Couples Costumes

This would not be the place to be if you’re sick of, or swimming in, Halloween-costume ideas already. I woke up this morning with last night’s Big Bang Theory episode still on the brain and realized almost every single couple went out in pairs, besides Koothrappali. At first I wondered: how many people are going to copy one of their costume choices for a last-minute Halloween bash? Until it occurred to me that any couple would likely dress up as the characters themselves, not the costumes they wore.

I thought it was a brilliant idea.

And so, a little more food-for-thought, and a list of quick tips and tricks to dress up like two of my favorite nerd (or otherwise) pairings. Feel free to mix and match (Halloween’s for fun, not plot accuracy, after all):

1. Leonard and Penny

My golden, never-say-die, couple of choice. Leonard’s going to be the takeaway in this ensemble with his repeating costume pattern: layer your geekiest screen tee underneath a hoodie and zip-up collared jacket, in that order. You…might want to reserve this one for a cooler climate. Thick-rimmed glasses and jeans complete the look. Add pizzazz holding something character-noteworthy.
Penny need only be bronze and blonde. Pick a flirty tank top, jean skirt, and your favorite pair of shoes to finish off the look—or collect a mimic of the Cheesecake Factory waitress uniform!

2. Sheldon and Amy

Sheldon’s easy—get Cooper’s style with another screen t-shirt layered over a long-sleeved shirt, rolled to the elbow. Snagging one of the “Sheldon shirts” from Cool TV Props, or the Roommate Agreement to tote around would only help the look in strides! The Amy counterpart can straighten their hair, pick up their favorite cardigan and blouse, and hike up the longest skirt they own. They’ll be good to go!

While these ideas may sound a tad generic, remember half the battle is in the acting. Don’t just push up your sleeves, Sheldon: throw out your favorite quotes and an occasional laughing twitch!
Halloween’s still a ways away yet—keep on the look out for more couple’s costumes to come!