The Love Witch Costume
Embrace 1960s technicolor glamour as Elaine Parks, the ultimate Love Witch.
Step into the spellbinding, technicolor world of Anna Biller's cult film with a Love Witch costume. Inspired by the main character Elaine Parks, this look channels vintage 1960s glamour, romance, and occult mystery. The signature outfit features a retro pastel dress, dramatic winged eyeliner, and striking blue eyeshadow.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a The Love Witch costume
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Vintage 1960s-style dress
A retro A-line or empire-waist dress in pastel yellow, vibrant red, or lace-trimmed white with bell sleeves.
DIY: Use a basic pastel dress and sew white lace trim onto the cuffs and collar.
Long dark brown wig
A long, center-parted dark brown wig styled with voluminous 1960s bouffant volume at the crown.
DIY: Part your natural hair down the middle, backcomb the crown for volume, and secure with heavy-hold hairspray.
Pentagram necklace
A silver-toned pentagram pendant on a simple chain to signify her witchcraft.
DIY: Craft a pentagram shape out of silver jewelry wire and thread it onto a black cord.
Retro makeup kit
Vibrant pastel blue eyeshadow, black liquid eyeliner for a sharp cat-eye, and a nude or soft pink lipstick.
Tarot cards
A classic Rider-Waite tarot deck to carry as a prop for casting love spells.
DIY: Print out a few iconic tarot card designs (like The Lovers) on heavy cardstock.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the 1960s-style dress and pair it with matching low-heeled retro pumps or flats.
- 2
Apply a flawless matte foundation base, followed by bright pastel blue eyeshadow swept across the entire eyelid up to the brow bone.
- 3
Draw a thick, dramatic winged cat-eye using black liquid eyeliner, and apply heavy mascara or false eyelashes.
- 4
Style your hair or wig with a crisp center part, keeping the lengths sleek while teasing the crown for retro volume.
- 5
Put on the silver pentagram necklace and any matching silver rings.
- 6
Carry a few tarot cards in your hand or tuck them into a small vintage handbag to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
The makeup is the focal point: vibrant sky-blue eyeshadow paired with a sharp, heavy black cat-eye wing and thick lashes. Hair must be long, dark brown, parted down the middle, and teased at the crown for a classic 1960s bouffant silhouette.
The Love Witch for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a partner dressed as Griff, the handsome cop, in a 1970s-style brown police uniform or a retro suit.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as other members of the coven in vintage 1960s ritual robes or retro pastel attire.
- Plus size
- An empire-waist maxi dress with flowing bell sleeves offers a comfortable, flattering, and authentic retro silhouette.
Tips
- Practice the dramatic winged eyeliner beforehand; a liquid felt-tip liner makes drawing the sharp 1960s wing much easier.
- Keep your posture poised and your expressions mysterious to capture Elaine's mesmerizing, hypnotic presence.
- For photos, use warm, highly saturated lighting to mimic the rich, technicolor look of the 35mm film.
The Love Witch costume FAQ
- What makeup do I need for The Love Witch?
- You need bright pastel blue eyeshadow, black liquid eyeliner for a dramatic cat-eye, false eyelashes, and a soft pink or nude lipstick.
- What kind of dress does Elaine wear?
- Elaine wears several iconic outfits, but the most popular are her pastel yellow lace-trimmed dress, a vibrant red dress, and her white lace ritual gown.
- Is The Love Witch costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is very DIY-friendly. You can easily modify a thrifted vintage dress with lace trim and focus on the signature 1960s makeup and hair.
Did you know? Director Anna Biller custom-designed and hand-made almost all of the elaborate 1960s-style costumes and props in the film to achieve its authentic retro aesthetic.