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This year, don't wait until the last minute to come up with the perfect couple's costume for you and your plus one. Check out our list of clever, punny and classic costumes you can buy or DIY.
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First Up: Coming up with a great couple's costume takes some out-of-the-box thinking. Out of the pizza box that is. This adorable pizza slice and delivery boy costume from Studio DIY is easy on the wallet and the perfect balance of all-out DIY and low-maintenance costuming.
Sit together, now and forever, as Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Disney offers stage-worthy costumes to bring the beloved characters to life. Each Sally costume includes her patchwork dress, petticoat, glittering glovettes and ruby-red wig. Jack comes with a full-head mask, pants, limb-lengthening gloves, a padded top and a batty bowtie. Want to crank your Sally costume up a few notches? Give our DIY ragdoll makeup tutorial a try.
Recently engaged? Embrace your bridal era with this grim Beetlejuice and Bride Halloween costume. Have the groom-to-be throw on this moody maroon suit and voluminous green-gray wig, then slip into the blood-red lace dress and gloves inspired by Lydia's unforgettable bridal ensemble to complete the look.
Looking for the perfect couple Halloween costume and keep coming up short? It’s a tale as old as time. The good news? A classic costume will never steer you astray, and this Beauty and the Beast duo is no exception. Belle’s romantic, gold satin gown boasts gold foil filigree accents, organza off-the-shoulder sleeves, pale pink rosettes and gleaming gold sequined details throughout. The Beast Prestige costume is primed to impress with a gold-trimmed jacket, silver-trimmed pants, a ruffled shirt front and a pair of claw-clad furry paws.
Swifties, this one’s for you. Dress up as Travis and Taylor after the Chief’s AFC championship win for your Halloween outings. It may require some pleading to get your partner to wear Kansas City gear if they’re loyal to another team, but with a costume as cute and comfortable as this one — we say it’s worth a shot. Capture the moment with the same hat and tee as Travis sports in the photo and a Taylor-inspired sweater, jewelry and lipstick to complete the look.
Take your couple's costume to infinity and beyond! Dress up with your spouse or kiddo in classic Toy Story attire for an unforgettable Halloween. Disney offers a collection of unmatched adult and children costumes for all your favorite characters including Buzz, Woody, Rex and Jessie.
Hi Barbie! Hi Ken! Capture the magic of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie with this doll box costume set. The bundle includes two hot pink fabric boxes with a clear window display, iconic Barbie branding and elasticized poles to hold the structures together. Personalize your costume by wearing outfits inspired by your favorite Barbie and Ken moments in the movie, or draw inspiration from your childhood doll collection. And, when in doubt, remember: A hot pink mini dress is always a solid choice.
Lovers and friends? This cheery sandwich board duo is just the couple's costume for you. The reversible best friend puzzle pieces make dressing up a breeze. Slip the hearts over a solid black base or a white tee and jeans. Apply glittering pink and red makeup to your cheeks and eyes to complete the look.
Capture the drama and betrayal of The Traitors with this treacherous couple costume idea. Have one person dress as a traitor with the help of a full-length hooded cape and vintage lantern. For the other, take inspiration from host Alan Cumming in a Scottish-inspired ensemble including a cape, fedora and silk scarf. Bonus points if you break out a kilt and tartan accessory, too.
Pay homage to your water tumbler obsession with this couple's costume idea. Have your partner throw on the iconic tumbler suit over black sweats and join them for Halloween festivities wearing pilates-ready athletic wear already in your closet rotation. Throw your hair in a high pony and grab your trendiest sunglasses before heading out the door.
Lean into the chaos, doom and love shared between The Joker and Harley Quinn this Halloween. Throw on Arthur Fleck’s ruby suit and a few spritzes of green hair, and have your partner shimmy into Harley’s harlequin tights, slipper-red jacket and leather skirt before heading out to wreak havoc on the Halloween scene. Find the costumes you need below and see Joker: Folie à Deux in theaters on Oct. 4.
If your partner feels less than enthusiastic about wearing matching costumes this Halloween, this ensemble is for you. Dress for the occasion with undeniably comfortable and iconic Squid Games tracksuits and white tennis shoes. Each costume features an emerald tracksuit jacket, matching athletic pants and a numbered tee.
This Halloween, salute John Mellencamp and his famous 1982 hit song "Jack and Diane" with this low-effort tee set. It is the easiest couple costume on our list, and even better? It allows you to flex your exceptional music taste while taking your kids trick-or-treating around the heartland. Pair the T-shirts with your favorite jeans, tennis shoes and a cardigan.
Throwback to your early childhood days and light up the sidewalks with this Hasbro Lite Brite costume. The nostalgic design includes small batteries to illuminate your trick-or-treating path with a vintage clown motif. This low-effort couple costume looks incredible over an all-black sweatsuit and tennis shoes.
A '90s mixtape and an expertly accessorized dancer? Name a more iconic duo — we’ll wait. The sandwich-board mixtape costume slides easily over sweats or jeans and the rave dancer accessory set includes a fuzzy purple bucket hat, lavender-tinted specs and a pair of purple fingerless gloves.
Make everyone at the party jealous of your creativity with this funny couple's costume idea. One person wears an "Envy" nametag (that's you, duh), and the other goes green from head to toe (definitely your partner).
No costume ideas? Gnome problem. This charming couple's costume can be crafted in under an hour with little-to-no crafting experience. The outfit utilizes clothing items that most people already have with easy-to-find crafting accessories for a look that is sure to turn heads.
When you find yourselves invited to a Halloween party, but neither of you is keen on playing dress up, this is the costume for you. The coordinating Error 404: Costume Not Found tees are effortless to throw on and look great with any jeans, skirts or leggings you already have in your closet. The handmade shirts, sold separately, are available in unisex sizes ranging from S to 3XL. Pro tip: Top your tees with leather jackets or nylon bombers for an added cool factor that works overtime to keep you warm.
It may not have been love at first sight for them, but everyone else saw the writing on the wall when Serena Page and Kordell Beckham walked into the villa wearing their iconic chartreuse ensembles. Pay homage to the infectiously happy Love Island USA 2024 winners by sporting the same shocking shade of green with your love at your upcoming Halloween party. Bonus points if you throw on a mic pack and some silvery jewelry to complete the look.
Hit the town with your boo as complementary colors — specifically, pink and blue crayons. This two-piece crayon accessory set is inexpensive and adorable, with two party-ready pointed crayon hats and color-label stickers for each shade. Throw on coordinating monochrome sweats and some bold face paint to complete the colorful look. Pink and blue not your go-to-hues? Scoop up the same accessory set in neon green and yellow instead.
Trigger everyone's tastebuds with this fun Girl Scout and cookie costume fromUnblushing.Unfortunately, you most likely won't be able to dig out your old Girl Scout uniform like she did, but it may be worth a trip to a thrift store.
Show off your DIY prowess with this birthday boy and cake costume from Studio DIY. The look is impressively chic and perfectly pairs formal wear with cute, crafted attire. You’re sure to fit right in at costume parties and dinner parties alike.
Just like iconic movie characters, classic folklore can make for an easily recognizable costume. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox costumes are surprisingly easy to throw together at the last-minute and are sure to save you from a night of explaining what your costume is.
Whether you’re announcing a pregnancy or looking for something ultra-comfortable (and cute!) to wear pregnant on Halloween — this skeleton T-shirt costume will not disappoint. One tee features a ribcage design that depicts beer, burgers and fries in the stomach, while the other has a smiling baby skeleton in the same place. Style the shirts with simple black slacks or jeans, and let the thrilling motif speak for itself.
Do you and your partner go together like peas and carrots? Consider this your cue to dress up as Forrest Gump and Jenny. Transform into the enduring characters with a jacket, shirt and pants for Forrest and a free-spirited dress, vest and belt for Jenny. Accessorize Forrest's suit with tidy tennis shoes and a box of chocolates. For Jenny, add a headband or floral crown to flowing '70s-inspired locks to round out the look.
The couple who puns together stays together. Head to the craft store to gather all the materials to make this clever, good-versus-evil ensemble.
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Sweet Tooth + Candy
Studio DIY does it again with this super sweet couple’s costume. Every sweet tooth needs its candy fix, and this costume delivers. Though it looks a little intricate, this outfit and its accessories are surprisingly easy to make and come together to create something cooler than anything money could buy.
Head out hand-in-hand in search of treasure this Halloween dressed up as the iconic Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann. Each stage-worthy costume includes all the accessories you need to bring the beloved characters to life on All Hallow’s Eve. For Ms. Swann, you get a shirt, vest, pants, belt, boot covers and her pirate hat. And for Sparrow, you get his shirt, vest, waist sash, pants, boot toppers, belt and head scarf. All that’s missing from this equation? Heavy-handed eyeliner, a few silver rings and a bottle o’ rum.
This creative costume comes from the geniuses at Studio DIY. We love the flexibility of the “French chef” idea, as it can be paired with a variety of instantly recognizable food items. Learn how to DIY the croquembouche costume by following the link below.
This funny costume is as easy as it gets. Just throw on whatever cute outfit you want to wear and top it off with animal headbands and party hats. If you want to go the extra mile, color-coordinate your outfit with the party "animal" of your choice.
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Pickleball Paddle + Ball
This costume is for the couple who leaned into the pickleball mania this summer and now considers the sport a cornerstone of their relationship. The over-the-head duo includes one paddle and one pickle-green ball. Throw ‘em over jeans and a tee, or stand out from the crowd with neon green athleisure clothes for an extra-sporty look.
Cute, cozy and warm — this might be the most practical Halloween costume on our list. Dress to match your partner in flannel shirts, blue jeans, leather work boots (or booties) and fur-lined trapper hats.
Strut your stuff as stylish spuds with this Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head couple’s costume. The charming set includes the Potatoes' iconic hats and stick-on facial features you can attach to your favorite solid-color long-sleeved tee. Keep your bottoms simple with comfy jeans, leggings or sweats and head out for trick-or-treating in your favorite tennis shoes.
You and your toddler go together like ... well, milk and cookies! Whip up this cute costume using a cardboard box, felt, round chair cushions and basic craft supplies. Learn how to make your own.
Transform yourselves into the endearingly obnoxious tourists you met on your honeymoon with this tacky tourist couple costume. The one-size-fits-most costume includes a voluminous jumpsuit that combines a tropical button-down with khaki Bermuda shorts and a whimsical wire hoop waist. Give your jumpsuits a personalized look with your best (read: worst) pair of sandals, socks and straw hat. Bonus points are up for grabs if you throw on a floral necklace and liberally apply blush to create a faux sunburn for the night.
If ever there was a decade to break out the flapper gear, the 2020s are it. Give a nod to the infamous party decade by donning your best 1920s-style clothing — think slinky dresses, feather boas, suspenders and fedoras. And don't forget the most important accessory — a glass of sparkling champagne!
You’ll pull one out of the hat with this magical costume. A top hat, a black jacket and a magic wand are all that is needed for the magician and for the rabbit, a set of large ears and a fuzzy white sweater will do.
Everything is better with a fried egg on top — even a baby bump! All you need to do to pull off this adorable bacon and eggs look is craft an egg out of cardboard, pair it with a yellow shirt and a bacon scarf. Yes, we said bacon scarf.
Missing the flavors of summer? Step into these over-the-head fruit costumes to enjoy the taste of the tropics. Each set includes one watermelon slice costume and one pineapple costume, complete with a playful green stem hat. Pair the set with solid white, green or black sweats and use lively makeup to accentuate your respective looks.
Fall is coming and the smell of school supplies is in the air. Regardless of your feelings toward the coming semester, you have to admit that this school-supply costume from Studio DIY is brilliant. This versatile idea can serve as a couple’s costume or a family costume depending on your needs.
Feeling whimsical? Recreate Lewis Carroll's problematic villains, the Mad Hatter and The Red Queen, in over-the-top costumes like the ones seen here. Take it one step further and bring along some appropriate props like a teacup and saucer, and a DIY heart-shaped scepter.
Whether you’re new parents or veterans of the child-rearing game, one thing remains true: You’re walking around feeling like the living dead on Halloween. We say, lean in and dress the part with this cheeky couple's T-shirt set. Scoop up the “mummy” tee for the exhausted mom in the fam and pair it with the coordinating “deady” top for dad. Pair the shirts with contrasting black and white bottoms, then follow our DIY skeleton makeup tutorial to complete the laidback look. Or, you know, leave your dark circles unconcealed for the night — same diff.
With 101 clever ways to display your baby bump, being pregnant at Halloween can be so much fun. Grab your partner for this easy DIY coffee-and-doughnut costume. Not pregnant? This costume still takes the cake ... I mean, doughnut.
Take your limitless rows of teeth to the streets with this scary-cute shark costume. The hammerhead jumpsuit is effortless to throw on before heading out the door with a step-in design and zippered front. Throw on the hood to show off your razor-sharp smile and all-seeing eyes. And don’t forget to take a few pictures from the side to capture your fin and tail.
Need a costume idea ASAP? Shop your closet for some old white T-shirts, then throw together this simple mummy and skeleton ensemble. Pair with some spooky makeup and you're out the door in no time.
If you’re looking for a creative way to display your baby bump, look no further than this avocado toast costume. All you need is some old moving boxes and craft paint.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more iconic duo than peanut butter and jelly. Dress up as the compatible condiments with this over-the-head couple’s costume. The two-piece set includes one slice of bread slathered in jelly and one slice of bread smothered in peanut butter. Pair them with solid black clothes for a quick, easy and downright tasty look on the go.
What’s red, white and striped all over? You and your boo in this curious Where’s Waldo couple costume. The Waldo costume comes complete with his classic round spectacles, pom-pom hat and red-and-white crew neck top, while Wenda’s look includes a striped-top dress, glasses and a beanie. The best part? This collection has a paws-sitively adorable pet costume you can buy for your fur baby to match.
Fact: You’re never too old to rock a classic jack-o’-lantern onesie. Snag this timeless jumpsuit for you and your boo to wear while passing out candy or escorting your little ones around the neighborhood as they search for some holiday treats of their own.
Equal parts cheeky and stylish — this milkman and housewife couple costume will earn you compliments galore at your upcoming Halloween party. The dynamic accessory set includes a cap, bowtie and name tag for the milkman and an old-fashioned apron for the housewife. Complete the milkman costume with a solid white button-down and white slacks. Round out the housewife look with a polka-dotted short-sleeved dress and retro makeup.
Birds of a feather flock together! Soar from spooky soiree to spooky soiree sporting this vibrant love birds couple's costume. The over-the-head suits boast prismatic plumage and come complete with matching beaked headpieces. Pair the tropical design with white pants or blue jeans, and add a dash of golden highlighter across your cheeks to round out the look.
Give out candy dressed as Gru and a Minion in this playful couple’s costume. Sold individually, the Gru costume includes a theatrical mask and scarf, while the Minion costume includes a dress, fingerless gloves and a hat with an iconic Minion eyeball.
Whoever said even the best relationships aren’t always all rainbows and sunshine clearly hasn’t seen this weather-inspired couple's costume. Strut your stuff with your boo on Halloween with this cheerful duo. Each bundle includes a throw-on rainbow and sun costume perfect for sliding over a basic tee and jeans. Elevate the looks with prismatic eye makeup for the rainbow and dashes of gold glitter for the sun.
Totally buggin’ about what to wear as a couple this Halloween? As if! Dress up with your partner as your favorite '90s duo from the movie Clueless: Cher and Dionne. Throw on Cher’s sunny yellow suit and have your girl strut her stuff in Di’s black-and-white outfit.