Looking for the perfect creative costume for just two people? We’ve got you covered with this easy Halloween costumes for couples list! *This post contains affiliate links. You can read our disclosure policy here.
It is always hard to coordinate costumes that both of you would want to do, so hopefully this post can get you that inspiration you need to pull of the perfect look for Halloween night! Whether it’s a TV-show or movie character, or something more unique, we’re ready to help you find it. We’ve also included some ideas of how to make your couple-costume include your kids, pets, or other group members if you want!
Movie and TV Show Characters
Effie Trinket and Seneca Crane, from The Hunger Games
Mariah and her husband as Effie Trinket and Seneca Crane! You want to hate them, but you just can’t! The details on this costume are incredible!
Charlie Brown and Lucy
Tara and her husband have gone as Charlie Brown and Lucy. (Bonus points if you have a baby and a pumpkin outfit so you can have your very own Great Pumpkin). Who doesn’t love a good throwback costume?
Wesley and Buttercup, from The Princess Bride
This costume came together so easily! Remember DIY costumes can make a great couples costume. Red dress, black shirt and pants, and “mask” and hat cut out of an old t-shirt. It’s inconceivable!
Troy and Gabriella, from High School Musical
You could also do Sharpay and Ryan, or Chad and Taylor! The fashion statements are so iconic!
Danny and Sandy, from Grease
MaLee and her husband were Danny and Sandy their first Halloween together! They totally rocked it with the poodle skirt and his slicked back hair! Grease costumes are easy with a few accessories like a leather jacket, pink jacket, or poodle skirt, and there are lots of couples for inspiration.
Harry Potter Characters
There are so many variations of this, we could go on forever! Makayla and her husband had a fun time recreating the “Mandrake” scene, by adding earmuffs to the classic Harry Potter costumes. Mariah and her husband did Snape and Bellatrix. Harry Potter and Luna, Ron and Hermione, Hagrid and Dumbledore… there are so many directions you could go with this!
Fred and Daphne, from Scooby-Doo
Did anyone else grow up watching the live-action versions? They were so funny! Choose any of the classic members of Scooby-Doo and the Gang for an easily identifiable couple costume!
Tigger and Pooh
I love this adorable maternity couple costume that Madison thought of! Of course you could do this with a pillow, or just a simple outfit without the belly. Such a cute, classic costume that is easily identifiable.
Belle and Gaston
Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box with your couple costume! Although Belle traditionally goes with the Beast, it’s okay to use other characters, like Gaston! Mariah and her husband have dressed up as Belle and Gaston, with their baby daughter as the rose! It was such a cute family Halloween costume. You could do some variations of this with the Beast, but that was little out of our budget!
Poppy and Branch, from Trolls
How cool are these costumes of Poppy and Branch from Trolls?! Especially with the new Trolls movie coming out, this one will be a huge hit!
Star Wars Characters
Han Solo and Princess Leia are the perfect duo for your Halloween costume! Leia is so easy with a white dress and cool hairstyle. You can also pull ideas from the rest of the Star Wars franchise. Mandalorian and Baby Yoda (Grogu) or Anakin and Ahsoka. Check out Madison’s awesome Ahsoka face paint!
Peter Pan and Wendy
I had some cute friends that went as Tinkerbell and Peter Pan. Plot twist! Her husband went as Tinkerbell and it was hilarious. You could also do Peter Pan and Wendy because all Wendy needs is a blue dress and a ponytail and a bow. If you want to make this a group costume, you could include Wendy’s brothers, pirates, Captain Hook, or the Lost Boys as well!
Marty McFly and Doc, from Back to the Future
Bring back the 80’s with this iconic costume! The puffy red vest and the white lab coat? “That’s heavy, doc”! I do recommend investing in a better white wig that doesn’t clump up when it gets wet (haha!)
Eleven and Mike, from Stranger Things
If you do choose to go as this couple, definitely don’t forget the box of frozen waffles, and Mike’s bike! This would be a fun trunk-or-treat or porch decoration theme as well, since you could do the ABC-Christmas light wall!
Dorothy and Scarecrow, from The Wizard of Oz
Although the famous foursome of the Wizard of Oz is a classic Halloween costume, you could do it as a couple! Tin Man and the Scarecrow, Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion, Galinda and the Wicked Witch! So many fun options for couples!
Cruella and Jasper
Whether you go for the classic Disney version or the more recent live-action film, there are some awesome costume ideas just waiting! Cruella and a Dalmation or Horace and Jasper would be a fun two-person costume as well!
Woody and Bo-Beep, from Toy Story
I always thought Jessie and Woody should go together because they were both cowboy/cowgirl- themed. But, I have to admit, my heart was so happy in Toy Story 4, when Woody chose to be with Bo-Peep. Your costume could also be Buzz and Jessie, or any of the toys from Andy’s room! These would make great couple or group costumes!
Video Game Characters
Mario and Luigi
Mariah and her family did various characters from this video game! She and her husband were Mario and Luigi, and their daughters were Peach and Daisy, while their son was Bowser. Mariah is the QUEEN of HALLOWEEN, for reals.
Grab a pair of overalls or a pink dress to get started!
Team Rocket, from Pokémon
Don’t forget about this famous brother-sister duo! Mariah and Jake killed this one! Some of my friends have done Pikachu and Ash, and it was adorable. There are SO many cute Pokémon combos you could also do here for a really fun group costume!
May and Cody, from It Takes Two
If you haven’t played this two-player game, you MUST! It is so much fun working together as a couple. Then, do this costume for Halloween. I’d love to see it come to life!
Plants Vs. Zombies
Anyone who has played this game is sure to recognize your amazing Plants vs. Zombies costumes! Using just a few household items, you can easily put these costumes together! Another one of Mariah and Jake classic costumes. They’re so good at funny couples!
Fun Theme Ideas for Couples Costumes
Barbie and Ken
This costume is so easy to do last minute! Just grab your sparkliest clothes and makeup, and you are Barbie and Ken! Extra points if you have a blonde wig! You could also do a themed Barbie (like Sports Barbie, or Doctor Barbie), or try to make your costumes match one of the outfits from the 2023 movie.
Burglars
You can also stick with fun themes, like burglars. It’s a super easy costume. Black hats, masks, (even drawn with makeup), and striped shirts. Badabing badaboom, you’ve got a costume!
Construction Workers
Using reflective vests and some costume construction hats, you’ll have a convincing costume in just a few minutes. The real bonus is that this costume was REALLY warm and safe while we were out trick-or-treating! The fake beard sent it over the top for me, haha! We love funny Halloween costumes.
Where’s Waldo?
You can go as a Where’s Waldo couple (men’s version and women’s version), or even Waldo and Carmen San Diego. What other characters would you add to this “finding” theme? Nemo?
Magic Creatures
Bring your favorite D&D characters to life for Halloween! Dwarves, elves, fairies, etc. My sister and her husband dressed up like elves and used it for Halloween, the local Renaissance festival, and a Lord of the Rings party! They sure got their money’s worth out of it. For this, they used fake ears to really sell the costume!
Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
This costume can be simple or all-out! Bonus points if you bring your baby or fur-baby with you dressed as Grandma 😉 You could also do other Fairy Tale pairings like one of the three little pigs and the Big Bad Wolf!
Sherlock and Watson
I would love to do this costume! How fun to use old English clothes and possibly solve the mystery during the party?!
Football Player and Coach
One year we did a football player and a coach! Your other group members could be a referee or cheerleader, as well. This is a really easy couple costume idea that uses a lot of clothes you likely already have around the house.
Calvin and Hobbes
This tiger costume has come in handy so many times! Calvin and Hobbes, Tigger and Pooh, and so many more! Plus, it’s SUPER comfy. I wear it to movie parties with my friends too!
We highly recommend having an easy go-to costume like this, which can be adapted for many characters. It’ll be put to good use!
Fast Food Mascots
Wendy’s, KFC, McDonald’s, and more! There are so many fun twists you can do on these iconic mascots. These can be a great last-minute couples’ costume because the branding is so recognizable, and you can easily get props!
Real-Life Famous Duos
Bob Ross and His Art
This man is an icon, if ever there was one! His art is amazing, and we love him! Madison made this incredible homemade canvas costume out of a pillowcase, and the artwork was done by “Bob Ross” himself (aka, her husband). How cute! Plus, they made an awesome “Trunk-or-Treat” trunk with it! The perfect costume combo.
Ghandi and Mother Theresa
We have some friends from church that are intense when it comes to costumes. They go all out and start planning early in the year. One year, the husband grew out a beard for about a month before Halloween, then showed up to the Halloween party with a shaved head, and a mustache and a sheet wrapped around him in the authentic Ghandi-method. Holy Mackerel. Dedication anyone?! And his wife was Mother Theresa. We always look forward to seeing their Halloween getup.
Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo
Another year, that same couple were Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo. Their costumes are legendary.
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo
Okay, I know they technically aren’t “real” but this 50s duo was real to many of us, and they were a real off-screen married couple! And of course we love Madison’s blue dress and orange wig (so many uses for classic characters)!
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Adam and Eve
With an apple and a few clothes covered in construction paper leaves (or real leaves!), you’ve got yourself an inspired costume!
Presidential Election Candidates
If you’re brave enough, you could dress as the current presidential candidates or famous politicians. Use their slogans throughout the night or try to win votes!
We hope our ideas for the best couples Halloween costumes will help you win a prize for best couple costume at your upcoming Halloween parties! What better way to spend Halloween than being a dynamic duo with your best friend?
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Check out Madison’s fun adult Halloween activity ideas or Mariah’s Master List of Costumes for even more inspiration!
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