How to Make Couples Halloween Costumes

The only thing better than one ghoulishly great Halloween costume is two ghoulishly great Halloween costumes. Whether they’re themed, matching or just equally creepy, designing a set of Halloween costumes as a couple is a fun way to celebrate this spooky holiday. Follow these easy tips to make a great costume.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Brainstorm together. Make a list of ideas that you both think would be fun, and then narrow it down to make your decision. This allows both of you to help choose the costume, and it’s a good way to come up with lots of options.
2. Draw inspiration from a variety of sources. Old movie couples, like Frankenstein and his bride and Scarlet O’Hara and Rhett Butler, are great choices, but costumes paired around “pairs,” like ketchup and mustard or a magician and his assistant, can be fun, too.
3. Plan ahead once you’ve made your choice by making a list of the elements you need to complete your costumes. Remember to include the smaller details like shoes, headpieces and jewelry on your list. A list like this will make shopping easier and ensure that you won’t forget any of the little details that will make your costumes memorable.
4. Shop around. Secondhand and thrift stores, rummage sales and military surplus and uniform shops can all be great sources for hard-to-find and unique items for your costumes, and they will likely be much less expensive than seasonal costume stores.
5. Keep your plans for Halloween in mind when designing and building your costumes. If you are planning on being outside for a good portion of the evening, check the weather reports for cold temperatures or the possibility of rain to make sure the costumes you are creating will be durable and warm enough to withstand the evening and keep you warm.
6. Consider the comfort factor. You and your significant other will likely be wearing these costumes for several hours, so be sure that elements of your costume like shoes, masks and headpieces will be comfortable for the duration.
7. Remember safety. When adding pieces like large shoes or masks, you need to make sure that you and your significant other will be able to see and breathe well and maneuver in the costume safely.
8. Have fun! A Halloween costume as a couple is a great way to express your style and your love of the holiday, both individually and as a couple. Be creative, design it together and enjoy your costume together.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure that all masks provide adequate ventilation and large-enough eyeholes to see properly.