With couples on Halloween, there’s always the temptation to go the joint costume route. Good, themed couples Halloween costumes can reflect your shared interests and/or let you show off in front of your friends.
We’ve all seen a great couple of Halloween costumes and ones that made us wish it was Thanksgiving already.
Loveawake.com dating did a survey among their clients to find out there are some dos and don’ts for your couple’s costumes this All Hallow’s Eve. Read this excellent source of actionable first-hand information about what’s working and what’s not.
Couples Halloween Costumes Do’s And Don’ts | THIS is Your Fashion Pass!
No one wants to commit a fashion faux pas during an important holiday such as Halloween! Here are some of the couple’s Halloween costume dos and don’ts that you cannot miss at all!
Don’t: Wear a costume that says “We’re inseparable”
Lock and key. Ball and chain. Moth and lightbulb. We get it, you guys hate being apart. No one wants to see the most literal metaphor for your lovey-dovey life.
Do: Flip the Gender Roles
The standard male/female costume roles are pretty dull. Why not flip the script? You’re Edward, and he’s Bella. He’s Elizabeth Swann, you’re Jack Sparrow. (Either way, you get to wear mascara.) You’re the pimp, and he’s the ho– Okay, that would be weird.
Don’t: Go as Margot and Richie Tenenbaum
Attention cool kids: Give this one a rest, will ya? I like The Royal Tenenbaums as much as the next guy, but I’m really sick of seeing this costume. For one, it’s super lazy, as you probably already have the vintage clothes the characters wear in your closet.
Second, the bearded hipster dudes who dress up as Richie rarely have a hawk. How can you forget Mordecai? Lastly, and most importantly, they’re brother and sister (even though Margot is adopted), and you guys are dating. That’s more than a little creepy.
Do: Go as Pee-wee Herman and Dottie
I will never tire of seeing couples dressed as Pee-wee and Dottie from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Or even better, James Brolin and Morgan Fairchild as Pee Wee and Dottie from the movie-within-the-movie. That is so many layers of meta-awesomeness I think my head might explode.
Don’t: Be Kanye and Taylor Swift
Or Jon and Kate, or Balloon Boy and his balloon, or a pig and a Kleenex. And if you went as McCain/Palin last year, maybe it’s time to give the topical costumes a rest for a while.
Do: Go as a “doomed Couple”
Sid and Nancy, Winona Ryder and Christian Slater in Heathers, The Bride and Bill from Kill Bill, Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett. You’re fulfilling the coupling requirement and freaking everyone out at the same time. After all, it is Halloween.
Why not go with the ever-favorite Marvel character Hulk and scientist, Betty Ross Banner? You can always find a good Hulk costume dress and create everlasting memories. Hulk never goes out of fashion!
Don’t: Choose a Costume that Makes No Sense by Itself
You and your man have worked hard for weeks on your “wink face” emoticon costume. He’s the semi-colon symbol for the eyes, and you’re the half-parenthesis mouth.
You look great together, and everyone at the party is impressed. But then he goes off to get a beer, and you’re stuck explaining to people that you’re actually not supposed to be a half-moon. Don’t let this happen to you.
Do: Mix Up Your Monsters
Sure, you both want to be zombies this year. But monsters are more fun when they’re mixed up in crazy pairings. Instead of going as a vampire couple, be a vampiress who fell in love with a mummy for some reason.
Why go as Frankenstein and his Bride, when you can be Frankenstein’s Bride after she divorced Franky and took up with the Wolf-Man? Make Halloween a crazy monster mash, just like the song.
Trendy Couples Halloween Costumes | You’ll Spook Everyone!
These are some of the best couples Halloween costumes I have my eyes on for this year’s Halloween! Which one do you like best? Tell me in the comments below!
Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz
Beetlejuice is back on the big screen with a refreshing cast who have done a great job! However, nothing can ever beat the original, right?
Pick or DIY a black-and-white striped suit for Beetlejuice’s look and take inspiration from Lydia’s goth-inspired, dark clothing to nail the look!
This has to be one of the most exciting, nostalgic couples Halloween costumes!
Deadpool & his Lady
The Marvel franchise had fans eagerly waiting for months for its exciting pairing of Deadpool and Wolverine. With great profits at the box office, the movie has its special appearances to thank.
I for one had my eyes set on Lady Deadpool and Deadpool for couples Halloween costumes right after I watched her strut her stuff on the big screen.
So, if you’re a fan of this masked hero with a twisted sense of humor, this would be a Marvelous idea! You can easily get your hands on the costume online or DIY it for a look on a budget.
Mad Max Furiosa!
A Mad Max-inspired couples costume is a great idea for Halloween especially if you have an edgy, post-apocalyptic, and visually striking costume in mind.
Where a distressed beach or tan shirt preferably sleeveless with dirt-stained pants add a black harness or belt across the torso to replicate Furiosa’s battle gear.
For Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus, pick a sleeveless shirt or a leather vest with a cape and matching pants to complete the look. Black fingerless gloves, combat boots, and a rugged hairstyle will give your partner the deadly look of the desert King.
Couples That Slay Together, Stay Together!
These were some of the top couples Halloween costumes you can strut around in this Halloween. From some of the classics to a few modern takes, there isn’t a look that’ll not attract compliments.
The article also lists some do’s and don’ts so you can avoid becoming a laughing stock and truly slay with your bae! Wishing you a spooky, scary Halloween.
Stay sleazy!
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