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13 witchy wardrobe updates you can actually wear

Putting the 'practical' in Practical Magic
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Whimsigoth is trending on TikTok, Halloween is creeping closer, and we’re right on the cusp of Scorpio season (Libra erasure, we know. Can you tell a Scorpio wrote this?).

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Meanwhile, Practical Magic 2 and its headline-making press tour have been brewing up a potent mix of inspiration for fearless dressers, romantasy fans, and those among us who favour a dramatic entrance. Between Nicole Kidman’s vampy lace gowns, Joey King’s poison-green couture, and Sandra Bullock’s bewitching contrast of soft layers and sharp tailoring, the cauldron truly runneth over with occult fashion references.

But not every day can be a fancy dress event. Most of us witches have to work on Monday – not to mention, we enjoy our off-duty weekends.

So we’ve put the practical back into Practical Magic, and crafted the essential capsule wardrobe for the modern witch: places to be, people to hex…and doing it all in flats.

Small gold sleeper-style earrings with cat charms on a grey background

Cat Power

23k gold-plated Cat Charm earrings, $419 from Meadowlark

Cats have had centuries of bad PR, but there’s nothing unlucky about these little guys. Also available in sterling silver and 9ct yellow gold, this tiny nod to the witch’s familiar is the ultimate wearable talisman.

Woman wearing a wide-brim black raffia hat

Hat Trick

Wide Brim Raffia hat, $168 from Sophie

A statement black hat is a witchy signature. For summer, swap the pointy version for this wide-brimmed raffia style. Perfect for hiding a green complexion come silly season – or if you’re prone to melting.

Pair of sparkly green socks against a grey background

Emerald City

Khaki ribbed glitter sock, $12 from Stylerunner

Ruby slippers for the extroverted introvert. No need to tell us there’s no place like home – we’re already here in our sparkly green socks.

Woman sitting on floor, cropped from waist down, shown wearing black trousers and black pointed toe flat shoes

Sharp Objects

Edith point toe flats, $260 from Mi Piaci

The defining footwear trend of 2026, fashion forecasters are predicting another big year for the ballet flat. A precise pointed toe and severe V-cut vamp brings a degree of danger to this traditionally safe choice.

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Close crop of woman from waist down, wearing ankle length black skirt and black boots

Dark Materials

Monte maxi skirt, $280 from Remain

A voluminous black maxi nails the soft-goth silhouette, with a utility that will outlast the moment. Add a crisp white tee and simple leather slides for a low-fuss weekend fit that will free you from your baggy denim rut.

Woman standing against grey background, wearing green lace bra and briefs

Poison Control

Balconette bra, $139, and French brief, $60, from Ohen

From Aotearoa lingerie studio Ohen, this sculptural lace set in subversive acid green is the closest thing to a toxic relationship we’ll allow in the bedroom.

Glass perfume bottle with white label and minimal text, set against dark purple floral background

Fatal Attraction

Narcosis EDP 50ml, $260 from The Virtue

When a scent is described as “sensual and devastating in equal measure”, you’re not buying a pretty new perfume. You’re unlocking access to your most enchanting, intoxicating, and provocative self. Proceed with caution – and location sharing enabled.

Woman wearing floor-length dress featuring abstract floral print in shades of green, pink, dark purple and brown

Flora-maxxing

Floral print silk maxi dress, $1099 from Juliette Hogan

Juliette Hogan’s silk crepe de chine Una dress is an investment piece for sure, but the seeds you sow today become the rewards you reap tomorrow. Or in late-February, when you need a wedding guest dress in a very specific, botanical-inspired palette of petal pink, mossy green and earthy brown, per the couple’s “vision for the day”.

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Crop of woman from waist up, wearing a sheer, short-sleeved cream button-up shirt over a white camisole

Unfinished Business-Casual

Semi-sheer linen-blend shirt, $330 from Moochi

More than meets the eye, exquisite tailoring transforms a diaphanous garment from ethereal gesture to solid sartorial staple. We welcome this kind of ghostly presence to permanently reside in our wardrobe.

Apartamento Aphrodisiacs cookbook cover layered over an illustrated recipe spread from inside the book

Love Potion

Apartamento Cookbook #10: Aphrodisiacs, $95 from Infinite/Definite

Pull out your mortar and pestle and consult your apothecary cabinet, Apartamento‘s book of edible spells is here to facilitate seduction by snack. With 16 recipes cooked up by lovers, ex-lovers and food lovers from around the world, what better way to charm your way into their heart?

Woman wearing a midi length dark red velvet slip dress

Déjà Voodoo

& Other Stories strappy velvet midi dress, $155 from The Iconic

It takes a steady hand to conjure ’90s nostalgia without veering into costume territory. This blood red velvet slip says you’re 100% that witch.

Close crop of woman wearing a white, high-necked sheer lace top over a white bra

Laced with Intent

Long-sleeved white lace top, $30 from Glassons

Nicole Kidman made a strong case for high-necked lace on the Practical Magic red carpet. Us mortals can get the look at Glassons.

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Long-handled wooden broom with dark brown bristles, propped against green background

Broom Service

Iris Hantverk birch broom, $89 from Everyday Needs

And speaking of flooring, keep your carpets (red or otherwise) in presentable condition year-round with a stylish birch broom, handmade by visually-impaired artisans in Sweden and Estonia, using 19th century brush-binding techniques. Because, obviously.

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