Dressing up is one of the best parts of Halloween, but sometimes coming up with the perfect couples' costume idea can be a chore.
To decide on the best costume for you and your sweetie, think about your shared interests and passions: are you superheroes or medieval characters from a romantic play? Matched opposites, wannabe celebrities, fantasy role players or something completely different?
The following Halloween costumes for couples were compiled to try and cover all of these ideas, and more, suitable for all occasions. If an idea has been missed, feel free to submit some more Halloween costume ideas for couples. Please note that all links either open to a direct buy costume website, or to more information on the About.com network about the characters or entertainment listed.
Also, if you are in need of a Halloween Date Idea to go along with your couples' costume, we've got you covered. Or, if you ended up in the wrong place and are looking for Singles Halloween Costumes instead, no problem - we've got great ideas for you, too.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples
Abbott & Costello
Ally Capone & Rob N. Banks
Ally Catraz & Sergeant Amazing
Aladdin & Jasmine
Anthony & Cleopatra
Anita Valium & Lou Nee
Annie & Daddy Warbucks
Austin Powers: Austin Powers & Felicity Shagwell
Barbarian Babe & Bad Barbarian
Batman & Catwoman
Batman & Robin
Beer Keg & Beer Fraulein
Beauty & the Beast
Bill Clinton & Monica Lewinsky - submitted by Lisa
Bonnie & Clyde
Bricklayer & a Brick - anonymously submitted
Buddy Holly & Marilyn Monroe - submitted by Chareze
Captain 6 Pack & The Refreshinator
Cinderella & the Frog Prince
Cinderella & Prince Charming
Corpse Groom & Corpse Bride
Cleopatra & King Tut - submitted by Chareze
Crayons - submitted by Keith
Devil & Angel - submitted by Chareze
Dog the Bounty Hunter: Dog & Beth
Doctor & Nurse - submitted by Chareze
Dracula & a Bitten Woman
Flapper Girl & Prohibition-Age Gangster
Flintstones: Fred & Wilma
Flintstones: Betty & Barney Rubble
Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein
Gladiatrix & Gladiator
Grease: Danny & Sandy
Hansel & Gretel
Harry Potter & Hermione
Hugh Hefner & Playboy Bunny
I Dream of Jeannie: Jeannie & Major Nelson - submitted by Chareze
I Love Lucy: Ricky and Lucy - submitted by Chareze
The Incredibles: Mom & Dad
Jack & Jill with a water pail - submitted by Chareze
The Jetsons: Jane & George
Justice & a Jailbird (Judge & Escaped Convict)
King Arthur & Guinevere
King Kong & Fay Wray
King of Miami and his Personal Sidekick - submitted by Jayne
King and Queen playing cards - submitted by Keith
Lethal Weapon: Murtaugh & Riggs - submitted by Bud & Irene
Little Red Riding Hood & the Wolf
Lord of the Rings: Sam & Frodo
M&Ms Candy (two pieces)
Magic School Bus: Mrs. Frizzle and the Bus - submitted by Keith
Marge & Homer Simpson
Matrix: Trinity & Neo
Miami Vice: Ricardo Tubbs & Sonny Crockett - submitted by Kirk
Mom & Dad Save the World: Marge & Dick Nelson - submitted by Bud & Irene
Mickey and Minnie Mouse - submitted by Chareze
Munsters: Lily & Herman
Navy Brat & South Sea Sailor
Peter Pan & Tinkerbell
Pirate & Wench
Phil & Lil
Popeye & Olive Oil
Prom King & Queen (from any era)
Raggedy Ann & Andy
Reno 911: Deputy Johnson & Lt. Dangle
Romeo & Juliet
Scarlet O'Hara & Rhett Butler
Shrek & Princess Fiona
Sony & Cher
Star Trek: Two Klingons - submitted by Chareze
Star Wars: Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia - submitted by Chareze
Superman & Wonder Woman
Tarzan & Jane
Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum
