The wait is over — it’s officially spooky season. While the internet has no shortage of original costume ideas that hit all of the right notes for 2025, this year, we’re approaching October 31 with couple dressing front of mind.
From billionaires that broke the internet to pop culture phenomenons in the midst of a revival, who doesn’t love a collaborative dress-up opportunity? We’re leaning all the way in to the gothic trend — think Jacob Elordi in Frankenstein for the boys or Jessie Buckley in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s hotly anticipated new project, The Bride!
Here are 10 killer costume ideas for couples — in no particular order and with varying degrees of difficulty — bound to win Halloween for both you and your betrothed.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
A couple that need no introduction, this one feels like a conveniently easy lift (on both sides). Swifties, pick your favourite TS era. For guys doing their best to channel the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, a red letterman jacket, eye black, and a football in-hand should suffice. To keep it ultimately current, channel The Life of a Showgirl with a little extra orange plumage and a rock on your ring finger.
Romeo and Juliet
Iconic — and surprisingly easy to achieve — this one warrants a re-watch of Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning 1996 adaptation of the Shakespearean star-crossed classic. For Juliet, think a simple white slip dress, oversized angel wings and ethereal, barely there makeup. As for Romeo? A suit of armour or open Hawaiian shirt should do.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’ Wedding
As far as we’re concerned, the Bezos wedding was the gift that kept on giving. Back in June, the city of Venice was overrun with celebrities for the week-long, larger than life affair. Dress as the billionaire bride and groom or channel one of the many, many A-list wedding attendees — the guest list ran the gamut from Hollywood’s elite to prolific business figures from all over the globe. Famous faces included Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, the Kardashian brood, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates and Paula Hurd, British Vogue‘s Edward Enninful and Italian model Vittoria Ceretti.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley
Channel Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla — specifically, the iconic bridal look from 1967— with a quintessentially ’60s style white shift dress, a shorter bouffant veil, an exaggerated cat eye and big, big hair. For Elvis — go big or go home. A brocade tux or sports coat, blue suede shoes and aviator sunglasses, reminiscent of The King in his heyday, should do the trick.
The Bear’s Carmy and Syd
Another refreshingly simple entry, chef whites and a cigarette, à la The Bear (available to stream on Disney+) feels like an easy option to rummage up in a hurry (ideal for those with last minute party plans). Head chef Carmen Berzatto (masterfully portrayed by Jeremy Allen White) and sous Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) captivated audiences with their on-screen friendship and complex working relationship. Sky high cortisol levels optional.
Frankenstein and Bride
We’re in the midst of a full gothic revival, with all things Frankenstein at its centre. Think Jacob Elordi in Sofia Coppola’s critical darling or Jessie Buckley in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming rendition, The Bride! — essentially, the living dead but with an opulent edge. This isn’t your average Frankenstein fit, we’re talking heirloom jewellery, flapper silhouettes, boxy oversized tailoring, bolts in the head, fake blood, et al.
Wicked’s Elphaba and Glinda
With significant pre-planning and head-to-toe green body paint involved, ultimate roommates Elphaba and Glinda The Good Witch is a look that requires full commitment, on both sides.
Justin and Hailey Bieber
Hot off a busy year that included a surprise double album and a billion-dollar beauty deal, respectively, Mr and Mrs Bieber remain one of the most talked-about power couples in pop culture. Trawl the internet for relevant references or go for the obvious and dress as though you’re going to completely different social occasions. Think sweatpants, Uggs and an oversized hoodie.
KPop Demon Hunters
Best executed as a trio, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has become one of the most successful series for the streaming giant in recent memory. Ideal for fans of young and old, this one is very much so open to interpretation. Channel Rumi, Mira and Zoey in black and gold cosplay and a pink or purple wig.
The White Lotus S3 Hotel Guests
Since its debut season, Neon’s The White Lotus has hooked viewers with its complex and morally corrupt (yet bizarrely likeable) cast of characters, with season three no exception. Our suggestion? Parker Posey’s Victoria Ratliff and Jason Isaac’s Timothy. Go for holiday chic with an oversized silk kaftan and sunglasses, or don head-to-toe linen for the chronically stressed Ratliff family patriarch.
