81 Iconic Couples Halloween Costumes You Can Buy or Easily DIY
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90 Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples to Pair Together
Picking out Halloween costumes is always a blast, but it can be even more fun if you have a partner to dress up with. When it comes to couples Halloween costumes, you might want to choose a look that captures the essence of your relationship, whether it’s playful, sentimental, or super romantic. To help inspire you and your boo, we’ve gathered some of the cutest easy Halloween costumes for couples that will make you feel like the perfect pair.
You may want to dress up as your favorite movie characters (there are lots of ’80s costumes to look at for inspiration!), or show off some perfect pair costumes, like milk and cookies and ketchup and mustard. Perhaps you two want to go all-out glam for Halloween in fancy clothes you rarely wear, like the masquerade ball costume idea. There’s also plenty of pop culture Halloween costumes like Barbie and Ken costumes (of course!). You can also use these ideas to create fun best friend costumes to show off your top-notch compatibility—and if you want to add a kid to the mix, we’ve got Halloween costumes for three people!
October 31 gives you the chance to transform yourself, or try on all the clothes you never wear. These ensembles are incredibly easy to make, which is ideal if you’re crunched for time and looking for any last-minute costume ideas. You and your “boo” are sure to look amazing!
Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
Brit+Co
With a little faith, trust, pixie dust, and a few green clothing items, you and your partner can be off to Neverland this October 31! Don’t forget a variety of whimsical accessories like Tinkerbell’s wings and Peter Pan’s cap!
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Cowboy and Cowgirl
A Beautiful Mess
Can we get a yeehaw for these rootin’ tootin’ costumes? They’re cute to boot! Bonus: the simple cowboy and cowgirl getup can be pulled together with items already in your closet so you’re left with more time to two-step the holiday away.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Chefs and Butter + Lobster
A Beautiful Mess
If you and your significant other are pet parents, this idea is just chef’s kiss for your little family! While you two dress up in chef outfits and hats, your pups can go as a little lobster and a stick of butter. Too cute!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Ghost and Mummy
Brit+Co
Want to lean into the spookier side of the holiday? Classic Halloween characters like a ghost and mummy are a great way to do that! They’re scary easy as well since you can craft your look out of sheets.
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Barbie and Ken from ‘Barbie’ The Movie
Warner Bros. Pictures
Following the release of Barbie, everyone is thinking pink for Halloween—and for good reason! He might just be Ken, but there are so many Barbie and Ken costumes to choose from. We especially love their ’80s rollerblade outfits that can be copied with Malibu print pieces and plenty of neon!
Safari Couple
Camille Styles
With your favorite person, every day is an adventure! Keep it going on Halloween with a few safari-style clothing items (anything khaki will do) and on-theme accessories like safari hats, belts, and binoculars!
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
Jack and Sally
Brit+Co
Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas, this one if for you! Now’s your chance to live the twisted love story of iconic Halloween characters Jack and Sally. With face paint and a few clothing items, you’ll fit right into Halloween Town in no time.
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
Brit+Co
How incredible are these costumes? The two of you can save the world together (and win any costume contests) come Halloween in DIY super suits. If you have kiddos, they can even join in as Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack.
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Shipwrecked Couple
Camille Styles
Channel anything from Lost and Castaway to Survivor and Gilligan’s Island with these shipwrecked costumes. To recreate them, find a few old clothing pieces in your closet then cut them up for the tattered look. Now you just need to know the one item your significant other would choose to bring if you ever really got stranded!
Get the tutorial at Camille Styles.
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Studio DIY!
The dream that you wish will come true when you dress up as Cinderella and Prince Charming this Halloween! For these DIY fairytale costumes, you can pull some basics from your closet, then add homemade embellishments.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Peace, Love, and Sunshine Hippies
The House That Lars Built
Get groovy with it on October 31 with these outfits that offer a unique twist on a hippie costume. The adorable looks inspired by peace, love, and sunshine are all about the DIY headpieces; how you style the rest is up to you!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Monster Cereal Mascots
Studio DIY!
Now here’s a deliciously wonderful idea! Dress up as a pair of monster cereal mascots from your youth to serve up a heaping spoonful of nostalgia to your fellow kids at heart.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Barbie and Ken from ‘Toy Story 3’
Kait Around the Kingdom
Get in on the hottest Halloween costume of 2023 by dressing up as Barbie and Ken! This look is actually inspired by Toy Story 3, but it still captures our favorite dolls’ essence perfectly.
Get the tutorial at Kait Around the Kingdom.
French Chef and Croquembouche
Studio DIY!
Who knew Halloween candy could be so fancy? Cement your Francophile status by dressing up as a French chef and his croquembouche. A hoop skirt, coffee filters, and tissue paper are the keys to creating the tower of treats.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Space Costume
Studio DIY!
Talk about a couples costume that’s out of this world! Your romance will really take off this Halloween when you dress up as an easy-to-make rocket ship and solar system.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
81 Iconic Couples Halloween Costumes You Can Buy or Easily DIY
What’s better than you and your boo dressing up together in one of these funny or cute getups?
For those who are serious about spooky season, it’s time to brainstorm Halloween costume ideas. Especially when planning couples costumes — meaning you and your partner will need to agree on a fun Halloween costume idea that suits both of your personalities — getting a head start ensures you’ll have plenty of time to create the most iconic look for October 31. Our list of the best couples Halloween costumes has all of the inspiration you need, whether you’re a duo known for your scary couple Halloween costumes, you want to emulate one of the hottest celebrity couples of 2023, or you’re looking for the best pop culture costumes for pairs. There are Disney couples costumes, punny costumes, plus-size couple costumes, and costumes that can be added to for trios or larger groups.
Many of these costumes can be purchased online as a complete set, but if you enjoy the creative process of making your own costumes (date night, anyone?), these easy ideas are a great jumping off point. We’ve included links so you can shop for some of the basic materials online, then get crafty at home to really put your unique spin on them.
If you plan to celebrate Halloween all weekend long, you might need more than one costume on hand. For additional ideas, check out our roundups of the best Halloween costume ideas for women, work-appropriate Halloween costumes, plus-size costumes, and family Halloween costumes.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Gotham // Getty Images
Finally: A real photo of the two out and about together. This will be the most fun (and probably easiest) for you and your S.O to recreate because Taylor wore an all-black outfit until her coat for their first documented outing together. But you can also always go with a more football-themed look that has one of you wearing a Kelce jersey.
Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler from ‘Yellowstone’
Paramount Network
Can’t get enough of Yellowstone? You and your significant other can dress as Beth and Rip in this look that fans of the popular show will instantly recognize.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Promoting the ‘Barbie’ Movie
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As one of the most-hyped movies of the year, we’re confident that Barbie costumes will be everywhere for Halloween 2023. Stand out in a sea of Barbies and Kens by taking inspiration from these immediately iconic photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, where Gosling is sporting a shirt that reads “From Director Greta Gerwig” in the Barbie font.