Halloween has always been close to my heart and I’m so thrilled that the season is underway again. If you’re like me and you love to spend the night out with your partner, then this round-up of couple’s costume ideas is perfect for you.
All of these ideas are cute, practical, and easy to recreate. So many of these picks are ones I’m personally obsessed with and I consider them all to be staples for the season.
If you need some help figuring out what to wear for Halloween, look no further!
1. Mermaid + Sailor
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This one isn’t your typical scary costume, but if you’re hoping for a look that will make an entrance for all the best reasons, what about this combo? I think of it as a more grown-up version of the classic Disney princess look.
The female half of this duo is surprisingly simple, since you can find mermaid style skirts pretty easily these days. You don’t have to stick with long red hair either. You can be whatever kind of mermaid you want!
His outfit is a bit more involved, needing a captain’s hat and a jacket with a nautical feel. Luckily, that style comes back into fashion all the time, so finding these pieces shouldn’t be too hard.
2. Zombie Biker Couple
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This look is basically like a horror version of Sons of Anarchy, and I am so here for it. Why wouldn’t you want to be an undead biker duo with your partner? This costume isn’t for anyone who is easily spooked, of course.
It’s also probably not great for anyone who gets hot easily. A zombie biker couple needs plenty of leather to nail the look, and that fabric will only get warmer as the party goes on.
Just remember that, and maybe have a cute top underneath for when you have to take off the jacket.
3. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
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I know the Grinch is a Christmas character, but he’s also pretty scary, so why not turn him into a Halloween costume for two? Don’t you think he’s terrifying enough?
This would be the perfect unique Halloween look for anyone who has ‘Samhainopobia,’ which is a real fear of Halloween.
4. Maggie + Glenn (The Walking Dead)
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For just a second, I honestly thought this was actually Maggie and Glenn, but it’s just a seriously good costume! The Walking Dead was such a huge show, and everyone is still on the edge of their seats waiting for what happens next.
There are so many characters in the series to choose from, too. You could pick your favorites and dress up like them. Such a great idea, right?
5. The Purge Couple
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The Purge: Election Year was a massive movie hit, and if you loved it enough to bring it to life for Halloween, here’s the way to do it. The clothes are actually really simple; you could totally wear whatever you want.
It’s the accessories that make this look a total showstopper. I’m talking about the face masks and the guns. I probably wouldn’t suggest using real firearms, though. The actual purge isn’t a thing just yet!
6. Phantom of the Opera
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What a fantastic concept for a couple’s Halloween costume, right? This is one I haven’t really seen anyone try before, which makes it a unique winner in my book.
The Phantom of the Opera is a classic that never feels dated. Whether it’s on a stage or on the big screen, it’s always being remade. So why not put your own spin on it and get your partner to join in on this costume idea?
7. Sugar Skull Couple
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These sugar skulls are so amazingly crafted and have a pretty frightening vibe. But want to know something even scarier? There’s a haunted cave in Ohio that holds the record for being the longest haunted house attraction on the planet.
You’ll find it inside an old mine more than eighty feet underground. Not spooky at all… right?
Now that we’ve covered the creepy stuff, I definitely think you should try these sugar skulls. Just remember you can wear really colorful clothes when you have makeup looks like these.
8. Frankenstein + Bride of Frankenstein
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Here’s a fun fact in case you didn’t know: the story of Frankenstein came to Mary Shelley, the author, in a dream. While she was sleeping one night, she dreamt of a scientist who could bring a man back to life.
Another little tidbit for you: in the book, the monster wasn’t named Frankenstein. He was just called ‘monster,’ and the scientist was the one named Frankenstein.
Now you have some fun trivia to go with your unique couple’s costume! So what do you think of this outfit idea?
9. Skeleton Couple
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Since we’ve talked about skeleton makeup, it only seems right to talk about skeleton couple costumes, too. It’s one of those fancy dress ideas that’s easy for both of you to get on board with.
You can also make the female version more feminine and the male one more masculine. It’s truly the perfect solution when you just can’t agree on a costume choice together.
10. Zombie Couple
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If the idea of killing people isn’t really your thing, what about playing characters who are already dead? A zombie couple is very on-trend right now, especially when you think about huge recent TV hits like The Strain and The Walking Dead.
Zombies are definitely in, and while these looks seem really detailed, there are so many online tutorials you could watch to recreate them. Liquid latex will likely become your new best friend for some of that creepy face makeup.
And don’t forget to use clothes you are okay with ruining. Fake blood seriously doesn’t come out of anything.