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The best couples costumes work individually too — here are 14 pairs that don’t fall apart when you split up at the party.
My top pick: A good couples costume should still read as something on its own, because you will absolutely get separated at the party within twenty minutes.
1. Barbie and Ken
Coordinated pink western or classic beachwear. Shop barbie ken couples costume on Amazon →
2. Wednesday and Enid
Gothic black beside bright rainbow pastels. Shop wednesday enid costume set on Amazon →
3. Cowboy and Cowgirl
Denim, fringe, boots, and matching hats. Shop couples cowboy costume set on Amazon →
4. Sandy and Danny
Black leather Grease looks for both. Shop grease sandy danny costume on Amazon →
5. Bonnie and Clyde
1930s tailoring with a beret and pinstripes. Shop bonnie clyde couples costume on Amazon →
6. Angel and Devil
White feathers versus red horns — the classic contrast. Shop angel devil couples costume on Amazon →
7. Mario and Luigi
Red and green overalls with caps and mustaches. Shop mario luigi couples costume on Amazon →
8. Gomez and Morticia
Pinstripe suit paired with a long black gown. Shop gomez morticia couples costume on Amazon →
9. Jessie and Woody
Toy Story western with cow-print and a sheriff hat. Shop woody jessie couples costume on Amazon →
10. Peanut Butter and Jelly
Soft food costumes that are comfortable all night. Shop peanut butter jelly couples costume on Amazon →
11. Ketchup and Mustard
Bright, silly, and instantly recognizable. Shop ketchup mustard couples costume on Amazon →
12. Beetlejuice and Lydia
Striped suit next to a red veil. Shop beetlejuice lydia couples costume on Amazon →
13. Tennis Partners
Matching whites with visors and rackets. Shop tennis couples costume on Amazon →
14. Disco Duo
Coordinated sequins, flares, and platforms. Shop disco couples costume 70s on Amazon →
The bottom line
Barbie and Ken is still the most-searched couples costume. Angel and devil is the cheapest to assemble, and Wednesday and Enid is the strongest current pick.