How to Act Like a Witch
Wear dark clothes., Grow your hair long, or wear a wig., Grow out your fingernails., Pale your face with make-up., Get other witchy props.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wear dark clothes.
Witches are usually dressed in black or dark purple and blue colors.
Long robes, cloaks, and flowing clothes are the best witch garments.
Mix colors to use layers.
If you're a female witch, wear an old victorian-style black dress with a dark shawl or cloak over it.
If you're a male, wear a dark tunic or suit.
Witch costumes are often kind of silly and tame looking.
If you really want people to think you're a witch, it's better to avoid the Halloween stores in favor of antique shops and second-hand stores. -
Step 2: Grow your hair long
Witches immediately bring to mind long, scraggly hair.
If yours is short, grow it out or get a wig to make your hair appear longer.
Style it by avoiding washing for a few days, then letting it hang down over your face.
Consider adding color to your hair.
A long streak of gray, purple, or white can help to give you a witchy look, depending on your hair style and color.
If your hair is blonde, that can look perfectly witchy.
It's not necessary to have dark hair to look witch-like. , Having long fingernails just looks creepy and witchy, male or female.
It's an easy way that you can make yourself look different, for a costume or for a cosplay trip.
If you don't want long fingernails on every finger, just grow out a few.
Having a really long ring-finger nail? That'll look awesomely creepy. , Use some very pale foundation on your face, and darken your eyes and lips to start looking witchy.
Use the make-up subtly.
Green make-up and fake warts usually looks more silly than witchy.
It's probably better to avoid it. , There are lots of different kinds of little props that you can use to create a witchy look, aside from the stereotypical broom and black cat.
If you're creating a witch costume, keep an eye out for the following witchy props:
Big rings Long necklaces and pendants Corsets Stockings Scarves and shawls Jewelry with bones or teeth Animal pelts Crystals or gems -
Step 3: or wear a wig.
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Step 4: Grow out your fingernails.
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Step 5: Pale your face with make-up.
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Step 6: Get other witchy props.
Detailed Guide
Witches are usually dressed in black or dark purple and blue colors.
Long robes, cloaks, and flowing clothes are the best witch garments.
Mix colors to use layers.
If you're a female witch, wear an old victorian-style black dress with a dark shawl or cloak over it.
If you're a male, wear a dark tunic or suit.
Witch costumes are often kind of silly and tame looking.
If you really want people to think you're a witch, it's better to avoid the Halloween stores in favor of antique shops and second-hand stores.
Witches immediately bring to mind long, scraggly hair.
If yours is short, grow it out or get a wig to make your hair appear longer.
Style it by avoiding washing for a few days, then letting it hang down over your face.
Consider adding color to your hair.
A long streak of gray, purple, or white can help to give you a witchy look, depending on your hair style and color.
If your hair is blonde, that can look perfectly witchy.
It's not necessary to have dark hair to look witch-like. , Having long fingernails just looks creepy and witchy, male or female.
It's an easy way that you can make yourself look different, for a costume or for a cosplay trip.
If you don't want long fingernails on every finger, just grow out a few.
Having a really long ring-finger nail? That'll look awesomely creepy. , Use some very pale foundation on your face, and darken your eyes and lips to start looking witchy.
Use the make-up subtly.
Green make-up and fake warts usually looks more silly than witchy.
It's probably better to avoid it. , There are lots of different kinds of little props that you can use to create a witchy look, aside from the stereotypical broom and black cat.
If you're creating a witch costume, keep an eye out for the following witchy props:
Big rings Long necklaces and pendants Corsets Stockings Scarves and shawls Jewelry with bones or teeth Animal pelts Crystals or gems
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