Perfect Pairing: The Art of the Couples Costume.

It's no secret that I love dressing up and Halloween is my favorite holiday. My husband Daniel has really embraced it as well. He now insists that we do couple costumes every year. I tried to go rogue this year as a witch but alas it was to no avail. So here are some of the things Daniel & I have dressed as over the years.

Bonnie & Clyde

(recently deceased)

Apply bullet holes to chest and neck and apply some undead makeup to take it to the next level.

Bonnie & Clyde by rkillian featuring a knit beret

John & Yoko

Don't forget to make signs that say "Hair Peace" and "Bed Peace".

John & Yoko by rkillian featuring round sunglasses

Indian Prince & Princess

(this was for a friends' wedding in India but the outfits translate well for Halloween)
You can wear a bindi instead of a head piece.

Rajasthan Royalty by rkillian featuring gold home decor

American Revolutionary vs. British Redcoat

(this was for an Assassin's Creed event but dressing up as enemy forces can be fun and playful)
A bonus if you fight in the middle of the Halloween party. Don't forget to yell "The red coats are coming!"

American Revolutionary & British Redcoat by rkillian featuring over the knee boots

Al Capone & a Flapper Floozy

(this was at a Murder Mystery party a couple weeks ago- but Halloween perfection! My character called for a black eye - lipstick works great and lasts all night)
Such fun characters to be dressed up like. Don't forget the cigar!

Al Capone & Flapper Floozy by rkillian featuring 1920s hair accessories

Pirate Captain & First Mate

(this was my 26th Pirate themed birthday-I love being a pirate, what can I say?)
Don't forget to use some pirate slang. Gimme that there flask of ale!

Pirate Captain & First Mate by rkillian featuring black gold rings

Some other great couples costume ideas:

Antony & Cleopatra

Dead Romeo & Juliet

Sonny & Cher

Marilyn Monroe & JFK

Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone

Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall (or Bianca)

Greek Gods (sheets & crowns)

John Smith & Pocahontas

Alice & The White Rabbit

Beetlejuice & Lydia

Mary Poppins and Bert

Popeye & Olive Oil

Richie & Margot Tennenbaum

Suzy & Sam (Moonrise Kingdom)

Have a spooky Monday!