Dress up with your significant other on a budget with these DIY Halloween Costumes for Couples!
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From scary couples costumes to funny Halloween costumes, there are plenty of DIY couples costumes to choose from!These DIY Halloween costumes are cheap and easy to make and make great DIY last minute Halloween costumes.
No matter what type of Halloween costume ideas you want, there’s something for every duo. There are sexy, scary, cute, and funny costumes for your inspiration.
From pop culture icons to classic costumes, these DIY costumes are not just spooktacularly fun; they’re also budget-friendly. Whether you’re going to a Halloween party or a Trunk or Treat event, these ideas will have you and your other half looking fabulous without frightening your wallet.
Are you looking for kids’ costumes, too? Check out these DIY Halloween costumes for kids!
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- Halloween Costume FAQs
- Halloween Party Ideas
Movie & TV Show DIY Halloween Costumes for Couples
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Barbie and Ken from She Be Thriving
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Alice in Wonderland Costumesfrom Keiko Lynn
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Clark Kent & Lois Lane (source unknown)
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Stranger Things Couples Costumefrom A Beautiful Mess
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Jasmine and Aladdin from Costume Works
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Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia (source unknown)
turtle neck white dress, white belt, vest, white shirt, black pants
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Jurassic Park’s Alan & Ellie Costumesfrom Cupcakes and Cashmere
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Doctor Who and Tardis (source unknown)
Tardis dress, blue hair dye, stockings, bow tie and spenders
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Disney Up’s Carl and Ellie(source unknown)
overalls, button-down shirts, sweater vest, tan/khaki pants, and aviator helmets with goggles
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Peter Pan & Wendy (source unknown)
Peter Pan: green t-shirt, dark green pants, brown shoes, Peter Pan hat
Wendy: light blue dress, blue satin ribbon for waist & hair, flats
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Scooby Doo Costumes (source unknown)
Velma: long sleeve orange turtleneck top, maroon skirt, orange knee highs, black frame glasses
Shaggy: green T-shirt, olive pants
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Princess Bride Costumesfrom A Beautiful Mess
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Scooby Doo & Shaggy from Instagram
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Mary Poppins Couple Costumes from Keiko Lynn
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Popeye & Olive (source unknown)
sailor hat, navy blue pants, black button-up shirt, yellow belt, fake pipe, black skirt, red top
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James Bond Couples Costumefrom Say Yes
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Lilo and Stitch Costumes (source unknown)
red top, blue shirt and pants, green Hawaiian skirt, leaf headband, stitch beanie
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Grease Couples Costumefrom Say Yes
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Squints & Wendy Peffercorn from The Sandlot (source unknown)
Squints: jean pants & jean button-up t-shirt with undershirt, glasses, black hat,
Wendy: white shorts, red tank top, retro white cat eye sunglasses, red ribbon for hair
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Space Jam’s Bugs and Lolafrom Coolest Homemade Costumes
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Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable (source unknown)
olive & khaki cargo pants, black t-shirts, gloves
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Napolean Dynamite and Deb (source unknown)
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Harley Quinn and The Jokerfrom Flickr
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Little Mermaid and Prince Eric Costumes from Instructables
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Mickey & Minnie Mouse (source unknown)
red pants, white felt, circle punch, fabric glue, red tutu, Mickey Mouse headbands, white gloves, yellow shoes, t-shirts, stockings
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Dirty Dancing Couples Costumefrom Say Yes
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Cruella and Dalmatian (source unknown)
black dress, red heels & leash, white & black wig, white shirt, black sharpie, shorts/pants, dog ears headband, collar
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Pregnant Winnie the Poohfrom Chessmen and Coffee
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Pulp FictionCouples Halloween Costume(source unknown)
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Forrest Gump and Jennyfrom Mary Costa
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Sheldon and Amy from Big Bang Theory (source unknown)
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McDreamy & Meredith from Grey’s Anatomy
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DIY Batman & Catwoman Costumesfrom Instructables
Other DIY Couples Costumes
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Deer & Hunter Couples Costumes (source unknown)
hunting outfit, tan leggings, white sweater, fur vest, deer antler headband, black & white makeup
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Pizza & Delivery Boyfrom Studio DIY
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Fire Fighter & Dalmatian (source unknown)
orange duct tape, pants, t-shirt, firefighter helmet, red suspenders, black pants, white shirt, black fabric paint, black makeup, dog ears
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Lyft and Uberfrom Brit + Co
You could even add Uber and Lyft decals to your outfits.
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Mario and Luigi (source unknown)
overalls, fake mustaches, white gloves, train hat, and red and green shirts
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Tooth & Tooth Fairyfrom Unblushing
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Mario and Princess Peach Couples Costume(source unknown)
red t-shirt, white long sleeve shirt, jeans, blue suspenders, Mario cap, pink tutu, pink top, fairy want, princess crown
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Silent Movie Starsfrom Shrimp Salad Circus
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Waldo Couples Costumes (source unknown)
red striped long sleeve t-shirts, jeans, black-framed glasses, Waldo beanie (or red beanie)
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Burglar Couples Halloween Costumesfrom Say Yes
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Cookies and Milk from Brit + Co
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Storm and Chaser (source unknown)
polyfill stuffing,iron-on letters, t-shirt
Here is a tutorial for how to make a t-shirt with text
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Lightning Strikefrom Unblushing
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Salt and Pepperfrom Evite
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Hugh Hefner & Bunny Couples Costume (source unknown)
red velvet robe, pipe, sailor hat, black sweatpants, black bodysuit, bunny ears, pantyhose
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Magician and Rabbitfrom Say Yes
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Chip & Joanna Gainesfrom A Cup Full of Sass
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JFK & Jackie O (source unknown)
black suit, white dress shirt, red tie, dark sunglasses, blue skirt & top, white gloves, white pillbox hat
Scary DIY Halloween Costumes for Couples
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Zombie Couple (source unknown)
black dress attire, fake blood, white makeup
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Purge Couples Costume (source unknown)
purge/blank face masks, suit & tie, dress
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Morticia and Gomez Addams (source unknown)
pinstriped suit, black bow tie, creepy black dress
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Lydia and Beetlejuice Couples Costume (source unknown)
black striped suit, black & white makeup, wide-brimmed black hat, long black dress, boots, black wig
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Doll & Smiley Costumefrom Costume Works
Halloween Costume FAQs
Do couples need to match for Halloween?
While it makes for adorable and memorable photos, it’s not a requirement. Halloween is about personal expression, creativity, and, most importantly, having fun! If you and your partner have different ideas for what you’d like to dress up as for Halloween, that’s perfectly fine!
Complementary costumes can be just as engaging as matching ones. For example, if you love superheroes and the significant other is into villains, you can go as a hero-villain duo from the same comic universe.
Alternatively, you can add elements that tie your two costumes together, like coordinated colors or themes, while still having your own unique and individual costumes.
Remember, the most important thing is that you both feel comfortable and excited about your costumes. Whether you decide to match or not, the key is to have a great time celebrating together!
What is a good costume for 2 people?
While the ‘best’ costume is highly subjective and depends on personal preferences, one crowd-pleaser that checks all these boxes is making costumes from movie and television characters like Ken and Barbie or Bonnie and Clyde. These types of costumes are budget-friendly and easy to put together with items you likely already have in your closet or can easily thrift. They make great last-minute costumes, too.
A good couple’s costume doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be effective. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and, most importantly, having fun with your partner this Halloween!
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