Practical Magic 2 Changed How I Want to Dress This Fall

Practical Magic 2 Outfits: The Fashion Moments Worth Stealing

The original Practical Magic had one of the great film wardrobes of the 1990s. Sally Owens running down the street in those boots and those shorts. Gillian Owens in everything she ever wore. The aunts in layers of lace and velvet and silk that looked like they had been assembled over decades rather than by a costume department. Judianna Makovsky built a wardrobe that became a reference point for dark feminine dressing long before that phrase existed.

Practical Magic 2’s costume design was handed to Oscar winner Alexandra Byrne — the woman responsible for the wardrobes in Guardians of the Galaxy, Emma, and Doctor Strange — and she had an almost impossible brief: honour the original without copying it, update the aesthetic for 2026 without losing the witchy, bohemian, deeply personal quality that made the first film’s clothes so memorable.

From everything in the trailer and the early promotional imagery, she has done it. And my autumn wardrobe is paying close attention.

For everything you need to know about the film itself — cast, plot, release dates, and the full soundtrack — our Practical Magic 2 guide covers it all.

The Green Dress Moment

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The most discussed costume in the pre-release conversation is Nicole Kidman’s green dress, which is a deliberate nod to the iconic Monah Li green dress Gillian wore in the original. The 2026 version is from Nobody’s Child and where the original was a lush, saturated silk in the warmth of a summer garden, the sequel version is slightly softer, more wearable neckline that reads as homage rather than copy.

These dresses are entirely shoppable right now. These slip and midi dresses sit exactly in the register the Practical Magic 2 costume occupies: romantic without being sugary, feminine without being soft.

Kylie and Antonia — Two Very Different Wardrobes

One of the most interesting design decisions in Practical Magic 2 is the deliberate contrast between Sally’s two daughters. Maisie Williams, who plays Antonia, described her character’s silhouettes as very 1950s in a classic way but modern day. Joey King, as Kylie, has a completely different approach.

The 50s-influenced silhouette for Antonia — full skirts, fitted waists, a slightly retro femininity — is the design register that translates most directly into an autumn 2026 wardrobe. A full midi skirt in velvet or heavy jersey, worn with a fitted knit tucked in and pointed boots. Nothing literally 1950s. Just the proportion — full below, fitted above — that the decade understood better than any other.

Kylie’s wardrobe, from what the trailer shows, runs darker and more contemporary — leather details, fitted layers, the darker palette that runs throughout the Owens family aesthetic. The two sisters’ contrasting styles effectively give the film two different autumn wardrobe references in one.

The Dôen Influence

The costume design conversation around Practical Magic 2 has consistently mentioned Dôen alongside Rouje as a visual reference — and watching the trailer you can see why. The floaty, slightly ethereal prairie-adjacent aesthetic that Dôen does so well sits naturally within the Owens family visual language. The floral prints, the lace trim, the slightly undone romanticism that reads as effortless rather than costume.

Dôen’s autumn collection runs exactly in this direction: floral midi dresses in muted tones, lace-trimmed blouses in cream and ecru, smock dresses with a slightly 70s reference. All of it shoppable now, all of it sitting within the Practical Magic 2 aesthetic without being a literal copy of anything in the film.

The Lace Layer

Lace in the Practical Magic universe has always been the fabric that communicates something slightly beyond the ordinary — not bridal, not costume, but the specific darkness that comes from wearing something delicate over something with more substance. A lace-trimmed slip under a leather jacket. A lace blouse under an oversized knit. A lace midi dress worn with heavy boots.

The autumn version of this — the CSC version — is the lace layer worn as part of a dark, considered wardrobe rather than as a standalone romantic piece. A lace-trimmed cami under a blazer. A sheer lace top layered over a black fitted base. These are not Practical Magic costumes. They are the outfits a woman who loved Practical Magic as a teenager and has excellent taste now would wear in October 2026.

The Boots

The Practical Magic wardrobe — both the original and the sequel — understands boots. Not as an afterthought but as the piece that anchors the entire look. Sally Owens running in those short boots in the original is as much a costume moment as any of the dresses. The sequel’s costume design continues this: boots that have weight, boots with hardware, boots that look like they have been somewhere.

The autumn boot formula that captures the Practical Magic aesthetic most directly: a lace-up ankle boot with a slight heel, in black or deep brown leather. Heavy enough to ground even the most floaty dress. Present enough to be noticed. Dr. Martens at the accessible end. Vagabond for the version with more elegance. Anine Bing for the investment pair.

The Autumn Wardrobe Formula

The Practical Magic 2 outfits are, at their core, an argument for a specific kind of autumn dressing — romantic but not soft, dark but not severe, feminine but with an edge that comes from the fabric and the boot rather than the silhouette. The formula:

One floaty or full piece — a midi slip dress, a velvet skirt, a lace-trimmed blouse. One dark grounding layer — a leather jacket, a long black coat, an oversized black knit. One boot with weight and hardware. One piece of silver jewellery, substantial rather than delicate. The whole thing should read like it was assembled by a woman who has very good taste and a slightly unusual relationship with the moon. The aunts would approve.

FAQ

What are the costumes like in Practical Magic 2? The costume design for Practical Magic 2 was created by Oscar-winning designer Alexandra Byrne. The aesthetic honours the original’s whimsical, bohemian 90s wardrobe without copying it directly. Nicole Kidman’s character wears a Rouje green dress that nods to the iconic Monah Li green dress from the original. Maisie Williams’s character Antonia has a 1950s-influenced silhouette, while Joey King’s Kylie has a darker, more contemporary wardrobe.

What brands are in the Practical Magic 2 costumes? Confirmed brands in the film’s costumes include Rouje and Dôen. The full costume design was handled by Alexandra Byrne, with the visual language drawing on romantic, slightly ethereal French and Californian brands alongside darker, more structured pieces.

How do I get the Practical Magic 2 aesthetic? The Practical Magic 2 aesthetic translates into everyday autumn dressing through: a floaty midi dress or full velvet skirt, a leather jacket or long dark coat over the top, a lace layer as either a blouse or trim detail, lace-up ankle boots with hardware, and silver jewellery. The palette is dark greens, deep burgundy, black, and the warm neutrals of an autumn garden.