style is daring and wicked in shades of purple and red.

Start with a white peasant’s shirt or long sleeve off-shoulder blouse. Add an Alivila Y Fashion Faux Leather Steampunk Sexy Underbust Waist Belt Corset ($7.99) in white and a Belle Poque Women’s Steampunk Gothic Wrap Skirt Victorian Ruffles Pirate Skirt ($16.99) in black. Top off the look with hot red Leg Avenue Womens Spandex Industrial Fishnet Tights ($4.99), MelodySusie Blonde Long Curly Wavy Wig ($16.88), and a pair of sexy red heels.  Don’t forget Sarah’s signature purple Spooktacular Creations Hooded Velvet Cloak Halloween Women Witch Cape Costume Accessory($11.95)!