25 Men's Halloween Costumes That'll Get Him the "Best Dressed" Award
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25 Men's Halloween Costumes That'll Get Him the "Best Dressed" Award
Dressing up is probably the most important (and not to mention fun!) part of Halloween — after watching scary movies and putting up Halloween decorations, of course. And while coming up with a creative costume idea can be an expensive endeavor, spending a chunk of change is not your only option when it comes to finding a show-stopping Halloween costume. There are more than a few clever Halloween costumes for men can be as easy as looking in your closet, for example, so forget overpriced store-bought costumes and try these DIY Halloween costumes for the man or men in your life. From classic movie characters to creepy creatures, these Halloween costume ideas for dads and dudes of all ages definitely won't break the bank.
Maybe you're looking to add another project to your Halloween crafting plans this year. Perhaps you're looking a last-minute costume you can put together just hours before that coveted (and probably infamous) Halloween party. Maybe you just need the perfect costume addition to round out your couple's costume. No matter how much effort or money you're willing to invest into your look, these Halloween costume ideas for men are sure to make you stand out in a crowd of sailors and Danny Zukos.
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Mad Hatter
You would be mad not to appreciate this Alice in Wonderland-themed outfit, which comes complete with a DIY top hat.
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Derek Zoolander
Tight leather pants, pointy-toed shoes, and some Blue Steel attitude can turn anyone into Derek Zoolander.
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Smart Cookie
Be the cleverest person at the party in this Smart Cookie ensemble, which only requires you to adhere a dozen cookie cut-outs to an old graduation gown.
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Brawny Man
This super-easy Brawny Man costume costs as much to make as... well, a roll of Brawny paper towels.
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Bubble Bath
This squeaky-clean costume idea (which only requires a white T-shirt and tons of white balloons) is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Wizard
Make a magical entrance to a Halloween party in this easy-to-make wizard getup.
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Dr. Evil
Get a boxy beige or gray suit and a bald cap, and you can transform yourself into Austin Powers' nemesis. Don't forget Mr. Bigglesworth!
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Jerry Seinfeld
It's easy to channel Jerry Seinfeld — just wear the infamous Puffy Shirt, and you're good to go!
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Chef
With a cotton apron, fabric pens, and a chef's hat, you can whip up a chef's costume that's *chef's kiss.*
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Hawaiian Punch
This easy costume was made for pun-lovers, and all it takes to complete the look is a Hawaiian shirt and boxing gloves.
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Farmer
Though all you really need is a flannel and a pair of overalls to put together this look, a handcrafted "USDA Organic" pin really brings it all together.
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Blessing in Diguise
Another perfect getup for pun-lovers, this costume only requires you to spell out "blessing" with iron-on letters and then craft a clever disguise with a fake mustache, glasses, and cape.
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Empire State Building
Even if you don't have a real-life baby monkey, carrying around a stuffed monkey works just as well for this clever King Kong costume.
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50 Shades of Grey
Got a bunch of gray paint swatches? Got a plain T-shirt? Then it looks like you've got yourself a punny costume!
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Vampire
As long as you own a suit, this costume only requires a cape, a pair of fake vampire teeth, and some fake blood for accessories.
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Astronaut
All you need is an orange jumpsuit and a NASA hat to put together an out-of-this-world astronaut costume.
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Joker
Any combination of purple and green clothes (as well as some face paint and green hair dye) can help you take on the Joker.
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Ferris Bueller
You don't need to take the whole day off to put together this Ferris Bueller costume (though you can if it helps you get into the spirit). Just layer a vest over a plain white T-shirt and pair it with a cardigan and slacks.
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Hamburglar
You don't have to be a hamburger lover to love this McDonald's Hamburglar costume. Just get your hands on a black-and-white striped shirt, a bandit mask, a fedora, and some red accessories.
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Candy Vendor
A black suit, a red bellhop hat, and a basket to wear around your neck is all your need for this clever candy vendor costume. The best part: You'll have snacks with you all night long in case you get hungry.
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Harry Potter
Summon the Boy Who Lived with a sweater vest, maroon-and-gold-striped tie, a black cape-like coat, and some glasses.
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Zombie
If you have some clothes you're willing to shred and know someone with a knack for face paint, then you can join the undead for the night.
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Men in Black
You probably already have everything you need at home in order to become a Men in Black agent.
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Skeleton
Give the classic skeleton costume a modern twist by painting only half your face and pairing the look with a snazzy suit.
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Football Player
You can relive your glory days (or do some wishful thinking) by dressing up in a football jersey and throwing some black stripes on your face.
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