Christmas has got us spending, but Halloween is when the cool kids party. It may not have the commercialized, gift-giving craze that Christmas is known for, but dressing-up and doing group costumes is one hell of a blast no matter what people tell you.
And by Golly, do people get creative during Halloween. When we become adults, we never really lose our playful side. Halloween is a prime opportunity to let that playful side run wild with the costumes, and the results are nothing short of awesome in every single way.
What better way to appreciate this kind of creativity than to look at couple costumes? Couples on Halloween always go above and beyond with their costumes, so here’s 58 of them for us to enjoy!
There are good Halloween costumes and then there are great Halloween costumes. If you can work some wordplay into your costume, you’ll be a hit — like this couple that went as 7/11.
2. But can they do magic tricks?
One poster shared this picture of their parents, saying they won a costume contest for this. And no wonder — it’s a pretty impressive getup. Just don’t step on them or it’ll hurt like crazy.
3. That’s one complex pun.
There are plenty of girls dressing up as princesses for Halloween, but this costume has a couple more layers. Say with me slowly: Taco…Belle …Taco…Belle….
4. It’s clever and socially relevant
Unfortunately, even in the 2010s, sometimes interracial couples receive criticism from people, but this couple isn’t standing for it. They decided to pay tribute to a historical moment with their Halloween costume.
5. These guys are some dedicated Beetlejuice fans
If you’ve ever seen the movie Beetlejuice, you know all the creepy and funny moments that it features. These fans of the movie paid an amazing tribute to it with their couple’s costume.
6. Rolling with the punches
When this lady tore her meniscus and landed in a wheelchair, her friend wasn’t about to let her down. He told her to dress like a wealthy old man and he would dress as her escort for the night. Sure, they’re not a couple, but they played the part well!
7. Paying homage to the arts
What should you do if you want a couple’s costume that’s clever and highbrow at the same time? Why not go as two famous artists like Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh? She nailed that iconic unibrow.
8. One fine day with a woof and a pur
Remember this gem of a weird show from when you were a kid? This couple decided to go as the cartoon character that haunted all our nightmares, CatDog. And yes, in case you were wondering, they really are attached.
9. This one is for the kids
If you frequent Instagram, you’ve probably seen your fair share of filter wars. This couple had an interesting take on the topic. It was nice that No Filter was willing to play along!
10. I won’t give up my favorite decoration
Everyone remembers the iconic scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy in which Jabba the Hutt imprisons Princess Leia. But this couple decided to put a funny spin on their costume tribute. That hairy leg really sells it.
11. A good excuse to hug all night
Remember the clip from Despicable Me that went viral, you know, the one of the little girl screaming, “IT’S SO FLUFFY I’M GONNA DIE”? That clip might be close to 10 years old, but this couple remembers it — and nailed it.
12. Those are some serious makeup skills
This couple didn’t use any masks to create an amazing tribute to The Nightmare Before Christmas. That’s all makeup, showing they’re seriously skilled.
13. Violet, you’re turning violet, Violet!
If you were like the rest of us, you probably grew up getting freaked out by the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where Violet swells up like a blueberry. This poster’s parents were the ones who paid an incredible tribute to the scene.
What’s more fun — going as Beauty and the Beast or going as Beauty and the Beast with the roles switched? Who wouldn’t want a boyfriend who’s willing to dress up in a wig and a princess gown?
If you have hair that’s naturally like this, how can you resist dressing up as legendary painter Bob Ross for Halloween? Especially if you have a significant other who’ll gladly go as a painting with some happy little trees.
16. This is how to use dark humor
This guy really only has one arm, but luckily, he has a sense of humor about it — and so does his girlfriend. They rolled with the punches and came up with this shark and surfer costume.
17. He’s drawn to her like a moth to a lamp
What’s the best way to tell your significant other that you can’t resist them? How about dressing up as a moth to their lamp? Okay, that’s probably not the best way, but it makes for one heck of a Halloween costume.
18. Yup, that’s a pretty scary costume
This couple had to come up with a costume after he broke his leg and they had a great idea. In case you didn’t see the book as reference, they’re the main characters in the horror story Misery by Stephen King. Spoiler alert: the hammer and the broken leg are connected.
19. How did they do this?
These costumes are so complicated that they really deserve a prize! I can’t imagine how much work went into turning this couple into the members of Daft Pun.
20. The mirror really makes it
When you want to show off your Addams Family costumes to perfection, one of the best ways to do it is through a creepy old mirror. They’ve nailed the Cousin It and Wednesday vibe!
21. When your girlfriend can do THIS
When you have a girlfriend who’s a lot smaller than you with some pretty impressive upper body strength, you had better use that for your Halloween costume! This couple went with Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat, which is perfect!
These “Stranger Things” fans paid a fantastic tribute to Joyce Byers and Jim Hopper with their costumes. Those are some great touches with the corded phone, the Christmas lights, and the ax. Now they just need some cigarettes.
23. Does he have both his ears?
If you’re a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, especially his piece “Starry Night,” you’ll recognize this couple’s costume right away. Thankfully, they didn’t insist on being completely true to life — he has both ears!
24. These Beetlejuice fans nailed it
Here’s another couple who are fans of the movie Beetlejuice! They went with the wedding outfits for Beetlejuice and Lydia seen at the end of the movie.
25. Where are the Tic-Tacs?
Being a pregnant couple during Halloween opens up some interesting possibilities. This couple decided to go as the iconic couple Juno and Bleeker, complete with the orange striped shirt and the “especially gold” running shorts.
26. He’s playing her like a puppet
This couple went all out with their puppet and puppeteer costume. Of course, that means they had to stay right beside each other all night — but when you love each other, that’s the whole point!
This couple did a great job recreating the toy soldiers that we all knew and loved as kids. They were totally faithful even down to the foot platforms, which makes me wonder if they can actually walk.
If you haven’t seen the old movie Edward Scissorhands, you’re seriously missing out. This couple paid tribute to Edward’s talent for topiary shaping with this costume, made of thousands of zip ties!
29. Putting the “goth” in American Gothic
This famous photo from 1930 has become a symbol of Americana, and this couple did a great job paying tribute to it. They just need to look a little more miserable.
30. They might be prickly on the outside, but they’re real softies
Some people really love their plants, especially their succulents! This couple apparently has an interest in botany, as their costume for Halloween was a couple of happy cacti.
31. They certainly complement each other
One poster shared this picture of their parents, saying they won a costume contest for this. And no wonder — it’s a pretty impressive getup. Just don’t step on them or it’ll hurt like crazy.
This isn’t technically a couple’s costume or at least not in the usual sense. When his girlfriend couldn’t make it to the Halloween party, this guy decided to dress up as both of them. Rumor has it they both enjoyed the party.
34. There are a lot of “Stranger Things” fans
Fans of “Stranger Things” have found dozens of ways to express how much they like the show! This one draws on El’s love of Eggo waffles, with a real Millie Bobby Brown look alike!
35. We want a prize for our costume, precious
When your girlfriend has long, curly brown hair, what should you do? Dress up as Frodo and Gollum from Lord of the Rings, of course! That Gollum mask is pretty terrifying.
36. But did they win an Oscar?
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling wowed the world in La La Land, and this couple decided to pay tribute. They even visited one of the filming sites to recreate some shots!
37. Is the party wheelchair-friendly?
If you’re not sure what this costume is, take a look at that trophy to get a hint. Old man with a walker and blonde lady with a trophy? She’s a trophy wife, of course!
38. A spin on the old Jasmine and Aladdin
We’ve all seen the Jasmine and Aladdin couples’ costumes. They might be fun, but by now, they’re getting a little old. But Jasmine and her magic carpet? That’s pretty creative!
39. This costume is a real throwback
This couple decided to go for Halloween as John and Jackie Kennedy and they nailed the execution. It might be a retro tribute, but the look is so iconic that it’s unmistakable.
When this girl’s boyfriend decided to do a couple’s costume with his roommate, she wasn’t about to be left behind. The roommates are “ceiling fans” (get it?), and she, of course, is the “third wheel.”
41. How to upstage everyone else at the party
This girl decided to go to a Halloween party as a classic German barmaid, but unfortunately, she was upstaged by a much prettier lady. Well, he’s prettier, but also quite a bit hairier.
42. This one is truly terrifying
Just when you thought that Halloween couldn’t get any scarier, this couple showed up as an incel and his waifu. If you don’t know what those are, well…consider yourself fortunate.
43. They’re Hershey’s kisses
Wordplay in Halloween costumes have become more and more popular in recent years, and for good reason — they’re just so fun! Take a look at this couple, who went as Hershey’s kisses.
This couple found a way to go to a Halloween party naked! Okay, not really, but they did the censored version! You decide whether they look like something from cable TV or The Sims.
45. He might not look great by the end of the night
When your significant other dresses up like a cat, you might as well dress up like a scratching post! But considering the damage that cats do to those things, he might be in bad shape in a few hours.
46. She should watch her back
I’m not sure if they love KFC or just thought he bore a resemblance to Col. Sanders. Either way, it’s a pretty unique costume.
If you and your significant other have a really sick sense of humor, you go to a Halloween party dressed as Batman’s parents. Hopefully, no one went to the party as Batman!
48. They’re cute AND creepy
This couple nailed their tribute to the creepy twins from the horror movie The Shining. It’s actually kind of impressive how similar they look, even though one of them DOES have a beard.
49. He got the facial expression perfectly
This guy decided the scariest thing he could possibly go as is our own president. He got the iconic expression down and was set off by his girlfriend posing as Rosie the Riveter.
When memes become iconic enough, they’re recognizable almost anywhere. This couple recreated a famous meme courtesy of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay — “An idiot sandwich.”
51. Imagine all the people
John Lennon and Yoko Ono were one of the most famous pop culture couples of the 20th century. They might not have been exactly popular after breaking up The Beatles, but they sure were recognizable!
52. Princess Peach has never looked more beautiful
Dressing up like Mario and Princess Peach is a great idea, but this couple knew how to make it even better. After all, Princess Peach IS supposed to be taller than Mario, right?
53. Well, that’s terrifying
The horror movie “It” enjoyed a comeback after its recent remake, and this couple wasn’t about to waste their opportunity. This staged photo is particularly eerie!
I guess if you’re trying to think of an iconic pair, this would definitely fit the bill! I find it funny her side of the “bra” is neat and tidy while his is all wrinkled.
55. Well, it’s kind of rude…
This couple’s Cards Against Humanity costume is funny, but hopefully not an actual comment on their relationship! Fans of the card game are sure to find it hilarious.
56. Who doesn’t love those gumball machines?
What goes together better than gumball machines and quarters? Also, I really want to know whether that top is made out of real gumballs. If so, she must have spent a whole $10 on her costume!
57. She makes a great Princess Carolyn
This couple was disappointed to realize that no one got their costume, but they didn’t mind. If you’re a Netflix fan, you might recognize them as characters from the series “Bojack Horseman.”
58. Now these are some true “Office” fans
Forget your Jim and Pam costumes — this couple had something else in mind for their tribute to “The Office.” Real fans will recognize this as the infamous Kevin and the pot of chili scene.
