
By Sloane Solomon — Written on Oct 23, 2019
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As Halloween creeps up on us, it's time to start preparing for the holiday. Regardless of what you and your partner plan on doing for October 31, odds are you're going to need some Halloween costume ideas.
Instead of going for the usual couples' costumes, try mixing it up this year by going as a famous couple.
Yeah, I know what you might be thinking — it feels a little strange to you to dress up as a celebrity couple, even if it is Halloween. But really, it's no stranger than slathering yourself in fake blood, dragging your feet around, and yelling at anyone who walks by that you're going to eat their brains like an extra from The Walking Dead.
Yeah, now that you've seen it written out, you're starting to change your mind.
Don't worry. We got you.
Dressing up as a celebrity couple with your significant other can be a lot of fun and a really unique idea if the normal couples' costumes are making you bored. And you can go in a lot of different ways with it. You can go with old school classic romance, a throwback couple, a current couple, or just something silly and fun.
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Here are some famous couples Halloween costumes to get you and your main squeeze inspired:
1. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Although opinions may differ on whether or not you consider this celebrity couple to be "iconic," one thing's for sure: they make for a ridiculously easy famous couple Halloween costume!
If you and your partner want to give the Kimye look a try, it's simple. For her, basically anything skin-tight will do paired with very high heels and sleek hair. And guys can channel their inner Yeezy by wearing all black, shades, some bling, and — of course — fresh kicks.
For Kim Kardashian-West costume: Topcosplay Morticia Addams wig Women's Hair Wig Black Short Bob Wig Straight Middle Parting Bangs Cosplay Halloween Costume Party Wigs, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Kanye West costume: AA Apparel Yeezus Tour Glastonbury Long Sleeve Kanye West Hoodie, check prices and reviews on Amazon
2. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
The legendary Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were notorious for having one of Hollywood's most torrid love affairs.
Their most famous movie is, without a doubt Cleopatra. You and your honey can re-create the look by picking up a set of Cleopatra and Marc Antony costumes.
For Liz Taylor costume: Morph Women's Cleopatra Halloween Costume Ancient Egypt Egyptian Princess Dress for Women, check prices and review on Amazon
For Richard Burton costume: California Costumes Men's Roman Gladiator Adult, check prices and reviews on Amazon
3. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
Another one of the most famous old Hollywood couples is Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Their love defied generations — literally. When they met, she was 19 and he was 44.
You'll have to go full classic Hollywood glamour for this one. Guys can go with a suit, hat, and trench coat, while ladies can wear a streamlined dress with a stylish coat, cute hat, and low pumps. Complete the look with 1940s-inspired hair and makeup.
For Lauren Bacall costume: Women's 40 & 50s Costumes Adults Vintage Polka Dot Rockabilly Outfits, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Humphrey Bogart costume: Forum Novelties Vintage Hollywood Formal Costume Jacket, check prices and reviews on Amazon
4. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
Here's one for all of the couples who love throwbacks. And these days, who doesn't?
For Britney Spears costume: IyMoo Denim Midi Dresses for Women - Women's Summer Off Shoulder Dress Strapless Wrapped Chest Jean Dress, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Justin Timberlake costume: chouyatou Men's Classic Notched Collar 3 Button Tailoring Distressed Denim Blazer Jacket, check prices and reviews on Amazon
5. Snooki and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino
This time we're throwing it back to Jersey Shore. Okay, we know what you might be thinking — but it is Halloween, after all. And whether we'd like to admit it or not, Jersey Shore was a big part of pop culture. Plus, this could be a funny costume for you and your partner.
For Snooki costume: Snooki Wig, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Mike 'The Situation' costume: 3D Art Printed Short Sleeves Muscle T-Shirt Casual Summer Tees for Men, check prices and reviews on Amazon
6. JFK and Jackie O
You can't go wrong with this couple's costume. JFK and Jackie O are a very popular choice for a celebrity Halloween couples costume. And since it's so popular, it's also super easy.
For JFK, all you need is a suit and tie — preferably a red one. And for Jackie, the iconic skirt suit and matching hat. If you really want to get into the patriotic spirit, pick up some little American flags for you to wave around.
For Jackie O costume: Forum Flirtin with The 50's First Lady Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For JFK costume: John F Kennedy Mask JFK Mask President Mask 87141, check prices and reviews on Amazon
7. Beyonce and Jay-Z
This is another really popular idea for a celebrity couple's costume. Go bold and copy the couple's most recent public outfits.
For Jay-Z costume: Promotion & Beyond Tuxedo White Funny Men's T-Shirt, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Beyonce costume: YMDUCH Women's Off Shoulder High Split Long Formal Party Dress Evening Gown, check prices and reviews on Amazon
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8. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
This is a seriously adorable celebrity couple costume idea. And it doesn't hurt that Lucille Ball was a total icon and trailblazer.
For Lucille Ball costume: Fun World Women's Licensed I Lovelucy Polka Dot Dress, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Desi Arnaz costume: Men's I Love Lucy Ricky Ricardo Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
9. Taylor Swift and her guitar
Okay, so it's not a couple's costume but it is probably the most stable and longest relationship she's ever had.
For Taylor Swift costume: karlery Straight Short Hair Bob Wigs with Flat Bangs Synthetic Wigs for Women Natural As Real Hair (Blonde), check prices and reviews on Amazon
10. Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke (and the foam finger)
So, if you're looking for a good threesome costume idea… just kidding! How can we forget Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke's infamous VMA performance?
For Miley Cyrus costume: Party King Women's Child Star Gone Wild Costume Kit, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Robin Thicke costume: Bah Humbug Beetlejuice Stripe Suit Adult Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
11. Barbie and Ken from Toy Story
Classic. Amirite?
For Barbie costume: Rubie's Costume Exercise Barbie Mattel Deluxe Adult Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Ken costume: Men's Barbie Animal Lovin Ken Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
12. Popeye and Olive Oyl
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You have to admit they are a very cute (not to mention one of the most famous) cartoon couple.
For Popeye costume: Fun World Costumes Men's Popeye Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Olive Oyl costume: Fun World Women's Popeye-Sexy Olive OYL Costume, check prices and reviews on Amazon
13. Ice-T and Coco
Extra points for including Baby Chanel.
For Coco costume: Flovex Women Long Wavy Cosplay Wigs Ladies Sexy Natural Costume Club Party Daily Hair with Wig Cap (Blonde), check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Ice-T costume: GEMVIE Men Crushable Wool Felt Porkpie Hat Fedora with Band, check prices and reviews on Amazon
14. Johnny Cash and June Carter
A romantic choice, obvs. Whether you go prop or real with the guitar is totally up to you.
For June Carter costume: ACEVOG 50s 60s Vintage Swing Pleated Dress Short Sleeves with Belt Rockabilly Full Circle Party Dress, check prices and reviews on Amazon
For Johnny Cash costume: Wrangler Men’s Sport Western Two Pocket Long Sleeve Snap Shirt, check prices and reviews on Amazon
15. Peanut Butter and Jelly
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I challenge anyone to name one couple more famous than peanut butter and jelly.
If everyone is always saying that you and your other half were meant to be, then this is the perfect couples costume for you! Feel free to let your partner know that they are the peanut butter to your jelly.
FunWorld Peanut Butter And Jelly Set, check prices and reviews on Amazon
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