Whether invited to aĀ HalloweenĀ party, hosting one, or just having a preference for answering the door for trick-or-treaters in style, it never hurts to coordinate costumes with a spouse! Sure, if some women want to do their best Elsa fromĀ FrozenĀ (for the kids, of course!) while he's more interested in paying homage to his favorite Marvel superhero, that's cool. But getting on the same page with the Halloween look can be even more fun.
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Sometimes it's hard to get guys to play along into our couples costume dreams. but have no fear! There are ideas here for even the most reluctant husband, ones that take zero time and even less effort.
Or maybe the husband is a little too into the Halloween costume plans — in which case, we have ideas that are sure to strike his creative fancy.
Dressing up doesn't have to be just for the kids. In fact, every couple needs a day to let loose and break out of their everyday lives. That's why we rounded upĀ 10 memorable couples' Halloween costumesĀ that are sure to make an impression! Check 'em out.
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Click through these couples costume ideas and then tell us:Ā Should parents ever go as #13 if they have kids?
You can be Betty Draper ...
To capture Betty circa the early seasons of Mad Men, all you need is this '50s Housewife costume ($28.99, HalloweenCostumes.com), maybe a blond wig, and a faux cigarette. Voila — Mrs. Draper (the first one, that is)!
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... and your man can be Don Draper!
All he needs to be the famous ad man is a generous helping of pomade for the hair (or a wig, if he wants to go so far!) and a suit, like this Men's Black Suit costume ($34.99, HalloweenCostumes.com) — skinny tie preferable.
You can be Mrs. Incredible ...
With this one-stop shop Disney/Pixar superhero costume ($38.99, HalloweenCostumes.com), you'll delight your kids as Elastigirl!
... and your husband can be Mr. Incredible!
Your guy can be the superhero with tremendous strength, heightened resistance to harm, enhanced senses, and a brood of superkids with this Mr. Incredible costume ($58.99, HalloweenCostumes.com).
You can be Sookie Stackhouse ...
True Blood fans can pay tribute to their favorite fairy, Sookie Stackhouse, with a Merlotte's bar costume ($14.98 for the T-shirt, $19.99 for the apron, HalloweenCostumes.com).
... and your guy can be Bill Compton!
Really, all he'll need to do to be your undead lover is dress like a normal guy plus vampire fangs, like these retractable ones ($14.99, HalloweenCostumes.com). Easy as pie, and perfect for the husband who hates to dress up.
You can be Sandy Olson ...
Got skinny black jeans, a black top, and some peep toe heels? You're all set. Just throw on this Bad Sandy Jacket ($68.99, HalloweenCostumes.com), and your T-Bird will never know what hit 'im!
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... and your husband can be Danny Zuko!
Another great guys' look that doesn't take much prep! Throw on jeans, sneaks, and a white tee, and do his hair a la Travolta — boom! A leatherĀ T-Birds signature jacket ($68.99, HalloweenCostumes.com) won't hurt either.
You can be Katniss ...
Who wouldn't want to be The Hunger Games' very own Girl on Fire? Get your Jennifer Lawrence on in this Midnight Huntress costume ($44.99, HalloweenCostumes.com).
... and your guy can be Peeta!
Clearly, your guy needs this jaw-dropping Survivor Jumpsuit ($58.99, HalloweenCostumes.com) to help you win the Games, save the world, and capture your heart.
You can be Olive Oyl ...
Talk about retro! The cartoon character, which first came to life in 1919, is a timeless pick. Just check out this modernized, "sexy" Olive Oyl look ($49.99, SpiritHalloween.com)!
... and your husband can be Popeye!
What guy wouldn't love talking about eating spinach and saying "I yam what I yam, and that's all I yam!" all night? Your hub can be a living cartoon by picking a Popeye costume ($49.99, SpiritHalloween.com). It even comes with anchor tattoo muscle arms!
You can be a Playboy bunny ...
Going for the standard Playboy look is really pretty easy to pull off, and it's a fun one if you're feeling like turning up the heat with your honey. Check out this Tux & Tails Bunny Costume ($54.99, HalloweenCostumes.com) for a less conventional, more formal Bunny-inspired style!
... and your husband can be Hef!
As in Hugh Hefner, of course. And think of it this way: It's the perfect look for a husband who doesn't want to get out his pajamas! All he needs is a Playboy Smoking Jacket like this one ($58.99, HalloweenCostumes.com).
You can be Jenny Gump ...
Forrest Gump only had one true love, and that was "Jen-nay," of course. You can propose we all embrace a little more peace, love, and flower power in this Jenny-esque Hippie Love Child costume ($42.99, HalloweenCostumes.com).
... and your man can be Forrest Gump!
Sure, there are all different incarnations of the famous protagonist from the 1994 film. Your guy could be football playin' Forrest, Vietnam soldier Forrest, shrimp boatin' Forrest, ping-pongin' Forrest. Or, of course, Running Forrest ($69.99, HalloweenCostumes.com).
You can be Priscilla Presley ...
aka the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, of course, who rocked lots of hot go-go outfits like this purple floral number ($29.99, CandyAppleCostumes.com) through the mid-'60s.
... and your man can be Elvis!
Your honey can go all out and channel the King with this detailed jumpsuit ($229.99, SpiritHalloween.com) featuring studded embellishments, matching belt, and long red scarf.
You can be Daisy Buchanan ...
The most fabled flapper of them all, the leading lady of Great Gatsby may have worn something like this Gold Coast Socialite number ($34.99, SpiritHalloween.com) to one of Gatsby's big bashes.
... and your guy can be Jay Gatsby!
Okay, sure, the men who usually come to mind when we think of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous playboy are Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert Redford. But your husband could easily opt for a '20s-inspired getup like this Gold Coast Gentleman costume ($49.99, SpiritHalloween.com) to be the man whose green light shines only for you.
