16 “Hocus Pocus” Costumes That Would Make the Sanderson Sisters Jealous

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Itchita Copita, Melaka Mystica!

On Valentines Day we watch The Notebook, on Christmas we watch ELF, and on Halloween we watch — you guessed it — Hocus Pocus. The beloved cult-classic movie is near and dear to the hearts of Halloween lovers everywhere, and with the right items, you’ll be able to dress up as your favorite Sanderson sister for the spookiest night of the year.

In fact, you’ll be able to do even more than just dress up in a Hocus Pocus costume. On September 30th, 2022, you and your Halloween squad can ring in scary season by watching the long-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2. We’ve only been waiting, oh, you know, years for the sequel.

The original movie was released in 1993, when we first met Winnie, Sarah, Mary. The trio of witches (three sisters of...varying...levels of intelligence) are accidentally resurrected by Max Dennison, new boy in town, on Halloween night. Various hijinks ensue as Max, his little sister Dani, and his new crush Allison attempt to end the witches’ reign so that they can safely live in Salem, Massachusetts without the fear of the Sanderson sisters trying to suck the life out of all of the children in pursuit of eternal youth and beauty. Spell-books are read, potions are brewed, and slippery curses are broken in one spooky night.

Sound like your ideal Halloween? Then you just might’ve stumbled on your Halloween 2022 costume (although if you aren’t sure yet, take our quiz to help you pick out the ultimate All Hallow’s Eve get-up). Keep reading to find out where you can stock up on velvet capes, medieval bodice gowns, pointed-toe shoes, curly wigs, and anything else you might need for the ultimate Hocus Pocus costume this Halloween. Get ready for things to run amuck, amuck, amuck!

Itchita Copita, Melaka Mystica! Halloween 2023 is just around the corner, which means one very important thing — we will be watching Hocus Pocus (and Hocus Pocus 2) on repeat. The beloved cult-classic is near and dear to the hearts of magic and mystery lovers everywhere, and with the right spellbook, you’ll be able to dress up as your favorite Sanderson sister for the scariest night of the year. That’s right — we may be a couple months out from All Hallows’ Eve, but it’s never too early to talk Hocus Pocus costumes.

Hocus Pocus premiered in 1993 and introduced Winnie, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson. The trio of witches (three sisters of...varying...levels of intelligence) are accidentally resurrected by Max Dennison, the new boy in town, on Halloween night. Various hijinks ensue as Max, his little sister Dani, and his new crush Allison attempt to end the witches’ reign so that they can safely live in Salem, Massachusetts without the fear of the Sanderson sisters trying to suck the life out of all of the children in pursuit of eternal youth and beauty (yup, you read that right). Then, 29 years later, Hocus Pocus 2 arrived and (re)resurrected the Sanderson Sisters for another night of spell-casting, potion-brewing, and curse-casting. (And psst, a third movie is officially in the works.)

Does a Hocus Pocus double feature sound like your ideal Halloween? Then you may have just stumbled upon your Halloween 2023 costume (although if you aren’t sure yet, take our quiz to help you pick out the ultimate All Hallow’s Eve get-up). Keep reading to find out where you can stock up on velvet capes, medieval bodice gowns, buckled shoes, curly wigs, and anything else you might need for the ultimate Hocus Pocus costume this Halloween. Grab a broom (or Roomba or Swiffer) and get ready for things to run amok, amok, amok!

The Sanderson Sisters

Hocus Pocus Book Of Spells

Speaking of Book of Spells... this must-have accessory will help you create potions and cast curses and spells. But guard it with your life, in case the book falls into the wrong hands on All Hallows’ Eve...

Winifred, Mary, Sarah Sanderson Hooded Cloak Cape

Grab your coven — err, two closest friends — and don the jewel-toned capes of the Sanderson Sisters for a luxuriously spooky Halloween costume. All you need is the Book of Spells (and a Black Flame Candle) to get the party started.

Floral Lace Up Corset Mini Dress

If you love the corset dresses that the Sanderson Sisters wear, but don’t feel like splashing out this year, opt for a modern version of their gowns that you can wear far after Halloween is over. Along with being perfectly witchy, this dress from Cider has strong dark fairy-core vibes — and if that’s not a thing, we just made it a thing.

Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson

Winifred Sanderson Dress Green Witch Costume

The eldest and the smartest of them all, Winnie rocks the green-and-purple color combo like nobody’s business. This is the perfect costume for the “mom friend” of the group — if that’s you, don her dress and channel her no-nonsense energy. All you need to finish off your Winnie costume is a daub of red lipstick and blush.

Winifred Sanderson Dress

Whether you choose to wear the full-skirted gown or opt for this dramatic-sleeved slay, Winnie knows how to make a fierce fashion statement. I mean, look at that detailing!

Winifred Sanderson Wig

No Winifred Sanderson costume is complete without the iconic, instantly-recognizable ginger curls. Slip on a wig cap for the night and you’ll be transformed.

Sarah Sanderson

Adult Sarah Sanderson Hocus Pocus Costume

Sarah is the youngest Sanderson Sister and her fun, sassy costume totally reflects her energy. The blonde witch can always be found dancing, so although she can be a little bit dim-witted at times, we love her for her joy.

Sarah Sanderson Purple Cape Cloak

Gorgeous, darling, gorgeous! Sarah has arguably the prettiest cape out of all of the Sanderson Sisters — you’ll never want to take it off.

32" 80cm Long Curly Blonde Wig

Sarah has fabulous, curly blonde hair and is just the slightest bit boy-crazy. Give those blonde locks a flirty toss and you’ll be slipping right into character in no time.

Mary Sanderson

Disney Hocus Pocus Mary Classic Costume

Keep things sweet, short, and totally casual in this modern version of Mary’s witch gown. You’ll get to show off your shoes with the shorter hemline.

Mary Sanderson Halloween Costume

Mary might not be the sharpest of them all but she’s helpful in sniffing out children — even when they’re hidden in plain sight. Quirky mixed patterns in her outfit add to the authenticity of this costume.

Purple Cosplay Wig +Wig Cap

Mary Sanderson’s twirled updo is instantly recognizable and you can achieve it in a snap with this wig. It’s time to go alllll out for Halloween 2023.

Billy “The Butcher” Butcherson

Billy Butcherson Hocus Pocus Costume

A classic Halloween zombie, but with a twist. Winifred’s raised-from-the-dead ex-lover looks a lot scarier than he really is — Billy “The Butcher” Butcherson is revived from the dead to aid the Sanderson Sister, but ends up helping the kids defeat the evil trio before heading back to his grave to rest for eternity (or, well, 2022).

Colonial Shoe Buckle Accessories

Any regular dress shoe can be transformed into Billy’s colonial buckle shoes with these add-ons. It’s all in the little details.

Disney Hocus Pocus Winifred Sanderson Pet Costume

We haven’t forgotten about your fur babies! If you’re taking your pooch out trick-or-treating this year (or just trying to get the perfect IG snap), this Winifred Sanderson costume is complete with a curly red wig for your dog’s most be-witch-ing Halloween yet.

Hocus Pocus Reversible Dog & Cat Bandana

If your pet prefers to keep bulky costumes to a minimum, an adorable Hocus Pocus bandana will do the trick.

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