Why not do something classic this Halloween with a modern twist? A witch is always a good idea for Halloween and has always been one of the most popular costumes; the 2005 Halloween season had almost 4 million wearing a “Witch” costume, that’s over 16% of Americans.

If done properly a witch can be both sexy and scary. This costume is the epitome of just that; a tattered dress with overlay and drop sleeves in a beautiful purple velvet fabric, v-neck front and bottom, a matching hat with an all seeing eyeball medallion necklace as well as matching eye hand piece.

This costume can easily be transformed into a hideous hag with the help of a witch prosthetics kit or you can add some softer makeup to keep it glamerous. Don’t forget to add a long wig and witch shoes to complete the outfit.

Here’s a great video that you can use to apply your witch makeup. It’s a step-by-step instructional video that is easy to follow, just make sure you have all the items you’ll need. I’d suggest watching the video once, then buying the makeup needed or buy a witch makeup kit and try to replicate it with what’s provided.

And now an interesting fact about witches that you probably didn’t know: The Salem Witch trials of 1692 are known for burning so-called witching at the stake. But actually, not one witch died by burning; most were put to death by hanging. One unfortunate witch was “pressed” to death and several died in prison of natural causes.