20 Last-Minute Couples Costume Ideas for Halloween

Fall is full of cute couples activities for you and your S.O. or BFF to enjoy together. From apple picking to pumpkin carving, hiking, and beyond, each presents a plethora of memory-making moments (and great Instagram opportunities). Everything is fun when you have someone to share it with. This is particularly true when dressing up in a couples costume for Halloween.

A whole new world of opportunities is opened up when you're searching for a costume for two—film and literature are rich with iconic couples just waiting to be re-created. From classic tales of romance like Noah and Allie's in The Notebook to BFF duos like Big Boi and André 3000, the possibilities are endless when it comes to couples costumes. 

Since we know that some of the best costumes come in twos, we rounded up 20 easy, last-minute ideas for couples this Halloween.

With a simple pink dress and jeans, you and your partner can take a trip to The Upside Down. 

"When we're together, darling, every night is Halloween."

Red and white stripes are instantly recognizable as this book character. Plus, you'll easily spot each other through the party crowd!

Create some major Tim Burton vibes this Halloween with a white dress and a little creative makeup. 

Jinkies! Grab yourself some green and orange clothes for the ultimate throwback costume. 

Pick any two characters from Orange Is the New Black for a fun Netflix-inspired couples costume. 

A little creativity and arts and crafts are all it takes to turn yourself into these iconic cartoon characters. 

Star-crossed lovers can finally come together in these costumes that you can throw together with a simple sparkly dress from your closet. 

One of the world's cutest couples. A little eyeliner, a red skirt, and mouse ears should suffice!

Stir up some mischief with your S.O. dressed up as the last century's most infamous criminals. 

When you're really looking for a last-minute costume, grab a flower crown and some paper for a recognizable Snapchat filter. 

They re-created these scenes perfectly. 

All this costume needs is some creative makeup skills. 

It's the 26th anniversary of The X-Files, but these costumes are just as relevant today. 

This costume can be pulled together from pieces in your closet—chimney sweeper not required. 

The risky pose is not necessary for one of the world's most romantic couples costumes. 

Pretend you're in a Wes Anderson film with Margot and Richie costumes. 

Any costume that simply requires white button-downs and black pants is a great last-minute costume in our books. 

Provide some comedic relief with a stick-on mustache and colorful suit jackets. 

No superpowers required. Just a Superman T-shirt. 

Looking for more ideas? Get some serious couples costume inspo from your favorite movies.