You know what they say: the couple that trick-or-treats together stays together. Okay, maybe that's not exactly how the saying goes, but we think it's true. Whether you're looking for something cute or something scary, something unique or something inspired by pop culture, you're in the right place. With our list of Halloween costume ideas for couples, you and your boo will have plenty of options to make spooky season the most romantic time of the year.
Costumes Inspired by Iconic Couples from Movies & TV
Why stay in and watch a movie when you can go out and bring your favorite movie characters to your Halloween party this year? From sci-fi to horror to classic TV and movies, if you choose one of these eye-catching looks, we recommend packing Sharpies in your trick-or-treat bag because you'll be signing autographs all night.
Harley Quinn and The Joker from Suicide Squad
Wreak havoc throughout all of Gotham and give Batman and Robin a real run for their money. Nothing beats dressing up as the bad guys. A sassy Harley Quinn look coupled with a Suicide Squad Joker costume will set the scene for a night of mischief and fun like never before.
Han Solo and Princess Leia from Star Wars
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That's General Organa to all you scruffy-looking nerf-herders out there. If outer space is calling your name and you want to cruise the cosmos in the Millennium Falcon, Han and Leia are the perfect Halloween costume for you and your scoundrel. Darth Vader and the Sith Lords won't stand a chance against you two this year when you're donning this classic Star Wars look together. May the Force be with you always!
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Winter may be coming, but you'll be more than prepared when you're dressed as the King of the North and the Mother of Dragons. A Game of Thrones look never goes out of style. A faux-fur-trimmed cape for Jon Snow, a stunning warrior dress, and a blonde wig for Daenerys will bring this look to life in a flash. Now go lay your claim to the Iron Throne!
Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson from Grease
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The 1950s are back and better than ever. "Greased Lightnin'" and "Summer Nights" are just a few of the classics you'll be belting out together when sporting the look of this iconic couple from Grease. Dance and sing your way through all the major hits, and you're sure to make a name for yourself at Rydell High. While sporting a Grease costume together this year, you'll both look and feel like superstars.
Shaggy and Scooby-Doo
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If there's one thing Halloween isn't short on, it's ghosts and monsters. Grab your best friend and favorite monster-hunting partner for a Scooby-Doo and Shaggy look that will have all the monsters in your neighborhood saying, "Ruh-roh!" So slip on your brown corduroys and grab your dog ears; it's time to hunt some ghosts!
Funny Halloween Costumes for Couples
Our best friends and significant others are the ones who we can always count on to put a smile on our faces, even when we're down. With these funny couples Halloween costumes, you two will be putting a smile on the face of everyone you meet in your Halloween adventures.
Lloyd and Harry from Dumb and Dumber
Look smart and bring in the laughs this year when you're sporting the look of Lloyd and Harry from Dumb and Dumber. A classic film from the 1990s, it doesn't get much funnier than this hilarious duo on Halloween. The instantly recognizable bright orange and blue tuxedos will make you feel dapper, even while acting like complete buffoons!
Gru and a Minion from Despicable Me
Hatch a villainous plan to steal the Moon with your little yellow Minion this year with a classic Despicable Me duo costume. After all, no matter how powerful the villain, they are nothing without their minion at their side! Bring all the laughs and mischief wherever you go with this instantly recognizable duo look. Whether you're committing evil acts with your partner or your best friend, a pair of Despicable Me-themed costumes will surely gain you bonus points at this year's costume contest.
Buddy and Jovie from Elf
Okay, so maybe Will Ferrell's Elf isn't a Halloween movie, but who says you can't celebrate your second favorite holiday on Halloween? Spread Christmas joy and cheer while all dressed up as the most adorable elf duo on this side of the North Pole: Buddy the Elf and his wife, Jovie! This cute couples Halloween costume will surely warm the hearts of everyone you meet.
Bob Ross and a Happy Little Tree
Find your peace and paint your heart out with this precious duo easy DIY costume for couples. Grab a curly wig and a few green accessories to achieve one of the most unique couples Halloween costumes your friends will see all night. There's no such thing as a mistake in the world of Bob Ross, so paint your happy little accidents with confidence and spread a little calm to all you meet.
Ghostbusters
Halloween is full of ghosts, but when you and your ghost-busting partner in crime fire up the Ecto-1, all the ghouls in your neighborhood will flee for safety. So grab your Proton Pack and hop in the Ectomobile - someone just called the Ghostbusters.
Scary Couples Costumes for Halloween
You and your partner don't have to be into horror movies to pull off one of these scary couples Halloween costumes. You can go for a classic gothic look like vampires or a more family-friendly version of horror with costumes inspired by Hocus Pocus or The Nightmare Before Christmas. Whatever you choose, you and your boo will have a scary good time when you show up in one of these looks.
Gomez and Morticia Addams
If you and your beloved are creepy and kooky, the Matriarch and Patriarch of the Addams Family is the perfect couple costume for you. The eccentric billionaire father, Gomez, and the dark yet caring witchy mother, Morticia, make a killer pair for one of the best couples Halloween costumes around. Tap into your love for classic TV and all things gothic this year with an Addams Family costume that nobody will forget any time soon!
Vampire Couples Costume
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You'll have an appetite for blood this year when you're dressed up as the bride of Dracula and her bloodthirsty beau. Nothing says spooky quite like a pair of vampires ready to pounce on their victims in the shadows of the night. Scary Halloween costumes make for the best time, and nothing is scarier than a pair of vampires roaming the streets at night. So grab your fangs and fake blood and crawl out of your coffin; it's time to find some dinner.
Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Rule all of Halloween Town in style this year as the Pumpkin King and Dr. Finkelstein's beautiful rag doll Sally. If you're looking for a couples costume with a touch of heart, then you'll love donning a look inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. Gothic, spooky, and totally iconic, dressing up as this frightening yet adorable pair will be the best Halloween decision you've made in years.
The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus
Witch costumes are a Halloween classic, but you and your girl(s) can make it your own by dressing up as the iconic Sanderson Sisters from the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus. All you'll need are some Renaissance-esque dresses and layers to mix and match and some witchy accessories like brooms and hats, and you'll be talking to black cats and summoning spirits in no time. Your Halloween party will be such a blast that, come the next morning, you'll be wondering if all those fun memories you made were real or if it was all a bunch of Hocus Pocus.
Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz
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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! This year, you'll have everybody calling your name as you head to the party as the deadliest couple in town. With Beetlejuice's iconic black and white striped get-up and Lydia's classic red wedding dress, getting all decked out as your favorite characters from the iconic ‘80s film will be a blast. You can even go as the actually-dead Adam and Barbara Maitland if scaring your new housemates (ahem, we mean "neighbors") is more your speed. So rise from the graveyard and hop in your Beetlejuice costumes; it's... SHOWTIME!
Sexy Halloween Costumes for Couples
Halloween may not happen in summer, but you and your partner can heat things up with these sexy couples Halloween costumes. The only downside to these eye-catching looks is that they'll catch the eyes of everyone, so you'll need to keep your eyes on your partner all night long. Somehow, we don't think that'll be too difficult.
Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny Couples Costume
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Turn your house into the Playboy Mansion this Halloween with a Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny couples Halloween costume. Slip into a Playboy Bunny outfit, complete with a bodysuit, fishnets, and bunny ears, while your partner slides into a smoking jacket, and you two will look the part. If you're bringing party favors to your Halloween party this year, we recommend handing out fans: it's about to get steamy.
Batman and Catwoman Couples Costume
Ride in your Batmobile and scale the buildings of Gotham City as Bruce Wayne's Batman and Selina Kyle's Catwoman. The Joker and Harley Quinn won't stand a chance when you two show up as the iconic will-they-won't-they couple from DC Comics. The best part about wearing superhero costumes is that nobody’s likely to give you any trouble on Halloween night.
Austin Powers and Foxxy Cleopatra
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Oh behave! You and your partner will look groovy when you slip into a 1960s-inspired get-up to create your own Austin Powers and Foxxy Cleopatra couples costume. Looking this sexy and stylish, you bet Goldmember will be putting out a big bounty for you, so don't forget your weapons - you might need to defend yourself. Suit up and get ready to spy - you two will look positively Shagalicious, Baby!
Doctor and Nurse Couples Costume
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Nothing says “in sickness and in health,” quite like dressing up as a doctor and a nurse together for Halloween. And why not add a layer of horror to this classic Halloween look by splashing on some fake blood for good measure? To accomplish this look, you’ll just need some bloody scrubs, a bloody nurse uniform, and maybe a (fake) weapon for good measure. With this sexy couples costume, your friends will be telling you two to get an (operating) room before the night is through.
Sailor and Mermaid Couples Costume
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Now here’s a couples costume that will certainly make a splash! Every sailor wants an aquatic princess to call their own, so be sure to snatch yours up this year with a stunning oceanic look. Whether you're sailing above the water or swimming deep below the sea, you'll be more than prepared for whatever the night brings your way when you're all dolled up together as a classy sailor and mermaid. If you want to spice up the look even more, make it a pirate-and-mermaid couples costume. Beware, though, all you little mermaids - these pirates have hooks.
DIY Couples Halloween Costumes
For many of us, Halloween is the perfect time of year to show off our creativity with costumes, accessories, hair, and makeup. And what better way to take your creativity to the next level than with a do-it-yourself ensemble? For those of you willing to put in the work, a DIY couples costume is the perfect excuse to put your originality on display.
Barbie and Ken Halloween Costume
Life in plastic will be fantastic when you and your partner assemble a DIY Barbie and Ken couples costume. Whether you go for the Malibu Barbie and Ken look, or the Cowgirl Barbie and Cowboy Ken look, you're sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone at the party when you walk in sporting this classic and cute couples Halloween costume.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Couples Costume
No one epitomizes the phrase "power couple" quite like the hip-hop icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have had so many iconic looks over the years that you and your partner will surely find a look inspired by the iconic celebrity couple you can recreate. Neither of you will have to worry about any Becky with good hair because you'll be too busy performing encores all night.
Prom King and Prom Queen Couples Costume
Your popularity will have no end when you put together a DIY costume that will put you at the top of the class. Perfect for high school sweethearts, the Prom King and Queen couple costume perfectly adapts to whatever era you and your partner want to celebrate. Pick up a dress and suit from the thrift store, or go for a decade-specific coordinated look to remind you and your forever date of the good ol' days. Top it off with a crown and sash, and you two will go down in yearbook history as Most Likely to Win Halloween.
Cruella de Vil and a Dalmatian
She's wicked and cruel, but she's also totally iconic. A DIY Cruella de Vil and Dalmatian couples costume will have all the doggies on your block howling when you two step out in this look. Put on a black-and-white wig and a faux-fur coat over your best little black dress, and you'll be embodying the mistress of Hell Hall in no time. All your dog needs is some Dalmatian ears and a tail, and you two will be ready to hit the streets of your neighborhood and prowl for some candy.
Magician and Rabbit Couples Costume
No tricks here: this rabbit and magician couples costume will have heads turning at your next Halloween party. To create this magical look, just throw a black cape over your best white button-down, pair it with some black pants and shoes, and top it off with a top hat to complete the look. Your good luck charm only needs a set of bunny ears and a tail to go with their all-white get-up, and you two will be ready to hit the stage.
Easy and Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Couples
Just because you're on a budget or in a time crunch doesn't mean you can't put together the perfect look for Halloween. These easy couples Halloween costumes are also perfect for you parents out there who want to focus on giving your kids the best Halloween ever without missing out on the fun for yourselves.
Baby and Johnny from Dirty Dancing
Nobody will put your baby in a corner when you and your partner dress up as everyone's favorite characters from the classic ‘80s film Dirty Dancing. An all-black outfit for Johnny and a pink dress or skirt for Baby will have you and your dance partner winning talent shows and costume contests all night long.
Mario and Princess Peach
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Bowser won't be able to get away with kidnapping your sweetheart this year when you're all dressed up as this iconic Nintendo pair. A beautiful princess and a portly plumber are the makings of a video game love story for the ages. Show your appreciation for all things Nintendo this year with this iconic Mario and Peach couples costume.
Cowboy and Cowgirl Couples Costume
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The Wild Wild West will be alive and well when you throw on Western outfits fit for any Halloween party. Ride your horse, toss your lasso, and let out a big "Yee-haw" right alongside your partner, all while decked out in one of the easiest costumes to throw together. We're willing to bet you already have a pair of blue jeans in your wardrobe. That means all you'll need to complete this look is a cowboy hat and some chaps if you’re feeling fancy. So giddyup, with this look, you and your partner will be riding off into the sunset with saddlebags full of candy.
Greek God and Goddess
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Greek Gods and Goddesses are timeless classics - literally, the gods invented time, didn't they? Whether you preside over sea or sky, when you and your muse dress up in one of these Greek- and Roman-inspired looks, you'll be adding another realm to your domain: ruler of Halloween Parties. You'll be looking absolutely divine in one of these heavenly costumes.
Hippies
You and your lover will be preaching peace and happiness this year when you're all decked out in groovy hippie costumes. If you're looking for an easy costume that is super quick to throw together, a hippie costume will do the trick. Peace sign necklaces, tie-dye shirts, bell bottoms, and fringe go a long way for a classic 1970s look.
Halloween is Better Together!
Sure, dressing up alone is fun. But when you dress up with a partner, all of that fun gets multiplied! Whether you decide to go for an iconic movie couple like the Joker and Harley Quinn, a funny option like Gru and his fun yellow Minion, or something classic and scary like vampires, you'll never regret dressing up together. After all, the memories you make and the pictures you take will be with you forever, so don't miss out on an opportunity to bond together by dressing up as a pair!
