There’s one thing I must let you know all: I have magic. It’s true! Even I was stunned. Now, I can’t conjure flames or elevate individuals from the useless—as a lot enjoyable as it might be to reanimate Benedict Arnold and, I don’t know, gentle him on fireplace or one thing. What I do have is an otherworldly data…of model.
Gaze into my Swarovski crystal ball and let me take you on a journey of flowing chiffon, outsized hats, onyx necklaces, and platform boots with possibly, simply possibly, one too many buckles or zippers. We’re rating the Top 20 Witchy Fashions from films and TV from the previous…oh, way back to my talents take me. My powers are unusual and unpredictable. Who is aware of the place they’ll lead.
Worst witches get the worst hats.Image: Netflix
20. The Worst Witch
It’s not simply the Worst Witch we’re coping with right here, it’s the worst hats. Whatever sorceress determined these ladies ought to don misshapen site visitors cones on their heads ought to have their spellbooks revoked. I do wish to give props for these cloaks, although. They could also be gaudy, however they appear cozy as hell.
Holy crap, is that James Holden? Image: Screen Gems
19. The Covenant
Let’s hear it for the boys, as we have to get some warlocks on this record. Sadly, we don’t have a lot in the manner of males’s magick makers aside from The Covenant, i.e. that 2006 film you by no means would have remembered had I not simply pointed it out. I advised you: I have magic powers.
Much like The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, or The Secret Circle, The Covenant thought our bewitching lads ought to gown actual…by which I imply actually boring. Come on, you had Interview with the Vampire in the palm of your hand as inspiration for males’s otherworldly couture, and also you went with Backstreet Boys circa the Black and Blue tour. Even Twilight did this higher.
The solely saving grace from this one is that it stars Sebastian Stan, aka the Winter Soldier, and Steven Strait, certainly one of the stars of The Expanse. Also that locker room scene. You know the one.
The Charmed Ones certain cherished making style “choices.”Image: WB
18. The Charmed Ones (Charmed)
The first couple seasons of Charmed have been fairly innocent and enjoyable went it got here to model, however midway by the collection somebody determined the Halliwells wanted to be like these ladies from Sex and the City…solely witches. This meant having the sisters make some weird style fake pas (let’s not neglect that one time they have been superheroes). The present now serves as a time capsule of horrible ‘90s and early 2000s style. Will the new Charmed observe go well with? The imaginative and prescient remains to be a bit blurry. But sure, undoubtedly sure.
Life is a celebration when you might have powers and Jack Nicholson methods you right into a polyamorous relationship.Image: Warner Bros.
17. The Witches of Eastwick
A trio of trendy associates who, unaware that they’re witches, by chance type a coven earlier than being drawn right into a polyamorous relationship with Jack Nicholson. It’s undoubtedly received that ‘80s glam, and every character’s hair sport is flawless (aside from Jack Nicholson, who’s sporting a bizarre half-bun factor). Still, nothing about it screams tremendous witchy to me.
Kiki’s received one outfit however makes it work.Image: Studio Ghibli
16. Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Sure she solely has one outfit and it’s a glorified potato sack, however she’s proudly owning it.
We all dream we may layer this properly. Image: Warner Bros.
15. Practical Magic
It’s The Craft meets Hope Floats, a spellbinding mixture for the Nora Roberts followers on the market (responsible). Sandra Bullock’s Sally Owens is fairly milquetoast together with her younger mother couture, whereas Nicole Kidman (as Gillian) manages to kick it up a notch with darker colours and sweeping materials. However, the VIPs of Practical Magic are the aunts, performed by Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest. It’s like they refuse to ever take away their clothes, as a substitute piling on layer after layer till they’re swaths of autumn-fueled patterns and texture.
Those eyebrows are to die for…Image: Warner Bros.
14. The Grand High Witch (The Witches)
She might have revealed a horrible goo face, however earlier than that? Flawless.
It was certainly her most interesting hour.Image: Alana Productions
13. Teen Witch
Louise was a teenage nerd who came upon she had powers and like a genius used them to grow to be the hottest (and trendy) lady at school. She had the coolest garments, the bounciest hair, and the hottest boyfriend a softcore montage by an deserted barn may afford. Also, it’s a musical with the greatest-worst rap music in film historical past—in case you wanted one more reason to lastly see this film, Kevin. Yes, I know you’re fascinated by it. Magic.
Not everybody can pull off a purple and lime inexperienced pantsuit with turquoise eyeshadow, however by God she does it.Image: ABC
12. Endora (Bewitched)
Bewitched’s Samantha might have been the cool witch on the block, however her mom was the maven. She by no means authorized of her daughter marrying a mortal, and preferred to prank Samantha’s husband Darrin as a solution to punish him for it. But I suppose we have been the ones truly being punished. We all needed to watch from a distance as Endora graced the room each week in her signature get-up, curls, and perfected eyeshadow, by no means giving us the time of day.
Hermoine (Emma Watson) is aware of learn how to make an entrance.Image: Warner Bros.
11. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)
For most of the Harry Potter collection, Hermione’s wardrobe consisted of outsized cloaks at college and zip-up hoodies on the weekends. But for the Yule Ball scene of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the smartest particular person at Hogwarts let her hair down, figuratively, in a present-stopping robe that made her the envy of everybody at the dance. [Editor’s Note: It should have been blue. -Jill P.]
“We’re gonna burn that guy in a sec, but real quick how’s my outfit?”Image: HBO
10. Melisandre (Game of Thrones)
Melisandre wasn’t the solely model queen in Westeros, however she undoubtedly ranked up there. Her signature colour was crimson and she or he knew learn how to promote it with each ensemble. Long sleeves, deep-minimize necklines, and the necklace that held the secret to her everlasting magnificence. She additionally will get a bonus for by no means letting one thing as pesky as wintry climate get in the manner of excessive style. Internal fireplace isn’t nearly conserving a connection together with her god…it’s a good way to maintain exhibiting off her threads.
Pilgrim collars are so in proper now.Image: Netflix
9. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
I love Melissa Joan Hart as a lot as the subsequent witch, however her Sabrina Spellman was mainly a VSCO lady earlier than these have been a factor. In Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) and her Weird Sisters know learn how to mix candy and harmful right into a witchy combo with their pseudo-puritanical college garb. They additionally get bonus factors for his or her make-up, which all the time contains at the very least one perfected smoky eye and deep crimson lipstick.
“Did you simply say… I can’t rock a feather neckline?!”Image: ABC
eight. Evil Queen Regina (Once Upon a Time)
The shoulder pads. The sleeves. The large ponytail that rivals Ariana Grande. Zelena might have been the Wicked Witch on Once Upon a Time, one who had her share of nice outfits, however Queen Regina reigned supreme when it comes to her royal model. She hardly ever made a style mistake, as a result of nothing may look unhealthy as soon as she was carrying it. And if you happen to dared query any of her ensemble decisions—sure, even the ponytail—she’d merely kill you the place you stand.
They’ll all the time rule the runway. Image: Syfy
7. Eliot and Margo (The Magicians)
It doesn’t matter in the event that they’re attending class, taking part in Welters, or ruling Fillory, Eliot and Margo all the time have the proper search for the event. They will all the time be the king and queen of their area, even in exile, as a result of there’s nobody that appears higher. Come on, what number of different individuals can rock an eyepatch?
Elaine (Samantha Robinson) is aware of it’s all about the hat.Image: Anna Biller Productions
6. Elaine (The Love Witch)
Elaine (Samantha Robinson) is certainly one of the latest witches on the record, however she’s earned her place close to the prime. An ideal mixture of classic threads and trendy stylish, Elaine is a witch who stands out from the crowd of Hot Topic clients. It additionally feels becoming that she’s donning blue eyeshadow with this ensemble, a attainable nod to Endora’s basic look from Bewitched.
Two of Scarlet Witch’s many seems.Image: Marvel, Disney
5. The Scarlet Witch
This one is hard, as a result of the Marvel Cinematic Universe outfit is, ummm, not the greatest. But I’m conserving her up right here as a result of the iconic look is so iconic. Plus, I’m holding out hope for the Disney+ collection lastly provides Elisabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch the threads she so rightfully deserves. I imply, simply take a look at that helmet, the billowing cloak. Imagine what number of wonderful spells she may do with that highly effective “vision.” One can dream.
Come little youngsters, I’ll take thee away.Image: Disney
four. The Sanderson Sisters (Hocus Pocus)
They put a spell on us, certainly.
I’m not saying it’s too heat to put on a cossack in New Orleans, however maaaaaaybe? Image: AMC
three. American Horror Story: Coven
If you wish to see excellent witch couture, look no additional than the whole forged of American Horror Story: Coven. The girls of Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies are decked head to toe in black lace, silky layers, and wealthy lustrous materials. And don’t neglect the hats! An excellent witch doesn’t go anyplace with out her superior hat. Unless you’re the worst witch. Those poor witches get site visitors cones.
She’s beneath her spell, as are we.Image: WB
2. Willow and Tara (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Our favourite witchy couple definitely knew learn how to gown the half. For instance, in “Once More With Feeling,” the pair donned these improbable outfits that made them appear to be two of the cutest (and sexiest) magic-customers on the planet. Of course, it was saddened by the incontrovertible fact that, at the time, Willow had put a spell on Tara to make them neglect their current combat. Then, Tara was later killed, main Willow to embrace her darkish facet. It was certainly one of the darkest moments of the collection, however at the very least Dark Willow had a eager style sense too.
You knew that is the place it might finish.Image: Columbia Pictures
1. The Craft
Seriously, was the prime choose going to be the rest? The reply is not any, no it was not. Because I have magic powers, and so they all say Fairuza Balk kicks ass. These 4 witches outlined a technology of women experimenting with Hot Topic, ouiji boards, and sacred circles that they tried to forged in 20 minutes or much less…ears straining to the door to verify their mothers weren’t coming to investigate cross-check them. Oh come on, it wasn’t simply me, proper?
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