Heres the thing: weve been doing this whole costume thing a long time. We have literally seen every costume that there is to see, from the scary to the iconic to the hilarious to the confusing. And here is what we have found out: there are truly some costumes that can stand the test of (everlasting) time.

Well, one costume, that is. This Womens Deluxe Witch Costume is the most classic, timeless look around these parts. And we know; we checked. We tested the Halloween staying power of werewolf outfits, movie characters, mime looks, clown jumpsuits, princess dresses, fairytale personas, and even vampire cloaks. Nope. None of them tested as classic Halloween as this winning witchs costume. So there you have it. Hard data to support your already strong pull toward this costumes wicked whimsy. Think on that for a spell.

And really, whats not to love? The long sleeves, the fitted bodice, the silver buttons, the full tulle petticoat–this black dress has witch written all over it. And dont get us started on that pointy black hat! There are real, actual witches out there that wish they had a witch look this authentic. Seriously, you should see the angry comments they leave. Trust us, investing in this classic witch ensemble is a good move; its bound to last you a lifetime of Halloween fun. Or maybe even two.