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57 Cheap and Original DIY Couples Halloween Costumes
Oct 14 2014 - 10:28am
The best part of any holiday (besides the food) is dressing up. Whether it's Fourth of July or New Year's Eve, putting together the right outfit is key to starting the celebration. And no other holiday calls for outrageous and funny costumes likeHalloween [1]. With this trick-or-treat celebration just around the corner, these 57 DIY [2] couples costumes are not only effortless to make but also up your outfit creativity level. If you're planning to dress up with your partner but have no idea where to start, just get some sweet (or scary) inspiration below! You guys can make the outfits together and then stun the crowd at your Halloween [3] bash.
Going back to caveman and cavewoman status doesn't mean you have to forfeit style and comfort. These costumes use clothes you already have or old ones you don't mind tearing up!
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a green shirt and black shorts. For the guys, wear a gray shirt, tie an orange shirt (with scalloped ends) around the waist, and wear shorts. Get black felt, cut out the shapes, and stick them to your clothes using a hot glue gun or tape.
Source: Instagram user nettehawk [4]
You gotta catch 'em all!
What you need to do: For the girls, find a yellow shirt and black shorts or jeans. Put on a red lip and red suspenders to match. For the guys, find a navy polo with a white collar and matching hat. Or paint a regular baseball cap the colors of red, white, and blue complete with logo.
Source: Instagram user bumbalinamarius [5]
You guys will be the spookiest couple at the party.
What you need to do: For the girls, sew patches of cloth together to make the rag-doll dress, and draw on Sally's makeup [6]. For the guys, all you need is a striped suit, a bow (which you can make from construction paper), the right makeup, and a Santa hat.
Source: Reddit user luxuri via Imgur [7]
Become Marvel characters for a night without the fuss of heavy, tight-fitting costumes.
What you need to do: The guys should wear a Red Hot Chili Peppers tee [8]. To get the light beneath the clothes, cut out the shape of the Iron Man [9] logo and stick some glow lights under the shirt. For the girls, find any black zip-up hoodie or shirt with a matching black belt and pants. Stick the logo on your arm.
Source: Instagram user suzannahstanley [10]
Channel your inner superhero with these eye-catching costumes.
What you need to do: All you need is one outfit of the same color (preferably all white or all black), colored EL wire or glow sticks, and some tape. Attach the EL wire to your clothes, and shape it to your body any way you like!
Source: Flickr user San Diego Shooter [11]
Make a clean statement in this costume.
What you need to do: For the guys, grab a box and some paint (for the logo). For the girls, get a dress, some netting, and safety pins. These step-by-step [12] instructions will help make sure you're on the right track.
Source: Instagram user thebusybroad [13]
No one will want to mess with you at the next Halloween [14] party.
What you need to do: Pull out all your army-print clothing, or pick some up from the thrift store. A little black paint on your face and a fake chain of bullets complete this easy look.
Source: Instagram user kelseymadejchuk [15]
This is one outfit both men and women can pull off.
What you need to do: For the guys, wear a white button-down, sunglasses, boxers, and white socks. For the girls, wear an oversize white button-down, sunglasses, and socks. If you want a sexier look, curl your hair.
Source: Instagram user allyssa_cut [16]
If you wear this, you might have to twerk.
What you need to do: For the girls, get a foam finger and gray bodysuit. For easy instructions, follow this video [17] for putting together the pieces. For the guys, wear a white and black striped outfit complete with shades.
Source: Instagram user priscillatbrown [18]
Bring the wild, wild West to life.
What you need to do: The keys to this outfit are plaid shirts and denim, which you can easily buy at any thrift shop or borrow from friends and family members. To add some flair, wear a cowboy hat and boots!
Source: Instagram user nikifreer [19]
Who says cartoons are only for kids?
What you need to do: Channel your inner child with these brightly colored outfits. All you need are a backpack and the same-colored clothing as Dora and Diego, which may already be in your closet!
Source: Instagram user chelseabknowles [20]
Armed and dangerous.
What you need to do: Make sure you and your partner wear matching stripes and black bottoms. Top it off with a black knit beanie and black fingerless gloves.
Source: Instagram user mnollora [21]
The most magnifique costume!
What you need to do: For the girls, you'll need a hoop skirt, brown coffee filters, and white tissue paper in bulk. For the guys, you'll need an inexpensive chef's jacket that you can buy from any local restaurant supply store and red fabric. To put together this DIY [22], follow these instructions [23].
Source: Studio DIY [24]
You'll be easier to spot since there's two!
What you need to do: Similar to the bank robber outfit, you and your partner will need matching red and white striped shirts and blue jeans. Buy a red and white beanie hat here [25].
Source: Instagram user ccc_me [26]
Fake that vacation glow.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a solid bikini top and shorts with a fake grass skirt. For the guys, wear khaki shorts and any tropical-print shirt. Finish off the looks with floral leis and a sun hat.
Source: Instagram user ashtonbriee [27]
The sweetest couple there is.
What you need to do: Blow up some green and purple balloons. Attach them to your shirt with tape, or string them together by the ends then tie them around your body.
Source: Instagram user mikaelabates [28]
You guys might be the hottest couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, paint black spots on an inexpensive white dress. Pair it with tights and red heels. For the guys, wear black pants, red suspenders, and a plastic fireman hat.
Source: Instagram user queen_reina [29]
Don't forget the dollar bills.
What you need to do: You'll need pillows, sheets, and thick white thread. To put together the costume, the steps are outlined through photos here [30].
Source: Julie Ann Art [31]
Show off your beer pong skills.
What you need to do: The easiest way to make this outfit is with trash cans and spray paint. For assembling instructions, watch this DIY video [32].
Source: Instagram user rachiemoo87 [33]
The fairly odd couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, dye or spray your hair purple and wear a yellow t-shirt. For the guys, dye or spray your hair green and wear a white button-down with a black tie. Construct the crowns out of colored paper and wires. The wands can simply be made with any black sticks.
Source: Instagram user miklayne123 [34]
Bring Summer in the Fall.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear all black. Cut out yellow strips of fabric or tape, and attach them to the bottom of your outfit. Make your own pair of bumblebee ears using pipe cleaners and yellow pom balls.
Source: Instagram user jessicarockow [35]
Channel your '90s lovers Kelly and Zack.
What you need to do: Get matching Bayside Tigers [36] tanks or shirts, and wear matching red shorts.
Source: Instagram user kris_fernandez [37]
Kick butt with this awesome costume.
What you need to do: For the guys, buy a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle shirt [38] and red headband. For the girls, buy the same tee and purple headband.
Source: Instagram user its_sami_t [39]
Out-of-the-box perfection.
What you need to do: Get a cardboard box, and cut it into a square with a front opening. Then spray-paint the edges pink. For the back, make the background white and glue on a comb or hairbrush. The logos can be made with a separate piece of cardboard glued to the box. Complete the costume with Barbie- and Ken-inspired attire!
Source: Instagram user eclep28 [40]
Hang on for the ride.
What you need to do: Get some cardboard and paint. Find a stick and spray-paint it silver, and attach foam balls on the sides. Stuff a pair of old jeans and sneakers, and stick them on your cardboard cutouts.
Source: Flickr user krossbow [41], Flickr user krossbow [42]
For the coffee addicts.
What you need to do: For the girls, make the Starbucks logo out of paper and tape it to a nude or tan shirt. To make the foam, scrunch up white tissue paper. For the guys, make cutouts of "coffee addict" on white construction paper and tape them to a black shirt.
Source: Instagram user joyw_ [43]
Up, up, and away.
What you need to do: For the girls, buy a white tutu and spray-paint it orange and yellow. Make the beak out of construction paper or cardboard. Head feathers can be made from fake ones you can buy at craft stores. For the guys, find a brown strip of fabric and glue bottle caps on it.
Source: Instagram user jenn0311 [44]
Cue the tears.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear an oversize white tank and stuff it with padding or bubble wrap on the other side to get the round ball effect. Use red paint to make the face. For the guys, carry a FedEx box or make one using an old package, and cut up an old t-shirt.
Source: Instagram user carolesaurus [45]
Get the look without having to trek through an actual forest.
What you need to do: Buy some leopard print and white cloth from any fabric store, and fasten it into a top (for the girls) and bottom (for the guys). Gather some real leaves (or buy fake ones online), and glue them onto your white fabric to make the skirt and sash.
Source: Instagram user uhlanuh [46]
A sweet adventure.
What you need to do: For the girls, trace the words Candy Land on a white crop top. Complete with candy-inspired artwork or stickers. Wear hot pink bottoms, and glue on printable sweets or actual candy pieces. Complete the look with bright makeup and a lollipop. For the guys, wear a pink shirt, white pants, and candy-cane-striped suspenders. Top it off with a red bow tie!
Source: Instagram user fashionfreesthesoul [47]
This couples costume will shock and awe your friends.
What you need to do: For the girls, create holes in your shirt and rub charcoal to get the burnt, ashy look. You can get charcoal pieces from arts and crafts stores. Cut up an old umbrella, and tease your hair in any direction you want! The messier, the better. For the guys, paint a thunderbolt-shaped piece of cardboard yellow and wear all black.
Source: Julieannart [48]
Geek it out.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a red skater dress with shiny tights and black knee-high boots. Sleek hair back, and buy some fake Spock ears [49]. For the guys, wear all black and a blue sweater with the fake ears. To get the logo, stick white felt cutouts on your tops with double-sided tape.
Source: Instagram user 4acestagrams [50]
Fly away in this DIY [51] costume.
What you need to do: For the girls, any long, flowing white dress will do. You can also wear a billowy white top and pants. Curl your hair, and tie it into a casual ponytail. For the guys, wear green pants and an oversize green shirt with the bottom trimmed into triangles. Use green felt and a red feather to create the hat.
Source: Instagram user devhalvie [52]
Knock 'em dead.
What you need to do: For girls and guys, wear white clothes you don't mind getting red paint on. To complete the zombie look, follow these makeup steps [53].
Source: Instagram rskaur18 [54]
What better way to prove you two are the perfect fit than to dress as Tetris pieces?
What you need to do: All you need are some cardboard and paint. Glue boxes together, then paint them and draw black outlines to create the little Tetris squares.
Source: Flickr user Gamma Man [55]
Tie-dye never looked so hip.
What you need to do: Dig up your old tie-dyed shirts, or make your own [56]. Complete with any fringed accessories and a headband. Don't forget the peace signs when taking photos!
Source: Instagram djchrishiggins [57]
A couples costume shocker.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a long black dress or top with black jeans. Cut out duct tape to form the outlet shapes. For the guys, wear a black top and use any type of material to mold a square "socket" around your waist. Complete with a stripe of white fabric to act as a cord.
Source: Instagram user m3owtown [58]
Dare to bare.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a black strapless bra or bandeau. Glue green leaves to your top, or sew in fake leaves. For the guys, string fake leaves around your body and get a rubber snake.
Source: Instagram user laceevardy [59]
You'll both be winning in this DIY [60] game outfit.
What you need to do: You'll need a suit, hair-spray, Pricedown font, scarf, safety pins, and iron-on transfers. Follow these easy steps [61] to re-create the look.
Source: Tixeretne [62]
The swinging couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, any shiny, fringed, beaded dress will do, as well as a beaded headband. Add a red lip and pair of heels. For the guys, a tux and some awesome dance moves complete the look.
Source: Instagram user haleighbirdie [63]
Khaleesi and Drogo.
What you need to do: For the girls, get brown fabric and fasten it however you want. If you're not a natural blonde, either dye your hair or get a blond wig. For the guys, rub on some dark eye shadow and draw fake tattoos. Wear the same brown fabric complete with a golden coin belt.
Source: Instagram user ricardocosta012 [64]
Serial killer coolness.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a white strapless dress and wrap saran wrap all over your body. Buy a fake retractable knife [65], and attach it to the saran wrap. Pour on some red paint to get the fake blood effect. For the guys, wear a black apron and green shirt. To create the badge, print out the ID online.
Source: Instagram user rachel_and_jesse [66]
For the techies.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a black dress. Use felt or paper materials to make the signs. For the guys, paint a cardboard box all black. Use aluminum foil as the the top of the USB.
Source: Instagram user mayagb [67]
Mimic your party guests.
What you need to do: Wear matching striped shirts and black suspenders. Follow this mime makeup tutorial [68] to complete the costume.
Source: Instagram user danielajcm [69]
For the gamers.
What you need to do: You'll need foam boards, garbage can lids, a box cutter, yellow felt, black felt, red felt, yellow embroidery thread, needles, glue, and thick bands for the straps. Once you have all the materials, assemble the outfit using this guide [70].
Source: Julieannart [71]
Nerds can be cute and sweet too with this costume.
What you need to do: To create the nerd boxes, use cardboard. Paint the boxes with the Nerds logo using paint or colored markers. Dress up like nerds with suspenders and geeky glasses.
Source: Instagram user krysfen88 [72]
Good enough to eat.
What you need to do: For the girls, paint yourself blue with body paint. Dye a baseball cap blue, and glue on fake eyes. For the guys, strap on a piece of cardboard with fake chocolate chips drawn on. Don't forget the prechewed bite marks!
Source: Instagram user shanekenny89 [73]
Simple and easy to create.
What you need to do: Use cardboard, and paint on round green faces. Stick to each other's sides throughout the whole night!
Source: Instagram user katiecarlson96 [74]
Never get lost again.
What you need to do: For the headpieces, use cardboard and fill in with red paint or marker. Use yellow duct tape to create the roads on your shirt, and print out street names to stick on the tape. People may actually ask you for directions!
Source: Instagram user jbonitaapplebum [75]
Hold on to her tightly!
What you need to do: For the girls, find a cardboard box and paint the house on the front. Attach balloons to the box or around your waist inside the box. For the guys, wear a yellow polo shirt and dye a white baseball cap yellow (use felt for the logo). Find either a vintage Boy Scout sash online, or make your own using bottle caps and iron-ons.
Source: Flickr user istolethetv [76]
A scandalous couple.
What you need to do: Use cardboard or any type of sturdy paper to cover your top and bottom. Trace out the words "censored," and color in the background black! You can fill in the words with whiteout.
Source: Instagram user sexdocjill [77]
Row, row, row your boat.
What you need to do: Find a large cardboard box, and cover it with yellow tape. Paint on blue waves. Complete the look with life preservers and paddles.
Source: Instagram user sickaus [78]
For the classic Disney couple.
What you need to do: Wear matching black and red tops and bottoms. To make the Mickey Mouse gloves, print out this traceable paper [79].
Source: Instagram user kristenboos [80]
Here we go!
What you need to do: You need a pink dress, homemade crown, and white gloves for Princess Peach. Mario needs a red cap, red long-sleeved shirt, and overalls.
A throwback to the '90s.
What you need to do: Gray clothing and a cute hat will finish off the dolphin costume nicely. Ace Ventura needs a cheesy shirt, wifebeater, and red pants.
Your favorite childhood story come to life.
What you need to do: Put together gray sweatpants, hoodie, tail, and a huge paper crown for Max's costume. You need a striped orange shirt, scale-patterned tights (you can draw them on regular gray tights), a tail, and horns for Carol's costume.
The ultimate childhood sweethearts.
What you need to do: Cut out triangle shapes from black cloth and stick on a green shirt for Pebble's costume. Make a bone headband to place in your hair. For Bamm-Bamm, stick black triangle shapes on orange shorts.
Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm
Going back to caveman and cavewoman status doesn't mean you have to forfeit style and comfort. These costumes use clothes you already have or old ones you don't mind tearing up!
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a green shirt and black shorts. For the guys, wear a gray shirt, tie an orange shirt (with scalloped ends) around the waist, and wear shorts. Get black felt, cut out the shapes, and stick them to your clothes using a hot glue gun or tape.
Source: Instagram user nettehawk [4]
Ash and Pikachu
You gotta catch 'em all!
What you need to do: For the girls, find a yellow shirt and black shorts or jeans. Put on a red lip and red suspenders to match. For the guys, find a navy polo with a white collar and matching hat. Or paint a regular baseball cap the colors of red, white, and blue complete with logo.
Source: Instagram user bumbalinamarius [5]
Sally and Jack Skellington
You guys will be the spookiest couple at the party.
What you need to do: For the girls, sew patches of cloth together to make the rag-doll dress, and draw on Sally's makeup [6]. For the guys, all you need is a striped suit, a bow (which you can make from construction paper), the right makeup, and a Santa hat.
Source: Reddit user luxuri via Imgur [7]
Black Widow and Tony Stark
Become Marvel characters for a night without the fuss of heavy, tight-fitting costumes.
What you need to do: The guys should wear a Red Hot Chili Peppers tee [8]. To get the light beneath the clothes, cut out the shape of the Iron Man [9] logo and stick some glow lights under the shirt. For the girls, find any black zip-up hoodie or shirt with a matching black belt and pants. Stick the logo on your arm.
Source: Instagram user suzannahstanley [10]
The Tron Duo
Channel your inner superhero with these eye-catching costumes.
What you need to do: All you need is one outfit of the same color (preferably all white or all black), colored EL wire or glow sticks, and some tape. Attach the EL wire to your clothes, and shape it to your body any way you like!
Source: Flickr user San Diego Shooter [11]
Soap and Loofah
Make a clean statement in this costume.
What you need to do: For the guys, grab a box and some paint (for the logo). For the girls, get a dress, some netting, and safety pins. These step-by-step [12] instructions will help make sure you're on the right track.
Source: Instagram user thebusybroad [13]
Armed and Dangerous
No one will want to mess with you at the next Halloween [14] party.
What you need to do: Pull out all your army-print clothing, or pick some up from the thrift store. A little black paint on your face and a fake chain of bullets complete this easy look.
Source: Instagram user kelseymadejchuk [15]
Risky Business
This is one outfit both men and women can pull off.
What you need to do: For the guys, wear a white button-down, sunglasses, boxers, and white socks. For the girls, wear an oversize white button-down, sunglasses, and socks. If you want a sexier look, curl your hair.
Source: Instagram user allyssa_cut [16]
Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke
If you wear this, you might have to twerk.
What you need to do: For the girls, get a foam finger and gray bodysuit. For easy instructions, follow this video [17] for putting together the pieces. For the guys, wear a white and black striped outfit complete with shades.
Source: Instagram user priscillatbrown [18]
Cowboys
Bring the wild, wild West to life.
What you need to do: The keys to this outfit are plaid shirts and denim, which you can easily buy at any thrift shop or borrow from friends and family members. To add some flair, wear a cowboy hat and boots!
Source: Instagram user nikifreer [19]
Dora and Diego
Who says cartoons are only for kids?
What you need to do: Channel your inner child with these brightly colored outfits. All you need are a backpack and the same-colored clothing as Dora and Diego, which may already be in your closet!
Source: Instagram user chelseabknowles [20]
Bank Robbers
Armed and dangerous.
What you need to do: Make sure you and your partner wear matching stripes and black bottoms. Top it off with a black knit beanie and black fingerless gloves.
Source: Instagram user mnollora [21]
French Chef and Creation
The most magnifique costume!
What you need to do: For the girls, you'll need a hoop skirt, brown coffee filters, and white tissue paper in bulk. For the guys, you'll need an inexpensive chef's jacket that you can buy from any local restaurant supply store and red fabric. To put together this DIY [22], follow these instructions [23].
Source: Studio DIY [24]
Where's Waldo
You'll be easier to spot since there's two!
What you need to do: Similar to the bank robber outfit, you and your partner will need matching red and white striped shirts and blue jeans. Buy a red and white beanie hat here [25].
Source: Instagram user ccc_me [26]
Hawaiian Couple
Fake that vacation glow.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a solid bikini top and shorts with a fake grass skirt. For the guys, wear khaki shorts and any tropical-print shirt. Finish off the looks with floral leis and a sun hat.
Source: Instagram user ashtonbriee [27]
Grapes
The sweetest couple there is.
What you need to do: Blow up some green and purple balloons. Attach them to your shirt with tape, or string them together by the ends then tie them around your body.
Source: Instagram user mikaelabates [28]
Dalmatian and Firefighter
You guys might be the hottest couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, paint black spots on an inexpensive white dress. Pair it with tights and red heels. For the guys, wear black pants, red suspenders, and a plastic fireman hat.
Source: Instagram user queen_reina [29]
Tooth and Tooth Fairy
Don't forget the dollar bills.
What you need to do: You'll need pillows, sheets, and thick white thread. To put together the costume, the steps are outlined through photos here [30].
Source: Julie Ann Art [31]
Beer Pong Cups
Show off your beer pong skills.
What you need to do: The easiest way to make this outfit is with trash cans and spray paint. For assembling instructions, watch this DIY video [32].
Source: Instagram user rachiemoo87 [33]
Cosmo and Wanda
The fairly odd couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, dye or spray your hair purple and wear a yellow t-shirt. For the guys, dye or spray your hair green and wear a white button-down with a black tie. Construct the crowns out of colored paper and wires. The wands can simply be made with any black sticks.
Source: Instagram user miklayne123 [34]
The Beekeeper
Bring Summer in the Fall.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear all black. Cut out yellow strips of fabric or tape, and attach them to the bottom of your outfit. Make your own pair of bumblebee ears using pipe cleaners and yellow pom balls.
Source: Instagram user jessicarockow [35]
Saved by the Bell
Channel your '90s lovers Kelly and Zack.
What you need to do: Get matching Bayside Tigers [36] tanks or shirts, and wear matching red shorts.
Source: Instagram user kris_fernandez [37]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Kick butt with this awesome costume.
What you need to do: For the guys, buy a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle shirt [38] and red headband. For the girls, buy the same tee and purple headband.
Source: Instagram user its_sami_t [39]
Ken and Barbie
Out-of-the-box perfection.
What you need to do: Get a cardboard box, and cut it into a square with a front opening. Then spray-paint the edges pink. For the back, make the background white and glue on a comb or hairbrush. The logos can be made with a separate piece of cardboard glued to the box. Complete the costume with Barbie- and Ken-inspired attire!
Source: Instagram user eclep28 [40]
Roller Coaster
Hang on for the ride.
What you need to do: Get some cardboard and paint. Find a stick and spray-paint it silver, and attach foam balls on the sides. Stuff a pair of old jeans and sneakers, and stick them on your cardboard cutouts.
Source: Flickr user krossbow [41], Flickr user krossbow [42]
Starbucks
For the coffee addicts.
What you need to do: For the girls, make the Starbucks logo out of paper and tape it to a nude or tan shirt. To make the foam, scrunch up white tissue paper. For the guys, make cutouts of "coffee addict" on white construction paper and tape them to a black shirt.
Source: Instagram user joyw_ [43]
Kevin and Russell
Up, up, and away.
What you need to do: For the girls, buy a white tutu and spray-paint it orange and yellow. Make the beak out of construction paper or cardboard. Head feathers can be made from fake ones you can buy at craft stores. For the guys, find a brown strip of fabric and glue bottle caps on it.
Source: Instagram user jenn0311 [44]
Cast Away
Cue the tears.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear an oversize white tank and stuff it with padding or bubble wrap on the other side to get the round ball effect. Use red paint to make the face. For the guys, carry a FedEx box or make one using an old package, and cut up an old t-shirt.
Source: Instagram user carolesaurus [45]
The Jungle Book
Get the look without having to trek through an actual forest.
What you need to do: Buy some leopard print and white cloth from any fabric store, and fasten it into a top (for the girls) and bottom (for the guys). Gather some real leaves (or buy fake ones online), and glue them onto your white fabric to make the skirt and sash.
Source: Instagram user uhlanuh [46]
Candy Land
A sweet adventure.
What you need to do: For the girls, trace the words Candy Land on a white crop top. Complete with candy-inspired artwork or stickers. Wear hot pink bottoms, and glue on printable sweets or actual candy pieces. Complete the look with bright makeup and a lollipop. For the guys, wear a pink shirt, white pants, and candy-cane-striped suspenders. Top it off with a red bow tie!
Source: Instagram user fashionfreesthesoul [47]
Lightning Strike
This couples costume will shock and awe your friends.
What you need to do: For the girls, create holes in your shirt and rub charcoal to get the burnt, ashy look. You can get charcoal pieces from arts and crafts stores. Cut up an old umbrella, and tease your hair in any direction you want! The messier, the better. For the guys, paint a thunderbolt-shaped piece of cardboard yellow and wear all black.
Source: Julieannart [48]
Star Trek Spock and Uhura
Geek it out.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a red skater dress with shiny tights and black knee-high boots. Sleek hair back, and buy some fake Spock ears [49]. For the guys, wear all black and a blue sweater with the fake ears. To get the logo, stick white felt cutouts on your tops with double-sided tape.
Source: Instagram user 4acestagrams [50]
Peter Pan and Wendy
Fly away in this DIY [51] costume.
What you need to do: For the girls, any long, flowing white dress will do. You can also wear a billowy white top and pants. Curl your hair, and tie it into a casual ponytail. For the guys, wear green pants and an oversize green shirt with the bottom trimmed into triangles. Use green felt and a red feather to create the hat.
Source: Instagram user devhalvie [52]
Zombies
Knock 'em dead.
What you need to do: For girls and guys, wear white clothes you don't mind getting red paint on. To complete the zombie look, follow these makeup steps [53].
Source: Instagram rskaur18 [54]
Tetris Pieces
What better way to prove you two are the perfect fit than to dress as Tetris pieces?
What you need to do: All you need are some cardboard and paint. Glue boxes together, then paint them and draw black outlines to create the little Tetris squares.
Source: Flickr user Gamma Man [55]
'70s Couple
Tie-dye never looked so hip.
What you need to do: Dig up your old tie-dyed shirts, or make your own [56]. Complete with any fringed accessories and a headband. Don't forget the peace signs when taking photos!
Source: Instagram djchrishiggins [57]
Plug and Outlet
A couples costume shocker.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a long black dress or top with black jeans. Cut out duct tape to form the outlet shapes. For the guys, wear a black top and use any type of material to mold a square "socket" around your waist. Complete with a stripe of white fabric to act as a cord.
Source: Instagram user m3owtown [58]
Adam and Eve
Dare to bare.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a black strapless bra or bandeau. Glue green leaves to your top, or sew in fake leaves. For the guys, string fake leaves around your body and get a rubber snake.
Source: Instagram user laceevardy [59]
The Price Is Right
You'll both be winning in this DIY [60] game outfit.
What you need to do: You'll need a suit, hair-spray, Pricedown font, scarf, safety pins, and iron-on transfers. Follow these easy steps [61] to re-create the look.
Source: Tixeretne [62]
Roaring '20s
The swinging couple.
What you need to do: For the girls, any shiny, fringed, beaded dress will do, as well as a beaded headband. Add a red lip and pair of heels. For the guys, a tux and some awesome dance moves complete the look.
Source: Instagram user haleighbirdie [63]
Game of Thrones
Khaleesi and Drogo.
What you need to do: For the girls, get brown fabric and fasten it however you want. If you're not a natural blonde, either dye your hair or get a blond wig. For the guys, rub on some dark eye shadow and draw fake tattoos. Wear the same brown fabric complete with a golden coin belt.
Source: Instagram user ricardocosta012 [64]
Dexter
Serial killer coolness.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a white strapless dress and wrap saran wrap all over your body. Buy a fake retractable knife [65], and attach it to the saran wrap. Pour on some red paint to get the fake blood effect. For the guys, wear a black apron and green shirt. To create the badge, print out the ID online.
Source: Instagram user rachel_and_jesse [66]
USB
For the techies.
What you need to do: For the girls, wear a black dress. Use felt or paper materials to make the signs. For the guys, paint a cardboard box all black. Use aluminum foil as the the top of the USB.
Source: Instagram user mayagb [67]
Mimes
Mimic your party guests.
What you need to do: Wear matching striped shirts and black suspenders. Follow this mime makeup tutorial [68] to complete the costume.
Source: Instagram user danielajcm [69]
Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man
For the gamers.
What you need to do: You'll need foam boards, garbage can lids, a box cutter, yellow felt, black felt, red felt, yellow embroidery thread, needles, glue, and thick bands for the straps. Once you have all the materials, assemble the outfit using this guide [70].
Source: Julieannart [71]
Nerds
Nerds can be cute and sweet too with this costume.
What you need to do: To create the nerd boxes, use cardboard. Paint the boxes with the Nerds logo using paint or colored markers. Dress up like nerds with suspenders and geeky glasses.
Source: Instagram user krysfen88 [72]
Cookie Monster
Good enough to eat.
What you need to do: For the girls, paint yourself blue with body paint. Dye a baseball cap blue, and glue on fake eyes. For the guys, strap on a piece of cardboard with fake chocolate chips drawn on. Don't forget the prechewed bite marks!
Source: Instagram user shanekenny89 [73]
Two Peas in a Pod
Simple and easy to create.
What you need to do: Use cardboard, and paint on round green faces. Stick to each other's sides throughout the whole night!
Source: Instagram user katiecarlson96 [74]
Google Maps
Never get lost again.
What you need to do: For the headpieces, use cardboard and fill in with red paint or marker. Use yellow duct tape to create the roads on your shirt, and print out street names to stick on the tape. People may actually ask you for directions!
Source: Instagram user jbonitaapplebum [75]
Up
Hold on to her tightly!
What you need to do: For the girls, find a cardboard box and paint the house on the front. Attach balloons to the box or around your waist inside the box. For the guys, wear a yellow polo shirt and dye a white baseball cap yellow (use felt for the logo). Find either a vintage Boy Scout sash online, or make your own using bottle caps and iron-ons.
Source: Flickr user istolethetv [76]
Censored
A scandalous couple.
What you need to do: Use cardboard or any type of sturdy paper to cover your top and bottom. Trace out the words "censored," and color in the background black! You can fill in the words with whiteout.
Source: Instagram user sexdocjill [77]
Kayak
Row, row, row your boat.
What you need to do: Find a large cardboard box, and cover it with yellow tape. Paint on blue waves. Complete the look with life preservers and paddles.
Source: Instagram user sickaus [78]
Minnie and Mickey
For the classic Disney couple.
What you need to do: Wear matching black and red tops and bottoms. To make the Mickey Mouse gloves, print out this traceable paper [79].
Source: Instagram user kristenboos [80]
Mario and Princess Peach
Here we go!
What you need to do: You need a pink dress, homemade crown, and white gloves for Princess Peach. Mario needs a red cap, red long-sleeved shirt, and overalls.
Ace Ventura and Snowflake the Dolphin
A throwback to the '90s.
What you need to do: Gray clothing and a cute hat will finish off the dolphin costume nicely. Ace Ventura needs a cheesy shirt, wifebeater, and red pants.
Where the Wild Things Are
Your favorite childhood story come to life.
What you need to do: Put together gray sweatpants, hoodie, tail, and a huge paper crown for Max's costume. You need a striped orange shirt, scale-patterned tights (you can draw them on regular gray tights), a tail, and horns for Carol's costume.
Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm
The ultimate childhood sweethearts.
What you need to do: Cut out triangle shapes from black cloth and stick on a green shirt for Pebble's costume. Make a bone headband to place in your hair. For Bamm-Bamm, stick black triangle shapes on orange shorts.
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