Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be tough. What can be even harder, however, is getting your boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend to agree on a costume with you. With Halloween just around the corner, here are just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
(The best part? You can dress them up or down as much as you’d like).
A classic cartoon couple—There are dozens of popular cartoon couples that fall under this category. You can make most of them simply by using what’s in your closet. Just to name a few:
-Charlie Brown and Lucy
-Pop Eye and Olive Oyl
-Calvin & Hobbes
A goofy cartoon couple—If you’re a fun and carefree couple, you’ll need a fun and carefree costume! You can be a popular duo like:
-Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy
-Doug and Patty Mayonnaise
-Fin and Princess Bubblegum
-Mario & Princess Peach
A popular movie couple—There are hundreds of movies to choose from, all the way from classic to contemporary. Dressing like a movie couple is also great if you’re on a tight budget; you can make a great costume using clothing you already own:
-Sandy and Danny from Grease
-Peeta and Katniss from The Hunger Games
-Peter Pan and Wendy
-Disney Prince-Princess couple
An iconic couple—If nothing else appeals to you, pick a costume anyone will recognize. Iconic couples include:
-Barbie and Ken
-Bonnie & Clyde
-Marilyn Monroe and JFK
-Lois Lane and Superman
-Mickey & Minnie Mouse
-Batman and Catwoman.
With these college-budget friendly costumes, you’ll definitely be the dynamic duo this Halloween. Happy Haunting!
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