Matilda | Girls Witch Halloween Costume

Matilda is a girls witch costume with a storybook look. The defining detail is the layering: a black jacket-style top with a pointed, layered peplum sits over a full burgundy skirt finished with bright yellow and black ruffles. A rounded burgundy collar, a striped tie and a tall pointed hat with a lace-trimmed brim give this Halloween costume a scholarly witch character.

The long sleeves and knee-skimming skirt make it a comfortable Halloween outfit for trick-or-treating on cooler evenings. The full skirt gives a satisfying twirl, and the look reads more charming than spooky. It suits girls who love a classic witch dress with a playful twist. Wear it to a Halloween party, a school costume parade or a dress-up birthday, or coordinate with friends and siblings for group Halloween costumes. With the hat and tie already part of the look, it is one of those easy Halloween costumes that comes together quickly.

Details

• Black long-sleeve jacket-style top with a pointed, layered peplum hem
• Gold-tone buttons and gold braid trim down the front
• Rounded burgundy collar edged in gold ric-rac, paired with a burgundy and gold striped tie
• Yellow sash at the waist and a full burgundy skirt with gold ric-rac and tiered yellow and black ruffles
• Black pointed witch hat with a lace-trimmed brim; props such as the wand and glasses are shown for styling
• Gentle hand wash cold; hang to dry

Finish the look with black knee-high socks and glossy Mary Jane shoes, then add a toy wand for the final touch.