With Practical Magic 2 finally here, there’s never been a better excuse to revisit the wardrobes of Sally and Gillian Owens.
The original Practical Magic gave us some of the best late ’90s style going: slip dresses, velvet, lace, sheer layers, earthy colours and just enough Stevie Nicks energy. Almost 30 years later, the Owens sisters’ style still feels ridiculously good.
Today we’d probably call it whimsigoth — part romantic, part bohemian, a little gothic and very witchy without ever looking like you’re actually wearing a costume.
So, if you’re currently wondering how to dress like you belong in the Owens family, here’s where we’d start.

Nothing says ’90s quite like a slip dress.
Simple, slightly undone and easy to layer, slips are a huge part of the Practical Magic look — particularly Gillian Owens’ wardrobe. Think fluid silhouettes, satin camis, delicate straps and dresses that skim rather than cling.
Wear a satin slip dress on its own while it’s still warm, then add boots, a cardigan or a longline layer as we head further into autumn.
And don’t save the camis for going out. A satin cami with your favourite flares or jeans gives you that same relaxed late-’90s feel without looking like you’ve tried to recreate an outfit from the film.
Very Gillian Owens. Very easy to actually wear.

The softer side of witchy dressing starts with lace.
Sheer lace dresses, delicate camis, lace-trimmed slips and romantic layers bring some of that dreamy Owens-sister energy without making an outfit feel too gothic.
The trick is not making it too perfect.
Layer lace over something simple. Wear a sheer lace dress over a slip. Put a lace top with worn-in denim. Add boots where you could have worn something prettier.
That mix of romantic and slightly undone is what keeps it feeling more Practical Magic than fancy dress.

If there’s one fabric that belongs in a witchy autumn wardrobe, it’s velvet.
Rich crushed velvets and devoré immediately bring that darker, romantic side of the whimsigoth aesthetic, especially in deep autumn shades of olive, rust, plum and black.
One of Gillian Owens’ most memorable Practical Magic outfits is, of course, that green velvet slip dress — exactly the kind of piece that still looks incredible decades later.
But you don’t need to go full velvet maxi to get the look.
Try a velvet mini with boots, throw a devoré kimono over denim and a cami, or use a velvet layer to bring a bit of texture to an otherwise simple outfit.
Basically, if it looks like something Stevie Nicks might have worn to make a midnight margarita, you’re probably on the right track.

Whether you lean more towards Gillian’s free-spirited, Stevie Nicks energy or Sally’s softer, more understated ’90s style, the best part of the Practical Magic aesthetic is making it your own.
Rich autumnal shades of olive, rust, plum and black set the mood, while velvet, lace, slips and easy layers bring in that romantic, slightly witchy feel. The key is not to make it too polished — or too literal.
The Owens sisters never really look like they’re dressing as witches, and that’s exactly why their style still works almost 30 years later. Take the textures, colours and silhouettes you love, mix them into the clothes you already wear and keep things a little bit undone.
Think less Halloween costume, more might know how to put a curse on you, but you can’t quite prove it.
That’s the Owens sister energy.