Best '80s Couples Costumes
31 Best '80s Couples' Costume Ideas For Halloween
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You might want to take a chill pill, because these couples costumes will make your Halloween totally b*tchin' in all the right ways. If you love the '80s, whether that be the rad movies, cool TV shows, righteous music, or just the era itself, you'll freak out when you see these costume ideas that were based on the coolest decade yet.
From the iconic characters of "Dirty Dancing" and the best scene from "E.T." to '80s prom looks that will make you nostalgic for high school, these DIY costume ideas will take you all the way back in time. So grab your partner and get stoked, because these '80s-themed costumes are better than bodacious.
1 '80s Couples Costumes: Roger Rabbit and Jessica Rabbit From "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"
Don white and red formal wear plus some bunny ears to capture this "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" couple look.
Shop: KKbeauty 28" Jessica Rabbit Long Wavy Copper Red Cosplay Wig ($10)
2 '80s Couples Costumes: Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz From "Beetlejuice"
Achieving this look is as simple as wearing red formal wear from head to toe and teasing your hair until there's volume for days. Make sure whoever's dressing as Beetlejuice paints his face white and has green hair (a wig will do if you don't have temp hairspray to pull off the look).
Shop: Morph Store Fun Shack Black and White Striped Suit Men Costume With Wig ($35)
3 '80s Couples Costumes: Han Solo and Princess Leia From "Star Wars"
Whoever's dressing up as Princess Leia should wear a white miniskirt and crop top with some white pointy-toed booties, while the night's Han Solo can carry around a laser gun (aka, a water gun) while wearing a black zip-up sweater vest.
Shop: Sweet Hearts Elastic Waist Mini Pencil Skirt ($17)
4 '80s Couples Costumes: Elliot and Gertie From "E.T."
If you're looking to bring your dog or cat along, Elliot and Gertie from "E.T." is the perfect couples costume. Just wrap your pet in a white towel and carry them around in a crate with you all night!
Shop: Onlypuff Hoodie ($30, originally $36)
5 '80s Couples Costumes: Ferris and Sloane From "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
Pulling off Ferris Bueler's look is all in his tan and black sweater vest, while Sloan's is all about her tasseled white jacket.
Shop: Chartou Chic Button Down Tassel Fringe Denim Jacket ($33)
6 '80s Couples Costumes: Westley and Buttercup From "The Princess Bride"
If one of you wears all black while the other wears a floor-length, loose-fitting red dress, you'll have people shouting "As you wish!" all night with minimal effort.
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7 '80s Couples Costumes: Doc Brown and Marty McFly From "Back to the Future"
8 '80s Couples Costumes: Baby and Johnny From "Dirty Dancing"
9 '80s Couples Costumes: '80s Prom Couple
Does your mom have her old-school prom or wedding dress lying around? If so, throw it on and tease out your hair to transport yourself back to the '80s.
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10 '80s Couples Costumes: Andie and Duckie From "Pretty in Pink"
For Andie, wear a pink . . . well, anything really! Throughout the film, she rocked pink blouses, dresses, skirts, and more. For Duckie, wear really loud contrasting colors with a brown blazer or bomber jacket. Like many of these '80s-inspired costumes: teasing out your hair is a must.
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11 '80s Couples Costumes: Mario and Luigi
Any gamer will appreciate this classic video-game getup because Mario and Luigi are timeless.
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12 '80s Couples Costumes: He-Man and She-Ra
If you don't mind spending on a costume, being He-Man and She-Ra is a great '80s-inspired option.
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13 '80s Couples Costumes: "Ghostbusters"
14 '80s Couples Costumes: Chucky and His Victim
15 '80s Couples Costumes: Batman and the Joker From "Batman"
If you're looking to have a love-to-hate-you vibe with your couple costume this year, try dressing up as Batman and his most formidable foe: the Joker.
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