Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Couples You Can Recreate in No Time

Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re scrambling to find the perfect couples costume? Don’t panic! 

These 20 creative and easy-to-make costume ideas will have you looking amazing without breaking the bank or spending weeks preparing. Each costume uses items you likely already have at home or can easily find at any store.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

What You Need: White and black clothing, cardboard, markers

How to Make It: One person wears all white with “SALT” written on a cardboard sign, the other wears all black with “PEPPER.”

Styling Tips: Keep makeup minimal and natural. For extra effect, add white powder to the salt person’s hair.

Best For: Any face shape and hair type. Perfect for couples who prefer simple, comfortable costumes.

Netflix and Chill

What You Need: Red shirt, black pants, cozy pajamas, popcorn

How to Make It: One person becomes “Netflix” (red top, black bottom with Netflix logo), the other is “Chill” in comfy clothes.

Styling Tips: A Netflix person should have neat, polished hair, while a chill person can have messy, relaxed hair.

Best For: Round and oval faces work great. Any hair length is suitable – longer hair looks especially good for the “Chill” person.

Peanut Butter and Jelly

What You Need: Brown and purple/red clothing, fabric, or cardboard

How to Make It: Create sandwich-like costumes with brown for peanut butter and purple/red for jelly.

Styling Tips: Keep hair simple and pulled back. Use brown and purple eyeshadow to match your costume.

Best For: Square and heart-shaped faces. Medium to long hair works best when styled in pigtails or braids.

Tourist and Tour Guide

What You Need: Hawaiian shirt, camera, badge, clipboard

How to Make It: A Tourist wears loud prints with a camera and a map. The tour guide has a badge and a professional look.

Styling Tips: Tourists can have messy, vacation hair. A tour guide needs neat, professional styling.

Best For: All face shapes. Tourist works with any hair type, but tour guides are better with straight or neatly styled hair.

Cop and Robber

What You Need: Police hat, handcuffs, striped shirt, mask

How to Make It: Classic costume with police uniform items and striped prison outfit.

Styling Tips: Cop needs neat, pulled-back hair. Robbers can have wild, messy styling.

Best For: Angular faces suit the cop look. Round faces work well for the robber. Any hair length works.

Doctor and Patient

What You Need: White coat, stethoscope, hospital gown, bandages

How to Make It: A Professional medical look versus a patient in a gown with fake injuries.

Styling Tips: The Doctor needs professional, clean styling. The patient can have a disheveled appearance.

Best For: Oval and square faces for the doctor. Heart-shaped faces are great for patients. Medium hair length is ideal.

Vampire and Victim

What You Need: Dark clothing, fake fangs, pale makeup, fake blood

How to Make It: Classic vampire look with elegant victim in flowing clothes.

Styling Tips: A Vampire needs dramatic, dark eye makeup. The victim should look pale and ethereal.

Best For: Sharp, angular faces are perfect for the vampire. Soft, round faces are great for the victim. Long hair preferred.

Superhero and Villain

What You Need: Colored clothing, cape, mask, dark accessories

How to Make It: Choose any superhero-villain pair and create with basic colored clothes.

Styling Tips: Superhero needs bold, confident styling. Villain can have dramatic, edgy makeup.

Best For: Strong jawlines for heroes. Any face shape for villains. Short to medium hair works best.

Angel and Devil

What You Need: White clothes, halo, wings, red clothes, horns, pitchfork

How to Make It: Classic good versus evil theme with contrasting colors.

Styling Tips: Angel needs soft, glowing makeup. Devil requires bold, dark colors.

Best For: Heart and oval faces for angel. Square and diamond faces for devil. Any hair length suitable.

Farmer and Cow

What You Need: Overalls, straw hat, white/black spotted clothing, pink nose

How to Make It: Country farmer look paired with cute cow costume.

Styling Tips: Farmer needs rustic, natural look. Cow can have playful, cute styling.

Best For: Square faces for farmer. Round faces perfect for cow. Braided hair works great for both.

Pilot and Flight Attendant

What You Need: Navy uniform pieces, captain’s hat, scarf, badge

How to Make It: Professional aviation theme with crisp, clean styling.

Styling Tips: Both need a polished, professional appearance. Hair should be neat and controlled.

Best For: Oval and rectangular faces. Medium-length hair works best when styled sleekly.

Pirate and Mermaid

What You Need: Bandana, eye patch, sword, shimmery clothing, seashells

How to Make It: Seafaring adventure theme with contrasting land and sea elements.

Styling Tips: Pirate needs a rugged, weathered look. Mermaid requires ethereal, ocean-inspired makeup.

Best For: Angular faces for a pirate. Soft, round faces for a mermaid. Long, wavy hair is ideal for a mermaid.

Rock Star and Groupie

What You Need: Leather jacket, bandana, band t-shirt, platform shoes

How to Make It: Music theme with edgy rock star and devoted fan.

Styling Tips: Rock star needs bold, rebellious styling. Groupie can have excited, energetic look.

Best For: Sharp features for rock star. Any face shape for groupie. Messy, textured hair works great.

Chef and Food Item

What You Need: Chef hat, apron, costume representing favorite food

How to Make It: Culinary theme where one cooks and other becomes the dish.

Styling Tips: Chef needs clean, professional look. Food item can be creative and colorful.

Best For: Square faces for chef. Round faces work well for food items. Hair tucked under chef hat.

Athlete and Trophy

What You Need: Sports uniform, gold clothing, cardboard base

How to Make It: Victory theme with winning athlete and their prize.

Styling Tips: Athlete needs sporty, energetic styling. Trophy should be golden and glamorous.

Best For: Athletic builds for athlete. Any face shape for trophy. Pulled-back hair for athlete.

Magician and Assistant

What You Need: Top hat, cape, wand, sparkly outfit

How to Make It: Classic magic show with mysterious performer and glamorous helper.

Styling Tips: A Magician needs a dramatic, mysterious look. Assistant requires sparkly, show-stopping makeup.

Best For: Angular faces for a magician. Oval faces for the assistant. Slicked-back hair for the magician.

Zombie and Survivor

What You Need: Torn clothes, fake blood, military gear, weapons props

How to Make It: Apocalypse theme with undead creature and resourceful human.

Styling Tips: Zombie needs decaying, messy appearance. Survivor should look tough and practical.

Best For: Any face shape works. Zombie can have any hair condition. Survivor needs practical styling.

Cat and Mouse

What You Need: Cat ears, tail, whiskers, mouse ears, cheese prop

How to Make It: Classic chase theme with predator and prey dynamic.

Styling Tips: Cat needs sleek, feline-inspired makeup. Mouse should look cute and innocent.

Best For: Sharp features for cat. Round, soft features for mouse. Any hair length works.

Emoji Couple

What You Need: Yellow clothing, cardboard circles, markers

How to Make It: Modern digital theme with favorite emoji expressions.

Styling Tips: Keep makeup simple to match emoji design. Hair can be hidden under emoji headpiece.

Best For: Any face shape. Works regardless of hair type since most is covered.

Time Traveler and Historical Figure

What You Need: Modern clothes with gadgets, period-appropriate costume

How to Make It: Mix contemporary and historical elements for a time-crossing adventure.

Styling Tips: Time traveler needs modern, tech-savvy look. Historical figure requires period-appropriate styling.

Best For: Any face shape. Hair styling should match chosen historical period.

Your Halloween Adventure Awaits

These costume ideas prove that amazing Halloween looks don’t require months of planning or expensive materials. The key to success lies in creativity, confidence, and having fun with your partner. Most of these costumes use everyday items, making them budget-friendly and stress-free.

Remember to consider comfort when choosing your costume, especially if you’ll be walking or dancing all night. Take photos of your creations and don’t forget to have backup plans for makeup touch-ups throughout the evening.

Whether you choose the classic appeal of vampires and victims or the modern twist of Netflix and Chill, your last-minute costume will be memorable. The most important element isn’t perfection – it’s the joy you share while creating and wearing these fun disguises together.