20 Fun & Affordable Couple Halloween Costume Ideas
Couple costumes don’t have to cost much or take hours to put together. With some creativity, you can use clothes you already own and a few props to make cool, funny, or spooky looks. Here are 20 budget-friendly couple costume ideas you can try this Halloween.
1. Classic Ghost Pair
Grab two old white sheets, cut out eye holes, and you’re done. Add sunglasses if you want a funny twist.
2. Skeleton Duo
Wear black clothes and draw or tape white bones on them. Finish the look with simple skeleton face paint.
3. Vampire Couple
Dark clothes, a cape, and fake fangs do the trick. Add red lipstick or fake blood for extra drama.
4. Zombie Lovers
Tear up some old clothes, make your face pale, add dark circles, and smudge on fake blood. Cheap and spooky.
5. Witch and Wizard
Black outfits with homemade cardboard hats work perfectly. Use a stick as a wand for the final touch.
6. Cat and Mouse
One person wears black with painted whiskers and cat ears, the other wears gray with round mouse ears. Cute and funny.
7. Farmer and Scarecrow
Plaid shirts, jeans, and straw hats for farmers. Add stitched makeup and patches for the scarecrow partner.
8. Thief Couple
Dress in black, make paper “money bags,” and cut out simple cardboard masks. Easy and fun.
9. Devil and Angel
Red clothes and DIY horns for the devil, white clothes and a paper halo for the angel. Quick and classic.
10. Pirate Pair
Striped shirts, scarves, and eyeliner can turn you into pirates. Add a cardboard sword or eye patch for fun.
11. Frankenstein and Bride
Use green face paint and draw stitches with eyeliner. Tear up some old clothes for a creepy touch.
12. Doctor and Patient
The doctor wears a white coat (or big white shirt). The patient can wear pajamas with messy hair. Super simple.
13. Popcorn and Soda
Use cardboard to make a popcorn box and a soda cup hat. Silly, lighthearted, and budget-friendly.
14. Tourist Couple
Wear bright shirts, sunglasses, and carry a map or camera. Socks with sandals make it even funnier.
15. Pumpkin Pair
Put on orange shirts and paint jack-o’-lantern faces on them. Add green hats or scarves for stems.
16. Mummy Duo
Wrap yourselves in toilet paper or strips of white cloth. Cheap, but you may need to rewrap during the night.
17. Clown Couple
Wear colorful clothes and paint your faces like clowns. Use paper or felt to make red noses.
18. Chef and Lobster
One of you wears an apron and hat as the chef, while the other dresses in red to be the lobster. Cute and funny.
19. Alien and Astronaut
Use shiny clothes or foil for the alien. For the astronaut, wear white and stick on homemade NASA patches.
20. Matching Skeleton Pajamas
If you already have skeleton pajamas, you’re done. Comfortable, simple, and reusable after Halloween.
With these 20 affordable couple costume ideas, you don’t need to spend big to have a fun Halloween. Most can be made with items you already have at home—just add a little creativity.
