10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples on a Budget

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A memorable couples costume doesn’t need two expensive plastic bags. Some of the best Halloween looks start with ordinary jeans, thrift-store shirts, old makeup, and one recognizable detail.

Bob and Linda Belcher

Bob and Linda from Bob’s Burgers are a couple who value comfort as much as comedy. Better yet, most of the required pieces may already be hiding in your closets.

Danny and Sandy

Few costumes deliver retro romance as clearly as Danny and Sandy from the 1978 musical Grease. Their final carnival outfits are also surprisingly simple to recreate.

Brad and Janet

Brad and Janet begin The Rocky Horror Picture Show looking painfully conventional. That makes them a great choice for couples who want a recognizable costume without complicated makeup or uncomfortable accessories.

The Phantom and Christine

This theatrical pairing brings plenty of Halloween drama without requiring a Broadway wardrobe. The official character guide describes Christine as the rising singer caught between the Phantom and her childhood friend Raoul.

Mia and Sebastian

Mia and Sebastian from La La Land work well for couples who want to dress elegantly without looking buried under costumes. Lionsgate identifies them as an actress and a jazz musician chasing their ambitions in Hollywood.

Mulder and Scully

Dark business suits do most of the work for this X-Files costume. Add white shirts, conservative ties, and homemade FBI identification cards that are clearly marked as props.

Poppy and Branch

Poppy and Branch from DreamWorks’ Trolls offer a bright break from Halloween’s usual black clothing and fake blood. Their colorful hair makes the characters easy to recognize.

A zombie couple

Zombies remain perfect for couples who reach Halloween with no costume and very little time. Old clothing, washable fake blood, pale makeup, and messy hair can create the entire look.

Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega

The famous dance-floor pair from Pulp Fiction relies on simple black-and-white clothing. Mia needs cropped black pants, a loose white shirt, a dark bob, and red lipstick.

Luke Cage and Claire Temple

Claire can wear blue scrubs and a homemade name badge clearly marked as a costume. Luke does not need fake bullet holes or realistic weapons. A confident pose should make the reference clear enough.