Choosing a Halloween costume can be tricky, and finding the perfect matching outfit for you and your best friend or partner is even tougher. To help, we’ve gathered 27 of the most iconic pop culture pairs from TV and film. Before you commit to those Halloween parties, check out these duo costume ideas.
The Coldplay Affair Couple
Or should we call it the rumored and then debunked affair? Regardless, the drama between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot was the talk of the town last July. To revisit that gossip-filled moment, team up with someone who isn’t your spouse and dance to “Fix You.”
Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah from The Summer I Turned Pretty
This one’s ideal for throuples (shout-out to the polyamorous crew!) but works for anyone with a collection of wigs. You’ll need a cute bob like Belly’s, Jeremiah’s floppy curls, and Conrad’s lank, moody hair.
Two Labubus in Love
These demonic, fuzzy toys have been everywhere this year, even in stylish closets. Turn them into Halloween inspiration with an old Monsters, Inc. costume and some plastic fangs.
Emerald Fennell’s Heathcliff and Cathy
Married ladies, here’s your excuse to reuse your wedding dress as a costume. Add a gold tooth and mutton chops for your partner, and you’re ready to roam the moors—or at least the party neighborhood looking for parking.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
To mimic this powerhouse couple, grab a Chiefs jersey, a blonde wig styled like Taylor’s, and a convertible for a dramatic exit. Bonus points if you include the giant ring!
Nomi and Cristal from Showgirls
This costume is always a hit, especially now that Showgirls is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Ver-SAYCE forever!
Sophie and Margo from The Hunting Wives
Let’s hear it for the lesbians! Or for repressed Texan bisexuals with plenty of guns and questionable wigs!
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor
Another one for the lesbians! Put that age-gap relationship to use this Halloween, as long as the younger partner can talk the older one into a night out.
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder on Hacks
This isn’t too different from a Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor getup (both need at least one blonde wig), but it comes with more bisexual fashion vibes and sharp wit. (Just kidding, they’re real-life besties, and we adore that!)
Jennifer Aniston and Her Sexy Hypnotist Boyfriend
If you still have a “the Rachel” wig from the ’90s, put it to use. Have your partner grow out some stubble to match Jim Curtis’s look, then spend the night asking him to read your mind and getting frustrated when he can’t guess your drink order. Sorted!
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
Paying homage to Casablanca is easy: a fedora, trench coat, white shirt, and tie for Bogart’s Rick, and a crisp blouse with a skirt suit for Bergman’s Ilsa.
Eleven and Dustin
While you can buy Stranger Things costumes online, you can also put these together from thrift store finds. For Eleven, a pink dress, tube socks, and a blonde wig, plus a dirty face and bloody nose for makeup. Dustin just needs a trucker hat and a curly wig.For a quirky and easy costume, go for an early wig, a T-shirt, and a bomber jacket. If you can team up with someone dressed as a giant evil alien for trick-or-treating, that’s even better.
Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler
If you have a fancy Halloween event, this Gone With the Wind duo is a stunning choice. Scarlett needs dark curly hair, and Rhett should sport a suave mustache. While a hoop skirt and double-breasted suit might not be in your closet, a trip to a costume shop will make this pair a hit.
Pennywise and Child
For a couples costume that breaks the mold, consider Pennywise from It and the child he lures. Pennywise is simple: a red wig, red nose, white makeup, and a menacing expression. The child just needs a yellow raincoat with a hood and a naive trust in clowns.
Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy
If you’re a fan of 30 Rock, become Liz with a mousy brown wig, square glasses, a hoodie, and jeans. For Jack, wear a suit and carry a whiskey glass all night. (Siberian Husky-like blue eyes are a bonus, but not required.)
Ilana and Abbi
Transform into the Broad City besties with items from your own closet. For Abbi, wear a workout top, leggings, and a sweatband—add the Soulstice logo with a marker. Ilana’s look is cutoff shorts, a crop top, sneakers, and big, teased hair.
Benson and Stabler
Honor Law & Order: SVU by dressing in professional attire with badges and holsters. This will intimidate any wrongdoers at your Halloween party.
Lucille and George Michael Bluth
Celebrate Motherboy from Arrested Development by wearing matching sailor suits, reenacting their cringe-worthy pageant performance.
Buffy and Angel
Channel the ’90s’ hottest vampire-fighting couple from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy wears a strappy tank, tight pants, and carries a wooden stake, while Angel needs a leather jacket and plenty of hair gel.
Kimmy and Titus
If you love Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, go as Kimmy in a floral shirt, pink pants, yellow sweater, and a backpack. For Titus, pick the wildest color combo you own—or a silk kimono—and drape a boa around your neck.
Doug Funnie and Patti Mayonnaise
Relive your childhood with this Doug duo. For Patti, wear a yellow wig, a blue shirt with pink spots (added by you), a dark skirt, and pink flats. Doug needs a white shirt, green vest, cargo shorts, and both characters sport sneakers with high socks.But we can make that element optional.
Nina and Lily
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Even 15 years later, few films are as haunting as Black Swan. For Nina and Lily’s costumes, think tutus, feathers, and tiaras—just decide in advance who will be the white swan and who will be the black one.
Cher and Dionne
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Are you and your best friend huge Clueless fans? This Halloween, all you need are plaid skirt-and-jacket sets: a yellow one for Cher and a dark blue one with a stylish hat for Dionne. For outfit ideas, take inspiration from the fans who dressed up for Beverly Hills’s first annual Clueless Day earlier this year.
Regina and Cady
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Here are two Mean Girls-inspired options: go as Sexy Santas to honor the Plastics’ iconic dance routine, or wear tank tops (with optional boob holes) and pink miniskirts if you’re in the mood for a Burn Book hangout at Regina’s.
Jim and Pam
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Transform into Dunder Mifflin’s most beloved couple with simple office attire. For Pam, style your hair half-up and wear a modest skirt, a white blouse, and a pink sweater. For Jim, aim for floppy hair and a button-down shirt, with a tie as an option. Remember to exchange loving glances now and then.
Woody and Buzz Lightyear
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Tap into your nostalgia by dressing as the toys you adored as a kid and in the heartwarming Toy Story. Just grab a cowboy sheriff outfit and a robot costume with wings, and you’ll be singing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” in no time.
Daria and Jane
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“You’re standing on my neck” is one of the oddest theme song lines ever, but that doesn’t stop MTV’s sarcastic and fabulous duo from being perfect Halloween choices. For Daria, you’ll need a dark red wig, a green army jacket over an orange shirt, a pleated skirt, oversized glasses, and combat boots. For her goth best friend Jane, opt for a short wig, a black V-neck shirt with shorts over leggings, and a light red coat paired with chunky black boots to keep the snark going all night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful and clear FAQs about 27 Super Simple Halloween Costumes for Couples
General Beginner Questions
1 What makes a Halloween costume super simple for couples
A super simple costume is one that uses items you already own or can find easily and cheaply It requires minimal effort to put together and is instantly recognizable
2 Why should we choose a simple couples costume
They save you time money and stress You can focus on having fun at the party instead of worrying about a complicated outfit
3 Were not very crafty Are these costumes still for us
Absolutely These ideas rely more on creativity with everyday items than on sewing or crafting skills
4 Can you give us a few classic examples of simple couples costumes
Some timeless easy pairs are Salt and Pepper Tourist and Landmark and Angel and Devil
Costume Ideas Examples
5 What are some funny and simple couples costumes
Facebook One person is a Like thumb the other is a Dislike thumb
WiFi Signal and User One wears a shirt with the WiFi bars the other wears a shirt that says Connecting
Smart and Dumb One carries a smartphone the other carries a Dumb Phone
6 What are some clever or punbased costumes
Cereal Killers Wear matching pajamas and carry empty cereal boxes with fake knives or blood splatters
Deviled Eggs Wear all white and pin yellow felt yolks to your clothes with little devil horns
Spaghetti and Meatball One wears a white shirt with yarn glued on as spaghetti the other wears a brown shirt to be the meatball
7 Are there any simple costumes from popular movies or TV shows
Yes Try