Picking out a costume can sometimes prove to be daunting, trying to be original and find something that will stand out is something everyone is trying to achieve. Having a partner that will go along with the costume and help come up with ideas on Pinterest or in the store surely helps! With the two of you being a matching pair or a clever duo will definitely make your Halloween night one to remember. I mean who doesn’t want to be the costume everyone remembers that night? That’s surely an achievement! With plenty of famous duos and pair ideas, there are a lot of options to choose from. But of course, you also want to find something that fits your personality as an LGBTQ+ couple. RELATED: 50 Totally Clever Halloween Costumes For Couples Whatever you are looking for we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the best couples Halloween costume ideas — ranging from cute, simple, and DIY to uber-sexy and steamy — for the hottest gay couples.
Gay Couples Halloween Costumes
1. Killa Bees Costumes
For this costume, you need some black and yellow striped bottoms, sleeves, and a pair of wings. Top the outfit off with a weapon of your choice to make the costume “killa.” Original and sexy, this idea is sweet as honey. Boxed Essentials Men’s Underwear and Matching Socks Bienvenue Store Arm Warmer Fingerless Gloves Killer Bee Halloween Costume Accessory Kit
2. DIY Spartan Warriors Costumes
There are more than 300 reasons why this costume is great. Get some cardboard and spray paint and you are well on your way to a Spartan Halloween. Just grab a red scarf or blanket to use and you are good to go. To make it even better, grab some arm guards. HZMAN Adults Faux Leather Arm Guards
3. Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald Costumes
These costumes are perfect, especially if one of you is a blonde and the other a brunette. You’re going to be really, really ridiculously good-looking. Rubie’s Zoolander Costume Rubie’s Hansel Zoolander Costume
4. Beer Buddies Costumes
All you need is a cardboard cut out of your favorite beer brand to create this look. This you can absolutely do yourself, but costumes are also for sale. You’ve already got the drinks, now just roll up to the party. Rosta Imposta Budweiser Bottle Costume for Adults
5. Sherlock Holmes and Watson Costumes
The mystery for the best costume is solved with this classy couples costume set. Look for a tweed suit and a magnifying glass to make these costumes come to life, and don’t forget the pipe! Fun Shack Men’s Victorian Detective Costume Star Power Detective Pipe
6. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Costumes
From under the sea to a friend’s party. These costumes are a great choice because they’re mostly DIY. All you have to do is cut the shapes you need out of construction paper and attach them to colored shirts, then don tights and black briefs. Have your partner draw on the starfish on mermaid man’s face so it’s super crisp! Satin Gloves Stretchy
7. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
This couple’s costume doesn’t take a whole lot of work. For Mickey, all you need are the ears, gloves, and some colorful underwear or swimsuit. For Donald Duck, get a blue shirt, his cute blue hat, and a duck bill. Disguise Mickey Mouse Ears + Gloves
8. Prince Charming and His Prince Costumes
Everyone will be enchanted by this costume. You’ll probably have to buy this couple’s costume. The good thing is that you can pick any kind of prince you want to be! California Costumes Men’s Dark Prince Mens Royal Storybook Prince
9. Batman and Robin Costumes
This one is a classic superhero pairing. The Dark Knight parties on a dark night with the Boy Wonder… What’s not to love? Rubie’s Store Deluxe Muscle Chest Batman Robin Muscle Chest Top with Cap and Mask
10. The Grinch and Dr. Seuss Costumes
You can get these costumes on amazon, or you can spray paint a fake beard and paint yourself all in green. Elope Store Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Deluxe Costume Elope Store Cat in The Hat Costume Accessory Kit Gooworm Store Grinch costume
11. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Costumes
Not only is this couple’s costume incredibly adorable but it’s also so comfy! Buy Winnie the Pooh and Tigger onesies and you can use a honey pot as your candy holder. Fitted Unisex Adult Bear Onesie Onesie Unisex One-Piece Cosplay Costume
12. Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers Costumes
This is an easy-peasy costume to get together. Find some colored tank tops, black shorts, tube socks, suspenders, and fake mustaches. Get your plain baseball caps and paint on the letters for each brother. Bam, you have Mario and Luigi! From the video game to the party, this look is a hit. Super Mario Bros Mario and Luigi Hats Mustaches Gloves Buttons Cosplay Costume
13. Peter Pan and Captain Hook Costumes
If you don’t want to buy the costumes, you could wear a bunch of green for peter pan. For Hook, you’ll need to grab a hook hand, a long dark trench coat, and a pirate hat. Fun Costumes Classic Peter Pan Costume Kangaroo’s Pirate Hook Captain Adult Halloween Costume
14. “Avatar the Last Airbender” Aang and Zuko Costumes
Knock the wind out of everyone with this look as you capture the power of Aang and Zuko from the hit Nickelodeon show “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” For Ang, you’ll need baggy yellow and orange clothing and create your own staff! For Zuko, look for red clothing, and a dark robe. Don’t forget to paint on the burn around his eye! Spirit Halloween Adult Avatar: The Last Airbender Aang Costume BYHai Zuko Cosplay Avatar The Last Airbender RELATED:
Lesbian Couples Halloween Costumes
15. Persephone and Hades Costumes
Going as Hades and Persephone is a great idea because you can interpret this couple any way you wish. You can go complete Greek mythology by wearing dark togas or you can take a more modern approach with a steampunk look. For Persephone, given that she was the goddess of spring before becoming queen of the Underworld, you should definitely have some sort of floral aspect involved. Try a flower crown or drawing vines on your arms. SHKEHO-kehong Hades Hoodie Costume DDazzling Women Flower Headband Wreath Crown Renaissance Costume Women Medieval Chemise Dress
16. Princess Peach and Princess Daisy Costumes
This costume can be pretty simple to do with your significant other. For Princess Peach, you can just buy the costume and be done, or you can try to find a bright pink dress and heels at your local thrift store. For Daisy, most stores have costumes for her, but under Sunflower Princess rather than just her name. However, Daisy can be simple to do yourself too. You can most likely find a yellow and orange dress and heels somewhere for this costume, like at Target or Walmart. Don’t forget their matching iconic tiny crowns! Disguise Women’s Super Mario Deluxe Princess Peach Costume Leg Avenue Daisy Costume
17. Daphne and Velma from “Scooby-Doo”
Go this Halloween as the beloved “Scooby-Doo” characters, Daphne and Velma. This power couple costume is easy to create with thrift store finds. For Velma, you’ll need a red skirt, orange sweater, and round glasses. For Daphne, you’ll need to find a dark purple long sleeve dress and a green bandana to tie around your neck. If you really want to go all out, grab some wigs! Rubie’s Scooby-Doo Deluxe Adult Costume - Velma Brown Bob & Black Glasses Velma Costume Set For G and PL Women’s Halloween Costume Adult - Daphne Mersi Daphne Wig
18. Angel and Devil Costumes
Everyone loves a good vs bad couples costume, so why not do the stereotypical angel and devil duo? It’s super simple — one person dresses in white and the other in red. Top it off with cute accessories and headbands to complete the look. Syhood 4 Piece Angel and Devil Horns Headband Set
19. Fairly Odd Parents Costumes
To be Wanda and Cosmo, you first will need to start with black bottoms. Then figure out who will be who and coordinate with their matching color, i.e. one is bright pink the other is lime green. Then finish the look with matching wings and wands. If you really want to go all out, try coloring your hair with your coordinating color for the night with temporary hair coloring. Fairly Odd Parents Costume Pieces
20. Orange Is the New Black Costumes
You and your significant other can go as the iconic Piper Chapman and Alex Vause from the hit show “Orange is The New Black”. For this couples costumes, all you need are jumpsuits and long-sleeved white shirts. You could also do wigs, but it’s not necessary. M&M SCRUBS Women Scrub Set Beluring Women T Shirt Long Sleeve Crew Neck
21. Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Costumes
For Harley Quinn, you will need a corset (preferably black), bows, boots, a platinum blonde wig, and face paint. For Poison Ivy, you will need a red wig, a dark green dress (or bodysuit), and leaves/ vines to wrap around yourself. If you don’t want to buy the greenery you can also use body paint to draw the leaves on your arms and legs. Lethal Beauty Costume Poison Ivy Another Me Wig Women’s Long Rubies II Women’s DC Comics Harley Quinn
22. Magenta and Columbia from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Costumes
For Halloween go as these quirky characters from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” For Magenta, you’ll need a maid’s outfit and a wacky wig. For Columbia, you’ll need a sparkly pantsuit, top hat, and tap shoes. Forum The Rocky Horror Picture Show Complete Costume Forum Rocky Horror Picture Show Columbia
23. Thelma and Louise Costumes
For this couples costumes, all you’ll need are some button-ups, scarves, and big sunglasses. SOJOS 2 Pack Retro Vintage Cateye Sunglasses FONYVE Silk Feeling Scarf Women’s Fall Winter Scarf Classic Astylish Womens Corduroy Shirts Casual Long Sleeve Button-Down Astylish Women’s V Neck Roll-up Sleeve Button-Down
24. Glinda The Good Witch and Wicked Witch of the West Costumes
For Glinda, you’ll need a pink dress, a crown, and a wand. For the Wicked Witch, you’ll need a black dress, a witch’s hat, a broom, and green face paint. Secret Wishes Women’s Wizard of Oz Glinda The Good Witch Women’s Rich Witch Costume Snazaroo Classic Face and Body Paint, 18ml, Grass Green RELATED: 13 Totally Clever Halloween Costumes For Lesbian Couples
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25. R2D2 and BB8 Costumes
If you both are star wars fans, this will be a great couples costume for you. To go as R2D2 and BB8, and if one of you is an artist, you could create the costume out of cardboard. But if you both aren’t up for that challenge, the costumes are available to buy in-store. Star Wars R2-D2 Halloween Costume T-Shirt Star Wars BB-8 Inflatable Adult Costume
26. Skeletons Couples Costumes
Sexy and sophisticated, this couple’s costume is a score! So, break out those suits and grab that makeup kit. Get spooky right down to the bones. Mehron Makeup Premium Character Kit (Skeleton)
27. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Costumes
If you are both a wild child, go as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from the beloved Dr. Seuss books. This couples costume is also super easy to do. All you need is the crazy spiky blue hair and the shirt that say Thing 1 and Thing 2. Wear the red T-shirts with comfy blue pants and converse shoes to finish this costume off. Kangaroo’s Funky Spiky Blue Wig Dr. Seuss Thing 1 Emblem RED T-shirt Dr. Seuss Thing 2 Emblem RED T-shirt
28. Monkey and Banana Costumes
This couple’s costume is a fun one. You can tag team as a Monkey and his beloved Banana! Silver Lilly Slim Fit Animal Pajamas - Monkey Spooktacular Creations Appealing Banana Costume
29. Aliens from “Toy Story” Costumes
For this costume, you’ll need a blue jumpsuit, googly eyes, antennae, and green face paint. Beauty Shine Unisex Adult Cartoon Costume
30. Salt and Pepper Costumes
For this couples costume, you’ll need white and black T-shirts and hats. You can cut the ‘S’ and ‘P’ letters out of construction paper and glue them onto your shirts and hats. You can also buy these costumes online. Salt & Pepper Couples Costume Set Adult
31. Brunch Costumes
For this costume, you’ll need the bacon and eggs costumes sold online or in stores. You will also each need to wear a broken watch with the time set exactly at 10:30 am, i.e. Brunch Time! Hold some champagne glasses colored in with orange to look like mimosas. Rasta Imposta Bacon and Eggs Couples Costume Plastic Champagne Flutes Disposable | Clear
32. Puzzle Pieces Costumes
For this costume set you could create teh puzzle pieces out of cardboard and stick them to a plain shirt. Or you can buy this couples costume set that have cute messages attached to them. You Complete My Puzzle Couples Costume
33. Minions Costumes
You will need overalls, yellow long sleeve shirts, and goggles to create this costume. They also sell onesies. NEWCOSPLAY Unisex Adult Minions Pyjamas Halloween Onesie Costume
34. Cards Against Humanity Costumes
Pair the funniest card combinations together by putting them on black and white T-Shirts. The company also sells T-Shirts with the cards already on them. Search them up on amazon to see all teh possible combinations you could do this Halloween. Funny Halloween Against Humanity Group & Couple Costume Black Card Funny Halloween Against Humanity Group & Couple Costume White Card RELATED: 50 Crazy Couple Halloween Costume Ideas Molly Given is a writer living in Philadelphia and a lover of all things to do with mystery and magic in life. When she’s not writing her fingers off she can be found planning her next adventure in a new part of the world.
