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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Manhattan chapter.

Spooky season has arrived! Although Halloween is going to look a lot different with the COVID-19 pandemic, small gatherings with your friends and significant others are a great way to still get in the Halloween spirit this year. Now you’re probably wondering, “What should I be for Halloween?” I’ve gathered a list of some classic and cute costumes for pairs, whether it be with your significant other or your best friend.

Sully and Boo: 

You can bring one of the cutest Disney friends to life on Halloween and dress up as Sully and Boo from Monsters Inc! This costume idea is really simple and requires little clothes and accessories to purchase. 

Barbie and Ken: 

Dress up as the famous couple Barbie and Ken with your significant other or even guy best friend! There are so many costume kits for this idea to make getting reading for this idea super easy.

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy: 

This dynamic duo from Spongebob is such a unique and fun way to bring back some childhood memories this Halloween! Don’t forget to hop into your invisible boatmobile on your way to your socially distanced party!

Eleven and Mike: 

Can’t wait til season four to see your favorite teen couple? Eleven and Mike from Stranger Things are a great duo to dress up for Halloween. You probably have everything you need to create the costume in your closet as well.

Wanda and Cosmo: 

Another costume idea for both friends and couples is dressing up as Cosmo and Wanda from the Fairly Odd Parents. Very little supplies are needed to create this costume and it is super simple to make.

Betty and Veronica: 

Bring Betty and Veronica, the Riverdale best friends, to the Bronx’s own Riverdale this Halloween. Whether you choose their Vixens or classic preppy outfits, dressing-up as this best-friend duo is a great idea.

Whether you are staying at home or attending a small gathering, there are so many simple and fun costume ideas to choose from for pairs to rock this Halloween.

 

Casey Schellberg

Manhattan '23

Casey is a senior at Manhattan College majoring in Childhood Education with concentrations in math and psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping, and exploring NYC. Casey is also a part of Manhattan’s cheerleading team and serves as an RA on campus. She is loving her home as a Jasper at MC and cannot wait to see what the upcoming years bring!
As an avid lover of all things writing related, Christine is a born story-teller. She is a junior at Manhattan College majoring Public Relations and minoring in Marketing. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring NYC, binge watching The Office, or enjoying a good cup of tea. She joined Her Campus after transferring to MC and absolutely fell in love with it! She is currently the Campus Correspondent of her chapter, and hopes her articles can entertain and inspire women everywhere. After college, she plans to continue writing and hopes to publish a book one day. Be sure to check out her college lifestyle blog Christineeve.com!