Ladies, you get a lot of love here at Brit + Co. But fellas, don't think we forgot about you! It's crunch time on the costume front, but if you don't have an idea by now, don't panic. We've got you covered with these Halloween costumes for men. From a subtle ensemble to full body paint, here are 41 fun Halloween costume ideas for men that are festive in all the best ways.
Royals
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For the guy who thinks he’s already the king of the place, why not complete the illusion?
Jack Skellington
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It’s time to paint that cheap black suit and consult a tutorial for skeleton makeup.
Rainbow or Pot of Gold
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A man could easily be the rainbow or the pot of gold, but the real scene-stealer here is the suit.
The Flash
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Let him impress you with his lightning-quick reflexes as he opens doors for you, sneaks candy bars, and dances around the club.
The Joker
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Enough time has gone by that he can reasonably be the Joker without every other guy in the bar being him as well.
Black Panther
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It takes a confident man to wear a skintight bodysuit all evening. Let alone to go out as a black cat.
T-Rex Costume
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Living out the night as a dinosaur is every five-year-old’s dreams, and nothing says you can’t finally do it as an adult.
Jay and Silent Bob
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Wayne and Garth aren’t the only grungy ’90s duo around. Jay and Silent Bob are an equally fun and mischievous pair.
Emoji
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Bring our favorite texting friends into the real world this Halloween with this easy look.
Dalmation
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Head to a thrift store or H&M to find a white top and white jeans and then use black fabric paint to create different sized spots all over the piece. Use ribbon or felt to create a dog collar and finish off the costume with dog ears and a tail. Finally, use black and white face paint to create a black eye, extra spots and a black nose. Cruella de Vil optional!
90s Andre Agassi
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Tennis fans, it's time to win an ace on that contest match point, y'all.
Forrest Gump
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Halloween is like a box of chocolates — you don't know which Forrest Gump you're gonna get. Go the“run, Forrest, run" route with a pair of red shorts and amega beard or find yourself a Lieutenant Dan.
Star-Lord
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Your man may not be Chris Pratt, but he can totally rock the red leather jacket and Walkman.
La Croix Boy
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The chocker completes the look, so make sure he doesn’t forget to wear his. The sleeveless tie-dye shirt isn’t optional, either.
Carpool Karaoke Costume
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The gag only works if he wears a giant car all evening, but think of the fun you’ll have walking down the street together as other people try to “climb in.”
Dumb & Dumber Costume
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The oh-so-frilly tuxedo you found at the thrift store needs to finally make a grand entrance.
The Beast
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This outfit only really works when you and the squad dress up as Disney princesses, but a single guy could probably slay the game with a fur beanie.
David Bowie
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If you're feeling under pressure and you want to dance in the street, we recommend Bowie fashion, and you might just find some modern love. It'll feel so good strutting in your silver leggings.
Danny Zuko from Grease
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Well this costume sure is “automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic. Why it’s greased lightnin’!”
Iron Man
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Does he have a black morph suit from some college shenanigans years ago? Excellent; he has the basis for a superhero costume now.
Army Toy Soldiers
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Okay, this one is not going to be easy to wash off, but it’ll look amazing. Make sure you’re ready for a lot of photos, because everybody’s going to want a picture.
Peter Pan
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Every house hermit will welcome the opportunity to wear moccasins outside in an un-ironic fashion.
Bernie Sanders
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He may not have won the presidency, but we still love feeling the Bern! Complete the look with a grandpa wig.
Leo and the Bear from The Revenant
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Epic movie, epic costumes, all around epicness. The bear costume is made up of pieces off Amazon — bear hoodie, brown joggers, and bear slippers.
Coffee Grinder Or Dating App Grindr
With the goal of creating a platform for men seeking men, Grindr emerged in early '09 filling the void of the search for same-sex dating via app. We took the name very literally and created a coffee grinder costume ideal for swapping stories of love lost and found.
Zach Morris from Saved by the Bell
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Everyone’s fave high school preppie is easy to pull off with a blond wig and street clothes.
Lucas from Stranger Things
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Help the gang find Will in this simple and fun DIY get-up. Grab some vintage gear at your local secondhand store and a backpack. Eleven would be proud.
Bob Ross
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We'd recognize that 'fro anywhere. The outfit is pretty flexible, but the hair is key. If you're still not sure the costume is obvious, create a paint palette out of a piece of cardboard.
Marty McFly From Back To The Future
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Time travel is trending, right? Take that flannel shirt, grab a jean jacket, a vest, and a skateboard, and you're well on your way to becoming Marty McFly.
Cardboard Robots
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He probably needs to start planning this one now (like, where is he going to get all the cardboard?), but the results are well worth it.
Moonrise Kingdom
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This Wes Anderson version of a boy scout will look great as a couples costume or solo.
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Kristoff From Frozen Costume
Dressing up as Frozen's lovable goof who tries to be serious is worth of the treats you'll get on Halloween. Don't be surprised if someone asks you where Sven is though.
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Where's Waldo? Costume
This costume is sure to stir up instantaneous joy no matter if you're trick or treating with your buddies or having fun at your job's annual Halloween party.
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Mad Hatter From Alice In Wonderland Costume
His sense of humor is a little offbeat and he dares to dream big. If this sounds like that special guy in your life, dressing up as the Mad Hatter for Halloween shouldn't feel too odd.
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Forrest Gump Costume
"...life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get," is a line that never gets old. But, we'd rather focus on the iconic run Forrest Gump embarks on after Jenny visits him and leaves without explanation. That's a costume worth wearing on Halloween.
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