48 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

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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Crafty Halloween Costumes for Two

Whether you're aiming to take first place in a local costume contest or just win at trick-or-treating, our easy DIY costume ideas range from punny costumes to costumes for expecting moms to last-minute costumes that start as a T-shirt. No time to craft? No problem. We've also got shoppable costumes to help you wow the crowds in a pinch.

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Pizza Delivery Boy and Slice Costume

Barbie and Ken Costume

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.

Buy It: Oriental Trading, $99.99

Garden Gnomes Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Garden Gnome Halloween Costume

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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.

Buy It: Etsy | heyradhat, $28

Punny Halloween Costume Green with Envy

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).

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Girl Scout + Cookie Costume

Trigger everyone's tastebuds with this fun Girl Scout and cookie costume from Unblushing. 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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Girl Scout and Cookie Costume

Tortoise + Hare Costume

Drag out your box of craft supplies and dig through your athletic-wear drawer to become this classic, competitive duo.

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Buddy the Elf and Jovi Costume

This Buddy the Elf and Jovi costume is made for couples ready to skip Halloween and jump straight into Christmas. The movie-worthy costumes come with all the essentials to transform into everyone’s favorite elf and his beloved partner. Each Buddy costume includes a jacket, hat, tights and belt, while each Jovi costume comes with her dress, shoe covers, tights and belt. For a real wow factor, snag this Buddy the Elf wig to complete the look.

Buy It: Amazon, $101.53

Paul Bunyan + Babe the Blue Ox Costume

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.

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Expecting Parents Costume

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.

Buy It: Etsy | bashvibesus, $31.13

Birthday Suits Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Birthday Boy and Cake Costume

Beauty and the Beast Costume

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.

Buy It: shopDisney.com, $64.99

The Nightmare Before Christmas Costume

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.

Buy It: shopDisney.com, $69.99

Sweet Tooth Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Sweet Tooth and Candy Necklace Costume

Pirates of the Caribbean Costume

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.

Buy It: HalloweenCostumes.com, $99.99

French Chef + Croquembouche Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY French Chef and Croquembouche Costume

Hot or Iced Coffee Costume

Would you like your costume hot or iced? This caffeine-fueled costume bundle offers the best of both worlds, with two over-the-head coffee costumes representing both options. Pair the throw-and-go ensembles with monochromatic sweats or simple jeans and tees for a cute and casual couple look.

Buy It: Oriental Trading, $84.99

Party Animals Costume

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.

Pickleball Paddle and Ball Costume

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.

Buy It: JCPenney, $69.99

Forrest Gump and Jenny Costume

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.

Buy It: HalloweenCostumes.com, $79.99

Lumber Jack & Jill Costume

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.

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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume

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.

Buy It: Amazon, $37.40

Deviled Egg + Holy Cow Costume

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.

Cookies + Milk Costume

You and your toddler go together like milk and cookies! You can whip up this cute costume using a cardboard box, felt, some round chair cushions and basic craft supplies. Learn how to make your own using our handy tutorial.

GET THE HOW-TO: Mom and Child Halloween Costume: Milk and Cookies

Tacky Tourist Costume

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.

Buy It: Target, $29.99

Roaring Twenties Costume

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!

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Queen Bee and Pot of Honey Costume

Haunt the town with your honey this Halloween — literally! The queen bee and honey pot costumes come together for one extra-sweet combination. Each bundle includes one over-the-head honey pot costume, complete with a charming gingham lid tied with a lettered label, and one honeycomb dress with three-dimensional bee accessories and a matching, buzz-worthy headband.

Buy It: Oriental Trading, $99.99

Bacon + Eggs Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Pineapple and Watermelon Costume

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.

Buy It: Oriental Trading, $104.99

School Supplies Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY School Supplies Family Costume

Mad Hatter + Red Queen Costume

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.

Find More Ideas: 45 Buy or DIY Family Halloween Costume Ideas

Mummy + Deady Costume

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.

Buy It: Etsy | NicePeopleTees, $19.99

Baseball and Mitt Costume

Earn a home run in the costume department by dressing up as America’s favorite pastime. This sweet-and-simple set includes one over-the-head baseball costume and one mitt costume. Pair the duo with a long-sleeve tee, jeans, classic canvas sneakers and, for the baseball-wearer, a solid-color cap.

Buy It: Amazon, $43.99

Coffee + Donuts Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Hammerhead Sharks Costume

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.

Buy It: Amazon, $33.99

Last-Minute T-Shirt Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: 5 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Make With a T-Shirt

Milkman and Housewife Costume

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.

Buy It: Amazon, $29.99

Magician and Rabbit

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.

Find More Ideas: 45 Buy or DIY Family Halloween Costume Ideas

Avocado + Toast Costume

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.

GET THE HOW-TO: 3 DIY Breakfast-Themed Costumes for Baby Bumps

Peanut Butter & Jelly Costume

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.

Buy It: Amazon, $52.99

Teapot and Candlestick Costume

Dress up as a dazzling table setting with this whimsical floral teapot and glowing golden candlestick duo. The romantic pair come ready to wear over a simple black outfit and are guaranteed to turn heads while trick-or-treating. Apply metallic gold face paint on your cheeks to elevate the candlestick costume, and use a heavy-handed mauve blush and lipgloss to accentuate the pink roses on the tea kettle.

Buy It: Oriental Trading, $134.99

Toy Story Couple Costume

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.

Buy It: shopDisney.com, $64.99

Jack-O'-Lanterns Costume

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.

Buy It: Amazon, $48.99

Despicable Me Costume

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.

Buy It: HalloweenCostumes.com, $29.99

Rainbows + Sunshine Costume

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.

Buy It: JCPenney, $99.99

Love Birds Costume

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.

Buy It: JCPenney, $99.99

Where's Waldo Costume

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.

Buy It: HalloweenCostumes.com, $29.99

Clueless Costume

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.

Buy It: HalloweenCostumes.com, $59.99

48 Couple's Costume Ideas For You and Your BOO!

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Girl Scout + Cookie Costume

Tortoise + Hare Costume

Buddy the Elf and Jovi Costume

Paul Bunyan + Babe the Blue Ox Costume

Expecting Parents Costume

Birthday Suits Costume

Beauty and the Beast Costume

The Nightmare Before Christmas Costume

Sweet Tooth Costume

Pirates of the Caribbean Costume

French Chef + Croquembouche Costume

Hot or Iced Coffee Costume

Party Animals Costume

Pickleball Paddle and Ball Costume

Forrest Gump and Jenny Costume

Lumber Jack & Jill Costume

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Costume

Deviled Egg + Holy Cow Costume

Cookies + Milk Costume

Tacky Tourist Costume

Roaring Twenties Costume

Queen Bee and Pot of Honey Costume

Bacon + Eggs Costume

Pineapple and Watermelon Costume

School Supplies Costume

Mad Hatter + Red Queen Costume

Mummy + Deady Costume

Baseball and Mitt Costume

Coffee + Donuts Costume

Hammerhead Sharks Costume

Last-Minute T-Shirt Costume

Milkman and Housewife Costume

Magician and Rabbit

Avocado + Toast Costume

Peanut Butter & Jelly Costume

Teapot and Candlestick Costume

Toy Story Couple Costume

Jack-O'-Lanterns Costume

Despicable Me Costume

Rainbows + Sunshine Costume

Love Birds Costume

Where's Waldo Costume

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