34 Best Halloween Costume Ideas For Gay, Lesbian & Genderqueer Couples
Whether you're going for a sexy, simple or funny, there's something here for everyone.
Halloween is a holiday where you get to show off your fun and creative spirit. Couples' Halloween costumes can either be scary, sexy, creative, or just plain cute. But no matter what you want people to remember what you wore!
Picking out a costume can sometimes prove to be daunting, trying to be original and find something that will stand out is something everyone is trying to achieve.
Having a partner that will go along with the costume and help come up with ideas on Pinterest or in the store surely helps! With the two of you being a matching pair or a clever duo will definitely make your Halloween night one to remember.
I mean who doesn't want to be the costume everyone remembers that night? That's surely an achievement!
With plenty of famous duos and pair ideas, there are a lot of options to choose from. But of course, you also want to find something that fits your personality as an LGBTQ+ couple.
Whatever you are looking for we've got you covered.
Here is a list of the best couples Halloween costume ideas — ranging from cute, simple, and DIY to uber-sexy and steamy — for the hottest gay couples.
Gay Couples Halloween Costumes
1. Killa Bees Costumes
For this costume, you need some black and yellow striped bottoms, sleeves, and a pair of wings. Top the outfit off with a weapon of your choice to make the costume "killa."
Original and sexy, this idea is sweet as honey.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Boxed Essentials Men's Underwear and Matching Socks
Bienvenue Store Arm Warmer Fingerless Gloves
Killer Bee Halloween Costume Accessory Kit
2. DIY Spartan Warriors Costumes
There are more than 300 reasons why this costume is great. Get some cardboard and spray paint and you are well on your way to a Spartan Halloween.
Just grab a red scarf or blanket to use and you are good to go. To make it even better, grab some arm guards.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
HZMAN Adults Faux Leather Arm Guards
3. Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald Costumes
These costumes are perfect, especially if one of you is a blonde and the other a brunette. You're going to be really, really ridiculously good-looking.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Rubie's Zoolander Costume
Rubie's Hansel Zoolander Costume
4. Beer Buddies Costumes
All you need is a cardboard cut out of your favorite beer brand to create this look. This you can absolutely do yourself, but costumes are also for sale. You've already got the drinks, now just roll up to the party.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Rosta Imposta Budweiser Bottle Costume for Adults
5. Sherlock Holmes and Watson Costumes
The mystery for the best costume is solved with this classy couples costume set.
Look for a tweed suit and a magnifying glass to make these costumes come to life, and don't forget the pipe!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Fun Shack Men's Victorian Detective Costume
6. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Costumes
From under the sea to a friend's party. These costumes are a great choice because they're mostly DIY.
All you have to do is cut the shapes you need out of construction paper and attach them to colored shirts, then don tights and black briefs.
Have your partner draw on the starfish on mermaid man's face so it's super crisp!
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7. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
This couple's costume doesn't take a whole lot of work.
For Mickey, all you need are the ears, gloves, and some colorful underwear or swimsuit.
For Donald Duck, get a blue shirt, his cute blue hat, and a duck bill.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Disguise Mickey Mouse Ears + Gloves
8. Prince Charming and His Prince Costumes
Everyone will be enchanted by this costume. You'll probably have to buy this couple's costume.
The good thing is that you can pick any kind of prince you want to be!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
California Costumes Men's Dark Prince
9. Batman and Robin Costumes
This one is a classic superhero pairing. The Dark Knight parties on a dark night with the Boy Wonder... What's not to love?
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Rubie's Store Deluxe Muscle Chest Batman
Robin Muscle Chest Top with Cap and Mask
10. The Grinch and Dr. Seuss Costumes
You can get these costumes on amazon, or you can spray paint a fake beard and paint yourself all in green.
For Dr. Seuss, you can use the cat in the hat costume, or carry around one of his books with a pen as the author. You could also wear a shirt and tie and use Dr. Seuss accessories you find on Amazon for a Halloween in Who Town.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Elope Store Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Deluxe Costume
Elope Store Cat in The Hat Costume Accessory Kit
11. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Costumes
Not only is this couple's costume incredibly adorable but it's also so comfy!
Buy Winnie the Pooh and Tigger onesies and you can use a honey pot as your candy holder.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Fitted Unisex Adult Bear Onesie
Onesie Unisex One-Piece Cosplay Costume
12. Mario and Luigi from Super Mario Brothers Costumes
This is an easy-peasy costume to get together. Find some colored tank tops, black shorts, tube socks, suspenders, and fake mustaches. Get your plain baseball caps and paint on the letters for each brother. Bam, you have Mario and Luigi!
From the video game to the party, this look is a hit.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Super Mario Bros Mario and Luigi Hats Mustaches Gloves Buttons Cosplay Costume
13. Peter Pan and Captain Hook Costumes
If you don't want to buy the costumes, you could wear a bunch of green for peter pan. For Hook, you'll need to grab a hook hand, a long dark trench coat, and a pirate hat.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Fun Costumes Classic Peter Pan Costume
Captain Adult Halloween Costume
14. "Avatar the Last Airbender" Aang and Zuko Costumes
Knock the wind out of everyone with this look as you capture the power of Aang and Zuko from the hit Nickelodeon show "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
For Ang, you'll need baggy yellow and orange clothing and create your own staff!
For Zuko, look for red clothing, and a dark robe. Don't forget to paint on the burn around his eye!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Spirit Halloween Adult Avatar: The Last Airbender Aang Costume
BYHai Zuko Cosplay Avatar The Last Airbender
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15. Persephone and Hades Costumes
Going as Hades and Persephone is a great idea because you can interpret this couple any way you wish. You can go complete Greek mythology by wearing dark togas or you can take a more modern approach with a steampunk look.
For Persephone, given that she was the goddess of spring before becoming queen of the Underworld, you should definitely have some sort of floral aspect involved. Try a flower crown or drawing vines on your arms.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
SHKEHO-kehong Hades Hoodie Costume
DDazzling Women Flower Headband Wreath Crown
Renaissance Costume Women Medieval Chemise Dress
16. Princess Peach and Princess Daisy Costumes
This costume can be pretty simple to do with your significant other.
For Princess Peach, you can just buy the costume and be done, or you can try to find a bright pink dress and heels at your local thrift store.
For Daisy, most stores have costumes for her, but under Sunflower Princess rather than just her name. However, Daisy can be simple to do yourself too. You can most likely find a yellow and orange dress and heels somewhere for this costume, like at Target or Walmart.
Don't forget their matching iconic tiny crowns!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Disguise Women's Super Mario Deluxe Princess Peach Costume
17. Daphne and Velma from "Scooby-Doo"
Go this Halloween as the beloved "Scooby-Doo" characters, Daphne and Velma. This power couple costume is easy to create with thrift store finds.
For Velma, you'll need a red skirt, orange sweater, and round glasses. For Daphne, you'll need to find a dark purple long sleeve dress and a green bandana to tie around your neck.
If you really want to go all out, grab some wigs!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Rubie's Scooby-Doo Deluxe Adult Costume - Velma
Brown Bob & Black Glasses Velma Costume Set
For G and PL Women's Halloween Costume Adult - Daphne
18. Angel and Devil Costumes
Everyone loves a good vs bad couples costume, so why not do the stereotypical angel and devil duo? It's super simple — one person dresses in white and the other in red.
Top it off with cute accessories and headbands to complete the look.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Syhood 4 Piece Angel and Devil Horns Headband Set
19. Fairly Odd Parents Costumes
To be Wanda and Cosmo, you first will need to start with black bottoms. Then figure out who will be who and coordinate with their matching color, i.e. one is bright pink the other is lime green. Then finish the look with matching wings and wands.
If you really want to go all out, try coloring your hair with your coordinating color for the night with temporary hair coloring.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Fairly Odd Parents Costume Pieces
20. Orange Is the New Black Costumes
You and your significant other can go as the iconic Piper Chapman and Alex Vause from the hit show "Orange is The New Black".
For this couples costumes, all you need are jumpsuits and long-sleeved white shirts. You could also do wigs, but it's not necessary.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Beluring Women T Shirt Long Sleeve Crew Neck
21. Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Costumes
For Harley Quinn, you will need a corset (preferably black), bows, boots, a platinum blonde wig, and face paint.
For Poison Ivy, you will need a red wig, a dark green dress (or bodysuit), and leaves/ vines to wrap around yourself. If you don't want to buy the greenery you can also use body paint to draw the leaves on your arms and legs.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Lethal Beauty Costume Poison Ivy
Rubies II Women's DC Comics Harley Quinn
22. Magenta and Columbia from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Costumes
For Halloween go as these quirky characters from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
For Magenta, you'll need a maid's outfit and a wacky wig.
For Columbia, you'll need a sparkly pantsuit, top hat, and tap shoes.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Forum The Rocky Horror Picture Show Complete Costume
Forum Rocky Horror Picture Show Columbia
23. Thelma and Louise Costumes
For this couples costumes, all you'll need are some button-ups, scarves, and big sunglasses.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
SOJOS 2 Pack Retro Vintage Cateye Sunglasses
Women's Fall Winter Scarf Classic
Astylish Womens Corduroy Shirts Casual Long Sleeve Button-Down
Astylish Women's V Neck Roll-up Sleeve Button-Down
24. Glinda The Good Witch and Wicked Witch of the West Costumes
For Glinda, you'll need a pink dress, a crown, and a wand.
For the Wicked Witch, you'll need a black dress, a witch's hat, a broom, and green face paint.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Secret Wishes Women's Wizard of Oz Glinda The Good Witch
Snazaroo Classic Face and Body Paint, 18ml, Grass Green
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25. R2D2 and BB8 Costumes
If you both are star wars fans, this will be a great couples costume for you. To go as R2D2 and BB8, and if one of you is an artist, you could create the costume out of cardboard.
But if you both aren't up for that challenge, the costumes are available to buy in-store.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Star Wars R2-D2 Halloween Costume T-Shirt
Star Wars BB-8 Inflatable Adult Costume
26. Skeletons Couples Costumes
Sexy and sophisticated, this couple's costume is a score! So, break out those suits and grab that makeup kit. Get spooky right down to the bones.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Mehron Makeup Premium Character Kit (Skeleton)
27. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Costumes
If you are both a wild child, go as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from the beloved Dr. Seuss books. This couples costume is also super easy to do. All you need is the crazy spiky blue hair and the shirt that say Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Wear the red T-shirts with comfy blue pants and converse shoes to finish this costume off.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Kangaroo's Funky Spiky Blue Wig
Dr. Seuss Thing 1 Emblem RED T-shirt
Dr. Seuss Thing 2 Emblem RED T-shirt
28. Monkey and Banana Costumes
This couple's costume is a fun one. You can tag team as a Monkey and his beloved Banana!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Silver Lilly Slim Fit Animal Pajamas - Monkey
Spooktacular Creations Appealing Banana Costume
29. Aliens from "Toy Story" Costumes
For this costume, you'll need a blue jumpsuit, googly eyes, antennae, and green face paint.
Or you can buy onesies on Amazon!
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Beauty Shine Unisex Adult Cartoon Costume
30. Salt and Pepper Costumes
For this couples costume, you'll need white and black T-shirts and hats. You can cut the 'S' and 'P' letters out of construction paper and glue them onto your shirts and hats.
You can also buy these costumes online.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Salt & Pepper Couples Costume Set Adult
31. Brunch Costumes
For this costume, you'll need the bacon and eggs costumes sold online or in stores.
You will also each need to wear a broken watch with the time set exactly at 10:30 am, i.e. Brunch Time! Hold some champagne glasses colored in with orange to look like mimosas.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Rasta Imposta Bacon and Eggs Couples Costume
Plastic Champagne Flutes Disposable | Clear
32. Puzzle Pieces Costumes
For this costume set you could create teh puzzle pieces out of cardboard and stick them to a plain shirt. Or you can buy this couples costume set that have cute messages attached to them.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
You Complete My Puzzle Couples Costume
33. Minions Costumes
You will need overalls, yellow long sleeve shirts, and goggles to create this costume. They also sell onesies.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
NEWCOSPLAY Unisex Adult Minions Pyjamas Halloween Onesie Costume
34. Cards Against Humanity Costumes
Pair the funniest card combinations together by putting them on black and white T-Shirts.
The company also sells T-Shirts with the cards already on them.
Search them up on amazon to see all teh possible combinations you could do this Halloween.
Pricing and Reviews at Amazon:
Funny Halloween Against Humanity Group & Couple Costume Black Card
Funny Halloween Against Humanity Group & Couple Costume White Card
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