Couple Costumes for Valentine’s Day 2021

Couples Costumes for Valentine's Day 2021

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. And while couple costumes are usually the stuff of Halloween parties, 2021 is a little different. A packed restaurant and a late night of dancing aren’t exactly a good idea.

And that’s what makes a couples costumes a Valentine’s must-have, especially one in your style. They bring a little extra fun to the day without breaking the bank or taking you out into the crowds. And who knows, you might just have so much fun that they become an annual tradition!


Classic Looks

Minions

Scarlet and Herb Overkill

If you and your partner are snappy dressers, consider Scarlet Overkill and her inventor husband Herb from the Minions movie. (And if you’re feeling something a little sillier, the Minions are always an option!)

The Lovebirds

Leilani and Jibran from The Lovebirds

Date nights can get a little wild, just ask Leilani and Jibran. Of course yours might be a little calmer if you celebrate at home. But that doesn’t mean you can’t adopt their stylish looks!

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Some people love a little mess in their love life. And To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is proof of that! The series has been a smash hit from its first movie and keeps pulling fans in as they root for Lara Jean to find true love. Best of all? There are a bunch of costumes you and your partner can choose from!


Historical Styles

Hamilton

Hamilton and Schuyler Sisters

Are you and your partner more into the fashion of times gone by? There’s options for you too! It might not be the most romantic story out there but there’s no denying the appeal of Hamilton. Gorgeous dresses and great music make it a perfect classic to draw some inspiration from, whether a Schuyler sister or the man himself, Alexander Hamilton.

elizabethbennet-prideandprejudice-charact

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is one of Jane Austen’s most beloved novels. And as its many film adaptations prove, that is in no small part because it is an enduring love story perfect for a Valentine’s cosplay date. Elizabeth’s costumes are the stuff of Regency dreams (as are Emma’s) and gentlemen can copy Darcy’s look by taking a page from Emma’s Mr. Knightley.

Outlander

Outlander

Sweeping drama, roguish men, and a love that spans the ages between Claire and Jamie Fraser. What more can you ask for on Valentine’s Day? Gorgeous costumes, for one. Good thing Outlander has all of that and more!


Fandom Favorites

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in Harley Quinn

There are so many versions of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. And that’s part of the appeal! You and your partner can each pick the version that suits you best and still make up one of DC’s cutest couples.

A Disney Princess and Her Love

Casual Princess Anna from Wreck-It Ralph 2

If you’re a Disney fan there’s a good chance you have a favorite princess. What better costume can you ask for on Valentine’s than a princess and her true love?

Wanda and Vision

Wanda Maximoff and Vision in WandaVision

WandaVision is busy delighting MCU fans on Disney+ right now. So who better from the MCU to bring a little magic to your Valentine’s Day than the perfect American sitcom couple, Wanda Maximoff and Vision?

About the Author

A.C. Rodgers

A.C. Rodgers is a writer and a researcher combining her love for pop culture with her passion for storytelling. She is easily distracted by Marvel, mythology, sci-fi, fantasy, a good book, or a nice cup of tea. When she's not writing for Carbon Costume she can be found on Twitter and Instagram or working on her latest novel,

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