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13 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas For Couples
With Halloween getting closer and closer every day, now is a great time to start thinking about a Halloween costume for you and your favorite special someone. If you and your partner want an easy couples Halloween costume that you don't have to put too much effort into, then I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for something cute, funny, or just a classic costume, these ideas are bound to get the creative juices flowing to help you put together your Halloween costumes this year.
As much as you might love Halloween, or even proclaim that it's your favorite holiday, not everyone has the time, money, or patience to put together a spectacular, hand-crafted Halloween costume worthy of Comic Con. I like to plan out my costume in my head months in advance and then forget about it completely until the week before Halloween. If that's the case with you and your partner — or if you're just really not into complicated costumes — the world (and the internet) is full of inspiring things to base your Halloween costume around this year. Not everyone needs to know how to put on the spookiest face paint or craft the ultimate replica light saber to have a cool costume. Sometimes, all it takes is an idea and an online shopping trip.
If you still want to get into the Halloween spirit and dress up with your partner, check out these simple ideas to help you find the perfect Halloween costume.
1. Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable
Here's the sitch: Even though they might not seem equally talented when it comes to saving the world, Kim and Ron have proven time and time again they are far better at stopping evil when they're together than when they're apart. If you and your significant other are fans of this dream team, it's time to dig up your best black long-sleeve shirts to replicate these simple crime fighter costumes.
What You'll Need For Kim:
- Black Turtleneck Crop Top, $13, H&M
- Green cargo pants, $36, Amazon
- Black gloves, $11, Amazon
- Kimmunicator phone case, $4, Amazon
- Black canvas shoes, $12, Amazon
What You'll Need For Ron:
- Black Turtleneck, $13, H&M
- Gray cargo pants, $27, Amazon
- Black gloves, $11, Amazon
- Black canvas shoes, $14, Amazon
2. Squints and Wendy from The Sandlot
If you've ever seen The Sandlot , you remember the scene by the pool where Squints totally falls for Wendy, the lifeguard. With just a few simple items, you and your partner can recreate this classic '90s movie moment.
What You'll Need For Squints:
- Baseball t-shirt, $4, Amazon
- Black baseball cap, $7, Amazon
- Black glasses frames, $7, Amazon
What You'll Need For Wendy:
- Red one piece swimsuit, $16, Amazon
- Red Hair Ribbon, $2, HairBowCenter
- Whistle, $2, Epic Sports
- White sunglasses, $8, Amazon
3. Snapchat Filters
You're both used to sending each other silly Snapchat photos. But, why send the Snapchat when you can be the Snapchat? This one does involve a little bit of creativity with some face paint, but it's nothing too complicated if you're willing to give it a go. Try clipping butterfly clips in a circle around your hair and using some shimmery gold highlighter on your face to perfectly recreate the Snapchat butterfly crown filter.
What You'll Need For The Rainbow Filter:
- Face paint, $8, Amazon
- Body glitter, $6, Amazon
What You'll Need For The Butterfly Filter:
4. Cosmo and Wanda
These fairly oddparents graced all of our childhoods with their wands, wings, and "floaty crowny things." As much as they bickered, Cosmo and Wanda loved each other more than any other Fairly Oddparents couple. Their outfits are so simple you can even look inside your closet for a few basics you might already own.
What You'll Need For Cosmo:
- White shirt, $9, Amazon
- Black tie, $10, Amazon
- Green hairspray, $4, Party City
- Wand set, $13, Amazon
- Gold crown set, $11, Amazon
- Fairy wings, $6, Amazon
What You'll Need For Wanda:
- Yellow shirt, $6, Amazon
- Pink hairspray, $4, Party City
- Wand set, $13, Amazon
- Gold crown set, $11, Amazon
- Fairy wings, $6, Amazon
5. Salt and Pepper
This is by far the most classic costume on the list, and there are a lot of ways to put this couples costume together. To add a little extra touch without too much effort, try wearing matching gray/silver beanies to represent the lids of salt and pepper shakers.
What You'll Need For Salt:
- Salt t-shirt, $20, Amazon
- Grey beanie, $11, Amazon
What You'll Need For Pepper:
- Pepper t-shirt, $20, Amazon
- Grey beanie, $11, Amazon
6. Daphne and Velma
Scooby Doo has had a lot of remakes over the years, but whether you choose to go with the classic '70s cartoon version of this costume or a more updated version, don't forget Velma's glasses. She can't see without them!
What You'll Need For Daphne:
- Purple dress, $9, Amazon
- Green scarf, $6, Amazon
- Purple headband, $4, Amazon
What You'll Need For Velma:
- Orange turtleneck, $5, Amazon
- Red pleated skirt, $10, Amazon
- Orange socks, $8, Amazon
- Black glasses frames, $7, Amazon
7. Charlie Brown and Lucy Van Pelt
Charlie and Lucy's friendship has always been strained, to say the least. With just a blue dress and a yellow shirt, you and your significant other can transform into your favorite Sunday newspaper comic characters.
What You'll Need For Lucy:
- Blue dress, $18, Amazon
- Blue socks, $10, Amazon
- Saddle Oxford shoes, $29, Amazon
What You'll Need For Charlie Brown:
- Charlie Brown shirt, $13, Amazon
- Yellow socks, $2, Amazon
- Black shorts, $15, Amazon
8. Dancing Girls Emoji
If you've never used the dancing girls emoji, now is the time to start. Not only is it the perfect way to end that "I'm so excited for the Halloween party tonight" text, but it's also the perfect Halloween costume because you can throw it on in five minutes and be ready to go.
What You'll Need:
- Black flats, $9, Amazon
- Black leotard, $26, Amazon
- Bunny ears, $8, Amazon
9. Sims Couple
For those of you who are willing to get a little bit crafty this Halloween, a character from the Sims is the right costume for you and your partner. Wear whatever you want, but don't forget your green plumbobs. Check out this tutorial on YouTube to create your costumes. Use green pipe cleaners instead of galvanized wire for the same effect.
What You'll Need:
- Green construction paper, $3, Amazon
- Glitter, $3, Amazon
- Black headband, $10, Amazon
- Pipe cleaners, $4, Amazon
10. Tourists
You and your partner might feel completely lost as to what your Halloween costumes should be this year. If that's the case, pull on your sunglasses and get out your tourist map to help you navigate your way through Halloween night. Maybe even rub some sunscreen on your nose or carry around an oversized shopping bag for an extra touch.
What You'll Need:
- Hawaiian shirt, $22, Amazon
- Disposable cameras, $14, Amazon
- Sunglasses, $10, Amazon
- Sunhats, $23, Amazon
11. Bob and Linda Belcher
In the words of Linda Belcher, "Alriiiight." Bob and Linda definitely know how to have fun, so there's no better way to have a good time this Halloween than to dress up as one of the greatest animated couples on television.
What You'll Need For Bob:
- Gray t-shirt, $8, Amazon
- White apron, $5, Amazon
- Black mustache, $7, Amazon
What You'll Need For Linda:
- Red shirt, $6, Amazon
- White half apron, $8, Amazon
- Red glasses, $8, Amazon
12. Pigs in a Blanket
For something slightly on the punny side, check out this idea for a "pigs in a blanket" costume. All you need is a blanket and some plastic pig noses to put together this cute and funny Halloween costume.
What You'll Need:
13. Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen
This Adventure Time duo has proven that opposites attract. If you and your significant other feel like opposites, this is the perfect costume to show how well you complement one another. Also, with so many costume changes for both characters throughout the show, you can mix it up and play with these costumes to truly make them your own.
What You'll Need For Marceline:
- Yellow sunhat, $10, Amazon
- Red tank top, $3, Amazon
- Yellow gloves, $7, Amazon
- Brown boots, $19, Amazon
- Vampire teeth, $12, Amazon
What You'll Need For Princess Bubblegum:
- Pink dress, $8, Amazon
- Pink jacket, $20, Amazon
- Pink hairspray, $4, Party City
- Gold crown, $7, Etsy
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