With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start planning how you and your roommate, best friend, sibling, or significant other will steal the show. Whether you’re aiming for laughs, frights, or Instagram-worthy photo ops, duo costumes are always a crowd favorite.
Barbie and Ken
With the buzz surrounding Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, Barbie and Ken have become the perfect duo costume for 2024. Whether you opt for a vintage ’90s roller-skating Barbie and Ken look or a more classic take on the beloved dolls, this dynamic duo will bring a splash of pink and playfulness to any Halloween gathering. There are so many ways to personalize this costume to your liking! Research Barbie and Ken outfits and be the most fun at the party!
Black and White Swan
The black and white swan pairing draws from the contrasting yet complementary themes of the film “Black Swan”, where Nina (played by Natalie Portman) embodies the pure, graceful White Swan and the darker, more twisted Black Swan.
For the white swan I would recommend getting a white corset or bodysuit, a fluffy white tutu and doing a light porcelain like makeup look. Slick your hair back into a bun and you will look like the graceful white swan ballerina. On the contrast you or your costume partner can be the black swan. The Black Swan costume requires a bold, dramatic transformation. Think dark, edgy, and mysterious. A black tutu and black corset, dark makeup and winged eyeliner and another slick back bun.
Together, the duo captures the tension of the film’s exploration of duality—grace vs. chaos—and will undoubtedly turn heads at any Halloween party. This is a personal favorite of mine.
The Shining Twins
If you or your friend look alike or you have a twin and enjoy scarier costumes, this is perfect for you both. The Shining Twins’ look is both haunting and simple, making it perfect for those who want to evoke pure terror and serve face with minimal effort. Start with matching baby blue dresses with puffed sleeves, lace trim, and knee-high socks. The eerie part of this costume is the details—add fake blood. This is such an easy costume, and to elevate it you can add the “Come play with us” sign, referencing the twins’ famous line from the movie, will add a special touch to your costume and elevate the spooky factor.
Curious George
To embody this little monkey, start with a brown jumpsuit or shirt and pants. You can also do a brown dress, a brown skirt, this is very versatile. You need to add some monkey ears and paint some features on your face, but everyone will know what you are. Make this one YOU!
The perfect complement to Curious George is, of course, The Man with the Yellow Hat. This classic character wears his signature bright yellow hat and a matching yellow suit, which should be easy to replicate. You can get a yellow suit, you can wear an all yellow outfit, or even just get a yellow skirt or dress, the most important factor is the hat.
No matter which duo costume you choose, the key to standing out this Halloween is embracing the theme and having fun with your creativity. Whether you go for the iconic Barbie and Ken, creepy vibes with The Shining Twins, or funny characters like Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat, the possibilities are endless. So, get your dynamic duo together, add your own personal elements, and get ready to steal the spotlight at any Halloween event.