Couple’s Costumes to DIE For: Valentine’s Day Edition

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dress up with your partner—but why settle for predictable when you can go for killer style instead? Whether you’re attending a themed party, hosting a WhoDunnit Dinners murder mystery, or just looking for an excuse to dress to impress, these couples’ costume ideas will have you looking the part—no matter which side of the crime you’re on!

And the best part? Whether you want divine drama, ridiculous romance, or sizzling scandal, there’s a WhoDunnit Dinners duo that fits your style. So grab your partner-in-crime (literally) and let’s get deadly dressed!

1. Divine Drama: Zeus & Hera from Ye Gods!

Nothing says power couple like the King and Queen of Olympus—but let’s be honest, Zeus and Hera’s relationship is a little... complicated. They may be married, but let’s just say loyalty isn’t Zeus’s strongest trait (and Hera has a talent for revenge).

The Look:

• Zeus: A flowing white toga, a golden laurel crown, and a DIY lightning bolt made from gold-painted cardboard. A grey wig and beard complete the look.
• Hera: A regal white or deep red dress, gold jewelry, and a peacock feather accessory (because peacocks are Hera’s sacred animal). Add a dramatic glare for when Zeus inevitably flirts with another guest.

Bonus Drama:

• Zeus can blame a love affair for the murder while Hera glares at him across the room.
• Hera can loudly accuse other female guests of being “yet another one of Zeus’s conquests” while the rest of the party watches in awkward amusement.

2. Ridiculous Romance: Silly Billy Leggs-Upp & Jock Strap from Murder on the Leyton Orient Express

If you and your partner love to be the life of the party, then why not go full comedy with this pair of utterly ridiculous British lovers? Silly Billy Leggs-Upp and Jock Strap are the good time couple par excellence!

The Look:

• Silly Billy Leggs-Upp: A fabulous 20s flapper style dress is a must. Get a bobbed wig and sport a feather boa. Glam up!
• Jock Strap: A dapper suit with your hair slicked back will definitely seal the deal. And of course, the obligatory cigarette holder.

Bonus Drama:

• Spend the night fawning over each other
  

3. Sizzling Scandal: Juliana L’Adora & Dickie Golightly from My Deadly Valentine

For those who prefer a love story with a side of murder, look no further than Juliana L’Adora and Dickie Golightly, the dazzling couple from My Deadly Valentine. They ooze old-Hollywood glamour—but behind closed doors, things might not be so picture-perfect.

The Look:

• Juliana L’Adora: A glittering flapper dress, pearl necklaces, long satin gloves, and a feathered headband. Add a fur stole and a dramatic pout to complete the starlet look.
• Dickie Golightly: A three-piece suit, a pocket square, and a classic fedora. 

Bonus Drama:

• Make up exaggerated Hollywood-style arguments about your “modelling career” and past lovers.
• Casually slip dramatic phrases into conversation like “I loved you once, Dickie… before the lies” or “Juliana, darling, tell me—was it love, or was it always just an act?”

4. Southern Charm Meets Corporate Power: Keith & Melinda Harrington from Live Mean, Die Nasty

For a couple who loves big personalities, bigger egos, and even bigger bank accounts, step into the extravagant (and slightly ridiculous) world of Keith and Melinda Harrington. Keith, a pompous, self-made sewage mogul, is hosting a lavish dinner party with his much younger, sweet-but-not-so-sharp wife, Melinda.

The Look:

• Keith Harrington: A flashy Texas businessman look—think a bolo tie, cowboy boots, a Stetson hat, and a cigar (fake, unless you’re feeling authentic). An oversized suit in a bold color adds to the over-the-top effect.
• Melinda Harrington: A southern belle socialite look—think big hair, a pastel cocktail dress, diamond earrings, and a permanent, dazzling smile. Carrying a tiny yappy dog in a designer purse (real or stuffed) is optional but highly encouraged.

Bonus Drama:

• Keith can loudly talk about his billions, making sure everyone knows how he built his empire on “honest, back-stabbing business”.
• Melinda can gush over Keith’s wealth while clearly not understanding what “sewage management” actually entails.
• Throw in over-the-top Southern drawls and a few well-timed “Bless your hearts,” and you’ve got pure gold.

5. DIY Couples Costumes for Any Game

Not playing one of these games? No problem! Here are quick and easy DIY couples’ costume ideas that fit almost any murder mystery:

• Detective & Femme Fatale: One of you wears a trench coat and fedora, the other a slinky dress and a mysterious air. Bonus points for dramatic one-liners like “I always knew you were trouble.”
• Murderer & Victim: A suit and tie with blood splatters (fake, of course) paired with a glamorous dress and a crime scene chalk outline drawn on the back makes for a darkly funny combo.
• The Butler & The Heiress: Perfect for any aristocratic murder mystery—one of you serves the drinks, the other sips them in a tiara and pearls.

Couples Who Sleuth Together, Stay Together

Whether you’re feeling divine like Zeus and Hera, playful like Silly Billy and Jock, or scandalous like Juliana and Dickie, a WhoDunnit Dinners murder mystery is the perfect way to celebrate love, mystery, and a little bit of drama this Valentine’s Day.

And remember—you don’t need a “romantic” game to turn it into a Valentine’s event. Add a love story twist to any of our games with themed decor, Valentine’s cocktails, and hidden “love letters” as clues.

So, grab your partner-in-crime, dress to kill, and get ready for a Valentine’s night to remember. Just don’t get too attached… someone might not make it out alive. 💔🔍