If it were up to us, we'd dress in a costume every day. So when October finally arrives, and it comes time to choose that winning Halloween lewk, we definitely do not eff around. We've compiled more than 120 (!!) of our favorite couples costume ideas for besties and lovers alike! As far as we're concerned, spooky season just got a whole lot more stylish. From pop culture moments that everyone will recognize to puns and even SNL sketches, these are some of the best 'fits around.
Scroll on for a wide variety of the most unusual and themostclassic couple's Halloween costume ideas that are sure to get you and yours feeling wildly inspired and ready to double stun. No matter what Halloween looks like this year, you're going to crush it with these creative DIY couples costumes.
Cruella de Vil and a Dalmatian
Who doesn't love Cruella and her 101 pups? Oh, everybody. Grab your fave black dress, a sharpie, and some old white clothes to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)
Lion and Lion Tamer DIY Couples' Costume
Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe Pop Art
We think Marilyn said it best: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she'll conquer the world." And she'll conquer Halloween while she's at it. (via Brit + Co)
Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid
Beyonce and Jay-Z
Beyoncé never disappoints when it comes to her performance wardrobe and glam. (via Brit + Co)
Royal Princes
Fellow peasants, thy princes have arrived to rule the land and look damn good too. (via Brit + Co)
Carl + Ellie from Up
Tiffany and Chucky Partner Costume
[pinterest_embed https://www.pinterest.com/pin/10836855343949785/ expand=1 site_id=19876466]This is one spooky couple's costume that will give everyone the creeps...in a good way.
Paperman
If you haven't seen the Disney short, Paperman, it's truly magical. This one was a special one for Jon and Paige, because Jon asked Paige to marry him with a Paperman-inspired proposal. (I'm not crying, you're crying!) (via Brit + Co)
Prince and David Bowie
Jasmine and Aladdin
Grace and Frankie
“But Grace, I'm engaging with all the people on the Internet-land." Prepare to unleash your super sassy selves as one of Netflix's best on-screen duos. (via Brit + Co)
Operation + Surgeon
Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez
Minnie and Mickey Mouse
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Bill and Hillary Clinton
Dress up as this real-life power couple or grab two friends and complete the costume crew with Trump and Bernie. (via Brit + Co)
Bananas in Pyjamas
Beauty and the Beast
“Tale as old as time. A song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast." (via Brit + Co)
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Harry Potter and Hermione
Westworld
Ross and Rachel
[pinterest_embed https://www.pinterest.com/pin/587297607672281987/ expand=1 site_id=19876466]For this Ross and Rachel partner costume, go for an iconic look like Rachel's Central Perk apron or a funny moment — like when they doodle on each other's faces. Just make sure you use eyeliner instead of Sharpie.
Baby Driver
You'll be destined to win the easiest and most comfy couple's costume when you dress up as Baby and his love interest, Debora. Perfect for the audiophile who wants to make a quick getaway - from the party. (via Brit + Co)
All Caps Abbi + Dog Hoody Ilana
From Broad City's season three “Game Over" episode where Abbi competes in the Soulstice Games and Ilana loses her job at Deals! Deals! Deals!, this costume pairing just might be two of the show's most iconic looks. (via Brit + Co)
Mummy and Ghost DIY Halloween Couples Costume
Daria and Jane
Rory and Lorelai from Gilmore Girls
Blossom and Six
Carpool Karaoke Creative Couples Costume
Is it just us, or is James Corden's Carpool Karaoke series one of the greatest gems of the Internet? Try it out and pick from any of our favorite guests — like the always groovin' Justin Timberlake. (via Brit + Co)
La La Land
This Ryan Gosling + Emma Stone-inspired costume is easy to put together, and once you have it on, you’ll be ready to dance and sing your way through the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)
Pizza Slice and Ice Cream
Doug + Patty Mayonnaise
Uber and Lyft
Dancing Emojis
Waldo and Wenda DIY Couples' Costume
Twins
Let's journey back to 1988 when the world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? (via Brit + Co)
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Taylor Swift and All Her Boyfriends
This costume involves some serious Taylor Swift ‘tude and an S.O. who is willing to rotate between several masks throughout the night. (via Brit + Co)
Party Animals
Finn and Rey from Star Wars
Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Kylo Ren. May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)
Joe and Love Partner Costume
Get ready for your favorite eerie show with a couple's costume that is totally easy and totally iconic.
Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port
Heidi and Spencer Pratt
The Breakfast Club
Cactus Couple
Unicorn Couple
Brody Jenner and Kristin Cavallari
You'll have some serious fun with this couple's costume. Grab your best male friend *or* a random guy from Bumble who isn't actually your BF for an epic Halloween evening pretending to be this messy couple from a distant past. (via Brit + Co)
Step Brothers
Danny and Sandy from Grease
Rainbow and Pot of Gold
Trainwreck
Joker and Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn and the Joker from Suicide Squad are *the* edgiest of couples costumes with their oddly twisted yet heartfelt love. (via Brit + Co)
Cookies and Milk
It doesn't get any better than this classic duo. Be everyone's favorite treat when you head out or in this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)
Zoolander
No idea why this is hilarious? It's definitely a deep cut, straight from Jimmy Fallon's archive on The Tonight Show. (via Brit + Co)
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Netflix and Chill
If you still aren't quite sure what this means, we'll break it down for you. This is code for a makeout session, so pucker up with your boo. (via Brit + Co)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Creepy Denim-Clad Horse People
Horseheads are a thing, and we happen to have two. So, if you really have no idea what to be this Halloween, just Amazon Prime a pair and get ready to get creepy all night long. (via Brit + Co)
Ghostbuster and Marshmallow Man
For those of you who have no desire to create your own costume but still want a legit getup, look no further than these '80s-inspired pre-made costumes. (via Brit + Co)
Hall and Oates
Wayne and Garth
Daenerys and Yara from Game of Thrones
Burt Macklin and Janet Snakehole
[pinterest_embed https://www.pinterest.com/pin/4433299626388880/ expand=1 site_id=19876466]Dressing up as characters who are dressing up as characters? That's meta.
Garth and Kat
Thanks to the regular SNL skit, our two favorite songwriters are welcome to crash any of our holiday parties! (via Brit + Co)
Zoya and Liberty Belle
Two Women Emojis
Besties, BFFs, more-than-friends. Show your friendly or romantic love for each other in IRL text communique. (via Brit + Co)
Anger and Joy from Inside Out
Gilly and the Teacher
If you haven’t seen the SNL skit featuring Kristen Wiig, you’re overdue. “Her name is Gilly and she’s at it again, causing lots of ruckus like a barnyard hen. She’s always making trouble, her hair is like a bubble. Knock, knock, who’s there? It’s Gilly.” (via Brit + Co)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Agatha and Zero
Thing 1 and Thing 2
The Incredibles
Two Men Emojis
Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé
Dooneese and Lawrence Welk
The Mecca of everything Kristen Wiig has ever done on SNL is the Dooneese skit. This crazy ugly duckling character knows how to make us cry-laugh with her outrageous one-liners and tiny hands. (via Brit + Co)
The Labyrinth
Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano
Forrest Gump and Lieutenant Dan
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
Started from the Bottom AKA Eight F**king Thousand Dollars
We give all our yesses to Broad City and the two kweens that are comedy geniuses Abbi and Ilana. If you haven’t seen this episode intro yet, you’ve not fully lived. (via Brit + Co)
Skeleton Twins
Inspired by SNL's David S. Pumpkins skit, these two bony babes easily be sported sans Tom Hanks. Just be sure to bring the goofy faces and plenty of dorky dance moves. Alternatively, you can use any Skeleton costume to be Phoebe Bridgers! (via Brit + Co)
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Barb and Nancy from Stranger Things
Oh, Barb… she may just be the most tragic character on the show. And, for the most part, it seemed like she only had Nancy looking out for her. Rep this strong (if brief) friendship in easy-to-recreate ’80s costumes. (via Brit + Co)
Pancakes and Syrup
Strawberry and Lime
Selena Gomez and James Corden
Star-Lord and Gamora DIY Couples' Costume
Nancy and Jonathan from Stranger Things
Possibly one of our fave Netflix duos, these two are the perfect combo of Halloween sweetness and strange. (via Brit + Co)
Wisdom Teeth Abbi and Co-Op Ilana
Anna and Elsa from Frozen
Caterpillar and Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland
Cans of La Croix
No matter which flavor of La Croix you and your BAE may be, we can all agree that La Croix is life. (via Brit + Co)
The Handmaid’s Tale
Adele and James Corden
Batman and Batgirl
Dino Duo
Beetlejuice Couple
Eyeballs and serious DIY mask-making skills are required for this monster version of the couple stuck in the attic in one of our favorite spooky flicks. (via Brit + Co)
Nancy and Steve from Stranger Things
“You're an idiot, Steve Harrington." “You're beautiful, Nancy Wheeler." Aww, young love at its strangest. (via Brit + Co)
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Ewoks
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from The Simple Life
The Revenant
Ramen and Chopsticks
Double-Stuffed Oreos
The Princess Bride
Castaway
Zenon
’80s Andre Agassi + Tennis Ball
Rory and Jess from Gilmore Girls
Pokémon DIY Couples' Costume
Lisa Frank and a Unicorn
Saved by the Bell
Bowie Emojis
We were THRILLED when Apple released the batch of emojis featuring both a male and female David Bowie. It's time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues, baby. (via Brit + Co)
Superman and Wonder Woman
He thinks of you as his Wonder Woman, and he's your Superman. Why not dress the part? (via Brit + Co)
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This article has been updated from a previous post.