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We understand why you might have waved off easy costumes in years past.
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Prefer to keep things niche?
We found out how to recreate Lana Del Reys TikTok-famous wedding look.
Anyone feeling nostalgic needs to snag some adult-sized American Girl doll costumes ASAP.
Now throw on ascary movieand get shopping!
Its as if prom night got a goth makeover.
Top Gun
At this point, nearly everyone has seenTop Gun: Maverick.
And likable zombie Billy Butcherson (a.k.a.
Winifreds ex-boyfriend) makes a perfect complement.
Ferris Buellers Day Off
Earn major movie throwback points when you go trick-or-treating as Ferris and Sloane.
The film is endlessly referenced and makes for a spooky good time every October.
Were looking to the original for this one: Barbara and Adam in their scariest forms.
Plus, both half-masks come at a price point thats hard to beat.
No tortured poets herejust good vibes.
Taylor Swift Eras
Couldnt get tickets to the Eras tour?
Do the next best thing bydressing like your favorite T-Swift eras.
Coordinate with these twoRed-inspired looks or take inspiration from elsewhere in her catalog.
(You could also go as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, just saying.)
Firefighters
Is it hot in here, or is it just you two?
Set the party ablaze in these coordinating firefighter ensembles, which work well for couples of any gender.
(Add some ashy smudges for extra realism.)
Among Us
Gamer couples, you know what to do with these inflatable costumes.
Just dont get caught!
Austin Powers
Groovy, baby!
Who needs to go trick-or-treating when you have bananas to snack on?
Pickleball
Everyones new favorite court sport is coming for Halloween.
This two-packfeaturing a one-size-fits-all paddle and inflatable ballis a guaranteedhit.
(Sorry, we had to.)
Plus, theyre a great excuse to speak gibberish all night.
Tooth Fairy
With enough imagination, pretty much anything can be a creative couples costume.
Case in point: this Tooth Fairy getup, which turns a myth into a genuinely cute duo.
We love that theres no damsel in this duojust two creatures of the night looking for their next victim.
see to it to get your Buddy to follow through on the yellow tightsits so much funnier that way.
Mr. & Mrs.
Potato Head
Perhaps the most famous married toys of all time, Mr. & Mrs.
Potato Head prove that the spark need never die.
Peapods
Are you two peas in a pod?
Then dress as two peapods.
The hardest part will be deciding whose personality fits each costume best.
Sneakers
Sometimes, compromise looks like dressing up as a gigantic pair of shoes.
Everyone, after all, can agree on sneakersespecially when theyre as silly as this oversized set.
The film is chock-full of spicy duos.
Wicked
Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
Whichever you identify as, theseWickedcostumes have you covered.
Brat
Longing to extendbrat summer?
The lifestyle and aesthetic of Charli XCXs album are easy to incorporate into an instantly recognizable couples Halloween look.
Slap some neon green on, bump 360, and call it a day.
This contender also makes for a perfect last-minute look.
Dune
We can all agree thatDune: Part Twowas a cultural phenomenon.
The costume, consisting of a jumpsuit and hood, is relatively easy to put together, too.
(Another option for Ken?
His instantly iconicKenough hoodie.)
Fallout
Win points among video game fans with aFalloutcouples costume.
This pick is sure to win you some laughs at your next Halloween bash.
(Bring a real bottle of tequila for bonus points.)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Is it Halloween without an annual revisit toThe Nightmare Before Christmas?
(If youll be drinking, we suggest sipping out of amini bathtub.)
Plus, this duo costume comes in under $30thanks, Amazon!
(Extra points if someone else goes as one of Rosss pet squirrels.)
Bee & Beekeeper
Looking for couples costume ideas that are a little less obvious?
Go as a bee and a beekeeper; theyre cute and playful without much fuss.
Get extra with it and break out the face paint to channel your inner honeybee.
Power Rangers
We love a nostalgic costume, and the originalMighty Morphin Power Rangerscertainly fits the bill.
Scream
Nothing screams Halloween more thanScream(pun intended).
Mario & Luigi
Its-a me, the perfect couples costume!
But hear us out: Why not?
Start with Gov Ball and Coachella, respectively.
Sexy and playful, these costumes give Bonnie and Clyde with a modern twist.
This option also gives couples a chance to get experimental with their makeup.
No accessories are required, unless you want to go full Bikini Bottom and carry around a spatula.
This pick is sure to hey 90s babies and beyond.
Sesame Street
The incredible benefit of dressing up as Muppets?
Youll get to wear giant onesies and be the absolute favorite person of every toddler you pass.
The Addams Family
In the mood for some dark glamour?
Go as Morticia and Gomez Addams, the ultimate goth-glam couple.
Make it a full family affair by dressing your little ones as Wednesday and Pugsleyor get the dog involved.
They also make great kids Halloween costumes.
Wine & Cheese
The only pairing better than the two of you?
A bottle of vino and some fancy cheese.
Add to the will-they-or-wont-they lore this October.
Scooby-Doo & Shaggy
Meanwhile, these two are the slackers youve always wanted to be.
Halloween is as good a time as ever to snack like Scooby and Shaggy.
Make it a couples costume with the Hamburglar, a fellow McDonalds mascot whos been having a big year.
Bun in the Oven
Got a baby on the way?
Ketchup & Mustard
Sometimes the best couples Halloween costumes are the ones that require the least effort.
There are no bodysuits, makeup palettes, or props herejust two easy sweatshirts, thank you very much.
The Shining
Few pairs are as instantly recognizable as the ghostly twins fromThe Shining.
Just ensure you practice your best creepy Come play with us.
Insurance
The greatest love story of all time doesnt involve a movie or a novel.
Instead, its the cross-brand yearning between Flo from Progressive and Jake from State Farm.
Keep your sweeter coupleswell take our favorite killer dolls.
Talladega Nights
Shake and bake, baby!
These two film-ready costumes are for the significant others who love a good laugh.
We cant think of anything more effortless.
Millennials, this ones for you.
Youre in luck: No one else at the party is going to be wearing these Crayola outfits.
Throw in anorange boband a sense of superiority to really sell it.
Popeye & Olive Oyl
Name a better duo than spinach-guzzling BF and droopy GF.
Loofah & Soap
Going for a cute couples costume?
We love this bubbly duo inspired by your shower routineno tutorial or hot glue gun required.
Celebrate yourfavorite seriesin a subtler way by dressing up as Steve and Robin in season four instead.
Grease
Post-baddie Sandy and leather-clad Danny are a rite of passage for every couple come October.
Give them a go already!
Flamin Hot Cheetos
Unfortunately, these costumes do not come with bags of Flamin Hot Cheetos.
(You could also skip the sexy dress and both don the human-size Cheeto, a laKaty Perry.)
Fisherman & Fish
Youre a catch.
see to it the world knows it with this fun costume idea.
Some of them can just be playing cards.
Oktoberfest
Halloween isnt the only celebration this October.
Celebrate Bavarias greatest export in costume with plenty of beer on hand.
