Best Halloween costumes for guys – Don’t look cheap on All Saints' Eve
Like most guys, you have probably left picking out a Halloween costume for the last minute. Don’t worry, you are not alone. But if you don’t want to be alone on Halloween you need to find the best way to combine funny and stylish. And that is very important if don’t want the Twitter accounts of your friends to be full of pictures with you wearing your best Tarzan outfit. What you need is one of the best Halloween costumes for guys.
Picking out the right one may prove to be a challenge for any man. Like with all your outfits you must take into account the place, the time and the people you are going to meet. There is no iconic man Halloween pass when it comes to your image. Quite the opposite. You must make sure your outfit does not fall into the mediocre category. There is only one thing worse than going viral because of bad choices. And that is to wear something that makes you so invisible you would not stand out at a waiters convention.
So what should you look for in a Halloween costume? And how do you walk the thin line between awesome and lukewarm to make the best impression?
If you are like me, half of your Halloween jitters come from not knowing how to find the right outfit. Alas, that is a problem that can be easily solved by following these easy steps:
- Say no to the things everybody else will wear
You can just bet that half the people at your party, or on the street, will be dressed as The Joker, or somebody from Game of Thrones. So take those immediately off your list, if you don’t want to be caught up between 25 John Snows and just as many dudes wearing clown makeup. You must remember the Suicide Squad Craze. So stay away from "the main attractions". Just to make sure. Write this down. No Avengers, no John Wick, no Spiderman, and for the love of God, no Godzilla.
- It’s not the size of the well but the depth
As an iconic man, you already know that looking for any relevant solutions means that you have to narrow down your search to find what are you looking for. You want to go for something that represents you, your style, and your personality. Not by something that you just threw on because you were too tired to look for a better solution. Dig deep into your creativity, focus on your desired topic, and stop wasting time taking advice that will throw you off track.
- Look for style and convenience
Halloween is a night when everybody lets their imagination fly. But there is such a thing as letting your imagination fly to far. All costumes that involve lots of spongy, bulky cuts, are to be avoided. The same goes for too much makeup. It may seem fun to go as the Hulk, but covering your body in green could not be your brightest idea if you want to sit down at some point. The best costumes are the ones that catch the eye but don’t get tangled up when you walk over to talk to people.
- Style doesn't come cheap
Halloween outfits do say a lot about you and character. The people you meet will not remember that awful choice you made three years ago, but they will remember you showing up in an Iron Man suit that was too serious to be a meme, but too cheap to be a real choice. Women surely will. Don’t go for cheap materials and silly cuts, when picking out your costume. You can leave those for teenagers.
1. Thomas Shelby – Peaky Blinders
If you go for a fancy dinner party on Halloween, or just looking for a fancy look that is both cool and in style, you may want to turn your eye to this British 1920’s villain.
If chosen properly your Thomas Shelby outfit will turn a lot of heads as well as give you a dashing, man of taste look.
To pull it off you need a three-piece solid blue or brown suit. A white round club collar shirt. A grey, wide, and floppy newsboy cap, and a long coat. To round up your outfit, use a pocket watch and cap toe oxford boots. The hairstyle is very popular so you should not worry about that. Your outfit will surely be a winner and look great in any picture.
2. Maverick – Top Gun
This is a costume so easy to pull off as it is a steal. All you need is a long sleeved overall in the right colors and some air force patches. You will not only be coasting on the long-anticipated release of the Top Gun sequel, but women will love this. Fighter pilot suits embody freedom, courage and peak performance.
And that is something you can’t go wrong with. If overalls are not your thing you can switch to jeans and a fighter pilot leather jacket. Just don’t forget the aviator lens, and make sure those patches are 1990’s big.
3. Cliff Booth – Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Brad Pitt plays a great role in the latest Tarantino movie. And provides you with a wonderful idea for a casual laid back outfit, that you can wear anywhere on Halloween. You will need some attitude to make this happen. But you will also need some blue jeans, a Champion tee, and a yellow Hawaiian shirt. Make sure you accessorize them with a nice brown strap watch, that matches the color of your boots. And if you arrive early some nice golden rim sunglasses. It is one of the best and stylish outfit ideas that you can pull off. Maybe, if you are lucky enough you might just stumble upon a nice Margot Robbie.
4. 007 – James Bond
A secret agent costume is a timeless classic. And seeing that No Time To Die is due to premiere in 2020, you might wanna consider putting on your best Daniel Craig impersonation, and throw your action hero swagger around. How do you achieve that without being confused with a random guy in a suit? Easy. Don’t wear a suit. Instead, go for a white tuxedo, and remember the devil is in the details. Wear a James Bond Spectre ring, an Omega Seamaster watch, with oxford style shoes. Feel free to bring all your charm, martial arts, and high tech secret gadgets, with you.
James Bond has always been the image of secret service reliability and perseverance, with a touch of finesse. The one person that can get things done under any circumstances. So your presence will assure that any party will be shaken not stirred.
5. Neo – The Matrix
If you are into cult films and you know that producers have already lined up the next Matrix movies you could go as Neo, in the original trilogy. Not only is it an easy look to pull off but it will make you a Keanu Reeves connoisseur compared to all the John Wicks that are going to descend upon All Saints’ Eve. The core of your costume will be a long black trench coat. Put on some black trousers and a long-sleeve black t-shirt and you are almost done. Don’t forget about boots, and retro sporty sunglasses, from the ‘90s. Round up your look with the all-important short slick back hairstyle.
If you feel confident enough you can tack on some gun holsters, but we can assure you that even without them your pictures will look as breathtaking as the internet thinks Keanu is.
6. Berlin -Money heist
This is an easy one to pull off and is one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic outfits that popular culture can offer. You will just need the right overalls, a gun holster to wear on the outside, and of course, the famous Dali mask. To be credible as Berlin you need to pay extra attention to the leather gun holster and secure a Browning Hi Power, replica, to top it all off.
The red color of your overalls may seem a bit daring, but that is exactly the point. It will be a fun costume to wear and will reflect your active, strong and adventurous character.
This money heist suit will rob everybody of a smile and make you the bad guy people love.
7. Marty McFly – Back from the future
Vintage is still in, and so are the ‘80’s. But going to a Halloween party dressed as one of the main characters in Back to the Future is timeless. Make sure you have the right color denim jacket over a patterned white shirt, blue jeans and the iconic puffy red vest that brings it all together. Your piece or resistance can be a pair of self-lacing Nike limited edition Mags https://news.nike.com/news/nike-mag-2015
They won’t be easy to find, but you only want the best for your outfit.
This level of attention to detail will be the talk of the town at any party and liven up any Halloween party conversation. That is if don’t have a matching DeLorean in the parking lot.
These are just a few of the costumes you can wear to a Halloween party and that can bring out the fun and positive traits of your personality while making you comfortable enough to have a good time and not worry about your look. You are free to pick any one of them or use them as an inspiration for other creative ideas. Just remember that anything you pick in the end uses quality fabrics, is a good fit and looks like it's made to measure and perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
Picking out the right one may prove to be a challenge for any man. Like with all your outfits you must take into account the place, the time and the people you are going to meet. There is no iconic man Halloween pass when it comes to your image. Quite the opposite. You must make sure your outfit does not fall into the mediocre category. There is only one thing worse than going viral because of bad choices. And that is to wear something that makes you so invisible you would not stand out at a waiters convention.
So what should you look for in a Halloween costume? And how do you walk the thin line between awesome and lukewarm to make the best impression?
How do you look for the best idea?
If you are like me, half of your Halloween jitters come from not knowing how to find the right outfit. Alas, that is a problem that can be easily solved by following these easy steps:- Say no to the things everybody else will wear
You can just bet that half the people at your party, or on the street, will be dressed as The Joker, or somebody from Game of Thrones. So take those immediately off your list, if you don’t want to be caught up between 25 John Snows and just as many dudes wearing clown makeup. You must remember the Suicide Squad Craze. So stay away from "the main attractions". Just to make sure. Write this down. No Avengers, no John Wick, no Spiderman, and for the love of God, no Godzilla.
- It’s not the size of the well but the depth
As an iconic man, you already know that looking for any relevant solutions means that you have to narrow down your search to find what are you looking for. You want to go for something that represents you, your style, and your personality. Not by something that you just threw on because you were too tired to look for a better solution. Dig deep into your creativity, focus on your desired topic, and stop wasting time taking advice that will throw you off track.
- Look for style and convenience
Halloween is a night when everybody lets their imagination fly. But there is such a thing as letting your imagination fly to far. All costumes that involve lots of spongy, bulky cuts, are to be avoided. The same goes for too much makeup. It may seem fun to go as the Hulk, but covering your body in green could not be your brightest idea if you want to sit down at some point. The best costumes are the ones that catch the eye but don’t get tangled up when you walk over to talk to people.
- Style doesn't come cheap
Halloween outfits do say a lot about you and character. The people you meet will not remember that awful choice you made three years ago, but they will remember you showing up in an Iron Man suit that was too serious to be a meme, but too cheap to be a real choice. Women surely will. Don’t go for cheap materials and silly cuts, when picking out your costume. You can leave those for teenagers.
Awesome ideas for your Halloween:
1. Thomas Shelby – Peaky Blinders
If you go for a fancy dinner party on Halloween, or just looking for a fancy look that is both cool and in style, you may want to turn your eye to this British 1920’s villain.
If chosen properly your Thomas Shelby outfit will turn a lot of heads as well as give you a dashing, man of taste look.
To pull it off you need a three-piece solid blue or brown suit. A white round club collar shirt. A grey, wide, and floppy newsboy cap, and a long coat. To round up your outfit, use a pocket watch and cap toe oxford boots. The hairstyle is very popular so you should not worry about that. Your outfit will surely be a winner and look great in any picture.
2. Maverick – Top Gun
This is a costume so easy to pull off as it is a steal. All you need is a long sleeved overall in the right colors and some air force patches. You will not only be coasting on the long-anticipated release of the Top Gun sequel, but women will love this. Fighter pilot suits embody freedom, courage and peak performance.
And that is something you can’t go wrong with. If overalls are not your thing you can switch to jeans and a fighter pilot leather jacket. Just don’t forget the aviator lens, and make sure those patches are 1990’s big.
3. Cliff Booth – Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Brad Pitt plays a great role in the latest Tarantino movie. And provides you with a wonderful idea for a casual laid back outfit, that you can wear anywhere on Halloween. You will need some attitude to make this happen. But you will also need some blue jeans, a Champion tee, and a yellow Hawaiian shirt. Make sure you accessorize them with a nice brown strap watch, that matches the color of your boots. And if you arrive early some nice golden rim sunglasses. It is one of the best and stylish outfit ideas that you can pull off. Maybe, if you are lucky enough you might just stumble upon a nice Margot Robbie.
4. 007 – James Bond
A secret agent costume is a timeless classic. And seeing that No Time To Die is due to premiere in 2020, you might wanna consider putting on your best Daniel Craig impersonation, and throw your action hero swagger around. How do you achieve that without being confused with a random guy in a suit? Easy. Don’t wear a suit. Instead, go for a white tuxedo, and remember the devil is in the details. Wear a James Bond Spectre ring, an Omega Seamaster watch, with oxford style shoes. Feel free to bring all your charm, martial arts, and high tech secret gadgets, with you.
James Bond has always been the image of secret service reliability and perseverance, with a touch of finesse. The one person that can get things done under any circumstances. So your presence will assure that any party will be shaken not stirred.
5. Neo – The Matrix
If you are into cult films and you know that producers have already lined up the next Matrix movies you could go as Neo, in the original trilogy. Not only is it an easy look to pull off but it will make you a Keanu Reeves connoisseur compared to all the John Wicks that are going to descend upon All Saints’ Eve. The core of your costume will be a long black trench coat. Put on some black trousers and a long-sleeve black t-shirt and you are almost done. Don’t forget about boots, and retro sporty sunglasses, from the ‘90s. Round up your look with the all-important short slick back hairstyle.
If you feel confident enough you can tack on some gun holsters, but we can assure you that even without them your pictures will look as breathtaking as the internet thinks Keanu is.
6. Berlin -Money heist
This is an easy one to pull off and is one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic outfits that popular culture can offer. You will just need the right overalls, a gun holster to wear on the outside, and of course, the famous Dali mask. To be credible as Berlin you need to pay extra attention to the leather gun holster and secure a Browning Hi Power, replica, to top it all off.
The red color of your overalls may seem a bit daring, but that is exactly the point. It will be a fun costume to wear and will reflect your active, strong and adventurous character.
This money heist suit will rob everybody of a smile and make you the bad guy people love.
7. Marty McFly – Back from the future
Vintage is still in, and so are the ‘80’s. But going to a Halloween party dressed as one of the main characters in Back to the Future is timeless. Make sure you have the right color denim jacket over a patterned white shirt, blue jeans and the iconic puffy red vest that brings it all together. Your piece or resistance can be a pair of self-lacing Nike limited edition Mags https://news.nike.com/news/nike-mag-2015
They won’t be easy to find, but you only want the best for your outfit.
This level of attention to detail will be the talk of the town at any party and liven up any Halloween party conversation. That is if don’t have a matching DeLorean in the parking lot.
These are just a few of the costumes you can wear to a Halloween party and that can bring out the fun and positive traits of your personality while making you comfortable enough to have a good time and not worry about your look. You are free to pick any one of them or use them as an inspiration for other creative ideas. Just remember that anything you pick in the end uses quality fabrics, is a good fit and looks like it's made to measure and perfectly balanced, as all things should be.
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