It’s that time of year again, when college students all over America throw on a fun costume to celebrate one of the biggest party weekends of the year. Although midterms, co-op interviews and jobs might have kept you a little distracted this Halloween season, you still have time to impress your partner with a knockout for the weekend festivities.
For the chronically online couple:
Glinda and Elphaba are an iconic couples costume — even though technically the characters are just best friends. After all, there is always room for interpretation and creative license when it comes to Halloween. Capture Glinda’s essence with a pink dress, wand and tiara, of course. For Elphaba, throw on a witch hat, a black dress and some green eye makeup. Bonus points if you go completely green. This costume will no doubt make you popular.
For the pop culture-obsessed couple:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have consumed everyone’s lives for the past two years. Their recent engagement, the start of the NFL season and Swift’s new album have boosted their relevance to new heights. To achieve a Kelce-esque look, opt for a Chiefs jersey or some kind of matching set, which he often wears before games. For Swift, draw on her signature cat eye, paint your lips red and throw on anything with sequins — she is a big fan.
For the horror-loving couple:
Sometimes we forget the real point of Halloween: celebrating all things scary. If you want to spook your fellow partygoers, then Chucky and his bride, Tiffany Valentine, are the perfect choice. Dress like the creepy doll with a colorful striped shirt and some overalls. Execute the perfect evil bridal look with a white dress and a leather jacket. Complete Tiffany’s standout look with a smoky eye and some black lipstick, and this costume is sure to be killer.
For the classic couple:
Not only are Padmé and Anakin iconic, but they might be the easiest couples costume to accomplish. For Padmé, all you need are some white leggings and a white t-shirt. Throw your hair in a low bun and accessorize with some homemade duct tape arm bands and voila: You are Padmé Amidala. The heart of Anakin’s look is the lightsaber, so do yourself a favor and order one online now. The rest of his look can be completed with some brown pants, a shirt and an oversized black vest. Once you’re done, you will be ready to take on the party as the most iconic couple in the galaxy.
For the aesthetic couple:
Just because you didn’t plan doesn’t mean you can’t make an Instagrammable moment. Elevate your typical pirate look by going as Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann. Jack Sparrow’s look is distinguished with a red bandana tied around his head, but the rest of it is traditional pirate wear: a tattered white shirt, dingy brown pants and worn-down boots. Elizabeth Swann completes her traditional pirate look with a pointy black hat. Grab a billowy white blouse, a brown vest and leggings and you are now the most chic pirate at sea.
No matter your vibe, there is a last-minute, affordable couples costume for you and your partner. After all, the best part about Halloween is getting to be whoever you want for one night, and whoever that ends up being, remember to have fun and be safe. Now, get dressed up and get out there.

