It only comes once a year so what better way to have some fun with your other half or best friend with these Halloween couple costumes?
Why do we celebrate Halloween in the UK? The excuse to dress up, obviously! With 31 October just around the corner, it’s time to have a serious think about who you’ll go as – the most popular Barbie doll and your other half Ken, perhaps? Mums-to-be, we’ve also got you covered – check out our collection of the best pregnant Halloween costumes – all you need is a top and some pens.
So, whether you’re staying in to watch reruns of your favourite Halloween movies or heading out-out to party, we've done all the hard work for you and rounded up the best Halloween couple costume ideas to copy.
Best Halloween couple costumes
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1. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
There aren’t many families who do Halloween better than the Kardashians/Jenners. In 2022, Kylie dressed her whole clan as angels, complete with wings and halos. Adorable!
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View Three Piece Angel Costume - £12.95 | Amazon
2. Shrek and Princess Fiona
Model Heidi Klum and her musician husband Tom Kaulitz pulled out all the stops for their 19th Annual Halloween Party in 2018. Whilst the prosthetics may be a bit of a stretch - a bit of green body paint and some funny ears are sure to transform you and your partner into these beloved animated ogres.
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View Smiffys Women's Shrek Fiona costume - £53.75 | Amazon
View Shrek Costume - £79.99 | Amazon
3. Mario and Luigi from MarioKart
The Mario brothers are instantly recognisable and one of those perfect matchy-matchy Halloween couple costumes ideas. Take inspiration from funnyman Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller who dressed up as the video game icons in 2016.
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View Super Mario Luigi Bros Fancy Dress Outfit - £32.99
4. The Joker and Harley Quinn
The Halloween costume suited for all troublemakers this October. Rapper Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty dressed up as the Joker and his girlfriend Harley Quinn, best known from the Batman and Suicide Squad movies.
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View Womens Deluxe Harley Quinn Costume - £41.99 | Smiffys
View Joker Fancy Dress Costume - £28.00 | Boohoo Man
5. Chrishell Stause and G Flip
Chrishell Stause and G Flip attend the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns
Wearing a skeleton bodysuit, Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause nailed low-key spooky vibes at a party with her partner G Flip, who was also channelling that quiet Halloween energy.
View Women's Skeleton Bodysuit - £24.99 | Amazon
6. Ghostbusters
Desperately in need of Halloween costume inspiration? Then there's only one call for it. Buddy up as two of the infamous Ghostbusters gang for a look that's funny and comfortable. Cobble together some trainers, a rucksack and a boiler suit each, add a little ghost-like embellishment and you're good to go.
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View Ghostbusters Adult Costume - £44.99 | Party Delights
7. Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story
Channel some childhood nostalgia this Halloween by dressing up as everyone's favourite characters from the beloved Toy Story films. It's also the perfect costume if you do need to add another member - think mini Woody like Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel. Or a little Mr Potato Head, Bo Peep or Rex the dinosaur would work well here too.
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View Toy Story's Jessie Classic Women's Costume - £45.30 | Amazon
View Buzz Lightyear Costume - £58.99 | Smiffys
8. Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Kim Kardashian and best friend Johnathon Cheban attended Heidi Klum's Halloween party in 2010 as these iconic fairy tale characters. Copy their look with a red cape and a few furry accessories.
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View Red Riding Hood costume - £13.49 | Amazon
View Big Bad Wolf Costume - £54.43 | Fancydress.com
9. Marty McFly and Doc from Back to the Future
Make like actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr and dress up as the instantly recognisable Doc and teen duo from the hit sci-fi film franchise. For Marty's outfit, all you need is a red gilet, denim jeans, a pair of trainers and a skateboard and you're ready!
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View Back to the Future Doc Brown Costume - £53.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
10. Cruella De Vil and a Dalmation
"Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil, if she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will..." Copy Glee's Darren Criss and wife Mia Swier by dressing up as one of Disney's meanest villains for Halloween 2022.
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View Smiffys Evil Madame Costume - £26.09 | Amazon
11. Sally and Jack from the Nightmare before Christmas
Arrive as a fully fledged member of Halloween town and his troubled love interest this October - two characters known for the Tim Burton classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. US actress Vanessa Hudgens and her ex-beau Austin Butler delighted as the pair for Halloween 2019.
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View Sassy Sally Costume - £53.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
View Jack Skellington Costume - £37.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
12. Killer Clowns
Give your fellow party-goers a fright with this double clown costume from Amazon. We think you'll agree that for £25 each you get a lot for your money, with this set including the full male and female outfit, plus a red nose, bloody knife, fake blood, face paint and two wigs.
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View Killer Clown Couples Halloween Costume - £44.99 | Amazon
13. Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly nail their Halloween couple costume at the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns
No words, just an applause. Actor-musician couple Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly did this iconic 90s duo so well, with Megan sporting a blonde wig and her singer-songwriter husband wearing a signature Tommy Lee white vest.
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View Women's White Blonde Long Wave Wig - £42.99 | Amazon
View 3 Pack Men's White Undershirt Vests - £14.99 | Amazon
14. Minions from Despicable Me
You'll need a whole lotta yellow paint and a trusty pair of dungarees to recreate these cute creatures. For inspiration, look no further than Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton during Halloween week on Strictly Come Dancing 2018.
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View Minions Costume - £13.38 | Ali Express
15. Eleven and Mike from Stranger Things
Modern Family's Sarah Hyland and fiance Adam Wells killed it as the supernatural Eleven and pal Mike in Halloween 2017. The hit Netflix series has proven popular for couple costume ideas in years gone by.
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View Eleven Adult Costume - £46.99 | Party Delights
16. Chucky and Bride of Chucky
Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker
The self-proclaimed queen of Halloween, Kourtney Kardashian Barker and husband Travis Barker stepped out as Chucky and Bride of Chucky to a party in 2022.
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View Bride of Chucky Costume - £58.99 | Smiffys
View Men's Chucky Costume - £55.46 | Amazon
17. Cher and Sonny
Kim Kardashian and Johnathan Cheban as Sonny and Cher arriving at the Casamigos Halloween Party in 2017
Is there anyone Kim can’t morph into? Looking like the spit of Cher while her best friend Jonathan donned a purple suit and dressed as Sonny.
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View Glitter Sequin Criss Cross Jumpsuit - £26.69 | TEMU
View Mens 2 Piece Jacquard Tuxedo Suit - £75.99 | Amazon
18. Spiderman and Black Cat
Another comic themed Halloween couple costume courtesy of model Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik. Dress up as Spiderman and his sometime enemy/love interest Felicia Hardy a.k.a. the Black Cat.
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View Spiderman Costume - £21.99 | Amazon
19. Day of the Dead couple
Pay tribute to the Mexican holiday that falls days after Halloween itself and copy Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French by dressing up as a Day of the Dead couple this Halloween.
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View Day of the Dead Adult Jacket - £26.99 | Party Delights
View Day of the Dead Senorita Adult Costume - £32.99 | Party Delights
20. Skeleton and Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction
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British actors Gemma Chan and Richard Madden were snapped looking frightful at a Halloween bash in 2019. Gemma clearly took inspiration from Tarantino's classic Pulp Fiction for her costume, looking a dead ringer for Uma Thurman's character Mia.
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View Pulp Fiction Mia Wallace Costume - £63.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
21. Frankenstein and his bride
Winnie Harlow and ex-partner Kyle Kuzma took the crown for their Halloween couple costumes in 2020. The model looked ethereal as Frankenstein's bride, whilst Kyle nailed his interpretation of the infamous green monster.
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View Men's Frankenstein Halloween Costume - £32.99 | Fancydress.com
View Dead Ghost Bride Costume - £35.99 | Fancydress.com
22. Princess Jasmine and Aladdin
The Saturdays and JLS singers Rochelle and Marvin Humes looked adorable as the heroines of Disney's much-loved film Aladdin in 2014. And when it comes to accessories the magic lamp is non-negotiable - but the magic carpet we can take or leave.
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View Men's Aladdin Costume - £30.99 | Fancydress.com
View Womens Princess Jasmine Costume - £39.99 | Fancydress.com
23. Hercules and choir Goddess
Disney provides further inspiration with this Strictly Halloween look. Have your man show off his rippling physique in a toga and cloak, just like Jamie Laing. Partner Karen Hauer dazzles as one of the muses who narrates the hit film. But you could always swap for Meg if that's more to your liking.
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View Disney Hercules Costume - £57.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
View Athenian Goddess Costume - £34.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
24. Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz
Bella Hadid and the Weeknd mesmerised as the two famous characters of the 1988 classic, originally portrayed by Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder.
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View BeetleJuice costume - £26.99 | Party Delights
View Beetle Bride Women's Costume - £63.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
25. Priest and Nun
Halloween celebrates some of the most sinful characters on our screens. So why not surprise as a holier-than-though alternative? This couple's costume includes the priest's robe and purple scarf. Whilst the accompanying nuns outfit features the tunic and cowl with a belt and gold cross.
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View Couples Priest and Nun Costumes - £25.99 | Amazon
26. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia from Star Wars
Look to a galaxy far far away for inspiration this Halloween. US talk show hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan made a perfect pair as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia from the hit franchise back in 2015.
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View Princess Leia Costume - £54.99 | Party Delights
View Adult Jedi Costume - £45.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
27. Danny and Sandy from Grease
Model Kate Upton and her baseball star husband Justin Verlander were the ultimate teenage sweethearts - Danny and Sandy - for Halloween 2016. Fairly cheap and easy to recreate, you'll need a simple white t-shirt, black jeans and leather jacket for Danny. And a tight off the shoulder top and jeans for Sandy - plus BIG hair.
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View Grease Sandy Final Scene Costume - £38.99 | Smiffys
View Grease T-Birds Jacket - £33.49 | Smiffys
28. Devils
It wouldn't be a proper Halloween couple costumes round-up without some trusty devil outfits. Here's Strictly Come Dancing 2017 semi-finalists Mollie King and AJ Pritchard painting the dance floor red with their racy looks.
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View Women's Devil Costume - £40.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
29. Zombie Bride and Groom
This seriously spooky ghost couple costume set will have you party ready come October 31st. The ghost groom kit includes the jacket, bow tie, trousers and bow-tie. Whilst the wedding dress, veil and choker make up his gruesome other half.
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View Adults Ghost Bride and Groom Outfit - £42.99 | Amazon
30. Barbie
Rebel Wilson, Ramona Agruma, Jacob Andreou, Marissa Montgomery, and Carly Steel attend the Casamigos Halloween Party Returns
Ode to the Barbie movie, right? Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma did their best doll impressions and went all out with a box and everything, but if you want to make it a bit cheaper, just go for a pink cowboy costume. Let’s go, Barbie.
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View Barbie Star Box Costume - £50.99 | halloweencostumes.co.uk
31. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
2000's Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears was a mood. And who could forget that iconic double denim pairing? US Model Devon Windsor shows how it's done with husband Johnny Barbara.
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View Women's Denim Zip Front Boiler Suit - £30.00 | Boohoo
32. Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic
Our lockdown obsession - tv show Tiger King - was a huge Halloween hit with celebrities in 2020. Here's Kim K and her children giving you her best Carol Baskin and tiger cubs impression. With best friend Johnathon Cheban stepping in as arch enemy Joe Exotic.
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View Not Your Average Joe Costume - £25.99 | Fancy Dress Ball
33. Cavewoman and Caveman
Take a walk on the wild side this Halloween in a matching caveman and cavewoman set. You can stick to the basic kit: tunics, belt, headband, armband and inflatable club. But we recommend getting creative and customising it for a Fred and Wilma Flintstone double act.
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View Couples Caveman and Cavewoman Fancy Dress Costume - £22.99 | Amazon
34. Dorothy and Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz
Head down the Yellow Brick Road for Halloween 2022. We love this Dorothy and Tin Man couple costume from US actors Beanie Feldstein and Ben Platt.
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View Kansas Girl Long Dress Costume - £34.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
View The Wizard Of Oz Tin Man Costume - £36.41 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
35. Cat in the Hat
Step Up stars Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan were the Cat in the Hat x2 for Halloween in 2015. Some simple cat face paint, a black outfit and of course, a red and white striped hat, is all you need to pull off this beloved Dr Seuss character.
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View Adult Unisex Cat in Hat Jumpsuit Costume - £30.99 | Amazon
36. Romeo and Juliet
Pay tribute to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - or rather Baz Luhrman's version of the star crossed lovers featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
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View Romeo and Juliet Medieval Costumes - £23.95 | eBay
37. Satine and Christian from Moulin Rouge
Are you keen to embrace the glitz, lace and fishnet tights this Halloween? Then Satine and Christian from musical and hollywood film Moulin Rouge is the power couple to channel.
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View Western Brothel Babe Costume - £48.49 | Smiffys
38. Bananas in Pyjamas
Arguably one of the cosiest Halloween couples' costume for 2022. This Banana in Pyjamas set is a really fun pick to try out together.
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View Bananas in Pyjamas Costume - £66.98 | Amazon
39. Austin Powers and Fembot from Austin Powers
Kendall Jenner and Fai Khadra went all out for Halloween 2018 in this hilarious Austin Powers and Fembot get-up. It'll certainly prove to be the grooviest get-up at the party.
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View Men's Groovy 60s Suit - £30.99 | Amazon
View Austin Powers Fembot Costume - £39.99 | Amazon
40. Mr and Mrs Smith
For a budget-friendly Halloween costume, pay homage to the 2005 action-comedy Mr & Mrs Smith. All you need is an oversized white shirt for Angie’s look, and a white t-shirt and pair of white boxer shorts for Brad.
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View White Oversized Split Hem Shirt - £38 | River Island
41. Anchorman
US rapper Ludacris and model Eudoxie Bridges looked 'kind of a big deal' in their Anchorman inspired Halloween costumes for 2018. Fans of the hit comedy film will no doubt recognise these two as legendary anchors Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone.
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View Smiffys Men's Anchorman Ron Burgundy Costume - £39.05 | Amazon
View Veronica Corningstone Fancy Dress Costume - £55.71 | Amazon
42. Egg and Bacon
The perfect Halloween costume for big foodie couples - particularly those who enjoy a hearty English breakfast. This set is silly, simple and surprising cheap. It comes complete with a bacon tunic, egg tunic and headband that is sure to turn heads.
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View Egg and Bacon Breakfast Couple Costume Set - £21.99 | Amazon
43. Simpsons
We couldn't not include the Simpsons in our best Halloween couple costumes round-up! Make like Max George and Dianne Buswell from Strictly 2020 and go as husband and wife duo Homer and Marge.
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View Marge Simpson Costume - £42.60 | Amazon
View Homer Simpson Costume - £106.06 | eBay
44. Shining Twins
Stephen King's The Shining is a classic Horror movie that is almost essential viewing in October. And we love how Die Hard star Bruce Willis and his assistant Stephen J. Eads were inspired to dress up as the two twins at a Halloween party in 2017.
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View The Shining Twin Costume - £44.99 | Fancydress.com
45. Elphaba and the Wizard from Wicked the Musical
Defy gravity with your Halloween costume for 2022. The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge and her dance partner Kevin Clifton dazzled as the Green Witch and Wizard from the hit musical Wicked on Strictly way back in 2014.
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View Wicked Green West Witch Costume - £27.99 | Fancydress.com
46. Anthony and Cleopatra
Beloved celebrity couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend gave a masterclass in Halloween couple costumes all the way back in 2010 as Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra. Think body armour for him and some daring Egyptian eye make-up for her.
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View Egyptian Goddess Costume - £57.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
View Roman Gladiator Costume - £63.99 | Halloweencostumes.co.uk
47. Bowie and Mercury
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adam trumped Halloween 2019 with these iconic looks of legends gone by: Queen's Freddie Mercury and 'Ziggy Stardust' aka David Bowie.
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View Smiffys Space Superstar Costume - £29.98 | Amazon
View Queen Freddie Mercury Costume - £40.99 | Smiffys
48. Richie and Margot Tenenbaum
Only Wes Anderson fans will get Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr's Halloween looks in 2018. The A list couple threw on their best Richie and Margot clobber - complete with the fur coat and wacky face accessories - to mimic the two infamous Royal Tenenbaums characters.
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View Vintage Faux Fur Long Coat - £64.50 | Pretty Unik
49. Trolls
Pastel colours, whacky hair and fun face paint are the order of the day for this Trolls themed Halloween couple costume. PussyCat Dolls star Ashley Roberts and Strictly pro Pasha Kovalev transformed into these frightful two on Strictly in 2018.
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View Women's Troll Costume - £60.79 | Amazon
50. Toothbrush and toothpaste
Be the joke of the party in this hilarious toothbrush and toothpaste couple get-up available on Amazon. What you see is what you get here. And we reckon you'll win points for originality.
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View Toothbrush and Toothpaste Costume - £56.92 | Amazon
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