Halloween is upon us, and with it comes the overwhelming barrage of couples costumes. Barbie and Ken. Beyonce and Jay-Z. That uncomfortable plug and socket costume. It seems like every costume for adorable couples is incredibly heteronormative and/or rooted in gender roles. So, what’s a progressive, gender norm-eschewing couple to do?
Luckily, there are plenty of fun couples costumes that don’t rely on gender stereotypes to be cute. We’ve rounded up 30 of our favourites here.
PB and J
Your partner is already stuck with you. Show it with this classic pairing.
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Tinder
Pay homage to the app that brought you and bae together. Dress as a right and left swipe, or a right swipe and a superlike if you can’t bear the thought of not being a perfect match for the night.
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Tacky Tourist Couple
Hawaiian shirts and bumbags know no gender.
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Peter Pan and his shadow
We wouldn't suggest actually sewing your partner to your shoe, but you can dress up as the classic Disney character and his counterpart. One partner wears Peter's green outfit, while the other goes for an all-black version. Layer it over a black morphsuit to really look like a shadow.
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Your favorite cocktail
DIY shirts with the logos for Jack and Coke, Vodka and Sprite, or whatever other combination you'll be sipping on all Halloween.
Photo: Getty Images.Pokemon
Still playing Pokemon Go, even though the hype has died down? Dress up as inseparable pair Ash and Pikachu; or, for diehard Pokemon couples, each of you can dress up as your starter or your team.
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Groot and Rocket
Show your nerdy side by going as this Guardians of the Galaxy duo.
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Perfect for a long-distance couple or just those that love to adventure together.
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Come out of your shell and each dress as your favourite, whether it's Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, or Michelangelo.
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Guess Who? characters
We promise there's a relatively easy way to DIY this.
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Nerds
Instead of just eating candy on Halloween, make it your outfit for a sweet costume.
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Bert and Ernie
Just think about how cosy you'll be in those striped sweaters on Halloween.
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Your Harry Potter Houses
Pretend you got your Hogwarts letter after all and dress up in your house robes. Even Gryffindors and Slytherins can be together on Halloween.
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Pennywise and Babadook
Keep up with the trends and go as Twitter's latest ridiculous meme couple.
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Mike and Sully
If you're looking for a pair of monsters that's a little less scary than the last.
Photo: Courtesy of Pixar.Aliens from Toy Story
Skip Buzz and Woody and go for a more unique costume as a couple of the adorable little green aliens.
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Salt and Pepper
You can't go wrong with this classic pair.
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Thing 1 and Thing 2
For all the mischievous couples out there.
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Sims Couple
All you need is a pair of DIY Diamond Headbands.
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Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Channel your childhood nostalgia by rocking this costume.
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R2D2 and BB8
If toy robots aren't your style, how about some Star Wars ones instead?
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If your partner is also your best friend, dress up as Bikini Bottom's BFFs.
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Bacon and Egg
Celebrate your shared love of brunch with this costume.
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Puzzle Pieces
Because you and bae are a perfect fit.
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All you need are some cat and mouse ears to become this iconic cartoon duo.
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Minions
Or go for a more modern cartoon pairing that's just as easy to pull off, with some overalls, a yellow shirt, and goggles.
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Milk and Cookie
You can't go wrong with this delicious pairing.
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Cards Against Humanity cards
Team up as the funniest card combination you and your partner have seen or even make up your own.
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Big Bird and Elmo
This duo has stood the test of time. Dress as them, and hopefully your relationship will, too.
Photo: Andrew Kelly/Getty Images.Dancing Lobsters from The Amanda Show
Case closed. Bring in the adorable couple.
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