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The Best Duo Halloween Costumes Based on Iconic Characters

Oct 12 2023 - 9:25am

What's better than dressing up in your own Halloween [1] costume? Having someone else to match you, of course. While coordinating couples' costumes [2] are popular for spooky season, we also love duo Halloween [3] costumes for non-couple parties of two, and thanks to pop culture's biggest onscreen hits, there's plenty of inspiration out there for two-person costume ideas.

For Halloween this year, we have you and your best friend [4], sibling, or roommate covered with the best costumes that channel iconic duos from movies and TV shows. Maybe you're both obsessed with famous pairs from the '90s [5] like Will Smith [6] and Carlton Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air [7]" or Cher and Dionne from "Clueless." Or perhaps you're fans of more recent onscreen besties like Anna and Maya from "Pen15 [8]" or Rue and Jules from "Euphoria [9]." Whatever your preference, our collection of two-person Halloween costumes has something for everyone, and most options are easy to DIY at the last minute [10] using items you may already have in your closet at home.

From a wide range of old-school movies to brand-new TV shows, these duo costumes are the perfect mix of pop culture hotshots and nostalgic favorites. Check out our 36 best ideas ahead, and if your friend crew has an additional person, our guide to costume ideas for groups of three [11] may be more helpful.

— Additional reporting by Brea Cubit, Lauren Harano, and Victoria Messina

Duo Halloween Costume: Brennan and Dale From "Step Brothers"

Pay homage to Will Ferrell [13] and John C. Reilly's characters from the 2008 comedy "Step Brothers" with this two-person Halloween [14] costume. Make sure you tell all your fellow partygoers that you sleep in bunk beds because it offers more room for activities.

Duo Halloween Costume: Serena and Blair From "Gossip Girl"

This stylish duo costume idea is for all the Upper East Siders out there. Dress in your finest designer outfits — or thrift store dupes, for the more budget-friendly route — to mimic Serena and Blair's looks for Halloween [15].

Duo Halloween Costume: Leonard and Sheldon From "The Big Bang Theory"

Calling all fans of "The Big Bang Theory." This easy two-person Halloween [16] costume has your name written all over it.

Duo Halloween Costume: Jane and Daria From "Daria"

Go the cartoon route with this duo costume idea inspired by Jane and Daria from the MTV animated series "Daria." These outfits are simple to DIY [17] at the last minute.

Duo Halloween Costume: Wayne and Garth From "Wayne's World"

Bust out the wigs and "party on" this Halloween [18] by dressing as the main characters of "Wayne's World." If executed correctly, this is a famous duo costume everyone will recognize.

Duo Halloween Costume: Will and Carlton From "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

Throw it back to the '90s with your bestie this Halloween [19] and be cousin duo Will and Carlton from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air [20]." Doing Carlton's iconic dance is a must.

Duo Halloween Costume: Zack and Slater From "Saved by the Bell"

Head to the thrift store and scope out '90s-inspired pieces to bring this duo costume idea to life. You'll probably have the catchy "Saved by the Bell [21]" theme song stuck in your head all night long.

Duo Halloween Costume: Romy and Michele From "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion"

This is the best duo costume for those who want to stand out at their Halloween [22] party. Bring a stack of Post-it notes to really stay in character.

Duo Halloween Costume: Kimmy and Titus From "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"

This two-person Halloween [23] costume is inspired by roommates Kimmy and Titus from the sitcom "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." If you and your bestie don't necessarily care about matching outfits, this one's for you.

Duo Halloween Costume: Walter and Jesse From "Breaking Bad"

This duo Halloween [24] costume is made for best friends who just want to be comfy during their spooky festivities. Who wouldn't want to walk around in a yellow jumpsuit all night?

Duo Halloween Costume: Cameron and Ferris From "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

If "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is your comfort movie, pay tribute to best friends Cameron and Ferris with your duo costume this Halloween [25]. Rolling up to the party in a red Ferrari isn't required, but would be instantly iconic.

Duo Halloween Costume: Elsa and Anna From "Frozen"

Dressing up as sisters Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" is a no-brainer for Disney fans. Bring along a tiny Olaf plush to really knock this duo costume out of the park.

Duo Halloween Costume: Ron and Harry From Harry Potter

No list of duo costume ideas is complete without our favorite Gryffindor besties, Harry and Ron. Their Hogwarts uniforms are pretty easy to re-create at the last minute.

Duo Halloween Costume: Lloyd and Harry From "Dumb and Dumber"

On the hunt for a famous duo costume inspired by a hilarious movie? Show up to your Halloween [26] party as Lloyd and Harry from "Dumb and Dumber."

Duo Halloween Costume: Tweedledee and Tweedledum From "Alice in Wonderland"

This colorful duo costume idea is another classic option for Disney fans. It works best for identical twins but is also fine for friends who don't look alike.

Duo Halloween Costume: Napoleon and Pedro From "Napoleon Dynamite"

If you still find yourself quoting "Napoleon Dynamite," this two-person Halloween [27] costume is for you. Napoleon and Pedro's signature outfits can be re-created at home or with a trip to the thrift store.

Duo Halloween Costume: Bran and Hodor From "Game of Thrones"

Show your love for "Game of Thrones" with this duo Halloween [28] costume. It's ridiculously easy to DIY [29] outfits inspired by Bran and Hodor.

Duo Halloween Costume: Woody and Buzz Lightyear From the Toy Story Movies

Name a more iconic duo costume than Woody and Buzz Lightyear — we'll wait. This one's a nostalgic choice for those who grew up watching the Toy Story movie franchise.

Duo Halloween Costume: Hansel and Derek From "Zoolander"

Get your smize on and dress as rivals-turned-friends Hansel and Derek from "Zoolander" this Halloween [31]. Definitely perfect your model walk if you go with this duo costume.

Duo Halloween Costume: Abbi and Ilana From "Broad City"

Transport yourself to the Big Apple by dressing as best friend duo Abbi and Ilana from "Broad City." You can probably pull these Halloween [32] costumes together using items you already have in your closet.

Duo Halloween Costume: Piper and Alex From "Orange Is the New Black"

Here's another super-easy duo Halloween [33] costume idea for anyone heading to a party at the last minute. Copying Alex and Piper's outfits from "Orange Is the New Black [34]" is very doable.

Duo Halloween Costume: Dionne and Cher From "Clueless"

"As if" things could possibly get more iconic than this duo Halloween [35] costume idea. Break out the plaid and knee-high socks to be best friends Cher and Dionne from "Clueless."

Duo Halloween Costume: Jughead and Archie From "Riverdale"

Celebrate the final season of "Riverdale [36]" by dressing as Jughead and Archie this Halloween [37]. This is a duo costume idea any fan of the twisty-turny series will recognize right away.

Duo Halloween Costume: Player 218 and Player 456 From "Squid Game"

If you're counting down the days until season two of "Squid Game [38]," dress as the final contestants from season one, Player 218 and Player 456. Anyone who's seen the Netflix show will instantly recognize those green tracksuits.

Duo Halloween Costume: Jules and Rue From "Euphoria"

Missing "Euphoria [39]" Sundays on HBO? Same here, so why not make Rue and Jules your duo costume this Halloween [40]?

Duo Halloween Costume: Trudy Smith and Cherokee Bill From "The Harder They Fall"

For a badass duo costume inspired by the Wild Wild West, Trudy Smith and Cherokee Bill from "The Harder They Fall" have you covered. Lots of leather and face coverings are a must to pull these off.

Duo Halloween Costume: Molly and Issa From "Insecure"

Issa and Molly both have killer wardrobes in "Insecure," making them a stylish duo costume choice. No trip to the Halloween [41] store is needed for this one — just comb through your own closet.

Duo Halloween Costume: Eric and Otis From "Sex Education"

Oh, how we love best friends Eric and Otis from "Sex Education." This duo Halloween [42] costume idea is perfect for fans of the Netflix series.

Duo Halloween Costume: Tia and Tamera From "Sister, Sister"

If you and your best friend want to match from head to toe on Halloween [43], pick Tia and Tamera for your duo costume. The twin sisters have plenty of cool outfits to choose from.

Duo Halloween Costume: Anna and Maya From "Pen15"

This two-person costume idea gives you and your bestie a chance to show off your finest 2000s fashion. Act as awkward as possible to really emulate the characters at your Halloween [44] party.

Duo Halloween Costume: Joan and Toni From "Girlfriends"

Throw it back to the early 2000s with this iconic duo Halloween [45] costume. Joan and Toni may have a messy friendship in "Girlfriends," but they always look fabulous.

Duo Halloween Costume: Khadijah and Synclaire From "Living Single"

For another '90s-themed option, look to Khadijah and Synclaire from "Living Single" for your duo Halloween [46] costume inspiration. Fun patterns and bright colors are welcome.

Duo Halloween Costume: Jen and Judy From "Dead to Me"

"Dead to Me" may be over, but our love for Jen and Judy lives on forever. Honor the iconic onscreen pair with your duo costume this year.

Duo Halloween Costume: Carmy and Richie From "The Bear"

Carmy and Richie might not actually be cousins, but this pair of chefs would be a perfect Halloween [47] costume.

Duo Halloween Costume: Alexis and David From "Schitt's Creek"

This duo costume goes out to one of our favorite onscreen sibling pairs: David and Alexis Rose from "Schitt's Creek [48]." Whoever's dressing as Alexis must say "Ew, David!" at least 10 times at the Halloween [49] party.

Duo Halloween Costume: PJ and Josie From "Bottoms"

PJ (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri), the two leads of 2023's "Bottoms," [50] might be our favorite chaotic lesbian best friends. Get out some stage makeup to add fake cuts and bruises to go the extra mile here.


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