21 couples costumes that will turn some heads this Halloween

Your best options for couple costumes this Halloween

Even the staunchest of Halloween haters have to crack a smile when they lay their eyes on a great couples costume.

Sure, couple costumes are usually goofy but you have tip your hat for all the effort people put into some great ensembles.

All it takes is a little ingenuity and a great partner willing to play the part. Here are some of the best costumes for you and your boo to try this Halloween:

1. Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones

This costume couple is kind of awkward because Daenerys is Jon's aunt. However if you are willing to ignore those details you’ll be as happy as Cersei and Jaime Lannister used to be.

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2. The Royal Tenenbaums

If you love Wes Anderson, try Margot and Richie from The Royal Tenenbaums. Just make sure you have your headband, shades, fur coat and cigarettes on hand.

3. Eleven and the waffles from Stranger Things

The concept is simple enough, there is nothing that Eleven loved more than a box of Waffles, you have to admit they can be super addicting.

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4. The distracted boyfriend meme

This one requires one person to have a shocked face while another person breaks their neck looking at someone else. It may take a bit of explaining but hopefully people who see the costume have been on the internet sometime within the last month.

5. Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor

You may see a ton of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor Costumes after the film became a box office hit this summer.

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6. Harley Quinn and the Joker

Many people are over the whole Suicide Squad film but you can’t deny that Harley Quinn and the Joker are iconic characters at this point.

7. Beauty and the Beast

Its an oldie but a goodie.

8. Pennywise the Clown and The Babadook

If you weren’t aware they became a couple some time last month.

9. Ash and Pikachu from Pokémon

Do you remember when Pokémon Go took over the world for like half a summer? It only makes sense that you might see some Ash and Pikachu costumes popping up.

10. Aladdin and Jasmine

A Disney remake is happening so you already know some halloween Disney enthusiasts will be inspired.

11. Tormund and Brienne from Game of Thrones

Tormund is everyone's favorite wilding and Brienne is the badass warrior we all love to watch but who knows if they will ever end up together. However it does make for a great couples costume.

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12. Cosmo and Wanda from The Fairly Oddparents

Everyone can appreciate a good throwback cartoon costume. All you need is some wands with a yellow star and some wigs, simple enough.

13. Mr. and Mrs. Fox from Fantastic Mr. Fox

If you like dressing up and looking like the physical embodiment of autumn colors then grab a brown tweed suit like Mr. Fox and a yellow and polka dot dress for Mrs. Fox. just don’t forget to attach a little fur tail.

14. Circus Characters

This one is simple enough call yourself a muscle person. There are a number of options for circus couple costumes.

15. Poe Dameron and BB-8

Sure Poe and BB-8 aren't as iconic as Han Solo and Chewbacca but at least you're doing something fresh with these Star Wars costumes.

16. Vincent Van Gogh and "The Starry Night"

This one is easy enough. No, it doesn't require you to remove an ear, just put some red dye in a bandage and wrap it around your head.

17. Shrek and Fiona

This takes some serious dedication if you want to look good. Just apply some green face paint and you've almost turned into our favorite lovable ogre.

18. "American Gothic" Costume

Everyone has probably seen the classic "American Gothic" painting by Grant Wood. If not, you can just explain the importance of art history to people during Halloween.

19. The family from Arrested Development

Arrested Development isn't afraid to indulge in some wacky situations so you're free to pick any character from the family because you have a multitude of options.

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20. Link and Princess Zelda

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of the biggest games of the Nintendo Switch launch back in March. And you already know tons of fans are going to dress up as the iconic characters.

21. Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty are the epitome of cartoon dysfunction and the show is bound to inspire some halloween costumes. Just make sure you have a nice wig for Rick's hair and don't forget the flask full of alcohol. All you need for Morty is that infamous yellow shirt.

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