Elevate your Halloween with these creative couples costumes

Halloween is approaching, and contrary to common belief, the scariest day of the year is not only about frightening fun and dressing up in costumes for children. Since Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, it's likely that many adults will take the day off work to get ready and throw an unforgettable Halloween party.

When the invitation arrives, will you be prepared? Avoid last-minute costume panic by planning ahead with these creative couple costume ideas that will make you stand out at the party. From pickleball and paddle sets to movie icons and pop-culture-inspired duos, you'll be the best-dressed pair in town.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with more than 36 million people partaking at least once a year. As a result, this pickleball and racket set from Spirit Halloween is one of the hottest couples costumes of the year. It's also an easy one to just throw on over your clothes and go. For added effect, throw on a pickleball uniform from Spirit Halloween.

Dress up as the iconic Barbie and Ken doll couple for some childhood nostalgia. Despite the release of the Barbie movie last year, the Spirit Halloween Barbie and Ken couples costume remains popular. You can put Ken in a box or on inline skates like the movie character.

This year, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire grossed $113 million at the box office and inspired one of the most popular couples' costumes of the year. All it takes is a jumpsuit and a proton pack from Halloween Costumes to fight the ghosts. If you want to get creative, dress your child as a DIY ghost or Slimer.

In the upcoming 2024 presidential election, many people will dress up as their favorite candidate. However, if you want to remain impartial, you can go as a pair dressed as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. All you need are a mask from Halloween Costumes and a business suit. To add a little extra flair, carry a yard sign that supports the two nominees.

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Are you always searching for a place to charge your phone? Try this plug-and-socket costume from Walmart to never run out of power. If you're a tech-savvy couple, go as a pair of earbuds for an affordable and creative look.

This deer and headlights costume from Walmart is hilarious and relatable, especially if you live in a rural area.

Do you and your spouse frequently argue about the proper position of toilet paper rolls and whose responsibility it is to replace them when they run out? Have some fun with this empty toilet paper roll costume from Walmart, which comes with a giant toilet paper roll that declares the correct position as over.

This creative couple's costume from Amazon is sure to be a huge hit, even if you're unsure which one's the Colonel and which one's the chicken. You can easily DIY the bucket by purchasing a plain white bucket, sticking on a KFC sticker, and filling it with some fake fried chicken. Just remember to replace it with candy before the end of the night!

Avocado toast is no longer just for foodies; it's a popular and healthy breakfast option that can also be transformed into a fun couples costume from Spirit Halloween and an alternative to the traditional PB&J sandwich. The 3D costume is simple to put on over jeans and requires minimal effort, but it makes a significant impact.

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For twenty years, Beetlejuice and Lydia have been a popular couples costume choice. However, with the release of the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the underworld is now in high demand. Although Barbara and Adam did not appear in this installment, they are a good choice that hasn't been overused. All you need for Adam is an affordable mask from Spirit Halloween, along with a flannel shirt, and for Barbara, a simple floral dress and mask. Don't forget to bring the Handbook for the Recently Deceased.