Halloween is just around the corner and that means in addition to gearing up for decorating, carving jack-o-lanterns and enjoying your favorite fall beverages (pumpkin spice or otherwise), it's time to start thinking about costumes. If you're planning to attend a Halloween party with your significant other this year, you'll undoubtedly encounter several Barbie and Kens. But if you're a country music fan looking to stand out, we have options. There are countless beloved duos throughout the history of country music, from singing (and romantic partners) like George Jones and Tammy Wynette to iconic country music duos.
Maybe you have a passion for '70s fashion (Conway and Loretta are for you) or you can't get enough '90s love ballads (Tim & Faith are your best bet). Maybe you're dating a pop culture expert who'd love nothing more than to be the Nicole Kidman to your Keith Urban. The possibilities are endless, but we've rounded up the best of the best country music couples costume ideas.
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
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Essentials: blonde wig, sequins, western pearl snap shirt, the ability to sing "Islands in the Stream" at a moment's notice
From "Islands In The Stream" way back in 1983 to "You Can't Make New Friends" in 2013, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers spent a lifetime singing iconic duets together, not to mention touring, appearing on television specials, and making entire albums, including an all-time classic Christmas album. Honor them during the Halloween season with a top notch couples costume. For Dolly, you'll want a big blonde wig, red lips and matching long nails, a spangly gown with beading, fringe and any other decorations available, heels or cowgirl boots, and a little guitar or microphone for extra fun. Kenny needs a Western shirt and cowboy hat, jeans, a leather vest if you want to be extra, and of course his signature silver fox beard.
Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
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Essentials: fabulous hair, your finest '70s vintage
Speaking of country music royalty known for their seminal duets, why not stunt on everyone else at the costume party and show up as Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty? Channel the Queen of Country in a long brunette wig and wear the biggest, laciest, flowiest gown you can find — we're talking puffed sleeves, all the ruffles, and a big old crinoline or hoop skirt if you want to get truly serious. For Twitty wannabes it's all about the hair — try a sleek, swooping pompadour or a big curly 'do and add a Western or '70s novelty print shirt with a big collar and a few gold chains and you're ready for a chorus of "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man."
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
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Essentials: unyielding chemistry, cordless mic for impromptu ballad singing
What could be more romantic than dressing up like modern country music's golden couple, the Ken and Barbie of the scene, really, and if ever there was a time for a country Ken and Barbie costume it's now. For Tim, you'll want a black, 10-gallon cowboy hat and a big belt buckle — from there you can add jeans and a t-shirt or button down, but show a little chest — make the t-shirt a v-neck or unbutton the top few buttons. Faith always looks amazing and rocks a variety of looks. Once you've got a long, blonde wig, you can do a plaid shirt or silky top tucked into jeans, a fun dress, or even a white pantsuit in the style of her famous look from the "This Kiss" video.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
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Essentials: flat iron, an undying love for AMC theaters, saying "somehow heartbreak feels good in a place like this"
The singer and the movie star — it doesn't get much more glamorous than these two and their tendency to hold hands and rock a red carpet makes Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman a fun costume for any loved-up couple. This one is all about the hair — once you've got Keith's classic floppy feathery bob with his signature blonde highlights and Nicole's longer-than-long honey blonde locks in place, finish it off with a black button down or t-shirt (Keith) and a sleek, stunning dress (Nicole) and get ready to proclaim you're "Making Memories of Us."
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
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Essentials: black clothes, 50s floral dress, an autoharp
It doesn't get much better than Johnny and June when it comes to country music couples and this is an option that you may well be able to pull off just by shopping in your own closets. Johnny Cash was, of course, The Man in Black and you can pay homage to his monochromatic style with a black Western shirt or other button down, black pants or jeans, and black boots. Practice your best baritone "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." June Carter was known for her long, luscious brown locks, often pinned back in a half-up, half-down style. Add a fit and flare dress and heels and you'll be goin' to Jackson in no time.
George Jones and Tammy Wynette
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Essentials: your grandad's Sunday best, rhinestones, chiffon
George Jones and Tammy Wynette might have been the most outrageously glamorous couple in country music at their peak. George Jones was all about the spangled, glittering Nudie suits in an array of eye-catching colors while Tammy Wynette literally stood by her man in all sorts of wild gowns with details like big chiffon sleeves, wide collars or halter necklines, and of course rhinestones and sequins. If you like wild '70s vintage clothes, George and Tammy are a great choice. Top off with Possum's pompadour and Tammy's big blonde curls and you may not be the jet set but you'll be fabulous.
Brooks and Dunn
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Essentials: vintage Wrangler shirts, boots for boot-scootin'
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are one of the all-time country duos and a Brooks and Dunn couple's costume is nothing short of genius. Channel Ronnie Dunn in a simple black or denim top, jeans and boots and top everything off with his signature beard, sunglasses if you're feeling them, and add his iconic COWBOY tattoo down your right arm for a true Dunn-core look. For Kix Brooks, you need a big black or white cowboy hat and either a button down with a wild, fun print or a white shirt topped with a dark vest. Talk about Hillbilly Deluxe!
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