47 Easy, Last-Minute Halloween Couples' Costumes You Can DIY Right Now

Once you get your hands on a pair of gold thigh-highs, the rest of this outfit comes together easily (because, let's be honest, the skin-to-fabric ratio is pretty high). If you can't find a gold ensemble at a store, spray paint a bikini top and some booty shorts instead. For the Austin portion, repurpose an old lace doily as a neckpiece and pair with an unbuttoned navy blazer and thick-rimmed glasses. Warning: Do not attempt this couples' costume if you and your significant other are not certified groovy, baby.

Calling all recovering Beliebers! The stylings of Hailey and Justin Bieber really hit the couples' costume sweet spot: They're easy to emulate with items from your own closet (a strappy, little dress, a hoodie, and a pair of Crocs) but still instantly recognizable.

Ariel and Prince Eric are so 1989. For a twist on a classic (and overdone) couples' costume, ditch the royal and dress up as a fork instead. If you can't get ahold of store-bought versions in time for Halloween, both halves of this outfit would make for a fun and easy DIY project using silver or gray poster-board for the fork and jade green fabric (ideally with some sequins) for the tail.

Get phys-i-cal with your sweetie in this couples' costume that's both super easy and sexy — just add your favorite era-appropriate accessories, like large hoop earrings, wrist weights, a leotard, and some short shorts. Lean into the color-blocking and neon to give this look that extra '80s oomph. Jane Fonda is quaking in her leg-warmers.

This one's for all the makeup enthusiasts who'd rather invest in an exquisite beat than a complicated outfit. (For this, all you need is a black leotard, some tights, and a funky collar that you can DIY out of mesh.) You and your ring-master are sure to have a great night out in this last-minute costume — even if you barely have any aerial silk stunts in your repertoire.

Both Elizabeth Swan and Captain Jack Sparrow could get it, and that's a fact. You and your partner will be the sexiest on the high seas in this last-minute couples' costume that can come together easily with some choice thrift store finds, ideally covered in ruffles and brass buttons.

Sometimes, we forget what fall is all about: gourds. Celebrate Halloween the old fashioned way by carving a pumpkin and wearing it on your head, a la Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Better-than-average neck strength may be needed depending on the size of your gourd.

Honor Taylor Lautner's humble beginnings with this simple couples' costume that can be easily crafted from your closet staples or a quick run to Urban Outfitters. Plus, it's a good way to put your Barbie pink from last year to good use this year.

If you or your partner are the kind of people who just happen to have a blow-up dino suit laying around the house (we all know the type), this "Jurassic Park"-inspired couples' costume will come together with minimal effort. For the ranger outfit, throw on some khaki shorts, a forest green button down, and some thigh-highs. Stegosaurus pups are absolutely not optional.

We won't say we're in love . . . but this easy couples' costume is getting us pretty close. Put your strappy sandals to work this Halloween and go as one half of Disney's best power couple. Get the Meg look with a floor-length purple or pink dress and a high pony. As for Herc, opt for an orange tank top, a red headband, and a blue cape made from a bedsheet or a towel.

If you're really cutting it close this Halloween and don't have time to construct a miniature Titanic, it's easy to skip (though the wearable ship is hilarious). A long, modest dress paired with a floppy hat will work for Rose, while some tweed trousers and a pair of suspenders will work for Jack. A twist on this idea might involve slathering yourselves in hair gel so you look wet?

Even 20 years after its release, the looks from "Mean Girls" are still iconic as ever. If you're using the movie as inspiration for your last-minute couples' costume, Karen's mouse costume isn't your only option. You can pair a pink shirt with a short skirt to become one of the Plastics, or grab an oversize blue hoodie and shades for the classic Damian look. You can either carry around a Burn Book of your own making, or, you know, dress up as it.

This classic "Saturday Night Live" sketch got a queer refresh this year starring Abbi Jacobson and Zoe Lister-Jones, which means it's a great time to party on with an easy tribute to Garth and Wayne. Just pull out some baggy jeans, a flannel, a black t-shirt, and, of course, your favorite black hat and boxy glasses. Excellent.

Horror fans will love this "Bride of Chucky"-inspired outfit. For the last-minute couples' costume, dig up a white dress, a black leather jacket, a pair of overalls, and a striped shirt. Face paint and a few DIY props give this look its signature spine-tingling edge.

If you need help solving the mystery of a last-minute couples' costume, the Scooby gang has you covered. An orange skirt and shirt with glasses are all you need for Velma, and Shaggy is even easier with khakis and a green tee. If you have a dog to play Scooby, even better!

This nostalgic couples' costume couldn't be easier. Pair red shorts with a matching tank, bodysuit, or one-piece swimsuit; grab an old whistle; and throw on some shades to channel Wendy. For Squints, all you need are a bat, a hat, glasses, a white t-shirt, and jeans.

Whether you're obsessed with "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" or just love Nintendo games, this Mario and Luigi look is an adorable last-minute couples' costume for you and your partner. All you need are white gloves, green and red shirts, and hats with a paper "M" and "L" stuck on them.

"Forrest Gump" might have come out in 1994, but its iconic cast of characters are tattooed on America's heart forever. Go for a boho vibe to channel Jenny (don't forget the flower crown). For Forrest, grab a pair of khakis, a plaid shirt, a red baseball cap, and your best running shoes. Add a Bubba and a Lieutenant Dan if you're looking to expand into a group costume.

All-black-everything is the key to this last-minute Addams Family costume. If you're going for accuracy, make sure to nail the dark makeup and slicked-back hair, too.

Show the GOATs some love this Halloween with your last-minute couples' costumes. For Serena Williams, grab a tennis racket and repurpose a white dress and sweatband. For a nod to LeBron James, throw on a jersey and a pair of shorts and grab a basketball, or an orange balloon and a marker. Mix and match your favorite athletes to create your own winning pair.

This modern, DIY take on Han Solo and Princess Leia instantly freshens up a classic couples' costume. While you can play around with the accessories, the voluminous hair buns are a non-negotiable. (May the force be with you as you blaze through bobby pins trying to make them stay up.)

Who doesn't love some beignets and magic? If you have a mid-length dress and a pair of neutral pants in your closet, this last-minute couples' costume inspired by Tiana and Prince Naveen are super easy to put together. Pair Prince Naveen's outfit with a sweater vest and ukulele, and add a tiara to Tiana's look to bring some New Orleans sparkle to your Halloween.

Whether you loved "Space Jam" as a kid or you're just a major fan of the Looney Tunes, this Lola and Bugs Bunny costume is a no-brainer. If you don't have matching Tune Squad tanks, make your own with white tank tops and some construction paper and safety pins. Take the last-minute DIY couples' costume a step further with a basketball and bunny ears.

Didn't think referees could be sexy? That's a foul. If you're the football player in this last-minute couples' costume, you'll need a jersey (crop top or regular size) and some short shorts. The ref can wear a pinstriped or collared shirt with a whistle and hat. Slap on some face paint, and you're ready to make a play.

If you have a couple of white button-down shirts and black pants, you're already halfway to this "Pulp Fiction"–inspired costume. Black wigs pull it together, and some red lipstick will really bring home this last-minute ode to Quentin Tarantino.

Grab a fuzzy sweater or onesie, a choker, and some face paint to pull off this puppy-approved last-minute couples' costume. You can even add to your pack by getting your actual four-legged friends in on the look. Who's a good girl?

Who needs Halloween candy when you can have milk and cookies? For this last-minute couples' costume, felt or construction paper are both good choices for creating the Cookie Monster face on your shirt. As for the milkman, a white hat and a marker will do.

This Dorothy and Tin Man costume is about as easy as it gets, and can come together in minutes. For the Dorothy half of the last-minute couples' costume, you'll need a checked blue dress and pigtails. The Tin Man will need a gray shirt and matching pants — plus some face paint if you're feeling creative. Extra credit if you plop a lion's mane on your pet for the Cowardly Lion!

Channeling these famous fixer-uppers is simple: go with blue jeans, olive shirts, a tool belt, and some work-ready boots. Bonus points if you have actual tools to include in the tool belt for this last-minute couples' costume.

Nobody puts Baby in the corner, especially when she's decked out in this super-simple last-minute couples' costume. Pair a pink skirt and tank top with heels for Baby. For Johnny, grab an all-black ensemble, and prepare to dance the night away.

Channel your inner Daisy with this simple-but-flashy last-minute couples' costume that pays tribute to everyone's favorite required reading, "The Great Gatsby." Step one? Raid your local thrift store for their best Roaring '20s–style vintage treasures.

Miley can buy herself flowers, and you can wear them. This last-minute couples' costume for Halloween is not only painfully sweet, it's also ridiculously easy — just grab a watering can, a sun hat, and some fake flowers to pin all over a cutesy-but-simple base ensemble. Relationships are all about growth, right?

Skinny jeans and shiny, metallic dresses are giving glam rock — just don't skimp on the face paint. Not a hair metal fan? Play around with genres (indie, folk, punk, etc.) and alter your makeup and accessories to fit the theme.

A basic pirate look works great for hunting (and shaking) booty. Black pants, white shirts, and a couple of pirate hats (and maybe an eyepatch) are all you need to re-create this last-minute couples' costume.

A billowy, red maxi dress is all you need to look like you were pulled straight off the set of "The Princess Bride." Tape on a Westley-inspired mustache and you're ready to show off your "twoo wuv."

A regular superhero costume can be super basic, like pinning your felt logo of choice (Batman, Superman, etc.) on the chest of a colorful t-shirt and tying a towel or blanket around your neck. To take the 'fit to the next level, however, paint your faces with some pop-art makeup to make it look like you and your boo were just ripped from the pages of a comic book. Now you're ready to party all night fight evil.

Batman who? For this last-minute DIY couples' costume, your closet is the limit. Pull out the black latex and yellow cape — you can use a towel or big t-shirt — to add the finishing touch to these crime-fighting costumes for you and your number one sidekick.

The face paint is what really makes this last-minute couples' costume pop. The best part is, you can pair these clown looks with whatever cute, simple clothes you have around — colorful or monochrome.

Sporty spice will jump on this one. All you need is a pair of black-and-white-striped shirts and a set of whistles for this last-minute couples' costume. Pair the tops with black shorts or skirts to complete the sports-themed look.

Cruise into the costume party dressed as captains of your own destiny. Pair a couple captain caps with something vaguely nautical (black-and-white-striped shirts?), some red lipstick, and black, navy, or tan pants to complete the outfits. Can't find the hats in time? The rest of the outfit is most of the way to a mime, too!

If you love your partner like Cookie Monster loves cookies, this last-minute DIY couples' costume is the one for you. Make a quick Cookie Monster hat with felt eyes and blue feathers, pin some felt polka dots onto a tan jumpsuit or crop top for the cookie, and you're ready to go. Yummy!

She's Barbie and he's just Ken, but they both look fabulous. Keep the hype from last year's "Barbie" craze going with these doll-inspired cowboy and cowgirl costumes. For Barbie, go for an all-pink ensemble — preferably with flared bottoms — and a blond wig. For Ken, a black button-up and matching pants will do. Complete the last-minute DIY couples' costumes with white cowboy hats, pink bandanas, and loads of fringe.

This last-minute couples' costume is a surefire win for any "Ted Lasso" fans at the Halloween party. For Roy, black shorts and a blue shirt will do — you can even tape a piece of paper that says "bantr" on the front of the shirt to re-create his jersey. For Keeley's look, aim for fun, flirty, and monochrome with a half-up hairdo.

The Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter from "Alice in Wonderland" are an iconic pair, and you're an iconic couple. For Chess, pink stripes are a must. From there, all you need is a pair of cat ears and some face paint. The Hatter's costume is basically an excuse to raid your closet and layer on everything you own: shorts, mismatched socks and shoes, a button-up, and a blazer. Bonus points if you rock a funky hat.

Sadly, you can't go back in time to start planning your Halloween costume earlier. The next best thing? Pay tribute to Hollywood's favorite time-travelers with a "Back to the Future"-inspired last-minute couple's costume. For Marty's outfit, go with a pair of cuffed jeans, a plaid button-up, white sneakers, sunglasses, and an orange puffer vest — watch recommended. For Doc Brown, a lab coat, a button-up with a colorful pattern, and a pair of khakis should do it. If you really want to sell the look, try adding on a pair of goggles and a white wig.

Zorro and Elena are the perfect combination of sexy and powerful, and all you need for this last-minute couples' costume are a white dress, a black shirt, and matching pants. Add the black mask, hat, and play swords to complete the look.

Shiny bell bottoms, a faux-fur wrap, a flowy shirt, a vest, and colored glasses are all you need to pull off this last-minute DIY couples' costume. Don't forget to straighten and middle-part your hair for the perfect old-school Cher look.

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