Coupling your costume theme with your partner can bring double the laughs—but double the hassle if the idea is boring. Skip the familiar doctor-and-nurse or Barbie-and-Ken clichés and try something unpredictable. If you want to make a grand entrance, here are a few funny couples costume ideas from Halloween 2018.
Karl Lagerfeld and Cara Delevingne
Become the Chanel designer and his model muse, but swap the expected roles for extra laughs. Karl needs iconic sunglasses, leather gloves, a white ponytail and plenty of inexpensive Chanel-looking bling. Cara needs bold drawn-on brows, smoky eyes and a selfie stick.
Prince Harry and Princess Markle
Walk in as the royal dream team. Harry’s look calls for orange hairspray and a military uniform with an officer’s hat. Pair it with Meghan’s conservative wedding gown, low bun, sparkling tiara and veil—then practice waving to the common people.
The Joker and Harley Quinn
The Joker needs strong face paint, messy green hair, a purple blazer and a playing card in his pocket. For Harley Quinn, use her signature shirt and washable marker for the tattoos. Together, the wild duo is instantly recognizable.
Zombie gangster and zombie flapper
Give the roaring twenties a gory twist. Wear classic gangster and flapper pieces, paint your faces pale, add fake blood and distress the costumes. Spooky contacts can make the look even stranger.
Khaleesi and brotherly love
A Khaleesi and Jon Snow pairing becomes more memorable with handmade signs: “I love Khaleesi” for Snow and “I love my brother” for Khaleesi. It’s a weird, unmistakably Game of Thrones spin on the usual costume.