What’s a good couples costume for Halloween?
Halloween has been a season for adults as well as children for many years now so a growing area of interest in our Halloween HQ stores and website are options for matching or related costumes for couples. A mix of traditional Halloween costumes are popular this year in Ireland, along with more recent Super Hero and Movie trends.
Our top tips for Halloween Couples in 2026:
· Mr & Miss McKiller Circus: a playful but frightening twist on the famous restaurant crown, these options are available in scary Medium and Large sizes
· Doctor & Nurse combo: an old but lovable costume trend arriving hand in hand dressed as a white-coated doctor and well-presented nurse in white will capture attention in any Halloween party room
· Prisoners & Convicts: For matching black and white stripes or classic orange ensembles, nothing says Halloween more than a literal ball and chain!
· Police & SWAT team: If you’d prefer to be on the good side of the law, we have matching men’s and women’s police costumes or black SWAT costumes for a little something more unique this Halloween
· Chucky & Bride of Chucky: If scary is what you’re after, there’s also our Chucky for men and Bride of Chucky for women’s costumes. A perfect pair!
If closely matching costumes aren’t quite the Halloween vibe you are looking for though, there are also plenty of individual options for both men and women available in store and online. Arrive together, but show your own sense of fun!
Classic Halloween Costumes for Men:
· Plague doctor: One of the most popular asks so far this year in 2026, the black mask and black costume pairing will make an impression in any room.
· Pinstripe Gangster: For something on the more dressed-up side, look no further than a classic pinstripe suit with red trim and tipped hat.
· Vampire: For the more moody and shy among us, Halloween HQ has a range of vampire options to suit those more inclined to mix a well-attired suit with something a little scarier.
Popular Halloween Costumes for Women:
TV and Movie figures are proving popular with Ireland’s Halloween ladies in 2026.
· Wednesday Addams: Always trendy in years gone by, the Addams Family-inspired Netflix TV show Wednesday has renewed interest in this costume range. Halloween HQ has a couple of options for anyone interested in the famous plaited look for October 31
· Wicked Witches: The movies’ impact are still being felt this Halloween with one particularly gorgeous outfit and accessories, including green face paint, available to any lady looking to stand out from the rest.
· K-POP: Not only for young girls, the K-Pop trend is alive and well and served by a cool range of costumes at Halloween HQ this year.
Pop into a store near you today, or visit Halloween HQ online for all your spooky needs!