Every October, partners across the country struggle to answer the same age-old question: No, not "What candy should we pass out to trick-or-treaters?" but "What's a good Halloween costume for couples?"
For starters, there are so many different ways you can go—from cute and cheeky to seriously spooky—which can make the decision feel even more stressful, particularly if you're the one hosting this year's big Halloween bash. And that's exactly why we searched the Internet and Instagram to compile a list of funny things you and your boo can be for Halloween. Some costumes are based on duos in bestselling books (think: Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh), while other ideas come from some of the most famous couples in Halloween movies, on TV (hello, Dwight and Angela), and IRL (looking at you, Bey and Jay). Prefer something a bit more creative? We've also got plenty of clever couple's costumes inspired by things that just go better together, like bacon and eggs or milk and cookies. And, just in case you're looking for something more family-friendly than adults-only, we've even included a few costumes for the whole crew...yes, that even includes your BFFS and furry family members. (Of course, if you're all about leaning into the scary side of Halloween, we've also got skeletons, spiders, and other classic costumes.)
Best of all, though? While some of our getups involve store-bought costumes, many of our ideas can be brought to life with items you already own (okay, and maybe one or two cheap Amazon finds) so not only are they easy to DIY, but they can also be thrown together at the last minute, if needed. Ahead, we've gathered the best and most funny Halloween costumes for couples, so now all you have to do is pick out that perfect Instagram caption.
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Sumo Wrestlers
Get ready to rumble with these inflatable sumo wrestler costumes. Each one comes equipped with a battery-operated fan, as well as elastics around the wrists, ankles, and neckline, so you're sure to stay in fighting shape all night long.
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Beetlejuice & Lydia
Did someone say Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice? This Halloween, try to return to the world of the living by dressing as two of the main characters from Tim Burton's classic horror-comedy film: Winona Ryder’s goth girl Lydia Deetz, and, yes, Beetlejuice.
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Hunter & His Prey
Do you have a target in mind for Halloween? For the hunter, wear head-to-toe camo with bright orange accents. As for the deer, try out this playful one piece.
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Sulley & Boo
Boo! These DIY Monsters Inc. costumes are incredibly easy to put together—all you need are light blue sweats and some purple felt for Sulley, as well as an oversized, pink T-shirt and leggings for Boo.
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Barbie & Ken
Come on Barbie, let's go party! Get out of the box with these creative costumes from this iconic couple. You can purchase premade Barbie boxes—but it's also surprisingly simple to DIY your own. Just remove the bottom panels from a tall cardboard box, cut out a window, wrap it in pink paper, and use some white paint to add the Barbie and Ken logos.
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Princess Peach & Mario
Enter into the Mushroom Kingdom as Mario this Halloween to meet the love of your life, Princess Peach Toadstool!
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Bob Ross & His Tree
Bob Ross is painting his happy tree and showing off his canvas around the town. To recreate the look, just follow these simple steps!
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The Incredibles
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, or better known as "The Incredibles," are ready to fight crime in their superhero attire.
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Game of Thrones
Remember that moment in GOT when the Starbucks cup was left out? So do these Khaleesi and Jon Snow lookalikes. For Halloween this year, dress up as the iconic pair using clothing that you already own (think: a chiffon gown, black jeans, a dark gray long-sleeve shirt).
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IG vs Reality
Poke fun at the "reality" of Instagram with this #filter and #nofilter couple's costume.
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Fruit Salad
Enjoy a fruit-ful Halloween this year and dress up as grapes and a pineapple like this couple: All you need is some purple balloons, a yellow T-shirt, fabric markers, green headbands, and some green construction paper.
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13
Baby Shark
Everyone enjoys the Baby Shark song and dance, so you'll love these family-friendly costumes. Warning: Prepare to have these lyrics stuck in your head for days.
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McDonald's Hamburglar and French Fries
This DIY duo went all out dressing like the Hamburglar and a delicious side of medium French fries. To recreate the Hamburglar look, just wear a striped shirt with a red tie, a black cape, an eye mask, and a wide-brimmed hat. To DIY the French fries, you'll need some red and yellow foam board, as well as some yellow paint.
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Tinder Match
When people see this Tinder costume, they will definitely want to swipe right on the genius (and easy to assemble) idea.
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Soda and Popcorn
What's better than having a soda with a side of popcorn when you take in a Halloween movie? To make the popcorn-looking shirt, just crumple pieces of plain printer paper and spray paint them with yellow paint, before attaching them to an old white T-shirt with hot glue.
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Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
Without gas, who knows where Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy would end up in the invisible boatmobile. Best of all, though? Both of these costumes can be made mostly with clothing you already own. To nail the Barnacle Boy costume, just pair a red long-sleeve shirt and black shorts with a blue scarf and gloves, as well as a yellow sailor hat. For the Mermaid Man getup, just add some green gloves and a seashell bra to green leggings, a yellow sweatshirt, and pink slippers.
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The Titanic and an Iceberg
Partygoers will want to watch out for this couple's costume, which pays homage to one of the most romantic movies of all time, Titanic. To DIY the ill-fated ship, you'll need some white foam board, yellow construction paper, cotton balls, and black and yellow paint. To recreate the iconic iceberg, use some iridescent cellophane wrapping paper.
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BAE
For this couple's costume, bae doesn't stand for "before anyone else." Instead, it stands for "bacon and eggs"...a.k.a. the perfect breakfast pairing. Feeling creative? You can even try dressing as Oprah's "sexy eggs."
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Low Battery and No Wifi
We can all agree that the combination of these two is everyone's worst nightmare. But there is one upside—which is that all you need to create this couple's costume is red and white foam board, as well as some construction paper.
Shelby Copeland
Associate Editor
Shelby Copeland is an associate editor and the assistant to O's editor-at-large, Gayle King. When she's not in assistant mode or writing for Oprah Daily, she loves spending her time listening to music and podcasts, reading, re-watching old sitcoms, and eating Cinnabons at brunch.
