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13 Halloween Costume Ideas for the Squad and Couples

The Powerpuff Girlsis a good costume for a trio of friends. (Photo courtesy of spongekids.com) Halloween is only a few days away, and if you still need some last minute costume inspiration we’ve got you covered. If dressing up solo isn’t your thing you can always dress up with a partner or a group of friends. Check out these 13 couples and group costume ideas before you gear up for the weekend:

  1. The inmates of “Orange is the New Black”

Popular, yet easy and simple.

What you need: Orange and khaki jumpsuits, sneakers and a little bit of crazy eyes.

 

  1. Peanut butter and jelly

Classic and perfect for the laid back couple, all you need is a few t-shirts.

What you need: A tan t-shirt that has your favorite peanut butter’s logo, such as Jif, and a purple t-shirt with the logo of your favorite jelly, like Smucker’s.

 

  1. Derek, Hansel and Valentina from “Zoolander 2”

With the new Zoolander movie out, this is a fun one for a group of friends.

What you need: Wigs that are similar to each of the character’s hairstyles and an outfit of all one color. For example, Zoolander wears an all red suit.

 

  1. Ed and Lorraine Warren

Want to get a little spooky? How about the infamous ghost hunter duo recently featured in “The Conjuring 2?”

What You Need: For Lorraine, a long plaid dress with a white long-sleeve shirt underneath. For Ed, a sweater vest and tie with nice pants. Make sure you always have a bible and crucifix on hand.

 

  1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Always a good one for a fun squad!

What You Need: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle masks or red, blue, purple and orange scarves with eyeholes. All green outfits and if you can find it, and a shell for your back. Try and see if you can get fake katanas and nunchucks, but don’t hurt anyone.

 

  1. The Powerpuff Girls

The perfect costume for a trio of friends wanting to relive their childhood.

What You Need: Wigs or hair colors matching each of the girls. Also, striped dresses matching Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup’s signatures colors and ballet flats.

 

  1. Tarzan and Jane

This works for any Disney-obsessed couple.

What You Need: For Jane, an old dirtied-up yellow dress and flats. For Tarzan, a pair of dirty khaki colored pants, or if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a green skirt made to look like leaves.

 

  1. Kim Possible and Rob Stoppable

For the couples who miss the old Disney channel.

What You Need: For Kim, a red wig, a black long-sleeved crop top, green cargo pants and black boots. For Ron, a blonde wig, a long-sleeved black top and grey pants, grey sneakers and a naked mole rat on your shoulder.

 

  1. The Suicide Squad or the Justice League

DC fans will love this idea.

What You Need: Costumes and props for any of the villains of the Suicide Squad or any one of the superheroes of the Justice League.

 

  1. The Avengers and/or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

The Marvel fans will challenge the DC fans with these costumes.

What You Need: For the Avengers, costumes and props any one of the superheroes. For Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, all black outfits and fake S.H.I.E.L.D badges.

 

  1. The Cast of “Game of Thrones”

A costume that works for any size group.

What You Need: Matching wigs and fake props. A lot of gray and black clothing with capes. For Daenerys, a long light blue dress and gladiator sandals.

 

  1. The Cast of the “Walking Dead”

To prove that you would survive the zombie apocalypse.

What You Need: For main characters, matching wigs and old dirty looking clothing. For zombies, raggedy ripped up clothing, fake blood and the craving for human flesh.

 

  1. Kids of “Stranger Things”

For the friends who became obsessed with the upside-down.

What You Need: For Eleven, short hair, a pink dress and Eggo waffles. For Dustin, a red and white baseball cap, khaki pants and a blue jacket. For Mike, jeans, a polo and a tan jacket. For Lucas, a striped shirt, red jacket and jeans. For Will, a tan and red vest, long-sleeved plaid shirt and jeans.

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