Best gay halloween costumes

This year, we changed our minds a few times, but we finally settled on a good one. You could also do these with a bestie rather than a partner. I often like to strike a balance of BOTH: clever and pop culturally timely. Luckily, my wife is, too!

Couples costumes are a fun and exciting Halloween tradition. And although anyone in any couple made up of people of any gender identities can dress as anything they want, there aren't always as many clear-cut ideas for same-sex couples and couples made up of queer people. What you need: Masks and bodysuits, or just shirts with the superheroes' logos on them. What you need: Sparkly clothes, a statement necklace, sunglasses, a blonde wig for Hansel, and your best version of Derelicte.

In gay world, Halloween is the one night a year when "chronically online" people can dress as a ghost, cowboy or fashion designer Queen of Melrose explaining how her grandmother converted from Catholicism to Jehovah's Witnesses at a dysfunctional family dinner. In the internet's latest trend, people are showing off their hyper-specific Halloween costumes of niche pop culture references. These elaborate outfits honor a wide range of material including viral memes, song lyrics, reality TV scenes, celebrity interviews, AI generated images and objects in films. There are truly no limits.

Whether you're going for a thirst trap, looking to impress on social media, or trying to be a spooky as possible, here are the best gay Halloween costume ideas. The classic devil costume never goes out of style. Turn up the heat with a red-hot ensemble—think leather pants, devil horns, and a demonic pencil mustache. Add a whip or pitchfork for extra flair, and let your devilish charm work its magic.