23 '90s Halloween Costumes For Couples

For a super easy '90s couples' costume that can come together at the last minute, dress as Max and Roxanne from Disney's "A Goofy Movie." To be Max, you just need a red hoodie, jeans, and long ears, and whoever's dressing as Roxanne should wear a teal shirt, orange wig, and denim shorts.

Couples can pay homage to a cult-favorite '90s movie this Halloween by dressing as Wendy Peffercorn and Squints Palledorous from "The Sandlot." Whoever's dressing as Wendy should wear a red one-piece swimsuit and white sunglasses, while a Squints costume requires glasses, a backwards hat, and a button-down shirt. A baseball glove is a smart addition, though not entirely necessary.

This '90s couples' costume takes inspiration from a beloved Nickelodeon cartoon duo. Dressing as "Rugrats" characters Phil and Lil DeVille couldn't be easier — just slip on pink t-shirts and overalls, and you're good to go. Bonus points if you decorate your overalls with the same white and yellow shapes as theirs.

Want a stylish Halloween outfit every other partygoer will instantly recognize? Dress up as the lead characters from "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" by wearing shiny matching pink and blue outfits. Bonus points if you both bring a stack of Post-it notes, which the dynamic duo invented, of course.

Zack Morris and Kelly Kapowski are one of the most memorable onscreen couples from the '90s, so of course we included them on our list of throwback Halloween costume ideas for duos. Visit a thrift shop to pick out any '90s-inspired pieces like windbreakers, oversize striped shirts, and chunky belts to bring these to life.

This couples' Halloween costume idea is so creative. One of you can dress as Ms. Frizzle with a blue patterned dress, while the other can DIY an outfit made of painted cardboard to be her trusty yellow school bus.

This couples' Halloween costume is inspired by another memorable '90s cartoon, "Doug." To dress as Doug, simply wear khaki shorts and a green vest (or cut the sleeves off a green t-shirt to go the easy DIY route). To dress as Doug's crush, Patti Mayonnaise, wear a pink and blue polka-dot sweater and a skirt.

Want a comfortable '90s costume idea for couples? Look no further than Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar from the 1992 film "Wayne's World." One band tee, a black t-shirt, a flannel shirt, one pair of glasses, and two wigs are the main ingredients you'll need to mimic their signature outfits.

For a creative yet simple '90s Halloween costume idea for couples, you can both dress as contestants from the beloved Nickelodeon game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple." Print out your preferred team logo (are you more of a Red Jaguar or Purple Parrot?), glue or tape it to a colored t-shirt, wear a yellow helmet, and your outfit is complete.

Couples can put these easy '90s costumes together using items they likely already have in their closets. To mimic Daria Morgendorffer's look, wear a green jacket, orange shirt, and black boots, and stay in character by speaking in a monotone voice. A Jane Lane costume just requires a red jacket, black pants, bob wig, and black boots.

If you secretly shipped T.J. and Spinelli from "Recess" as a kid, this '90s couples' costume is for you and your significant other. T.J. wears a green jacket, red hat, and blue jeans in the animated series, while Spinelli wears a yellow beanie, red dress, and striped tights, so plan your outfits accordingly.

Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson's characters from "Good Burger" are a funny '90s Halloween costume idea for couples. You can both wear matching blue and white striped shirts, white hats, and name tags. Stay in character by walking around your Halloween party repeating their catchphrase, "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?"

The 1992 Disney musical film "Newsies" is ripe with Halloween costume inspiration for couples. Dress as characters from the movie by wearing newsboy caps and vests and carrying around stacks of newspaper.

Couples can throw these '90s-inspired costumes together at the last minute before heading to a Halloween party. To dress as Forrest Gump, tuck a short-sleeved plaid button-down shirt into khaki pants. To dress as Jenny, pair a breezy white dress with a brown vest, and add a flower crown to reference her wedding hairstyle.

Dress as Andy's favorite toys from Disney's original "Toy Story," which was released in 1995. You can either purchase Buzz Lightyear and Woody costumes from a Halloween store, or go the DIY route by re-creating their outfits with pieces you already have at home. Don't forget the cowboy hat and wings!

Nothing screams '90s fashion like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Couples can mimic Will Smith and Nia Long's characters from the series by wearing bold neon prints, backwards hats, and high-waisted denim. Singing the show's theme song out loud will help fellow partygoers know who you're dressed as.

Bust out the plaid and honor stylish BFF duo Dionne and Cher from "Clueless" this Halloween. Dionne's outfit requires black and white plaid separates with a red undershirt, while no Cher costume is complete without a yellow plaid set and white socks. Pink fuzzy pens are highly encouraged.

If you spent hours trying to spot Waldo among the crowded pages of a puzzle book during your childhood, you and your significant other should consider dressing as the illustrated character and his nemesis, Odlaw, this Halloween. A Waldo costume requires a red and white striped shirt, matching beanie, and glasses, while an Odlaw costume requires a yellow and black striped shirt, matching beanie, and mustache.

This '90s costume for couples can come together with a quick trip to a secondhand shop. Re-create Fran's wardrobe by looking for two-piece sets with animal print, fuzzy accents, bright colors, or bold patterns. Mr. Sheffield's look requires a simple suit and tie.

No list of '90s couples' costume ideas is complete without a nod to Arnold and Helga from Nickelodeon's "Hey Arnold!" Wear a pink dress, white t-shirt, and large pink hair bow to be Helga, and whoever's dressing as Arnold needs a green shirt, red flannel, and blue hat. You can also use cardboard or construction paper to DIY a replica of his distinctive hair.

For a costume inspired by a late '90s cartoon, couples can dress like sister duo Eliza and Debbie Thornberry for Halloween. Layer a yellow tee over a red undershirt, wear your hair in braided pigtails, and slip on some glasses to be Eliza. To dress as the always-moody Debbie, wear an orange crop top, flannel shirt, and jeans, and don't forget to make your hair cover half your face.

Prefer more scary couples' costumes? Consider being the main characters from "Bride of Chucky" for Halloween this year. A white dress, leather jacket, and dark eye makeup will help you transform into Tiffany Valentine, while a striped shirt, overalls, and red wig are all you need to emulate Chucky.

This '90s couples' costume is ridiculously easy to DIY in a pinch. To be Rocko the Australian wallaby from "Rocko's Modern Life," tape purple triangles on a blue button-down shirt, wear some fake ears, and you're good to go. To dress as Heffer Wolfe, you just need a yellow shirt, red pants, and suspenders.