119 Creative DIY Couple’s Costumes for Halloween
If it were up to us, we’d dress in a costume every day. So when October finally arrives, and it comes time to choose that winning Halloween lewk, we definitely do not eff around. We’ve compiled 119 (!!) of our favorite costume ideas for besties and lovers alike! Bonus: They’re all Brit + Co originals! Scroll on for a wide variety of the most unusual and the most classic couple’s Halloween costume ideas that are sure to get you and yours feeling wildly inspired and ready to double stun. Consider the costume contest won.
1. Royal Princes: Fellow peasants, thy princes have arrived to rule the land and look damn good too. (via Brit + Co)
2. Carl + Ellie from Up: Fun Fact: The creators of the movie designed Carl to have a square shape and Ellie to have a balloon-shape to show how Carl was a bit stuck in his ways but Ellie rounded Carl out. (via Brit + Co)
3. Cruella de Vil and a Dalmatian: Who doesn’t love Cruella and her 100 pups? Oh, everybody. Grab your fave black dress, a sharpie, and some old white clothes to create this couple’s costume. (via Brit + Co)
4. Dionne and Cher from Clueless: Been shopping with Dr. Seuss? Ugh, as if! (via Brit + Co)
5. Paperman: And at last… they found each other. (via Brit + Co)
6. Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez: “You’ll never figure out who you really are if you are trying to be someone else.” (via Brit + Co)
7. Ariel and Eric from The Little Mermaid: “Under the sea, under the sea! Darling, it’s better, down where it’s wetter!” (via Brit + Co)
8. Wall-E and Eve: “Wall-eeeeee.” “Eeeeev-aaaahh.” (via Brit + Co)
9. Lion and Lion Tamer: Life can be a circus, so why not dress the part?! (via Brit + Co)
10. #TheDress: Is it blue and black? Or white and gold? Yes, the most confusing day of your life is now a DIY Halloween costume. (via Brit + Co)
11. Minnie and Mickey Mouse: “Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E!” (via Brit + Co)
12. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell: What are we waiting for? Here we gooooo! We’re off to Neverland! (via Brit + Co)
13. Bill and Hillary Clinton: Dress up as this real-life power couple or grab two friends and complete the costume crew with Trump and Bernie. (via Brit + Co)
14. Bananas in Pyjamas: Let’s be real — the show Bananas in Pyjamas is pretty bizarre. But since we love eating bananas and we love wearing comfy pajamas, it kind of works, right?! (via Brit + Co)
15. Beauty and the Beast: “Tale as old as time. A song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast.” (via Brit + Co)
16. Harry Potter and Hermione: It looks like it’s going to be a treacherous night in the Forbidden Forest for these two. (via Brit + Co)
17. Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe Pop Art: We think Marilyn said it best: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she’ll conquer the world.” And she’ll conquer the costume contest while she’s at it. (via Brit + Co)
18. Jasmine and Aladdin: “I can show you the world!” Or the Google map directions to the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)
19. Grace and Frankie: “But Grace, I’m engaging with all the people on the internet-land.” Prepare to unleash your super sassy selves as one of Netflix’s best on-screen duos. (via Brit + Co)
20. Operation + Surgeon: Bringing this classic board game to life delivers comfort for the both of you, a hint of sexy, and without a doubt a buzzing nostalgia. (via Brit + Co)
21. Westworld: Who is the guest and who is the host? Only time will tell. Couple up in old-fashioned, Western style-meets-futuristic robot style. (via Brit + Co)
22. Baby Driver: You’ll be destined to win the easiest and most comfy couple’s costume when you dress up as Baby and his love interest, Debora. Perfect for the audiophile who wants to make a quick getaway — from the party. (via Brit + Co)
23. All Caps Abbi + Dog Hoody Ilana: From Broad City’s season three “Game Over” episode where Abbi competes in the Soulstice Games and Ilana loses her job at Deals! Deals! Deals!, this costume pairing just might be two of the show’s most iconic looks. (via Brit + Co)
24. Mummy and Ghost: As classic as they come, dress up and get spooky without spending more than a few bucks. Sheet yeah. (via Brit + Co)
25. Daria and Jane: All we have to say is: “You’re standing on my neck.” These two teens were never very impressed, but that somehow made us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)
26. Rory and Lorelai from Gilmore Girls: “Go back in your pajamas, go to bed, eat nothing but gallons of ice cream and tons of pizza.” Well said, Lorelai. And don’t forget those Pop-Tarts too! (via Brit + Co)
27. Blossom and Six: Remember when that chick from the Big Bang Theory was a tween and had her own show? Yeah. That was Blossom and her bestie sidekick, Six, and they were pretty dang cool once upon a time. (via Brit + Co)
28. Carpool Karaoke: Is it just us, or is James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke series one of the greatest gems of the internet? Try it out and pick from any of our favorite guests — like the always groovin’ Justin Timberlake. (via Brit + Co)
29. La La Land: This costume is easy to put together, and once you have it on, you’ll be ready to dance and sing your way through the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)
30. Toy Story: “You’ve got a friend in me.” (via Brit and Co)
31. Pizza Slice and Ice Cream: We love how cute and colorful this delicious duo is. Because there’s actually nothing better than pizza and ice cream, right?! (via Brit + Co)
32. Army Toy Soldiers: “Don’t worry, boy. I’ve got your back.” (via Brit + Co)
33. Doug + Patty Mayonnaise: These two = YES. And is it weird that we would rock that polka dot sweater on the regular? (via Brit + Co)
34. Uber and Lyft: We turned these two rival transportation companies into a very driven couple (see what we did there?!). Perhaps even a power (struggle) couple? (via Brit + Co)
35. Dancing Emojis: This pair of heartbreakers looks like they’re ready to tear it up on iMessage *and* the dance floor. (via Brit + Co)
36. Waldo and Wenda: You can never go wrong with classic picture book characters like these two. But can you pick them out of the party crowd? (via Brit + Co)
37. Twins: Let’s journey back to 1988 when the world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? (via Brit + Co)
38. Taylor Swift and All Her Boyfriends: This costume involves some serious T. Swift ‘tude and an S.O. who is willing to rotate between several masks throughout the night. (via Brit + Co)
39. Party Animals: Let’s turn the clocks back to this imaginary New Year’s Eve party in the ’50s and then get that simple pun of a costume on for all night fun — and probably lots of questions too. (via Brit + Co)
40. Finn and Rey from Star Wars: Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Adam from Girls (errr… Kylo Ren). May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)
41. Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port: The former Teen Vogue interns have both built their own respective empires since their time on MTV. Reminisce about the days of intern and dating life in these easy-to-achieve California Girl outfits. (via Brit + Co)
42. Heidi and Spencer Pratt: Why NOT dress up as the most unforgettable couple from The Hills. Whether you just want to get a rise out of your fellow Halloween-goers or simply love pretending (at least we hope) to be a famewhore, then this is the couples costume for you and your boo. (via Brit + Co)
43. The Breakfast Club: “So I guess we are who we are for a lot of reasons. And maybe we’ll never know most of them.” (via Brit + Co)
44. Cactus Couple: Are you ready to stop being cact-i and start being cact-us? Follow this DIY tutorial and you’ll look sharp in no time. (via Brit + Co)
45. Brody Jenner and Kristin Cavallari: You’ll have some serious fun with this couple’s costume. Grab your best male friend *or* a random guy from Bumble who isn’t actually your BF for an epic Halloween evening pretending to be this messy couple. (via Brit + Co)
46. Unicorn Couple: Feel like wearing pajamas out on the town this Halloween? Then this unicorn couple’s costume is the onesie ensemble of your unicorn dreams. (via Brit + Co)
47. Step Brothers: This is *such* a classic. Whether you’re partners, friends, or actual stepbrothers, it’s sheer comedic genius every time. (via Brit + Co)
48. Hawaiian Punch: Get it? We think this costume would be totally Punchy-approved. (via Brit + Co)
49. Dumb and Dumber: “Oh look, frost!”(via Brit + Co)
50. Danny and Sandy from Grease: This classic get-up always looks good, and you’ll definitely win the dance-off. “It’s systematic, it’s hydromatic — why it’s grease lightnin’!” (via Brit + Co)
51. Rainbow and Pot of Gold: The rainbow is making it rain gold coins, yo! Rain, rain, come again! (via Brit + Co)
52. Trainwreck: This costume is definitely a potential rock-directly-from-your-closet look. Since this one is a little more understated, it will require you to play the part with your partner throughout the night. Don’t forget to brown bag it! (via Brit +Co)
53. Pizza and Pizza: Two of our all-time favorite foods! (via Brit + Co)
54. Joker and Harley Quinn: Harley Quinn and the Joker from Suicide Squad are *the* edgiest of couples costumes with their oddly twisted yet heartfelt love. (via Brit + Co)
55. Cookies and Milk: It doesn’t get any better than this classic duo. Be everyone’s favorite treat when you head out to rage it up this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)
56. Zoolander and Hansel: “Listen to your friend Billy Zane; he’s a cool dude!” (via Brit + Co)
57. Tight White Pants: No idea why this is hilarious? It’s definitely a deep cut, straight from Jimmy Fallon’s archive on The Tonight Show. (via Brit + Co)
58. Netflix and Chill: If you still aren’t quite sure what this means, we’ll break it down for you. These days this terminology is code for a makeout session, so pucker up with your boo. (via Brit + Co)
59. John Lennon and Yoko Ono: Channel your inner rockstars by becoming these two legends this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)
60. Creepy Denim-Clad Horse People: Horseheads are a thing, and we happen to have two. So, if you really have no idea what to be this Halloween, just Amazon Prime a pair and get ready to get creepy all night long. (via Brit + Co)
61. Ghostbuster and Marshmallow Man: For those of you who have no desire to create your own costume but still want a legit getup, look no further than these ’80s-inspired pre-made costumes. (via Brit + Co)
62. Hall and Oates: Wait, what? Yep. We went there. You really do make our dreams come true. (via Brit + Co)
63. Breaking Bad: Meth is really romantic, you know? (via Brit + Co)
64. Axl and Slash: Welcome to the jungle, baby. (via Brit + Co)
65. Wayne and Garth: The underbite-based smile that Garth is sporting really seals the deal. SHA-WING. (via Brit + Co)
66. Daenerys and Yara from Game of Thrones: This is the only other Queen on this list that deserves a standing ovation. Plus, Yara doesn’t look too shabby either. (via Brit + Co)
67. Pi?ata and the Birthday Girl: This is just crazy creative if we do say so ourselves. (via Brit + Co)
68. Garth and Kat: Thanks to the regular SNL skit, our two favorite songwriters are welcome to crash any of our holiday parties! (via Brit + Co)
69. Zoya and Liberty Belle: You’re destined to have a *knockout* Halloween when you dress up as this dynamic GLOW duo. We’re always in it to win it! (via Brit + Co)
70. Anger and Joy from Inside Out: There’s a good chance that you already have a lot of these costume materials at home, which means minimal buying or DIYing. That should make you jump for Joy. (via Brit + Co)
71. Two Women Emojis: Besties, BFFs, pals. Show your friendly or romantic love for each other in IRL text communique. (via Brit + Co)
72. Gilly and the Teacher: If you haven’t seen the SNL skit featuring Kristen Wiig, you’re overdue. “Her name is Gilly and she’s at it again, causing lots of ruckus like a barnyard hen. She’s always making trouble, her hair is like a bubble. Knock, knock, who’s there? It’s Gilly.” (via Brit + Co)
73. The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Tim Burton love story is always something completely unexpected. Jack and Sally’s twisted love tale may be just what the two of you have always been looking for. (via Brit + Co)
74. Agatha and Zero: In true Wes Anderson fashion, this power couple from The Grand Budapest Hotel is all kinds of quirky strange. (via Brit + Co)
75. Man and Woman Emojis: Grab a partner and make this emoji come to life. (via Brit + Co)
76. Thing 1 and Thing 2: Get joined at the hip like these iconic Dr. Seuss characters in simple blue wigs and red maxis. “Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting!” (via Brit + Co)
77. The Incredibles: “Leave the saving of the world to the men? [We] don’t think so.” Let’s do this thing — together. (via Brit + Co)
78. Two Men Emojis: It doesn’t get any simpler than this costume featuring just your tee and jeans. Just make sure you’re holding hands. All. Night. Long. (via Brit + Co)
79. Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé: Unleash your inner diva as this pop queen duo, ideal for tearing up the dance floor. (via Brit + Co)
80. Dooneese and Lawrence Welk: The Mecca of everything Kristen Wiig has ever done on SNL is the Dooneese skit. This crazy ugly duckling character knows how to make us cry-laugh with her outrageous one-liners and tiny hands. (via Brit + Co)
81. The Labyrinth: ICYMI, David Bowie stars in this fantastical movie from the ‘80s. It’s creepy, strange, and beautiful all at the same time. And a pretty great Halloween costume idea too. (via Brit + Co)
82. Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano: These two star-crossed lovers represented teenage angst, dyed hair, and flawless flannel in their entirety. (via Brit + Co)
83. Forrest Gump and Lieutenant Dan: Channeling your inner Gary Sinise and Tom Hanks for the duo to end all duos. Run, Forrest, run! (via Brit + Co)
84. Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love: Whether the dog represents Frances Bean is still TBD, but this is one of our all-time fave pop-culture costumes. (via Brit + Co)
85. Started from the Bottom AKA Eight F**king Thousand Dollars: We give all our yesses to Broad City and the two kweens that are comedy geniuses Abbi and Ilana. If you haven’t seen this episode intro yet, you’ve not fully lived. (via Brit + Co)
86. Skeleton Twins: Inspired by SNL‘s David S. Pumpkins skit, these two bony babes easily be sported sans Tom Hanks. Just be sure to bring the goofy faces and plenty of dorky dance moves. (via Brit + Co)
87. Barb and Nancy from Stranger Things: Oh, Barb… she may just be the most tragic character on the show. And, for the most part, it seemed like she only had Nancy looking out for her. Rep this strong (if brief) friendship in easy-to- recreate ’80s costumes. (via Brit + Co)
88. Pancakes and Syrup: They say that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. Grab your number two and rep this v. special meal in full stack and sticky syrup form. (via Brit + Co)
89. Strawberry and Lime: Mix these two DIY costumes and you have the perfect fruity blend: a Strawberry Lime Mojito. Cocktail, anyone? (via Brit + Co)
90. Selena Gomez and James Corden: Dress as this diva and the host of Carpool Karaoke. Have cardboard, will travel (and sing). (via Brit and Co)
91. Star-Lord and Gamora: The chemistry is palpable with these two Guardians of the Galaxy characters. (via Brit + Co)
92. Nancy and Jonathan from Stranger Things: Possibly our fave Netflix sibling duo, these two are the perfect combo of Halloween sweetness and strange. (via Brit + Co)
93. Wisdom Teeth Abbi and Co-Op Ilana: From two different Broad City episodes but perfect for pairing, this simple and non-basic costume will keep you feeling silly and shouting “yassqueen” to each other all night long. (via Brit + Co)
94. Anna and Elsa from Frozen: This Disney flick is truly full of awesome life lessons. Like that it’s not recommended that you marry a man you just met or that you shouldn’t be afraid to just be yourself. We think this is the ideal criteria for a costume too. (via Brit + Co)
95. Caterpillar and Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland: Go down the costume rabbit hole with this one and recreate two iconic characters from the Lewis Carroll classic. After all, “We’re all mad here.” (via Brit + Co)
96. The Handmaid’s Tale: Are you Ofwarren, Offred, or Ofglen? Take your pick from any of these actually scary characters. Praise be. (via Brit + Co)
97. A Couple Cans of La Croix: No matter which flavor of La Croix you and your BAE may be, we can all agree that La Croix is life. (via Brit + Co)
98. Adele and James Corden: Roll in the deep with this sultry songstress and the host of Carpool Karaoke. “Hello from the other side!” (via Brit + Co)
99. Barb and Steve from Stranger Things: “You’re an idiot, Steve Harrington.” “You’re beautiful, Nancy Wheeler.” Aww, young love at its strangest. (via Brit + Co)
100. Batman and Batgirl: Grab your beau or your BFF and dress up as the two coolest caped crusaders. This costume is really doable, and you might already have most of the pieces in your closet. Ready to save Gotham City? Let’s do this! (via Brit + Co)
101. Prince and David Bowie: These two next-level musicians will always hold a dear place in our hearts. (via Brit + Co)
102. Dino Duo: Quickly transform you and your bae or bestie into prehistoric creatures with this simple felt DIY, and you’ll be getting your roar on in no time. Pro tip: Be sure to practice that perfect dinosaur walk. (via Brit + Co)
103. Beetlejuice Couple: Eyeballs and serious DIY mask-making skills are required for this monster version of the couple stuck in the attic in one of our favorite spooky flicks. (via Brit + Co)
104. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from The Simple Life: We still can’t get over the fact that these two once had a show where they entered the blue-collar world and worked among the rest of us. Recreate this throwback costume and make sure to bring the ‘tude. (via Brit + Co)
105. Ewoks: There’s sure to be at least a few Star Wars characters at the party, so why not complete the scene and dress up as these furry creatures? It’s time to Ewok and roll! (via Brit + Co)
106. The Revenant: This movie is so intense, we think it’s worth recreating for years to come. And whether you’re Leo or the ferocious bear, you’re sure to have a raucous Halloween holiday. (via Brit + Co)
107. Ramen and Chopsticks: You don’t have to be preggers to dress up like our favorite Japanese dish, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. (via Brit + Co)
108. Double-Stuffed Oreos: Nom nom nom. Expand this costume even more by transforming your baby or pet into a cold glass of milk to complete this sweet snack. (via Brit + Co)
109. The Princess Bride: The Princess Bride was actually a crucial part of some of our ’90s upbringing. As you wish! (via Brit + Co)
110. Castaway: This slightly more advanced DIY was featured on the Today Show where we created this couple’s costume — featuring Tom Hanks as Chuck and his BFF volleyball, Wilson. (via Brit + Co)
111. Zenon: Grab your *stellar* babe or BFF to dress up like these two space station queens. Any excuse to wear pink spandex and we’re definitely in. (via Brit + Co)
112. Sarah Palin and John McCain: Our very own Brit Morin rocked this look with her husband many years ago, and it would still make for a fun, politically inspired throwback today. (via Brit + Co)
113. ’80s Andre Agassi + Tennis Ball: This sporty couple’s costume is really cute even sans bump. It’s time to win an ace on that contest match point, y’all. (via Brit + Co)
114. Rory and Jess from Gilmore Girls: Whether you’re Team Dean, Jess, or Logan, we can all agree that dressing up as any one of Rory’s love interests would make a cute couple’s costume. (via Brit + Co)
115. Pokémon: Pikachu and Ash are bound to be a popular duo this Halloween, so be as creative as possible when dressing up your pets. (via Brit + Co)
116. Lisa Frank and a Unicorn: Be sure to hit up your local Goodwill store, as ours did us a solid. Is it just us, or does this make you want to listen to “Pony” by Ginuwine? (via Brit + Co)
117. Saved by the Bell: You really can’t go wrong with any one of this show’s iconic couples! Who’s the Zack Morris to your Kelly Kapowski? (via Brit + Co)
118. Bowie Emojis: We were THRILLED when Apple released the new batch of emojis featuring both a male and female David Bowie. It’s officially time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues, baby. (via Brit + Co)
119. Superman and Wonder Woman: He thinks of you as his Wonder Woman, and he’s your Superman. Why not dress the part? (via Brit + Co)
Will you and yours be rocking one of these awesome costume duos? Be sure to snap a selfie and tag us @BritandCo!
(Additional reporting by Anjelika Temple)