3 Things About Couples Halloween Costumes You Ought To Know

Move over Valentines Day! Did you know Halloween used to be a time for romance? That’s right- about 100 years ago, singles in Ireland celebrated the holiday by playing love games that predicted romantic fortune. While modern Halloween celebrations are more frightening than flirty, this is a great opportunity to get boo-ed up with your SO with some fun costumes.  Everyone has different opinions about what Halloween costumes for couples should be or look like, and that's totally fine. However, here are three facts you should know about couples' Halloween costume ideas.

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Scary Halloween Costumes Are The Most Popular

According to the National Retail Federation, scary Halloween costumes are a crowd favourite! Whether you’re a witch, vampire, ghost, or zombie, these costumes are timeless and can be recycled throughout the years.

Of course, you can wear something different this Halloween and still look the part. Think historical, political, classy, sexy, Game of Thrones, Black Panther, Zorro; should I go on?

Some Halloween Costumes May Offend Your Inlaws

If you are the only one in on a joke, it's probably not that funny. It means you may not want to take inspiration from just anything. It may be wise to stay clear from anything that could elicit a negative response. Remember folks, the internet (and whatever photos are uploaded to it) is forever! That said, it will help to be cautious about what you wear to your soon-to-be in-law's Halloween party.

You Don't Have To Wear A Couples Costume

You don't have to dress up in matching outfits if you and your SO have different tastes. In addition, you may not be into the whole couple's Halloween costume- if so, you don't have to do it. Remember that you don't need to prove that you are a happy couple by wearing a couple's costume.

Tbh, some of your single friends may be bored with your grand, arm-in-arm, Romeo and Juliet entrances. Moreover, you may want to dress up in a group outfit with your platonic friends; a perfect opportunity to reunite with your squad and assert independence.

Okay, I am done blabbing… Now onto what you really came here for; couples costume ideas! My favourite picks are…

Jack And Rose Halloween Costume

Jack and Rose from Titanic; they are #CoupleGhouls. This old school themed costume is one of the cutest couples costumes, and it's pretty easy to put together.

Of course, it would help if you had a white or off-white collarless shirt, a brown button-up shirt, a pair of tan suspenders, tortilla corduroy trousers, and brown-coffee boots for Jack.

Rose's attire is a white, long, crystallized, beaded, laced dress (a.k.a Heaven Dress), bright red curly wig, a heart-shaped purple necklace, and red lipstick.

This costume inspiration is taken from Rose's dream scene, where she supposedly reunites with Jack (in heaven). You can try their other looks as well- there are so many!

Greek God and Goddess DIY Costume

Here is one of the easy couple's Halloween costumes. They are simple yet elegant costumes for Halloween inspired by Greek mythology. You and your significant other can dress up as a Greek god or goddess for Halloween.

They are easy, DIY couple's Halloween costumes that can make for a fun project. You can take inspiration from goddesses and gods like Demeter, Artemis, Athena, Zeus, Eros, and Hermes.

You know what they say, "a couple that crafts together stays together?" Yeah, whatever. Don't worry; chances are you are sticking together even if you mess up your costume. However, if you want to know if you and your partner are compatible, check out this article on the Top 5 Signs of Compatibility in a Relationship.

Princess Jasmine And Aladdin Cute Couple Costume

If you are feeling adventurous and you don’t mind showing off some skin, this is the look for your Halloween party.

To dress like Aladdin, you will need a purple vest, white harem pants, a brown cummerbund, a dagger, a red Fez hat, your bare feet, and perhaps a monkey?

For the princess Jasmine look, you can wear a turquoise blue jewelled headband, large gold earrings and necklace, a turquoise blue off-the-shoulder crop top, a super comfy turquoise blue lounge pants, turquoise flats, and a long, voluminous, rave coloured wig styled in a tri-ponytail.

This costume idea is taken from the cartoon, but you can also create other cute couple Halloween costumes from the live-action movie (extra points if you arrive on a mat!).

Morticia and Gomez Addams Couple Costume

One of the most iconic duos in the world of ghouls and zombies, Morticia and Gomez Addams are the perfect couples costume for any Halloween event.

To rock Gomez’s spooky look, you’ll need a striped black suit, white dress shirt, and a black tie. Of course, you can’t forget the pencil thin mustache or slicked-back hair, either.

Morticia’s sultry and aristocratic look can be achieved with a long, all black dress, red nails, and a black wig.

This Halloween couple is especially elite- so be sure to show-up and show-out by fully committing to the characters! Maybe this is an excuse to re-watch the classic Addams Family movie from 1991 for inspo?

Photo by @sophiet

Final Word

Ultimately, what matters the most is the fun you had and the joy you feel when you have those precious moments with your favorite person. So don't fret about your costume or how you will win the contests; just have fun.