A Few Ideas For Couples Costumes
For costume and themed parties, many couples choose to coordinate their costumes. You can get creative and have a lot of fun with couples oufits for any costume party, whether it’s Halloween time or not. Here are a few ideas and tips regarding costumes tailored for couples and pairs.
Emulating famous couples is a fun and creative costume idea. You’re sure to be the hit of the Halloween party and receive a lot of compliments (and maybe laughs), by dressing as a historical, royal or celebrity couple. Choose a couple that you and your partner resemble or are fans of. Be careful when considering pop culture icons or couples involved in current events as you most likely won’t be the only party goers dressed as the pair.
You could switch things around a little and dress as the opposite sex if you want to add a little humor to the situation. Even couples that aren’t specific or famous work well with this idea. For example, he dresses as a cheerleader while she wears a football uniform. People who know you well will find it especially funny if you’re able to come up with characters that have some connection to who you are in real life.
Another sure fire and humorous hit is connected outfits. Get one costume for both of you to share. A large animal like a horse or an elephant works well. Or go as a two-headed monster. Then both of you will be able to breathe! If you can sew and have enough time, you can make a costume like this yourself. Fortunately for those who aren’t handy with a sewing machine, many two-person outfits can be purchased at costume shops.
Another hilarious couples costume idea is to go as a ventriloquist act. One person dresses as the dummy by wearing a small bow tie and painting straight lines on either side of their mouth. The other, wearing a buttoned jacket and similar bow tie, is the dummy’s handler. To go the extra mile, work out a small routine, such as drinking a glass of water as the dummy sings, to perform at the party. You’ll be sure to get lots of laughs.
You and your partner could attend the costume party as a pair of escaped convicts. You need two matching black and white striped jumpsuits and a plastic toy chain. The jumpsuits can be ordered online or purchased in a store. You might be able to get the chain at the costume shop too. If not, try a toy store, or just use a rope to tie yourselves together.
Spandex, capes, and other silly items all make great accessories for costumes for wrestling duos. Go as a tag team by wearing these items. Bring metal folding chairs and other wrestling objects to carry around with you. You could entertain your fellow party guests by choreographing a few short wrestling matches.
Superheroes and sidekicks also make great costumes for pairs. Like with the wrestlers costumes, a few pairs of spandex and capes are really all that is needed. You could rent or buy the costumes, or to save some money, you could create your very own superhero characters on your own. Small plastic water guns and homemade nun chucks are easy and affordable crime fighting tools.
With two creative minds thinking about it, you and your partner or friend shouldn’t have any trouble coming up with several ideas for fun couples costumes. Allow plenty of time before the party or Halloween event to prepare. And as far as the actual costume goes, choose an idea that is both doable and fun. If the idea seems fun to you, it will be a big hit at the party, whether you go as a crime fighting duo, ventriloquist and dummy or anything else you might dream up.
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