Arrested Development Costumes Halloween Party

We had a fantastic Halloween- filled with many parties and many cool dates! One of our favorite nights of the season comes as our friend’s annual couples Halloween party. See our Bob Ross Costume and Julia Child Costume.

There’s always the best costume award, and admittedly, it’s on our bucket list to win it sometime. So we always put the pressure on ourselves to come up with something awesome, and something that makes us laugh pretty hard at the concept itself. This year was no different. We thought about it for a while, and then finally we decided to turn to our favorite TV show for inspiration. 

Arrested Development Costume

If you aren’t an Arrested Development fan, I am sorry. We have watched and re-watched this series many times while dating, engaged, and married. It’s definitely weird for your first few episodes, but then you realize how they are intertwining plots and jokes, and it becomes the funniest show ever!

We particularly love the very awkward plot of George Michael (Michael Cera) having a huge crush on his cousin Maeby (Alia Shawkat). And that seemed to stick as the characters we wanted to be. They spend a lot of time working the family’s frozen banana stand, so it was only fitting we made duplicates of their uniforms.

 This is also a potluck treat party, and frozen chocolate-covered bananas seemed to be the perfect thing to bring with our costumes!

(And can I brag, they were gone in a literal 5 minutes? Apparently, everyone loves these!) And they gave us many options to say the line “There’s always money in the banana stand!” 

 

Arrest Development Costume Ideas 

If George Michael and Maeby aren’t you’re cup of tea, there are so many options for your favorite character to dress as in this fandom TV community. 

Here are some other Arrested Development characters with character costumes to complete their look. 

– Tobias Funke (David Cross’s character). This Therapist turned wannabe actor makes for one of the most iconic costumes in the Arrested Development costume department! You could easily lean into his Blue Man Group episode and cover yourself in blue body paint. His blue cutoff shorts to complete the “Never nude” look is a hilarious nod to this character. His pirate look would also be a total winner! 

– Lindsay Bluth (Portia de Rossi) is the wife of Tobias, and they’d make a fantastic couple’s costume! Lindsay’s most iconic outfit includes her red shirt that says “SLUT” on it. 

– Lucille Bluth (Jessica Walter), this matriarch of the family is one of the main reasons Arrested Development is one of the favorite fandoms of comedy lovers! Get a skirt suit and a wine glass to hold all night. 

– Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman): Someone had to be the sensible one in the family, and he makes for an easy costume with a button-down shirt and a pair of khakis. 

– Gob Bluth (Will Arnett): Get your linen suit ready, learn some magic tricks, rent a segway, and get ready to blast “The Final Countdown” for the perfect Gob Bluth costume. 

– Buster Bluth (Tony Hale): Dress in an Army uniform, add a prosthetic arm, and carry around a handful of stuffed animals you “Won at Army” for a hilarious Buster Bluth costume. 

Couple’s Halloween Party

 Our hosts, The Nobles always have a great setup in a huge backyard.

 

They also set everyone up for pictures. Last year we took them, but this year we only took some group shots and enjoyed our time talking to old friends, and eating frozen bananas!

 Seriously, the creativity of the group is always so impressive! 

Notable faves: Duck Dynasty, Cactus, Awkward Family Photo, Vintage Circus, and Retro Ghosts- all so great!

Thanks to our friends for the annual free date, fun time, and perfect way to celebrate Halloween!

We love a good couples costume party! 

Like this couple’s costume post? Be sure to check out these fun costume ideas: 

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Super Mario Family Costume 

Marty McFly and Doc Brown Back to the Future Costume 

Easy Cat Burglar Costume

Bonnie and Clyde Couples Costume