7 Best Hocus Pocus Halloween Costumes in 2023

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Channel your inner Sanderson Sister! 🔮

One thing most of us can agree on: Autumn is the most magical time of the year! The season is made even more magical as Halloween approaches and brings with it plenty of festive DIY Halloween decorations and wickedly fun Halloween activities such as binging all your favorite Halloween movies—especially witch movies.

After all, films like Hocus Pocus (and Hocus Pocus 2) are quintessential to celebrating the holiday! The 1993 cult-classic has captured the hearts of generations with its witty dialogue, campy performances, and spooky story of a trio of 17th-century witch sisters on a quest to stay immortal after being unexpectedly resurrected by a group of teenagers in Salem, Massachusetts.

If you've ever found yourself under the spell of Disney's iconic film, bring your favorite characters to life this October 31 by donning Hocus Pocus Halloween costumes. We've conjured up a range of costume inspo from the movie including the iconic Sanderson Sisters themselves. Although Winifred, Sarah, and Mary make great group Halloween costumes, you'll find more than just witch costumes on this list. Transform yourself into the endearing Dani Dennison (Binx stuffed animal included) or the eerie but adored Billy “The Butcher” Butcherson. And for couples costumes? Go as none other than Max Dennison and Allison Watts!

Basically, there's a cauldron of inspiration below that's just bubbling with creative ideas. So, grab your your broomsticks, light the black flame candle, brush up on all the best Hocus Pocus quotes, and prepare to be enchanted by these picks.

Oh look, another glorious morning to plan your Halloween attire! If you're really wanting to bewitch your family and friends at upcoming Halloween parties, Winnie is the witch for you. As the eldest (and most intelligent) of the trio, you'll enjoy channeling her malevolent energy in her signature green-and-purple dress and matching cape. We've also found a spot-on wig that comes with all the needed accessories—just add plenty of blush and red lipstick. And don't forget her beloved spellbook!

No middle-sibling treatment here! Mary is Winifred's right-hand witch and extraordinarily helpful when it comes to sniffing out children. Her quirky, mismatched patterned dress paired with that eye-catching hairdo makes it so fun to take on her delightfully clever character. Seriously, it's so simple that no calming circles are needed. Match the other sisters by grabbing her deep red cloak as well as some eerie accessories. Dark eye makeup and a bright red lip will seal the deal.

How captivating is Sarah's pretty pink-and-purple gown complete with a corset-style top? It definitely reflects her fun and sassy energy as the youngest and most beautiful sister. You can embody her joyous, always dancing (though slightly ditzy) character by donning the dress and purple cloak along with her long blonde locks deserving of a flirty toss. Browse these links then top everything off with a dark nude lipstick and you’ll be ready to run amok (amok, amok, amok!) in no time!

It's everyone's favorite zombie! Well, everyone but the Sanderson Sisters. Though Winnie's cursed ex-lover looks pretty creepy, his actions are anything but as he helps the teens of Salem take down the evil witch trio on Halloween. Billy's graveyard getup can be copied with a renaissance-style ruffled blouse and pants along with his signature tailcoat and unkempt hair. To really nail his look, be sure to add some tatters and dirt to those clothes. And cause even more scares when you use some face paint and latex to recreate his "dead" appearance... including the stitches!

Max with his schoolboy crush on Allison will make the perfect pair for your couples costume as they set out to stop the Sanderson Sisters after Max brings them back to life when he lights the black flame candle. The best part? It’s pretty simple to recreate their outfits since the two dress as typical '90s teens! Max’s Halloween outfit (as he begrudgingly dresses up as a baseball player to take Dani trick-or-treating) includes a quilted bomber jacket atop a navy sweatshirt, white tee, and jeans. He pairs that with a baseball cap and black aviator sunglasses. As for Allison (dubbed "a clever little white witch" by Winnie), she looks so cozy and charming in a ribbed tee, coordinating cardigan, and jeans. We’ve found a necklace similar to hers from the film, too.

Calling all trick-or-treaters! When you pull out a Dani Dennison costume, you're sure to get tons of candy throughout the evening while fighting off some seriously sinister witches. Okay, maybe not that last part... but the candy is a given! To capture the homemade-looking, bohemian witch costume of this fearless, sassy, and oh-so-endearing eight-year-old, you can simply purchase the full costume complete with a witch hat. The only thing you'll need to add is crimson red lips and of course, her new best friend: Thackery Binx!

If you want to switch things up in the most spellbinding way this October 31, opt for a character from the 2022 sequel to Hocus Pocus—Hocus Pocus 2! Becca is an aspiring teen witch who accidentally brings the Sanderson Sisters back to life (again) using that same pesky black flame candle. Yep, the witches are back! The casual, modern-day outfit she wears as she joins forces with her friends to keep the witches from wreaking havoc on the world consists of a zip-up sweater, striped tee, puffer vest, and cargo pants.

Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.

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