Why settle for the most basic, typical witch costume this Halloween when you can go for one of the sexy, modern American Horror Story: Coven witches?
And we were lucky enough to get a few tips and pointers from Emmy award-winning costume designer of AHS Lou Eyrich at Buckner Mansion in New Orleans, where press and Coven fans alike congregated to celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Coven (which was released on Oct. 7).
First off, “It’s all about the hat, and then every outfit starts with the shoes: a witch shoe or a pointed boot,” Eyrich says. “But, like Coven proves, you can have so many kinds of witches…
“… like Nan (Jamie Brewer) in her pilgrim chic and straw hats,” she says.
Photo credit: Michele K. Short/FX
- Black dress (ModCloth, $60)
- Straw hat (Nasty Gal, $29)
- Moon pendant necklace (Eve’s Addiction, $12)
“Or Queenie in her badass jeans and fedora,” Eyrich continues.
Photo credit: Michele K. Short/FX
- Ripped jeans (Charlotte Russe, $37)
- High-top sneaker wedge (Target, $18)
- Fedora (Target, $15)
“And as Zoe (Taissa Farmiga) in her Margiela hat look with her big hats,” she says.
Photo credit: Michele K. Short/FX
- Long black dress (Target, $15)
- Floppy hat (Nordstrom, $35)
- Black belt (ASOS, $11)
Or, you can take on this very simple version of a witch, as seen here
This costume from Season 3 is super-easy and you may already have some of the pieces. If you don’t, here is a guide to get you started.
- White button-up shirt (H&M, $25)
- Black skirt (Forever 21, $18)
- Big black hat (Amazon, $11)
- Black heels (Kohl’s, $50)
We also recommend buying thin black ribbon to tie around the collar with a bow as they do on the show.
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