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65 Best Halloween Costume Ideas for Men Who Love to Get Into the Spirit

From easy DIY to store-bought getups, there's something here for every type of guy.

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65 best halloween costume ideas for men that are easy to pull off
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There are easy Halloween costumes for the entire spectrum of guys, from the ones who can't bother to get dressed up and try just using a nametag as a costume, all the way to the men who love to go all-out with elaborate getups. No matter where you fall, these are the best men's Halloween costumes for 2026.

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Most of them are very easy to put together, and can probably be put together with items that are already in the closet. Others are ideas for store-bought costumes for those who just want to buy something and be done with it. And others are creative ideas that might take a little bit of craft skill to pull off. (We have faith in you.) There are superheroes, video-game characters, movie and TV stars, and classic haunts for those who really want to scare—and there's sure to be something to get your creative juices flowing.

You may have kind eyes—Athena's eyes—but that just means you're wise enough to know that Odysseus is going to be one of the hottest Halloween costumes this year. You can go all-0ut with the full outfit, or just try to get the helmet and DIY the rest.

If you ain’t first, you’re last, so this Halloween, shake and bake while in this hilarious Ricky Robby costume that comes complete with hat, gloves, and sunglasses.

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Sriracha
Credit: Mike Garten. Costumes by Lis Engelhart and Alex Mata. Makeup by Emma Elizabeth at Honey Artists using MOB Beauty. Hair by Linsey Marmorato at Honey Artists using Kristin Ess.

It doesn't take much to turn up the heat! To become your favorite condiment:

  1. Download our sriracha label template and print on iron-on transfer paper.
  2. Cut out the details and iron on to a red t-shirt following paper instructions.
  3. For the bottle cap hat, grab styrofoam cone and cylinder forms from the craft store. Cover the forms with green felt using hot glue, before attaching the two forms together.
  4. Add an elastic strap to the hat to keep it securely on your head.

You can also accessorize with faux peppers.

Sure, by Halloween, we won't even really know what Dr. Doom is up to—the next Avengers movie doesn't come out until closer to Christmas. But isn't that half the fun of it? You can get a bare-bones costume with just the cape and mask, or get the full outfit with the jumpsuit and everything ($75).

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With the new season on Apple TV+, this Halloween is a great time to "BELIEVE" all over again and become Ted Lasso. The costume comes with the jacket, visor, whistle, and mustache, but you have to provide your own pants.

RELATED: 7 Best 'Ted Lasso' Costumes for Halloween

Ty Beanie Baby
Credit: Mike Garten. Costumes by Lis Engelhart and Alex Mata. Makeup by Emma Elizabeth at Honey Artists using MOB Beauty. Hair by Linsey Marmorato at Honey Artists using Kristin Ess.

You collected them as a kid, now become a Ty Beanie Baby in just a few steps.

  1. Cut ears from felt pieces and attach them to a hoodie using hot glue.
  2. Make a heart-shaped tag from red cardstock.
  3. Punch a hole in the heart and thread a red ribbon through so the card can be worn around the neck.
  4. For an extra authentic look, cover the tag in clear contact paper so it doesn’t "lose value." (Wink, wink!)
  5. Finish off the look with some oversized, round sunglasses for the eyes.
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The costume is easy to pull together: Just get black scrubs and a blue hoodie and you're good to go. Mastering the empathic-yet-knowledgable look Dr Robby usually has when talking to patients, though, is much harder.

If clowns are your thing, there are none more terrifying than the Terrifier himself from the surprisingly popular slasher movie franchise.

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Crocs
Credit: Mike Garten. Costumes by Lis Engelhart and Alex Mata. Makeup by Emma Elizabeth at Honey Artists using MOB Beauty. Hair by Linsey Marmorato at Honey Artists using Kristin Ess.

You wear them all year long, now turn your Croc fandom into a full-body Halloween costume in just 10 easy steps. And don't forget to accessorize with a Jibbitz charm or two!

  1. On a large sheet of cardboard, trace the outline of a Crocs shoe using a pencil.
  2. Cut out using a craft knife or box cutter.
  3. Cut a large hole in the center for the face, and then add seven smaller holes around it to mimic the signature Crocs design.
  4. Cut an additional cardboard strip and fold in the edges to create a 3D strap.
  5. Cover the Crocs shape and strap with several coats of craft paint. Allow them to dry completely.
  6. Attach the folded ends of the strap to the back of the Crocs shoe using hot glue.
  7. For extra detail, trace the outline of the shoe with a darker or lighter shade of paint.
  8. Make Jibbitz charms from felt, craft foam, or paper and attach with hot glue.
  9. Attach backpack-style straps to the back of the shoe with thick ribbon and hot glue for easy wear.
  10. Wear a yellow sweatshirt underneath.
The Joker
Credit: Daniel Boczarski

People always talk about what’s going to turn them into the Joker, but Halloween offers the opportunity to actually do it. This is the Joker outfit from the most recent movies, but there’s also always the classic purple suit.

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Admit it—you were probably already looking for an excuse to buy Ryland Grace's two-fox cardigan before Halloween even popped into your head. All you have to do is pair it with a denim shirt and your favorite jeans and you're off to go sing "Sign of the Times."

Sure, Fifty Shades of Grey came out 15 years ago, but everyone still knows the franchise. Instead of making it kinky, turn the sexy story into a kooky costume by using a plethora of grey paint swatches from a local hardware store. Next, tape them onto a plain t-shirt—it doesn’t even have to be gray—and be prepared for people to tell you that you’re more clever than Christian Grey.

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Beetlejuice
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Everyone will be saying your name three times when you rock up to the Halloween party in a classic Beetlejuice costume. Just watch out for sandworms!

Pay homage to the best horror movie of the 2020s by rocking 1920s attire and looking like either Smoke or Stack, Michael B. Jordan’s impeccably dressed twins from Sinners.

RELATED: Pop Culture Halloween Costumes Inspired by the Most Iconic Moments

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Dunkings
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If your friendship is as strong as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's, then recreating the magic of this dynamic duo is a must. Start with matching orange sweat suit sets and use our Dunkings template template and iron-on transfer paper to "Dunkin'-fy" your clothing. Accessorize your looks with bright pink hats and, of course, a big box of Dunkin' Boston cream donuts.

Absolutely no one will have trouble finding you if you're wearing this classic Where's Waldo? costume. You can buy the famous red-and-white striped sweater and hat costume for cheap or make your own DIY version with a striped shirt and a pompom hat.

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If you feel the need for speed, now's your chance to dress like a Top Gun pilot. You can either buy a costume on Amazon, or DIY one, like you see here by buying some coveralls and patches.

RELATED: The Best Top Gun Halloween Costume Ideas

You don't have to make a wish on a One Wish Willow to look like Bear from Obsession—all you need is a striped button-down work shirt and an ID lanyard (or you could buy the cosplay version online).

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Embracing Carmy's look from the Emmy-winning series is always a good idea (though, we could all do without the yelling and temper tantrums). Get out the apron, use an old takeout plastic storage container as a cup, and carry around a dish towel to drive home the point. You'll look like one of the cousins in no time.

With a little bit of spray paint and some inexpensive thrift store clothes, you can create a memorable Halloween costume that'll transform you into the little green soldiers of your childhood!

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