Okay, calling all power couples! Finding a truly original costume idea for Halloween can feel like a full time job, right? It seems like all the classic characters have been done a million times, and putting your own unique spin on an outfit is everything.
But don’t you worry. If you want to make sure you absolutely nail it this year, the answer is a DIY couples costume. I mean, why wouldn’t you want your favorite person to get in on the fun?
1. Joker + Harley Quinn
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Suicide Squad was such a huge movie this year. Whether you were a fan or not, you just can’t deny that the Joker and Harley Quinn have one of the best love stories ever.
He has admittedly tried to kill her many times over the years, but they seem to always figure it out… or do they? I won’t spoil the movie for you!
I think this is a genius couples costume for Halloween, and it’s a great choice if you’re looking to get a little creative!
2. Winnie the Pooh Maternity Costume
Source: @melissarosesd
Let’s be honest, being pregnant isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to big holidays like Halloween, Christmas, or New Year’s. But why not just embrace everything pregnancy brings with it this Halloween?
You can even make a playful theme out of it. In this instance, the big belly is so reminiscent of Pooh Bear’s honey filled gut. It’s a seriously simple outfit, and a totally cute one.
But if she wishes she wasn’t pregnant during this festive season, she probably should have remembered to keep him out of her honey pot!
3. 1920’s Couple
Source: @ali_hager
Of course, if you’re hoping for a more sophisticated Halloween vibe this year, you could always look to this 1920’s duo for some inspiration. And again, you could zombie the whole look up if you wanted to.
It really just depends on how scary you want to go. A flapper dress is easy enough to find these days, and that pinstriped suit will finish his look.
The only thing I think could have made this costume even better is if he were rocking a killer mustache. But that’s just my opinion!
4. Carmen Sandiego and Where’s Wally
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Are you searching for some unique costumes? If that’s you, then this idea is a perfect fit. This couple is dressed as two different characters. One is dressed as Wally from Where’s Wally, and the other is in a Carmen Sandiego costume.
It’s such a fun idea, and these would be great for couples who travel since both characters are often found in different places.
5. Dexter + Victim
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If you were as obsessed with Dexter as I was, you’ll totally appreciate this DIY couples costume for Halloween. And the best part is, with this outfit, you’ve got options! Dexter is super simple to put together.
For the most part, as long as you have something beige or khaki underneath and that big apron on top, you can get away with a lot. The female part of the duo could be one of Dexter’s victims, and I love this cling film look.
Or she could be Dexter’s sister. Just some ideas to think about!
6. Skeleton Couple
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The ‘Day of the Dead’ or skeleton look is so popular this year. When it comes to DIY couples costumes for Halloween, I think this one absolutely nails it.
With the right makeup skills, and maybe the help of a few online tutorials, you could be a scary skeletal pair. With the right outfit, it’ll be a Halloween to remember for all the right reasons.
Here’s a fun piece of Halloween trivia for you: it was apparently immigrants from Europe who brought the traditions of All Hallow’s Eve to the States.
The idea behind it was to start a big fire and have a good song and dance around it dressed as everything spooky. Back then, it was said to symbolize the celebration of a good harvest.
7. Harry Potter Inspired Costumes
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This next costume idea is inspired by Harry Potter. One person is dressed as Harry Potter, complete with the lightning scar, while the other is wearing a Hermione costume that even includes a Time Turner.
Since they are wizards, it’s perfect for Halloween. You can wear similar outfits to these or choose costumes that look like your favorite characters from the Wizarding World.
8. Walter White + Blue Sky
Source: @britt_broderick
Breaking Bad was such a massive hit all around the globe, so it only makes sense to recreate the look for a good old fashioned costume party. I love this idea of using Walter White and Blue Sky, otherwise known as the product made and sold by Heisenberg, for a DIY couples costume.
For Walter White, it’s all about the outfit and hat, plus that amazing facial hair. If you’re trying to get your partner to dress up as him, encourage him to start growing his beard soon!
You’ll want him to embrace his hairy side for this look. And for your part, a big zip lock bag filled with anything blue that could pass for Blue Sky. Such a genius idea, right?
9. Spooky Skeleton Costumes
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If your goal is to look spooky and scary this Halloween, then you have to see this costume. Here we have a glam and Gothic skeleton pair.
One is wearing skull makeup with a gorgeous black lace dress, and the other has on similar skull makeup with a suit and top hat. Outfits like these are just perfect for a party!
10. Butterfly + Butterfly Catcher
Source: @ashbrat7
It’s definitely not scary, but there’s something so cute about DIY couples costumes like this one, the butterfly and the butterfly catcher. It’s like the most adorable look you could choose.
He just needs the right hat, a net, and some beige colored clothes to complete his look. Judging from this amazing costume, some well constructed facial hair seems to be a must have.
Her look is a simple butterfly costume, and you can find those at most costume stores. It’s simple but effective. This is great for a last minute idea when all the other scary costume designs have been taken.
11. Funny Old Married Couple
Source: @jessicakojder
Are you and your partner basically an old married couple already? If so, this idea could be perfect! These two have dressed up for Halloween in their pajamas, complete with rollers, cups of tea, and glasses.
So, they look just like an old married couple! It’s a hilarious idea, and these will be the most comfortable costumes too. Plus, this look is easy to put together and would be great for a last minute costume.
12. Pulp Fiction
Source: @emily_rita
Pulp Fiction is such an amazing film, and the two main characters, Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace, provide the perfect DIY couples costume for Halloween. Just think about it, it’s all very simple. She’s wearing a fitted white shirt and black pants.
He’s in a white shirt, black suit, and a cowboy style neck tie. Put a short dark colored wig on her, with some beautiful bold red lips, and what do you get? A great Halloween costume idea, that’s what.
13. Incredibles Couples Costumes
Source: @kaestlecast
Next up, we have costumes inspired by the Incredibles! One person is dressed as Edna and the other is wearing a Jack-Jack costume. This is such a fun idea that’s perfect for anyone who loves the movie and superheroes.
You can recreate these looks or you can dress up as other characters from the film.
14. Game of Thrones Costume Ideas
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Do you love Game of Thrones? Then check out these costumes. Here we have a version of Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen.
The Jon Snow costume features the hair and cape, while the outfit inspired by Daenerys is complete with a tiny dragon. It’s a cool idea and a non negotiable for GOT fans. It would be perfect for a party.
15. Couples Costumes Inspired by the Handmaid’s Tale
Source: @kaestlecastle
The next costume idea is inspired by the Handmaid’s Tale. One person is dressed in the iconic red outfit and has a baby bump too, while the guy is wearing a black suit. It is a cool and popular look that so many will recognize instantly.
You can buy Handmaid’s Tale costumes online, and it’s a great choice for a maternity costume too.
16. Magician + Bunny
Source: @b_post
A timeless classic, the magician and the bunny rabbit is a great idea for a DIY couples costume, and it’s honestly not that hard as long as you plan it out in advance. If you want to get an actual costume from a store, you might want to ask about it early.
The Halloween stuff will sell out long before the big day arrives! Thankfully, this couple did a brilliant job with a DIY version. She’s wearing white leggings and a white tee, with a fluffy white waistcoat over the top.
Then, a pair of bunny ears and some cute bunny like makeup were added to finish it off. His look is a simple black suit and white shirt combo, with an added black waistcoat and top hat. Instead of wearing the jacket, a black cape has been added.
17. Amish Couple
Source: @la_reinita
While not traditionally known as creepy or especially Halloween-y, an Amish couple is a great way to dress up and embrace other cultures at the same time. Could you give up your cell phone for the night though? Or your iPad? Your iPod? Alcohol?
The Amish have pretty strict rules when it comes to living life. They don’t like things that make life easy. They prefer horse drawn carts over tractors, and they ban things like smoking, drinking alcohol, and even coffee. That all sounds pretty scary to me!
18. Ghost Buster + Ghost
Source: @ellensarahh
Who doesn’t love Ghostbusters, let’s be honest. Although, to be fair, the new one was met with mixed reviews but I haven’t seen that yet so I couldn’t possibly comment.
Let’s take things back to the eighties though, and dress up as our favorite Ghostbusters character, complete with a ghost and ghost gun!
Brown coveralls could be used to recreate this look, and you can buy Ghostbusters patches if you don’t feel creative enough to make your own. Either way, I love it. What about you?
19. Huntsman and the Deer
Source: @oryan_makeup_artist
Next, we have a cool and unusual costume for couples. This time, one is dressed as a beautiful deer, complete with floral antlers, and the other is dressed as a huntsman.
With outfits like these, you will both look great as individuals and as a couple too. You can find deer makeup tutorials online.
20. Unique Movie Inspired Costumes
Source: @v_wayfarer
The next costumes are perfect for those who love the movies. One person is dressed as a box of popcorn and the other is wearing a Wolverine costume.
You can take inspiration from this and dress up as popcorn while your other half dresses as their favorite movie character, or the other way around. It is a fun idea and the possible costumes you can create are endless.
21. Cute Mermaid and Sailor
Source: @kaitlynoelle
Next, we have a couples costume with a little bit of magic. One has dressed as a sailor and the other is a mystical mermaid. It is such a cute idea and it is pretty simple to recreate.
You can try similar costumes to these or go all out with the mermaid and wear more shells, mermaid scale makeup, and more. Either way, you both will look amazing.
22. Mulder + Scully
Source: @amberdharrisonstudio
I loved the X-Files the first time around, and when Mulder and Scully came back to our screens recently, I couldn’t help but jump for joy. In fact, when we’re talking about all things supernatural and scary, you can’t go far wrong with a little X-Files inspiration.
What do you think? Could you and your partner rock this for Halloween? It’s a simple one to pull off, you just need the right clothing choices. And a fake FBI badge, obviously.
23. Pablo Escobar + Cocaine
Source: @juliareneewolf
Do you know where trick or treating first began? Not that I’m saying you’re going to go trick or treating, of course, but with Halloween costumes this great, it would be a shame not to. Imagine all the free candy!
Anyway, back to our Halloween trivia: the practice of trick or treating actually comes from Ireland, not the USA. Back then, the poor would collect a bunch of things from the rich, and everyone would celebrate.
Although, to be fair, everyone would be celebrating if Pablo Escobar was spreading the ‘love’ or white stuff!
24. Britney and Justin Costumes
Source: @sarahmgerber
This next idea is one of my personal favorites! Here we have a costume inspired by those iconic double denim outfits worn by Britney and Justin in 2001. This is such a creative and unique idea.
A costume like this will take some creativity, but once you have a lot of denim, you can recreate something similar. You could also be inspired by this and wear a different celebrity couple’s memorable outfits.
25. Dee Dee + Dexter
Source: @ivannalopez33
I think this would make a great DIY couples costume for Halloween, and I also think it would make a great daddy and daughter costume too. A genius idea, right?
It’s perfect for when you’re struggling to come up with interesting ideas to take the kids trick or treating this year.
The idea of dressing up as ghosts, ghouls, and all things spooky for All Hallow’s Eve actually comes from the old Celtic tradition and celebration of Samhain, the harvest.
They believed that by dressing up, they could prevent actual ghosts and ghouls from figuring out who they were. It seems like a great plan to me.
26. Spooky Sugar Skulls
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Sugar skulls are one of the most popular Halloween costumes, and next we have a spooky version for couples. These two have color coordinating sugar skull makeup.
Both are wearing vibrant versions of the look, and the flowers on his face match her floral headband. You can wear any clothes with sugar skull makeup, and there are tons of tutorials online, so there’s a sugar skull look for everyone.
27. Mexican + Piñata
Source: @_renatameitis_
It’s a little naughty for some, but with some brightly colored paper, some creative skills, and a partner who doesn’t mind carrying a fake baseball bat and ‘bopping’ you with it occasionally, you could have amazing Mexican and Piñata DIY couples costumes.
For a more exciting and scary twist, you could even add more graphic makeup to the mix. How about a ‘Day of the Dead’ type look? It’s the season to be scary after all.
28. Cute Ice Cream Costumes
Source: @shopthepinkdinosaur
This next idea is so cute and unique. One half of the couple is dressed as an ice cream cone and the other is wearing an ice cream man’s costume.
It’s a quirky idea, and you can recreate the costume in any ice cream flavor, so make sure to pick your favorite. The ice cream costume is great for those who like to make their own, or you can buy costumes like these online.
29. Costumes Inspired by The Purge
Source: @christian_birkenberger
Next we have some scary costumes that are based on the movie The Purge. Both are wearing stylish clothes with super creepy masks. They also have fake blood on their clothes, and one is carrying a baseball bat.
Outfits like these are pretty simple to create, and you can find Purge masks online. You’ll give everyone a fright with these costumes!
30. Peter Pan and Tiger Lily
Source: @kaitlynoelle
Are you a fan of the movie Peter Pan? If so, you will love this next idea. This couple has chosen to dress up as Peter Pan and Tiger Lily. It is perfect for couples who want a fun, magical, and unique costume.
You can recreate this look or you could base your costumes on two different characters from the movie.
31. Hippie Couple
Source: @srrydarlin
The hippie couple isn’t exactly a scary one, but when it comes to spreading love and peace, you just can’t beat them. These are a must have couple for any party to help calm things down if they get too heated!
This really is a costume that’s so much fun to play around with, and you can be as bold and as bright with it as you dare. One thing is for sure, you’ll definitely stand out from the crowd. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
32. Wayne’s World
Source: @dillieanddallie
There’s no way you can dress up as the guys from Wayne’s World without singing Bohemian Rhapsody at least once. According to Mike Myers, the film wouldn’t have gone ahead at all if that song hadn’t been included.
He threatened to walk if they removed the song. Coming back to Halloween 2019, this Wayne’s World DIY couples costume is easily replicated with some good old 80’s classics.
Those jeans are a particular favorite of mine, and don’t forget about the wigs either!
33. Puppet and Puppet Master
Source: @angelomunji
If you want to look creepy this Halloween, then this idea is perfect for you. This couple has dressed up as a puppet and a puppet master. The puppet has a spooky doll face and she has strings attached to her too.
I love this idea because it’s a unique take on the popular Halloween doll costumes. There are tutorials for doll makeup online, and you can make the strings yourself with yarn.
34. Litter Box + Kitty
Source: @mitchilino
Do you want to know what’s super scary? Cleaning the cat litter. It’s a job none of us enjoy, and this couple made a brilliant play on it by dressing up as a cat and its litter box.
The cat outfit is simple enough to recreate, haven’t we all done it a thousand times before? And the litter box is easily made at home using a large cardboard box and some imaginative creative skills. A job well done, I’d say!
35. Astronaut + Alien
Source: @ianwalsh
It seems like NASA is releasing new space news every other day. With astronauts like Chris Hadfield and Tim Peake becoming more and more popular, I can’t think of a better time to come up with a Halloween costume that’s space and galaxy themed.
And for once, I’m not talking about Star Wars. There are plenty of space styles you could go for this year, but I think this astronaut and alien couples costume is a great idea.
You could get super creative with the alien, making it look exactly how you think an alien should look. The astronaut is simply a white boiler suit with some cleverly placed patches and a white helmet.
36. Harry Potter + Hermione
Source: @chailatte87
I think this DIY couples costume for Halloween is a simple stroke of genius. Harry Potter and Hermione, a look that’s definitely going to get people talking for all the right reasons. If you don’t have a chance to get your costume together early, you can DIY this look with ease.
She’s wearing a white shirt, a black skirt, black knee high socks, and black shoes. The Harry Potter scarf added around the neck just completes the look. For Harry, it’s all about the glasses.
Add a striped shirt, black trousers, and a black cape, which you’ll want to buy in advance. And there you have the perfect Harry Potter costume, wand not always necessary!
37. Bonnie and Clyde Inspired Costumes
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This next couples costume was inspired by Bonnie and Clyde. They are both wearing vintage style clothes and they have fake gory bullet wounds. It is a creepy and unique idea.
This is perfect for those who want to dress up as something different. You can find tutorials for bullet wounds online, and you will be able to find similar clothes online.
38. Funny Breakfast Club DIY Costumes
Source: @ce.jordan
This next costume is one of my favorites because it’s fun, unique, and creative. The two have created a costume inspired by the movie The Breakfast Club.
One is wearing an egg with the word breakfast on it, and the other is holding a golf club with a sign that says club. This is perfect for couples who want to have a laugh. It would be a great last minute costume too.
39. Netflix and Chill
Source: @lizbacon
Netflix and Chill… not something that would usually be scary, unless you’re Netflix Chillin’ with some of the people I’ve Netflix and Chilled with! But what a great idea, and a simple one at that.
To get this DIY couples costume for Halloween started, you’ll need to make a Netflix pass. A big piece of cardboard and some craziness with red paint will take care of that.
She’s wearing an all black outfit which most of us could recreate without even trying, and he’s basically in his pajamas, with the word ‘chill’ thrown in to make it obvious. Because there’s nothing worse than endless questions like, “What have you dressed up as?”