Between the latest superhero movie characters and the endless pun-based costumes, it can feel at times as though originality has been banished from our Halloween parties. Or at least, put on a time-out.
I love a pop-culture reference as much as the next gal, but sometimes need the enlivening boost that a truly unique idea adds. Here are some creative couples costume ideas to wear this Halloween season.
1. Pugsley & Wednesday Addams Costume
Here is another great costume from the Addams family, this time featuring Pugsley and Wednesday. I think this is one of the easiest looks to pull off.
She just needs two braids and all-black clothing, while he can wear a striped T-shirt. So simple!
2. Don and Betty Draper
You can totally bring back the 60s with this look. He can be the ultra suave Don Draper, and she can be the sophisticated and elegant Betty.
For the finishing touch, Betty needs her cigarettes and Don needs an old-fashioned drink.
3. Sharknado Couple Costume
You can pull this costume off even if you’re not a fan of Sharknado. This is for the couple that really knows how to be funny!
4. Couple Role Replacement
Why not just swap roles and have an amazing night? This one is super simple and cheap, but it’s guaranteed to be so much fun.
5. KFC Costume
Colonel Sanders and his chicken! I feel like this is one of the most original costumes I’ve ever seen.
6. Pop Art Costume
This is for all the living pop art characters out there. If you’ve always wanted to be in a cartoon, this is your moment! The costume itself is pretty easy.
All you really need is the right makeup and some vintage clothing.
7. Tooth & Tooth Fairy
After all those Halloween sweets, don’t forget to brush your teeth. If you don’t, you might just see these two!
8. The Incredibles Couple Costume
The incredible couple rocking The Incredibles costume. Love this.
9. Moonrise Kingdom Costume
Dressing up as the stylish and adorable Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky from Moonrise Kingdom would make for such a great couples’ costume for Halloween.
10. The Wolf and The Little Red Riding Hood
Can you tame the heart of the Wolf in this cute red getup?
11. Monopoly Couple Costume
Why not turn your favorite game into your Halloween costume? Your boyfriend can go as Rich Uncle Pennybags while you become the Monopoly board. So lovely!
12. Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn Monroe
Back in 1954, Marilyn Monroe tied the knot with New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio in San Francisco. This Halloween is your chance to bring back their ultimate love story.
13. Devil Priest & Nun Couple Costume
This costume will definitely make some kids cry. A few grown ups, too!
14. Spartan Couple Costume
If you’re aiming to be the powerful couple this year, this costume might be the one for you. It’s both sexy and hot!
15. Frankenberry and Bride of Frankenberry
To bring this cereal creation to life, you just need to add milk.
16. Beetlejuice and Lydia Costume
He can be the miscreant ghost, and you can be his Lydia. I love that this costume brings up so many memorable scenes from the Tim Burton film. Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
17. Maleficent Couple Costume
The movie Maleficent is going to inspire a ton of Halloween costumes this year. You can dress as Maleficent while your husband plays her raven, Diaval.
18. Magician and Bunny Assistant
A magician can’t perform his magic without his assistant! Time to make some magic happen.
19. The Walking Dead Costume
For her: a fierce, zombie-killing apocalypse survivor from the AMC show The Walking Dead. For him: her zombie slave.
20. Couple Internet Browser Costume
You can use this costume to show everyone you’re a tech savvy couple (and total Internet addicts).
21. South Park Characters
If you have ever watched South Park, then you know these two! It makes for a simple but hilarious couples’ costume.
22. The Fifth Element Costume
This The Fifth Element costume is so unique and funny! We are obsessed. The only problem is figuring out how to talk your boyfriend into that tight jumpsuit.
23. We Can Do It Poster Costume
You probably already have everything you need for this costume right in your closet. To be completely recognized, just make the background boards.
24. Couple Nun Costume
If you’re thinking about being a nun for Halloween, don’t forget to include your boyfriend. Trust me, he’ll enjoy the laughs!
25. Wayne and Garth (Wayne’s World)
Wayne’s World! Party time!
26. Boyfriend to Girlfriend
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in your boyfriend’s skin? You can easily give it a try. It’s enough to just swap clothes and accessories, and voila, you are ready to have some fun!
27. Starbucks Couple Costume
A delicious Starbucks coffee and a Starbucks worker? The perfect combination!
28. Robbers Couple Costume
You can be a sly couple that’s up to no good. Just make sure to keep an eye out for the cops!
29. Sheldon and Amy “The ShAmy”
We almost mistook this couple for the real Sheldon and Amy. Bazinga!
30. Scobby Doo & Shaggy
In this cute couples’ look, you’ll be ready for some serious ghost hunting!
31. Gomez & Morticia Addams
It is time to celebrate the eccentricity of the Addams family.
32. Mad Hatter and The March Hare Costume
Now, where’s Alice?
33. The Great Gatsby Couple Costume
You can get into the spirit of the 20s in a big way with these awesome Gatsby and Daisy costumes. As they say, a little party never killed nobody.
34. Victor and Emily (Corpse Bride)
Here is another way you can recreate an amazing Tim Burton story, Corpse Bride.
35. Despicable Me Couple Costume
You can steal the moon on Halloween with your boyfriend dressed as Gru and you in a Minion outfit.
36. Soap and Loofah
This is such a perfect couple costume. Soap isn’t complete without a loofah, and a loofah isn’t complete without soap. Our baths wouldn’t be as pleasant without these two little things. What a super creative costume!
37. USB and USB Port
Here’s another little device that we can’t live without! Just be sure to remove your USB safely.
38. Jack Skellington and Sally
With these costumes, you can bring another one of Tim Burton’s amazing fantasies to life.
39. Buttercup & The Dread Pirate Roberts Costume
If The Princess Bride is one of your all-time favorite movies, you should definitely give this cool and unique costume a try.
40. Pirate & Mermaid
A pirate and a mermaid are a perfect match. Ahoy! This costume isn’t the simplest, but it looks absolutely amazing.
41. Tinkerbell & Peter Pan
This Halloween, go on an adventure to Never Land with your boyfriend as Peter Pan. I think this couples’ costume is so cute and simple.
42. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
There is no better idea for Halloween than posing as the world’s most talked about couple. There are so many ways to pull off a Kimye costume. The look just isn’t complete without Kim’s big back and Kanye’s serious facial expression.
43. Orange is the New Black Couple Costume
This is a couples’ costume inspired by Orange is the New Black. Time to get in touch with your bad self!
44. Hugh Hefner & Playboy Bunny
Most guys would give anything to be Hugh Hefner for a day! You can make his dreams come true by being his favorite Playboy bunny.
45. Tina and Gene Belcher (Bob’s Burgers) Couple Costume
This Halloween, it is your turn to serve up Bob’s burgers!
46. Banjo-Kazooie Couple Costume
The perfect couples’ costume for all the Nintendo lovers out there.
47. Pulp Fiction Costume
This is the perfect couples’ costume based on your favorite movie characters from the 90s!
48. Lego Bride & Groom Costume
You can use this costume as an excuse to go back to the childhood toy you always treasured.
49. Honey Boo Boo & Mama June
Here comes Honey Boo Boo and her mama, June!
50. Jessica Rabbit and Roger
Now you can finally look like the titillating and bodacious female cartoon character that stole Roger’s heart.
51. Barbie and Ken Costume
You can bring back some childhood memories with this special costume.
52. Skeleton Couple
If silly costumes just aren’t your thing, we have a pretty scary option for you and your boyfriend. And if you need some help with your makeup, there’s an easy skeleton makeup tutorial for that.
53. Gingerbread Man and Baker
Gingerbread, you better be careful! She might just eat you!
54. Juno Couple Halloween Costume
Here is another awesome idea for a couples’ Halloween costume: Juno and Paulie from the movie Juno.
55. Pop Art Costume
If you have always wanted to be part of a cartoon, now is your chance! This Halloween costume is pretty simple. All you need is some makeup and a few pieces of vintage clothing.