Having a partner comes with perks — like free foot rubs and a designated wedding date.
But the best part of being in a relationship? Three words: Couples. Halloween. Costumes. Sure, solo costumes are fun, but when you involve a second participant, costume ideas have the potential to be epic.
Of course, you don’t have to be in a relationship to unleash the Halloween magic of a couple’s Halloween costume — you can just as easily join forces and dress up with your best friend, co-worker, sibling, mom, cat, neighbor, mailman or gynecologist. (Well, maybe not the last one, but you get the idea.)
Still, dreaming up a creative costume every year isn’t easy, and it can be even more challenging when there are two people involved. When it comes time to sit down with your babe or bestie to scheme up with an ensemble, you want to come up with an idea that incorporates both your interests and wins the costume contest. What a frightening feat!
As Halloween fanatics with a proven history of winning costume contest prizes in the couples category, the editors at RetailMeNot are here for you. We’ve rounded up a list of sexy, funny and cute couple Halloween costumes that you can totally steal.
Cute Couple Halloween Costumes
The Man in the Yellow Hat and Curious George from ‘Curious George’
This costume will be recognizable to anyone who has a childhood. As far as iconic couples costumes go, Curious George and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” are hard to beat. You and your beau or bud will just have to rock-paper-scissors over who gets to be George.
Here’s what you need for this cute couple’s Halloween costume:
Man With the Yellow Hat Costume
- Yellow Shirt: $26.95 at Amazon.com
- Yellow Pants: $29.99 at Amazon.com
- Tall Yellow Top Hat: $19.99 at Amazon.com
- Polka Dot Tie: $14.99 at Amazon.com
- Tall Brown Boots: $52.99 at Amazon.com
Curious George Costume
Monkey Costume: $29.99 at Amazon.com
Baby and Johnny from ‘Dirty Dancing’
Sure, you could go as Barbie and Ken this year — as long as you don’t mind being one of five billion other people dressing up as Barbie and Ken. But if you want to stand out from other couples while earning ’80s movie throwback points, consider going as a classic movie couple like Baby and Johnny from “Dirty Dancing” — a flick that still tops the list of movies we could watch anytime.
And bonus? The costume can be super simple if you replicate their outfits from the famous last scene when Johnny wears all black, and Baby wears a pretty pink dress. Here’s what you’ll need for this sexy couple’s Halloween costume:
Baby Costume
- Pink Dress: $28.99 at Amazon.com
- Pink Heels: $48.99 at Amazon.com
Johnny Costume
- Black Shirt: $24.99 at ASOS.com
- Black Pants: $39.99 at Amazon.com
- Black Shoes: $37.99 at Amazon.com
BoJack Horseman and Princess Carolyn from ‘BoJack Horseman’
This show premiered on Netflix in 2014 and managed to become a cult hit by the time its last episode aired in 2020. For the uninitiated, “BoJack Horseman” follows a washed-up ’90s TV star and is full of delightful dark humor and compelling storylines. (We’re big fans — in case you couldn’t tell.)
What can a couple of BoJack fans be for Halloween? The options from this character-rich show are plentiful, but we are personally all about a Bojack-Princess Carolyn pairing. BoJack, of course, is the troubled main character (who also happens to be a horse), and Princess Carolyn is his sharp-as-a-tack agent and former girlfriend (who also happens to be a cat).
Here’s what you need:
BoJack Horseman Costume
- Blue X Sweater: $131.12+ on Etsy.com
- Gray Blazer: $42.60 at ASOS.com
- Blue Jeans: $11.99 at HM.com
- Horse Mask: $25.69 at Amazon.com
Princess Caroline Costume
- Fish Dress: $38.99 at Etsy.com
- Yellow Cardigan: $28.99 at Amazon.com
- Pink Wig: $16.99 at Amazon.com
- Pink Cat Ears: $14.95 at Amazon.com
- Red Pumps: $26.99 at Amazon.com
- Gold Triangle Necklace: $16.99 at Amazon.com
The Twins from ‘The Shining’
Last Halloween, Rebel Wilson and her girlfriend, Ramona Agruma, dressed up as the twins from “The Shining” and totally knocked it out of the graveyard. Their ghostly twin ensemble managed to be creepy and kind of cute at the same time.
You and your sidekick can replicate Rebel and Ramona’s look with a pair of blue babydoll dresses, knee socks and black ballet flats. This costume works great if you and your partner happen to be the same height and build, but it’s extra hilarious if you happen to be dramatically different looking.
Here’s what you’ll need for this scary couple’s Halloween costume:
‘The Shining’ Twins Costume
- Two Twin Blue Babydoll Dresses: $33.99 each at Amazon.com
- Two Pairs of Knee-High Socks: $12.98 each at Amazon.com
- Two Pairs of Black Mary Jane Flats: $26.99 each at Amazon.com
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Costume
Talk about iconic couple Halloween costumes. There are a lot of possible interpretations of a John and Yoko costume — but one of the most popular and recognizable outfits is from their wedding day in 1969 when they both dressed in white from head to toe. (You’ve seen the photos.) Fun fact: The momentous occasion inspired The Beatle’s Song “The Ballad of John and Yoko.”
Handily enough, John Lennon actually described the outfits he and his bride wore in an interview in a 1970 issue of Rolling Stone: “I couldn’t find a white suit — I had sort of off-white corduroy trousers and a white jacket. Yoko had all white on.”
Here’s what you’ll need for this iconic couple’s Halloween costume:
John Lennon Costume
- White Blazer: $36 at ASOS.com
- White Turtle Neck: $24.49 at Amazon.com
- Off-White Corduroy Pants: $53.19+ at Amazon.com
- White Shoes: $14.50 at ASOS.com
- Wig & Beard: $24.99 at SpiritHalloween.com
Yoko Ono Costume
- White Trench Coat: $110.99 at Amazon.com
- White Floppy Hat: $15.99 at Amazon.com
- White Knee Socks: $7.99 at Amazon.com
- White Shoes: $20.18 at Amazon.com
- Curly Black Wig: $17.99 at Amazon.com
- Oversized Sunglasses: $14.95 at Amazon.com
French Kiss
Some couples go for clever costumes, while others prefer a sexy couple’s Halloween costume. If you want a costume that is funny and sexy, go as a French kiss. All you need is a beret and a consenting partner to kiss. It’s super cute and super easy — perfect for the couple that plans their Halloween costume on the morning of October 31. Bonus: You get to smooch with each other all night long.
Here’s what you need for this funny couple’s Halloween costume:
French Costume
- Beret: $9.95 at Amazon.com
- Striped Shirt: $19.99 at Amazon.com
- Red Neck Scarf: $7.99 at Amazon.com
Tequila Bottle and Lime
Not into DIY couple Halloween costumes? No shame in that! And luckily, there are plenty of respectable, quality store-bought options. Case in point: This tequila and lime costume is easy and playful and will cause you to have the song “Tequila!” stuck in your head all night. Here’s what you’ll need for this funny couple’s Halloween costume:
Tequila Bottle & Lime Slice Couples Costume: $48.75 at PartyCity.com
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