23 Frightfully Scary Couples Costumes for Halloween
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Scary Couples Halloween Costumes
There are lots of couples' Halloween costumes to choose from, but why not go for a scary couples costume this year?
If you are on the hunt for scary couples' Halloween costumes, you probably want something scary (duh) and easy to copy.
Lucky for you – this scary couple’s costume guide is all about easy and scary costumes for couples.
Below you’ll find easy to copy scary couples' Halloween costume ideas that are frightfully scary!
Scary Couples Costumes for Halloween
Now don’t scare too many people with these costumes! And maybe don’t wear these costumes near any kids…
1. Penny Wise
Dressing up as two characters from Pennywise, the iconic clown from IT, for Halloween offers a delightfully terrifying experience that will allow you to showcase your playful yet spine-chilling side!!
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2. Voodoo Doctors
Dressing up as two Voodoo Doctors is a unique and chilling choice that's bound to make your Halloween unforgettable!
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3. Last Flight
Dress up as a couple in scary "Last Flight" costumes. For the pilot, you'll need a pilot uniform, a pilot hat, aviator sunglasses, and a pilot wingspin (optional). For the flight attendant, you'll need a flight attendant uniform (of course!), a flight attendant hat, a name tag, and black heels.
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4. Scary Clowns
Dressing up as two scary clowns is a great scary Halloween costume idea for couples! You can get really creative with your costumes. You'll want to get clown costumes (look for a creepy clown costume with a ruffled collar), a clown wig (optional), clown makeup (white face paint with dark eyeshadow, purple eyeliner, and deep red or black lipstick), and a red foam nose. To complete this scary couple costume idea, you can wear oversized, mismatched shoes, clown accessories (like fake blood, fake knives, or rubber chickens), and carry a balloon or two!
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5. Catwoman and Oswald Cobblepot from Batman Returns
These scary Halloween costumes for couples are both scary and sexy! To dress up as Catwoman, you'll need to buy the Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman costume on Amazon or create your own Catwoman costume with a black jumpsuit, a Catwoman mask, Catwoman gloves, high-heeled boots, and a whip. To dress up as Oswald Cobblepot (the Penguin), you can either buy the costume on Amazon or creative your own. For a DIY Penguin costume you'll want to look for a penguin-style tuxedo suit, a penguin nose, a fake cigar, and a black umbrella.
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6. Scary Prom Queens
Dressing up as two scary prom queens is the perfect scary Halloween costume for a lesbian couple or for two best friends! For each scary prom queen, you'll need a prom dress (choose any formal, floor-length prom dress in a dark or blood-red color), a tiara or crown (adored with fake blood, skulls, and/or spiders!), prom accessories like chockers or bracelets, prom gloves (white satin gloves), and creepy makeup. For the makeup, wear white face paint and go all out with dark, smoky eyes and blood-red lips. Finally, to complete these scary Halloween costumes for couples, carry around a bouquet of wilted or dead flowers!
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7. The Purge
Dressing up as a couple from the Purge is so, so scary! Don't wear these scary couple costumes around kids...
To copy this scary couple's costume idea, you'll each want to wear formal clothing (suit and tie for him, elegant dress for her). Then, wear the Purge Masks (available from Amazon or Etsy) and carry around toy weapons like plastic knives or axes. Finally, wear white gloves to complete these scary couples Halloween costumes!
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8. Edward Scissorhands and Peg
These couples' Halloween costumes are scary, unique, and creative...a triple win! To dress up as Edward Scissorhands, you'll want to start with all-black clothing, like a black leather jumpsuit. Then, purchase a pair of Scisosrhand gloves from Amazon or create your own. Wear black boots and apply pale makeup all over your face. Finally, finish up with a wild black wig and goth accessories like leather belts, studs, and buckles.
To dress up as Peg, start with a conservative outfit like a knee-length floral suit, a blonde wig, oversized glasses, a vintage handbag, and conservative heels.
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9. Scary Vampires
Dressing up as scary vampires is an excellent choice for a spine-chilling couple Halloween costume idea. Embrace the darkness with pale makeup, blood-red lips, and elegant Victorian-inspired clothing. With hauntingly realistic fangs and a thirst for the night, you and your partner can become the ultimate embodiment of eternal, bloodsucking creatures of the night.
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10. Devil and His Prey
Dressing up as a devil and his prey can create a truly chilling and suspenseful couple Halloween costume. The devil can don a sinister, fiery ensemble complete with horns, pitchfork, and menacing makeup, while his partner can dress as an innocent, frightened victim, complete with torn clothing and a look of terror.
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11. Victorian Vampires
Dressing up as two Victorian vampires is a timeless and elegant couple Halloween costume idea. Both partners can don intricate, period-appropriate attire with dramatic capes, lace, and Victorian accessories. Embrace pale complexions, mesmerizing eyes, and blood-red accents for a classic and seductive look. As Victorian-era undead creatures, you'll exude an air of dark sophistication, making this a hauntingly beautiful and romantic costume choice for couples.
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12. The Strangers
Dressing up as characters from The Strangers for Halloween can create a spine-tingling and eerie couple costume. One partner can portray "The Man in the Mask" with a burlap sack or mask, dark clothing, and menacing body language, while the other can become "The Pin-Up Girl" with disheveled hair, a white dress, and unsettling makeup or a white mask!
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13. Chucky and His Bride
Dressing up as Chucky and his bride is a playfully creepy and iconic couple Halloween costume idea. One partner can transform into the notorious Chucky doll with red hair, overalls, and a wicked grin, while the other can embody the equally mischievous Bride of Chucky with a wild blonde wig, leather jacket, and a sultry yet eerie demeanor.
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14. Jack Skellington and Sally
Dressing up as Jack Skellington and Sally is a whimsical and enchanting couple Halloween costume idea inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. One partner can become Jack Skellington with a black pinstripe suit, white skull makeup, and a bat bowtie, while the other can transform into Sally with patchwork clothing, stitched skin makeup, and a vibrant red wig.
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15. Plague Doctor and His Bride
Dressing up as a plague doctor and his bride is a unique and eerie couple Halloween costume idea. One partner can don the traditional plague doctor attire, complete with a long black robe, a beaked mask, and dark gloves. The other can transform into a hauntingly ethereal bride with a white gown, pale makeup, and a veil or dead flowers.
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16. Scary Jesters Wearing Black and White
Dressing up as two jesters in black and white is a playful and visually striking couple Halloween costume idea. Both partners can wear black and white jester costumes with harlequin patterns, featuring contrasting colors and diamond-shaped patterns. Accessorize with matching jester hats adorned with bells and paint your faces in complementary black and white designs.
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17. Day of the Dead
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18. Scary Clowns
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19. Frankenstein and His Bride
Dressing up as Frankenstein and his bride is a classic and hauntingly romantic couple Halloween costume idea. One partner can become the iconic Frankenstein's monster with green skin, bolts in the neck, and stitched-up clothing, while the other can transform into the eerie yet enchanting Bride of Frankenstein with wild hair and a tattered gown.
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20. Zombie Nurses
Dressing up as zombie nurses is a thrilling and macabre couple Halloween costume idea. Both partners can don nurse uniforms that have been transformed into tattered, blood-stained horrors. Use pale makeup, dark eye sockets, and fake wounds to give yourselves a truly undead appearance.
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21. Dreadful Nuns
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22. Deadly Doctor and Nurse
These scary couples costumes are also sexy!
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23. Clown and a Ringleader
These couple Halloween costumes are both scary and sexy! One person can be a ringleader (or a sexy ringleader!) and the other partner can be a cricus clown. To copy this scary couple costume idea, check out the ringleader costumes for women on both Etsy and Amazon. For this clown costume, you'll want to get this IT costume for men on Amazon. Check out these sexy couple costumes if you love the idea of dressing up a sexy duo with your partner for Halloween!
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Conclusion
There you have it, folks! These scary couples' Halloween costumes are the ultimate way to make a spine-chilling statement at your next Halloween bash. From the spine-tingling Pennywise to the eerie Victorian vampires, these costume ideas are not only easy to replicate but also seriously frightful.
Just remember, while you're out there scaring the daylights out of everyone, maybe keep a safe distance from the kiddos! Whether you're into spooky clowns, nightmarish doctors, or creepy prom queens, these scary couples' costumes are bound to leave an unforgettable impression. So, gear up and get ready for a thrilling and chilling Halloween night!
