Wizards are those who practice magic and are wise in the ways of doing so. If you want to dress up like a wizard for a costume or just adopt a wizard-like style, there are many ways to do so. Long, flowing robes and capes can give you the wizard look. You can also wear wizard accessories, like a long belt or a hat. If you want, you can style your hair and makeup in a fashion that makes you look old and wise, much like a wizard.
Part 1: Selecting Wizard Clothing
Step 1: Try a long, flowing robe
Wizards are often notably dressed in long, flowing robes. You can purchase a robe at a costume store or use a robe in your home. You can also try sewing your own robe if you can work a sewing needle or sewing machine.
- Making a Wizard Robe: Fold a square of fabric in half and cut a hole the size of your head in one corner. You can then cut out sleeves in the other two edges of the triangle and sew them up. Make sure you leave a lot of room in your sleeves.
- Buying a Robe: Look for one in wizard patterns or colors. Darker colors, like blues and purples, work well. You can also look for designs like stars and moons.
Step 2: Decorate your robe if necessary
If your robe is not already decorated, consider doing a little decorating yourself. For example, try cutting out stars with cardboard paper or felt or buying star-shaped objects at a local craft store. Use some craft glue to glue the stars on your robe. If your stars are made of felt or fabric, you can easily stitch them on.
Step 3: Add a cape
In addition to a robe, most wizards wear capes. It’s easy to make your own cape at home or buy one at a local costume store. Aim for a full-length cape with pleated shoulders in wizard-like colors such as dark blues and purples. You can also add felt stars or moons to your cape for decoration.
Step 4: Select shoes for wizards
Wizard shoes vary but should have a serious look to them. Black or dark-colored boots can make for great wizard shoes. You can also try wooden clogs, as this has an archaic look that will remind people of a wizard.
Part 2: Choosing Wizard Accessories
Step 1: Wear a long belt
Wizards are known for long, loose belts. Opt for a knit belt or one made of fabric over a leather or plastic variety. The belt goes around your waist and not your hips, pulling the robe slightly towards your body.
Step 2: Invest in a wizard’s hat
Wizards are known for wearing long, pointed hats. Most conventional hat stores and department stores do not sell wizard hats, but you can easily find one at a costume store or online. Opt for a somewhat floppy, pointed hat with a wide brim, preferably in a color that matches your wizard robes and cape.
Step 3: Consider a mask for a costume
If you’re going to a costume party dressed as a wizard, a mask may help. Many people think of wizards as old and wise. You can buy an old man or woman mask at most costume stores or online to solidify the wizard look. However, if you want to dress as a younger wizard, you can skip the mask.
Step 4: Buy or make a wand
Wizards are known to carry wands. Most costume stores sell fake wands you can buy for a reasonable price. Alternatively, you can make your own wand by twisting together pipe cleaners until you have a sturdy, thick wand. Decorate it with a shape made of construction paper, like a star or an orb, and add glitter for a glowing appearance.
Step 5: Consider a staff
Many wizards carry staffs in addition to or instead of wands. You can buy fake staffs at costume stores or online, or find a large, thick stick from outside. Make sure the stick is free of bugs and dirt before bringing it into your home.
Step 6: Carry a book
You can buy a spell book online or at a local costume store. Carrying a spell book around can help give you the mystical look of a wizard, especially at a costume party.
Part 3: Styling Your Hair and Makeup like a Wizard
Step 1: Lighten your brows
To achieve an older look, you can whiten your eyebrows with white makeup paint. Cover your brows in glue using a regular glue stick, let it dry, then cover the brows in a light foundation. Use a makeup brush to dust some light powder over your eyebrows to make them look faded and older.
Step 2: Use dark eye shadow
Many wizards have a darker, sinister look. To achieve this, opt for dark eye shadows in colors like black, gray, or brown.
Step 3: Lighten existing facial hair
If you have facial hair, lighten it with light white makeup paint to give the appearance of a graying beard, enhancing the look of a wise old wizard.
Step 4: Invest in a wig
If you want to change your hair for the costume, you can buy a wig with light gray or white hair from most costume shops or online. If you don’t want to use a wig, try using temporary dye to make your hair gray or white.
By following these steps, you can create an impressive wizard look for any costume event or simply to adopt a magical, wizard-like style in your everyday life.
