Music-Themed Retro Halloween Costumes for Couples

Retro is "in," and Halloween costumes for couples are popular, so why not combine them? These music-themed retro costumes for couples will bring back memories and provide plenty of inspiration this Halloween.

From affordable to extravagant to downright outrageous, couples looking for coordinating Halloween costumes have a wide variety to choose from. Take a look at these retro music-related costumes, and if you don't want to spend the money on them, try using them as inspiration for your own creations. If you already have some of the clothing or accessories, or if you can find them at a thrift store, you'll save quite a bit of money.

The 1980s were all about rock music and partying, so why not go as a rocker and a party girl groupie? The '80s Hair Band adult men's costume comes with pants, shirt, bandana, headband, and armband for about $35. Don't forget to complete the outfit with some jewelry and a mullet wig. The '80s Party Girl costume includes a camisole, corset, and reversible fuschia pettiskirt as well as a pair of fuschia leg warmers for about $30. Top it off with a wig; appropriate choices include a red and yellow True Colors wig and a multicolor Punky Pop Rock wig with layers of pink, yellow, green, and blue.

Another '80s option is the Hair Band Maniac Rockstar costume, which includes skinny pants, two scarves, and a necktie for about $20; add some jewelry, shoes, and a wig. Where's his guitar? Standing right next to him! She's wearing the Heartbreaker Guitar Ensemble adult costume for women, which includes the dress, gloves, and a headband for about $40. For the full effect, add black high heels and fishnet stockings. This style is also available in two other color choices.

If the '70s were more your thing, remember that nothing says "seventies" like disco. One option is to go as a Groovy Disco Couple . As a Disco Sleazeball, he'll be wearing an unbelievably tacky leisure suit complete with a "porn stash" tucked inside the front of his pants--and all this class is available for a mere $40! She will be ever-so-slightly more tasteful as a Boogie Babe wearing a jumpsuit that matches the sleazeball's leisure suit, and it only costs $28. Each outfit will need a wig, jewelry, and shoes to complete the look.

For those who really want to stand out, these bright white costumes will do the job. The disco king's costume consists of a white jumpsuit and jacket. The disco queen's white top and bell bottoms will match his getup perfectly. Each costume costs around $50 and needs the addition of white platform shoes to be complete; wigs and microphones are optional.

This colorful disco mama outfit includes a jumpsuit and belt; it is available for around $55; Discolicious costs a bit less at $44 and comes with the top, pants, and scarf. Both outfits will clash with--er, go with--his purple leisure suit, which will set you back about $40 before you add a gaudy shirt, some jewelry, a wig, shoes, and shades.

KISS fans, take note. This Sexy KISS Demon costume comes with a dress, cape, belt, wrist covers, and boot covers for around $60; she'll need to provide her own wig and boots, and of course the proper makeup is essential for this Gene Simmons costume. For about $50, her other half can dress as Ace Frehley by wearing the KISS Spaceman Screenprint costume, which consists of a jumpsuit, wig, armbands, and boot tops; don't forget the makeup and shoes, sold separately.

There are several other choices for the male KISS fan, but the ultimate is the KISS Authentic Rock the Nation Demon adult costume. Priced around $500 (yes, $500), this costume consists of a bodysuit, choker, gloves, cod piece, and vest with attached wings. At this price, it should include the wig, makeup, and boots, but you'll have to purchase them separately, so make sure you get plenty of use out of this costume--and whatever you do, don't spill anything on it!

Even if none of these costumes is quite right for you, they should have given you a few ideas for coming up with your own. Make a list of all the thrift shops in your area and map out a plan. Go through your closets and any boxes you've stored away. You never know what you'll find, and you could end up saving a lot of money while putting together the perfect music-themed retro Halloween costumes.