Best Halloween costumes for couples, inspired by your favourite on-screen characters

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by Jade Moscrop |
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Spooky season is almost among us, and we're officially ready to embrace our inner goth girl. The time has come to adorn your houses with skulls and bats, stock up with bags of Haribo and attend as many Halloween parties as you can possibly fit within a two-week period. It's also time to start thinking of the best couple's Halloween costume for you and your other half.

Deciding on a Halloween costume is tricky, but dressing up as a couple can help take the stress off. Halloween costumes for couples are fun, exciting and a great chance for you and your partner to get creative - and where better to draw inspiration than from our favourite on-screen characters? From the classic Morticia and Gomez Addams to Harley Quinn and the Joker, the options are truly endless.

So, if you’ve decided to dress up with your other half this year, you’re in luck. Whether you want funny, cute, scary or downright terrifying, we’ve got you.

Here’s our pick of the best Halloween costumes for couples and where to shop them.

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SHOP: The best couples Halloween costumes

Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace, Pulp Fiction1 of 11
CREDIT: Miramax Films

Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace, Pulp Fiction

This one requires a little DIY but is simple to do and seriously impressive - and don't forget to practice your twists for the dance floor.

What you'll need
Mia: White Shirt, Black Trousers and Black Wig
Vincent: Men's Three-Piece Tuxedo Set

Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs2 of 11
CREDIT: 20th Century Fox

Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs, Edward Scissorahnds

Inspired by Tom Burton's masterpiece, throw it back to the '90s with Edward and Kim, a classic go-to for Halloween. Try not to get stuck giving out free haircuts in the loos, though.

What you'll need
Edward: Edward Scissorhands Costume
Kim: Off-Shoulder Mini Dress and Golden Orange Wig

Steve and Robin, Stranger Things3 of 11
CREDIT: Netflix

Steve and Robin, Stranger Things

Pay homage to the iconic duo from Stranger Things Season Three and their iconic Scoops Ahoy uniform.

What you'll need
Robin: Women's Sailor Costume
Steve: Men's Sailor Uniform

Joker and Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad4 of 11
CREDIT: Warner Bros

Joker and Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad

Always a hugely popular option at Halloween, the battle for the best Joker and Harley costume is on.

What you'll need
Joker: Joker Costume and Wig
Harley Quinn: Harley Quinn Costume and Harley Quinn Wig

Vivian and Edward, Pretty Woman5 of 11
CREDIT: Touchstone Pictures

Vivian and Edward, Pretty Woman

It doesn't get more iconic than this duo. Not trying out this costume would be a big mistake...huge! (Sorry not sorry).

What you'll need
Edward: Men's Three-Piece Tuxedo Set
Vivian: White and Blue Dress, Over The Knee Boots and Blonde Wig

Jack and Sally, The Nightmare Before Christmas6 of 11
CREDIT: Touchstone Pictures

Jack and Sally, The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fancy going as the official King and Queen of Halloween? Go big or go home this year with these iconic Jack and Sally costumes.

What you'll need
Jack: Jack Skellington Costume
Sally: Sally Finkelstein Costume

Morticia and Gomez Addams, The Addams Family7 of 11
CREDIT: Paramoount Pictures

Morticia and Gomez Addams, The Addams Family

A classic for a reason, it doesn't get more Halloween than this famous couple.

What you'll need
Morticia: Black Dress and Black Wig
Gomez: Men's Three-Piece Tuxedo Set

Dustin and Suzie, Stranger Things8 of 11
CREDIT: Netflix

Dustin and Suzie, Stranger Things

The love story of the century for Stranger Things fans, give us your best Dustin and Suzie impression with these outfits.

What you'll need
Dustin
: Roast Beef T-Shirt and Camp Know Where Hat
Suzie: Floral Nightgown

Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone, Anchorman9 of 11
CREDIT: DreamWorks Pictures

Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone, Anchorman

The newsroom's royal couple, Ron and Veronica make one hell of a team.

What you'll need
Veronica
: Veronica Cornigstone Suit
Ron: [Ron Burgundy Suit {href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smiffys-Anchorman-Burgundy-Costume-Moustache/dp/B01BRUF5EW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=qcloserarticle66-21&linkId=31f9857e42f75f5989e1b2913c6f13d4&language=en_GB' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow'})

Forrest and Jenny, Forrest Gump10 of 11
CREDIT: Paramount Pictures

Forrest and Jenny, Forrest Gump

Wholesome content, incoming. Forrest and Jenny's story is one for the history books - just like your costume choice for this Halloween.

What you'll need
Forrest: Forrest Gump Running Costume
Jenny: Jenny Hippie Costume

Cher and Dionne, Clueless11 of 11
CREDIT: Paramount Pictures

Cher and Dionne, Clueless

It's likely that your partner is also your BFF too, so rock this pairing like it's 1995.

What you'll need
Cher: Cher Costume
Dionne: Dionne Costume

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