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If you and your boo (see what we did there?) are on the hunt for the best couple costumes for Halloween 2023, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re making your relationship debut at a Halloween party or you're dressing up to take the kids trick-or-treating, you can pull together these easy couple costumes at the last minute using a combination of DIY creations, items from your closet, and new or thrifted purchases.
If you’re looking for funny couple costumes, try a clever pun costume for two, like Green with Envy, or dress up as a hilarious '80s duo. In the market for a more unique couples costume? We've got a creative riff on Alan Jackson's nostalgic '90s hit "Chattahoochee" that's a guaranteed winner.
If you’re a big fan of DIY Disney costumes, consider a classic duo like Aladdin and Jasmine or Ariel and Flounder. If famous couples costumes from TV and movies are more your speed, you'll also find plenty of inspiration here. (Is your heart set on Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser? Head to our Yellowstone costume guide right now.)
Whatever your duo costume needs may be, we’ve got you covered! That said, there’s plenty more to explore. Check out our favorite Halloween costumes for women, DIY Halloween costumes for men, and the ultimate best friends Halloween costumes too. No go forth, dress up, and have a totally awesome October 31st! And don't forget to post the final look on Instagram along with an ingenious Halloween caption.
"Ring of Fire" Couple Costume
This easy couple costume is inspired by Johnny Cash's 1963 hit.
For the ring of fire: Purchase a hula hoop and red, orange, and yellow tulle. Cut several strips of each that are roughly one foot long. Tie the strips around the hoop in a pattern of red, orange, yellow, orange, red until the hoop looks full. (You can trim any ends that look too long!) Wear a red dress to match your ring.
For Johnny Cash: Sport a black suit, shirt, and shoes. Guitar and sunglasses optional!
"Chattahoochee" Couple Costume
Continuing the country music costume theme, Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” is basically synonymous with the summer of 1993. If that era is nostalgic for you and your sidekick, then this riff on the famous music video and lyrics is for you two spring chickens.
For the skiier (aka Alan himself!): Don ripped jeans, a vintage-looking life vest, cowboy hat, boots, and a slalom ski, which you can find on eBay. If desired, pair with a burger and a grape sno-cone.
For the “pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight”: Empty and rinse out six beer cans (any brand will do), then hot-glue cans in a pyramid shape to a solid-colored t-shirt. Cut out a moon shape from glitter cardstock, then secure to a headband with hot glue. Embellish the base with assorted metallic stars
Related: 24 Best '90s Halloween Costumes That Are Totally Iconic
Ugly Christmas Sweaters Couple Costume
It seems like every year those Christmas decorations come out earlier and earlier… and earlier. You might as well make lemonade out of lemons and get double mileage out of your ugly Christmas sweaters for your couple's Halloween costume.
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KFC Fried Chicken & Colonel Sanders
This tasty look from Instagrammer Rowena Ramon Javillonar (@rowr_) is too cute.
For the fried chicken: There are a few ways you can approach this DIY look. Check out tutorials from Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons and Costume Works.
For Colonel Sanders: Print out a KFC logo and attach to a red apron using fabric spray adhesive. Add three short strips of white electrical tape to the top right corner of the apron. Round out the look with glasses, a white mustache and goatee, a black Western string tie, and a white shirt and pants.
Fisherman & Trout
Reel in that best costume prize with this easy couple's ensemble shared by Instagrammer @sumthinshort. If one of your pair is into fishing, then you probably already have everything for the fisherman (or fisherwoman) costume. All you'll need to DIY is the trout outfit.
To make a similar trout costume: Make a giant fish eye out of black and white felt cutouts; attach to the hood of a muted green zip hoodie. Use fabric paint to add vertical pink and green stripes to a white tank dress. Complete the look with tan stockings and green slippers.
Lumberjack & Tree
For an inexpensive costume, whip up this idea with items you may already have at home. For the lumberjack, grab a flannel shirt, boots, hat, and ax, and for the tree pick a long dress and make a super-simple leaf crown!
Get the tutorial at Fish & Bull.
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Princess Peach & Mario
This costume is easy to put together with items you may already own.
Get the tutorial at Anna Danigelis.
Super Parents
Now this is the costume for 2021. What parent can't relate to the Super Tired Dad and Super Tired Mom costumes crafted by blogger Amber Kemp-Gerstel? (They start with store-bought pjs!)
Get the tutorial at Damask Love.
Nintendo Switch Controller Couple's Costume
If you're idea of date night is playing Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch, then this is the costume for you.
Get the tutorial on Club Crafted.
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Prom King & Queen
These pups are ready to dance the night away.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Nerds in Love
This couple's look is so easy to pull together last-minute with a trip to the thrift store. The flowers picked from the yard add a sweet touch.
"The Princess Bride" Couple's Costume
As you wish! Re-create one of the most classic (and funny!) love stories of all time with this easy Princess Bride costume.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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"Men in Black" Couple's Costume
It's simple enough to re-create this iconic look—now, all you'll need is a partner in crime! Black sunglasses are a must.
Lightning Bolt & Strike Victim
You'll both look straight out of a thunderstorm, charred shirt, frizzy hair and all.
Get the tutorial at Charleston Crafted.
Bonnie & Clyde
You'll absolutely steal the show at your Halloween party. You might want to nab some extra candy before you make a quick getaway.
Get the tutorial at Leigh Anne Wilkes.
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"Monster's Inc." Couple's Costume
You may not scare anyone, but you'll definitely win the costume contest! Bonus points if you dress up your pet up as Boo.
Get the tutorial at Everyday Ellis.
Alice & The White Rabbit
There's no reason to go down the rabbit hole if you're looking last minute for a great couple's costume. You probably already have almost everything you need to duplicate this wonderful Alice in Wonderland costume—including a wall clock for the White Rabbit's pocket watch.
Get the tutorial at Keiko Lynn.
"A League of Their Own" Couple's Costume
What a great catch! (Sorry, we had to.) With this iconic costume, you'll look like you came right out of the Rockford Peaches' roster.
Get the tutorial at Live Free Creative Company.
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DIY Farmers Market Couple's Costume
Got a "growing" family? Here's one way to show off any new additions! Dress up as your favorite farmers market staples—asparagus, baby carrots, and sweet strawberries are three great ideas to start with—and don't forget a farmer! This is an adorable option for Halloween. Kids can collect candy in galvanized watering cans.
Make the Asparagus Costume: Gather five lime green pool noodles. Cut leaves (see template) from purple and green felt; you will need 10 to 12 for each stalk. Adhere to noodles, concentrating them at the top, with spray adhesive. Bundle pool noodles with purple duct tape. Tape a pair of suspenders to the back of the noodles and drape over shoulders.
Make the Farmer Costume: Simply trace the USDA Organic logo onto a 6-inch diameter circle of card stock. Color in with green and brown felt pens. Glue a safety pin to the back and attach to overalls.
Three Bears Couple's Costume
Country Living Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett dressed her family up as "Goldilocks and the 3 Barretts" in 2018—and it's safe to say we're smitten! As Goldie would put it, this costume is juuust right—and a perfect way to incorporate your kids into your couple's costume. (If it's just the two of you, you can go as Goldilocks and a Bear.)
Taysha Murtaugh
Lifestyle Editor
Taysha Murtaugh was the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com.
Jill Gleeson
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
