The 8 Best Halloween Costumes for Couples Who Want to Do Better Than Frankenstein and His Bride

From Rob Rausch and Lisa Rinna to Bad Bunny and his Super Bowl tree, these are the picks worth grabbing for the 31st If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re in a couple, one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make isn’t where you’ll live or what you want your future to look like. It’s deciding what the two of you are going to be for Halloween. Gone are the days when you could skate by with the standard Rachel and Ross from Friends costumes. With social media, work contests, and the pressure to impress your friends, you’re going to have to think a little further outside the costume box. Which is where I come in. I happen to be a costume enthusiast, and there’s nothing my husband and I love more than getting dressed up for Halloween. So this year, I’m here to help you find the best unique couples costumes for Oct. 31. This list has a little bit of everything, from trending characters and your favorite reality TV personalities to niche references that are still recognizable enough that you won’t spend the entire night explaining what you are. The Best Halloween Costumes for Couples 2026 There are also options for the less craft-inclined among us — couples who still want to show up in a good costume without spending 14 hours making one — while avoiding becoming the 15th Frankenstein and bride duo at the party. I’ve included a range of price points, tips on which accessories will help you fully commit, and even a few costumes that happen to be on sale right now. And because I take Halloween very seriously, I’ve verified that all of these picks will arrive in time for the big night. Check out my selects below. And if you’d rather join the masses of couples going as Bear and Nikki from Obsession this year, you can find out how to pull off that costume here. Honestly, that one is a classic. Everyone’s favorite Traitors, Rob Rausch and Lisa Rinna, are a top pick for couples costumes this year. For Rob, all you need are some fake snake tattoos, overalls, and a camo hat. Amazon comedic choice Popcorn Bucket Costume Accessories:Red leggings If you’ve ever been to an AMC theater, then you’re familiar with the iconic Nicole Kidman commercial that plays before every film. Pay homage to one of the best parts of seeing a new movie by going as Kidman and her trusty popcorn bucket. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance was one of the most-watched of its kind, and not just because the superstar brought his usual charisma and vocal skills. The trees he brought onstage also became instant social-media stars. Amazon low effort Dinosaur Costume Accessories:Not Needed For couples who don’t want to put a ton of effort into their Halloween costumes but still want to show up with something that gets a few laughs, this low-maintenance pairing is hard to beat. 2026 was the year of the Knicks, and while the NBA Finals champs are a pretty recognizable bunch of guys, they also have a fan who’s arguably just as recognizable: Timothée Chalamet. Amazon editor-tested Blades of Glory Chazz Costume Accessories:Not Needed This was one of my husband’s and my favorite Halloween costumes to date, and has it been done before? Sure. But this costume is all about committing to the bit. If you’re dressing as Chazz and Jimmy from Blades of Glory, you have to fully become them. Lulu’s swiftie approved Taylor Swift (the Wedding Era) Costume Accessories:Wig, Red Lipstick The royal wedding happened this year — and no, we’re not talking about one of the Brits. We’re talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s nuptials at Madison Square Garden. Spirit Halloween classic pick Fairy Godmother Costume Accessories:Not Needed A costume from Shrek might seem like a basic Halloween pick, but this isn’t just any Shrek couples pairing — it’s the Shrek couples pairing. Because, let’s be honest, Shrek and the Fairy Godmother have more chemistry than most couples in the franchise, and I will not be taking questions. Steve Granitz/WireImage trending pick Lisa Rinna Costume Accessories:Wig, Big Sunglasses For Lisa, reach for her signature mid-2000s sunglasses and an animal-print dress. Add it all up and you’ll look like you just walked straight out of the castle in Scotland. AMC comedic choice Nicole Kidman AMC Commercial Costume Accessories:Wig While the popcorn costume is a one-piece, Kidman’s outfit only requires a jumpsuit and a wig. It’s a fun way to show everyone that you’re caught up on pop culture, and we can’t imagine seeing this combo walking around at every Halloween party. Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images viral find Super Bowl Tree Costume Accessories:Green Face Paint Recreate the moment by taking inspiration from the musician’s all-white outfit, then have your partner grab a ghillie suit and some green face paint. Together, you’ll look like you belong on the field in front of millions. Amazon low effort Meteor Costume Accessories:Not Needed Grab this inflatable dinosaur costume and a T-shirt that makes the joke crystal clear, and you’ll be surprised by how little work it takes to become a dinosaur and the meteor that’s about to end its reign. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images nyc-inspired Timothée Chalamet Costume Accessories:Knicks Shirt, Jorts Go as your favorite player from the winning team, then have your sidekick channel the actor who never missed a shot from the sidelines. Amazon editor-tested Blades of Glory Jimmy Costume Accessories:Not Needed I suggest spending the entire night practicing your lifts, twirling around together after a drink or two, and taking as many fierce photos as humanly possible. Bonus points if you manage to recreate one of their poses without falling over. Fanatics swiftie approved Travis Kelce (the Wedding Era) Costume Accessories:Suit Jacket If you’re a Swiftie who’s committed enough to turn the relationship into a Halloween costume, this one is for you. Even though we don’t actually know what Swift’s wedding gown looked like yet, we’re still waiting on those photos… Go as the Fairy Godmother in her “I Need a Hero” best, while your partner channels the iconic green guy. Who knows? Maybe Shrek and the Fairy Godmother will fall in love in our version and rewrite the ending. Honestly, stranger things have happened in the swamp.