Are you that gross couple that everyone can’t stand in the dining hall? Are you a newly acknowledged crush pair looking to grow closer in one magical night? Are you the two best friends that anyone ever had? Then check out this list for ideas about what to be as a pair this Halloween! Because everything — even co-opting a beloved childhood tradition for a twisted night of drunken revelry — is better with a friend.
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Forrest & Jenny:
Because the 70’s look is very in & we’re all running from something. What you need: probably a flower headband, some drapey white or flowered clothing, and Jesus shoes for Jenny, and a blue checkered shirt, khaki pants, running sneakers, red hat, and really aggressively unattractive hair cut for Forrest.
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Eeyore & Tigger:
Perfect for couples that are dramatically mismatched in size, this joint costume will steal all of the hearts from all of the people and be one you’re not afraid to show your grandmother pictures of on Thanksgiving break. For Eeyore, do your best to wear all gray and purple; for Tigger, go orange. And don’t forget the tails (NOTE: I do not recommend actually fastening your Eeyore tail on with a nail).
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Wendy & Peter Pan:
Step aside Tinker Bell — it’s Wendy’s day. Her bad-ass, kiss-hunting charm is exactly the attitude you ought to embody this Halloween. To pull of this costume perfectly, you’ll need any blue baby doll dress and some blue ribbon for your hair. I also suggest investing in some lacy ankle socks, to go full-on Wendy. For Peter, attack Michaels in Porter Square and buy all of their green felt. Also, a red feather.
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Michelle & Barack
Celebrate the retirement of America’s favorite person — and Barack too — by dressing as the outgoing royal presidential couple for Halloween. To be Barack, find a black suit and wear some sort of patriotic tie — simple & classic. To be Michelle, you’ll need to put in a little more work. First: go to the MAC and start doing arms right now. Seriously, leave class. Once you’ve got your biceps down, don a longer than normal lady-frock, ideally something in Rose Gold like the gown she wore to the last state dinner, and do your best to look regal as f***.
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Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone
Every Veronica wants her Ron Burgundy. Having trouble finding a real man like him on campus? We feel you. That’s why this Halloween, you should make your own. You’ll need a man (actually, technically optional), a mustache, a red suit, and a striped tie. For Veronia, scour your friends’ closets for a pink three-piece. This is the home turf of Legally Blond, folks — someone is bound to have one.
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Elle Woods & Emmett
Speaking of Legally Blonde, I feel that this is a truly underdone costume. So if you’ve got a page boy bag, bunny ears, and a dorky blazer, then I think it’s time you pull it off. Bonus points for finding an old-fashioned Macbook box and carrying it around all night. Also, double bonus (and about five billion instagram likes) for taking a pic on the law school campus.
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Lyla Garrity & Jason Street:
Although I’ve been told they eventually break up, I’m only on season one of Friday Night Lights and I still think this is a perfect costume. Ask friends and search through local thrift stores for any blue and white football or cheerleading clothes, and then just try your best to look really All-American. It wouldn’t hurt to throw on a Dillon Panthers button or something, either. Feeling bold? Go all the way and add a wheelchair and neck brace to your Jason costume. No judgement here.
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Rey & Finn:
Embrace the fact that Star Wars costumes in 2016 aren’t just for nerdy white boys with Lea fetishes, and dress as last year’s coolest movie duo. For Rey, wear a lot of tan, some sort of draped brown belt, and leggings (praise the force — a fun costume you can wear leggings with). For Finn, find the most bad-ass brown leather or bomber jacket around and add some temporary red stripes with ribbon. Of course, you’ll also need a lightsaber . . . but I’ve got one you can borrow if you need it. #nerdz.
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Johnny & June
Feeling classic? Got a guitar? Then this timeless costume is the way to go. For Johnny, wear all black and carry around a guitar (don’t worry, the ability to play is optional so long as you perfect your drunken mumble ahead of time). For June, have fun crafting a very sixties beehive and add a simple dress with cowgirl boots to cap off the look.
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Drew Faust & Khurana:
We all know there’s something between them — and no, it’s not just the endowment. That’s mysterious chemistry makes these two iconic Harvard faculty the perfect costume pair. For Drew, you’ll need a severe mom-cut, twinkling spectacles, and a gray or red pantsuit. For Rakesh, find a gray suit of your own, along with a pair of squeaky black loafers and a generally friendly demeanor. Just be careful not to pull this one off too convincingly — Halloween means there will be drunken final clubbers roaming Mt. Auburn in full force, and we know Dean Khurana isn’t the man they want to see after all of that warm beer.