Do you and your partner like to say that you were born in the wrong generation? Have you both been told that you're "old souls?" If so, you may prefer to celebrate your Halloween with throwback-style. Whether you live for a good vintage shop, or love looking at old photographs, going back to the past can be the best present of all. And if you're thinking about going old school this Oct. 31, these iconic costumes for Halloween 2019 might be exactly your style.
No matter how long you've been smooching your sweetie, dress up in a couples costume can be a super special way to celebrate Halloween. Of course, there's no one way to do a couples costume. Whether you and your boo like to DIY your spooky lewks or you prefer to get everything from the store, celebrating spooky season can look like whatever you want it to. And if you like to go all out for Oct. 31, a throwback couples costume can be both a trick and a treat.
From Sandy and Danny to Sonny and Cher, these six vintage-inspired Halloween couples costumes are trendy, yet totally timeless. In fact, some might say that they'll never go out of style.
Perhaps the OG timeless Halloween couples costume, Bonnie and Clyde is the perfect blast from the past. To dress as this classic crime couple, wear a button-down blouse or cardigan, a pencil skirt, a beret or little hat, and some sort of scarf or ascot. Have your Clyde wear a pinstriped suit (or really any suit) and a fedora. Carry a large bag with the money sign on it (Cue Cardi B's "Money Bag") for the finishing touch.
IMO, Yoko Ono is cooler and more talented than all the Beatles put together (controversial, I know). Dressing as this rocker couple can be a super groovy way to celebrate Halloween. For your Yoko moment, let your hair down or grab a long wig with a lot of body. Pair a mini skirt or dress with knee-high socks or boots, and you'll totally nail this lewk. For John, jeans and a ratty T-shirt are all you need. Add a pair of round glasses for an extra punch.
OK, my first year of college, the person I was hooking up with, and I went as Sid and Nancy to a Halloween party. He later stole my leather jacket, and I'm still not over it. Whether you've got a little punk in you or you've always wanted to wear some spikes and leather, iconic '80s punk couple Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen can be a timeless rocker costume. Grab a curly blond wig, put so much eyeliner on your face that you can't even really see your eyebrows, and don all the black, cheetah, and leather you can find. For Sid, have your date spike their hair, wear some combination of necklaces, and put on clothes with holes or safety pins in them.
For a totally sappy (and sweet) vintage look, dress up as the couple from the famous 1945 V-J Day in Times Square photograph. If you're really feeling wild, hit up an old army surplus store to get your boo a literal sailor suit. Of course, navy pants with a navy top and a little white hat would be perfect, too. For you, wearing a white minidress or a white top and skirt, with white tights and shoes and bow in your hair. Bonus: When anyone asks who you are, you get to kiss — and no one can yell, "PDA!"
If you and your sweetie have always loved history, going vintage this Halloween might be totally your speed. Whether you rock the house as Sid and Nancy or do the hand-jive as Sandy and Danny, an iconic, timeless couples costume is always ahead of the times.