Top Duo Halloween Costumes That Will Stand Out
It’s about to be the perfect time to showcase your creativity and teamwork with memorable duo Halloween costumes.
Whether you’re pairing up with a friend, partner, or family member, coordinating your outfits can take your Halloween celebration to the next level.
My family and I do a group costume each year for our church trunk-or-treat and it’s always fund to see what everyone wants to do. We’ve gone as the Little Red Riding Hood story, Despicable ME, Peter Pan, Addams Family and more. I know my 4 kids won’t be on board with this forever so I have to make the most of it while I can!
In this blog post, we’ll explore some fantastic duo costume ideas that will inspire, ensuring you and your partner in crime stand out this Halloween.
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Both sides of Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
Barbie and Ken
Morticia and Gomez Addams
Movie and TV-inspired costumes
- Channel the iconic duo of Morticia and Gomez Addams like my husband and I did last year from the classic TV show “The Addams Family” with a matching black dress and suit.
- Go as the beloved characters from the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with a Jack Skellington and Sally costume.
- Embrace the popularity of last year’s Barbie movie by wearing Barbie and Ken’s bright LA clothes from the flick.
- Embody the iconic characters from the movie “Clueless” with a Cher and Dionne costume.
- Grab your best girlfriend or your favorite little gal and go as both sides of Belle from Beauty and the Beast – bookworm Belle and ballroom Belle.
- Get inspired by the TV show “The Golden Girls” with a Dorothy and Rose costume.
- “Take my breath away” by dressing as the leads from Top Gun – Maverick and Charlie like my husband and I did one year. God bless my husband for going along with my shenanigans! Not his first choice to dress up but he’s a good sport. He just wore his flight suit from his military days and I ordered a bomber jacket. It was cool because it had 2 velcro patches that could be interchanged depending on which character you wanted to be – Maverick or Goose.
Music-Inspired Duo Halloween Costumes
- Rock out as the iconic duo of Sonny and Cher with a matching hippie-inspired costume like Kim Kardashian did with her friend Jonathon Cheban. Pictured above and tweeted by Kardashian.
- Channel the country music legends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire with cowboy boots and big hair costumes.
- Go as the iconic music group ABBA with a matching 70s-inspired costume.
- Dress as the famous music duo Hall and Oates with a matching suit and mustache costume.
- Embody Britney Spears and her backup dancer with a matching costume. Bonus points if you can rock a massive live snake around your neck!
Nerds
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Two Peas in a Pod
Food-Inspired Costumes
- Nerds are my favorite candy so I had to include the double nerds pictured above. I like the play on words with the Nerds Candy costume as well as the studious nerd.
- Go as the classic duo of peanut butter and jelly.
- Dress up as a pair of donuts with a matching pink and white costume.
- Channel salt and pepper with a matching black and white costume.
- Embody the beloved food duo of milk and cookies with a matching costume.
- Get inspired by the ice cream duo of Ben and Jerry with a matching costume.
- You could also do two peas in a pod or I think it would be funny for one person to be peas and the other carrots – you know, a nod to Forest Gump’s phrase, “Jenny and me was like peas and carrots.”
Bonnie and Clyde
Retro-Inspired Costumes
- Channel the beloved characters from the TV show “I Love Lucy” with a Lucy and Ethel costume.
- Dress up as Barbie and Ken with a matching 50s-inspired costume.
- Embody the characters from the TV show “The Brady Bunch” with a Greg and Marcia costume.
- Get inspired by Bonnie and Clyde with a matching 30s-inspired costume like the couple above who nailed it. My husband and I are getting ready to attend a 1920s-themed wedding so I’m especially interested in this era right now. Bonnie and Clyde Costumes pictured above are from costumeworks.com
Wilma and Fred Flintstone
Cartoon and Comic-Inspired Halloween Costumes
- Go as Fred Flintstone and Wilma Flintstone with a matching Bedrock-inspired costume. I was Thelma one year for our co-worker group costume for TV in San Diego and it was super cute. I wore this getup. You can order on Amazon or grab a white dress and cut the bottom in a zig-zag. Throw on an orange will and you’re good.
- Go as Batman and Robin with a matching superhero costume.
- Channel the beloved characters from the cartoon “Scooby-Doo” with a Shaggy and Velma costume.
- Dress up as Mario and Luigi with a matching video game-inspired costume.
- Embody the characters from the comic book series “The Avengers” with a Captain America and Black Widow costume.
- Get inspired by Tom and Jerry with a matching cartoon-inspired costume.
Nintendo Switch
Above pic of the DIY Nintendo Switch costume from the blog Club Crafted.
Video Game-Inspired Costumes
- Go as Link and Zelda from the video game series “The Legend of Zelda” with a matching costume.
- Channel the beloved characters from the video game series “ Portal” with a Chell and Wheatley costume.
- Dress up as Master Chief and Cortana from the video game series “Halo” with a matching costume.
- Embody the folks from the video game series “Overwatch” with a Soldier 76 and Mercy costume.
- Get inspired by Lara Croft and Nathan Drake from the video game series “Tomb Raider” and “Uncharted” with a matching costume.
Alice in Wonderland
Historical and Literary-Inspired Costumes
- Go as Romeo and Juliet from the famous play with a matching costume.
- Channel the beloved characters from the novel “Pride and Prejudice” with an Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy costume.
- Dress up like Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter with a matching costume.
- Embody the characters from the novel “The Great Gatsby” with a Jay and Daisy costume.
- Get inspired by Victor Frankenstein and his monster with a matching costume.
Spice Girls
Above pic and tutorial on how to do it yourself from Ting and Things Blog.
Loofah and Soap
Friend Halloween Costumes
- Go as the Thelma and Louise from the movie with matching friend Halloween costumes.
- Channel the beloved characters from the TV show “Friends” with a Rachel and Monica costume.
- Dress up as Romy and Michele from the movie with a matching costume.
- Send the message that you’re squeaky clean with loofah and soap costumes.
- Embody the characters from the TV show “The Big Bang Theory” with a Sheldon and Amy costume.
- Get inspired by Lucy and Ethel from the TV show “I Love Lucy” with matching friend Halloween costumes.
Marty McFly and Doc Brown from Back to the Future
Unique Duo Costumes
- How cute are my niece and her boyfriend (pictured above) as they channeled Marty McFly and Doc Brown from “Back to the Future.”
- Go as a king and queen with a matching costume.
- Channel the beloved characters from the movie “The Princess Bride” with a Westley and Buttercup costume.
- Dress up as the iconic duo of a real-life superhero and their sidekick with a matching costume.
- Embody the beloved characters from the movie “The Wizard of Oz” with a Dorothy and Scarecrow costume.
- Consider going as a pirate and their parrot with a matching costume.
Stranger Things
Spooky Duo Halloween Outfits
- Ghost & Haunted House: One person dresses as a classic ghost with a flowing white sheet, while the other creates a spooky haunted house look with eerie decorations and dark, cobwebbed attire.
- Vampire & Victim: A classic pairing where one is a suave vampire with fangs and a cape, and the other is a frightened victim with faux bite marks and a pale face.
- Zombie Bride & Groom: A chilling take on wedding attire where one is a disheveled zombie bride and the other a zombified groom, complete with tattered formalwear and eerie makeup.
- Mummy & Pharaoh: Embrace ancient Egypt with one person wrapped in tattered mummy bandages and the other as a regal Pharaoh with elaborate Egyptian costume elements.
- Mad Scientist & Monster: One person dresses as a wild-eyed mad scientist with a lab coat and messy hair, while the other is a Frankenstein’s monster with green skin and stitches.
- Creepy Doll & Doll Maker: One person becomes a creepy, vintage-style doll with a cracked face and eerie dress, and the other a sinister doll maker with tools and a menacing look.
- Stranger Things: I haven’t watched this series but I know people are totally into it and would love to see it. Get a cheerleader outfit uniform and a guy’s jean jacket and go as Chrissy and Eddie.
Candy and Sweet-tooth
Candy and sweet-tooth pic and tutorial from Studio DIY.
DIY Halloween Costume Ideas
- Create a unique and creative costume with items from your closet and DIY accessories.
- Use cardboard and paint to create a fun and playful costume.
- Get inspired by your favorite TV show or movie and create a costume based on the characters.
- Use makeup and prosthetics to create a realistic and scary costume.
- Channel your favorite music group or artist and create a costume based on their style.
Bob Ross and Painting
Sandy and Danny Zuko from Grease
Grandmother and the Wolf from Little Red Riding Hood
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Duo Costume
- Choose a costume you and your partner or friend both love and will enjoy wearing.
- Consider a theme that you both like and that allows you to work together on the look.
- Make sure the costume is comfortable and easy to move around in.
- Get creative and have fun with the costume since it’s a party after all!
- Shop your closet for pieces you already have or can DIY transform into something else
- Consider the occasion and the audience when choosing a costume.
Deer Hunter and Deer
Deer and prey outfits pictured above from Pinterest. My husband doesn’t love to wear a costume but he’d totally be down for this one I think!
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Conclusion
As Halloween approaches, embracing a duo costume is a fantastic way to amplify your festive spirit and create unforgettable memories.
Whether you opt for a classic pair, a playful pun, or a trendy pop culture reference, the key is to have fun and let your creativity shine.
Halloween is a favorite holiday for so many because you can be anything you want!
Whether you’ve decided to go all out with full-on glam or pull together a last-minute DIY getup with your best friend or kids, have fun with it.
Coordinating your costumes with your beloved or your best friend not only makes for great photos but also adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your Halloween festivities. I actually think it’s way more fun to pick out Halloween costumes for friends than it is to go solo.
So grab your partner in crime, choose a theme that excites you both, and get ready to make a dynamic impression this Halloween.
For more costume inspiration and tips, keep exploring our blog and stay tuned for more festive ideas!
Hi I’m Erica! TV news anchor and mom to 4 littles. I’m obsessed with creating those “wow” moments in life through crafting at home, cool travel adventures and special celebrations with loved ones. Thanks for joining me on this adventure!
