Halloween
11 Romance Movie Couples Costume Ideas for Halloween: ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ & More
October is nearing its end, which means Halloween is approaching. If you’re in a relationship and want to team up with your partner, you might be thinking, “Oh no, what will we do?”
Fear no more as you scroll below to get some easy couples costume inspiration. These romance movie couples are just the ones for you and your significant other. Rest assured, tons of ensembles are so easy that even the most casual Halloween fan will be down to look for something in their closet to join in on the fun.
There’s one catch, though. Any person who is a fan of love could look at this list and get so invested in these pop culture hits that they just have to rewatch each and every movie — and that’s perfectly fine! From classic rom-coms to modern romances, there’s plenty of inspiration for couples.
Andie and Ben, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Can you think of a more iconic couples costume than this? The elegantly sexy yellow gown will make you the belle of the ball, and how dapper will your partner look in that black suit?
Make sure to keep the essence of Andie (Kate Hudson) and Ben (Matthew McConaughey) intact by not making the fit look too perfect. To complete this fit, you’ll just have to sing along to Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain.”
Josie and Isabel, Bottoms
A popular girl and a nerd getting together is a popular trope. Bottoms embraced the trope and made it all the better! This is a pretty easy costume to assemble, yet still has somewhat of a spooky twist.
The splattered blood from the slaughtered footballers on Isabel’s (Havana Rose Liu) face is a great addition. To complete her look, a blue cheerleader uniform and wavy hair are necessary. For Josie (Ayo Edebiri), the costume is a bit easier. Get your striped shirt out, and then finish it with some loose-fitting pants. Make sure to finish the get-up with eyes full of yearning.
Harry and Sally, When Harry Met Sally
If you want to be cozy but still want to participate in Halloween, then give Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) a try.
All you need is a couple of cable knit sweaters, some blue jeans, and sneakers. It helps if one of you can grow a beard in time for the spooky celebration, and the other can tease their hair in a perfectly frizzy, totally ’80s way.
Monica and Quincy, Love & Basketball
Love & Basketball is one of the most iconic rom-coms ever. This year, it’s time to dress up as the best friends-to-lovers couple, Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps). You only need an oversized T-shirt, a basketball, shorts, and a dream.
Vivian and Edward, Pretty Woman
There are two options for this classic rom-com look. For Edward, the vibes are similar. The more dressed-up costume sees Edward (Richard Gere) in a full suit, while the blazer comes off in the hotel room.
As for Vivian (Julia Roberts), you could choose between two very different looks. For her sex worker get-up, a short skirt and a cut-out shirt will suffice. If you want to recreate her opera look, grab a red evening gown.
Alex and Prince Henry, Red, White & Royal Blue
This enemies-to-lovers rom-com was so steamy and heartfelt, we couldn’t resist putting a British prince and the First Son of the United States on our Halloween inspo list.
Their outfits are also easy to recreate. Casual jeans with a crewneck for Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez) and some ruffled hair can be combined with someone wearing a dress shirt, wool sweater, and some slacks with extremely gelled hair for Henry (Nicholas Galitzine).
If you want to make it even easier, just get two robes and head out for the night! RWRB stans will get it.
Jess and Jules, Bend It Like Beckham
Another comfortable ensemble is the soccer fit that Jess (Parminder Nagra) and Jules (Keira Knightly) rock in Bend It Like Beckham.
This costume does require a bit more effort. Track down some red Adidas shorts, red and white soccer tees, same-color socks to cover your shins, a pair of sneakers, a hair tie, and a headband or two. Minimal makeup will complete this couples Halloween costume.
Do make sure to call the sport “football” and brush up on your knowledge of the Premier league.Yes, technically, Jess ends up with her coach Joe, but she had much more chemistry with Jules.
Gisele and Robert, Enchanted
To embody a princess and her Prince Charming is a bit been there, done that. Instead, opt to be a fairytale character dropped in the street of New York while your significant other is — at times — a pessimistic businessman in a suit. Gisele and Robert are such an underrated Disney couple. Show them some love this Halloween!
Prince Akeem and Lisa, Coming to America
With puffy ’80s jackets galore, this Halloween ensemble requires you to go back in time.
Eddy Murphy‘s Coming To America is still a comedy staple to this day, and it’s also an ode to its decade. The NYC-set movie captures the atmosphere so well that it would be a disservice to the rom-com if you don’t give it the attention to detail that it deserves.
For this specific set, you should dress as Prince Akeem when he fell for love interest Lisa (Shari Headley). It’s time for a rewatch before you start scouring down all the good vintage stores in your neighborhood to recreate the look.
Megan and Graham, But I'm a Cheerleader
Grab two pink 1950s reminiscent uniforms and get ready to be inspired by the RuPaulstarring movie, But I’m A Cheerleader.
Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall made an indie lesbian movie for the ages. Now, it’s time to dress up as the characters for Halloween. To be on theme, you two should hit up a queer dive bar!
Jack and Ennis, Brokeback Mountain
Westerns are really having a moment right now. Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Ennis (Heath Ledger) are the Western romance couple we love the most. Grab your cowboy hats, fleece-lined collar jackets, and a box set of tissues to hand out to everyone who recognizes your costume.
