Halloween costumes for men are easy to create yourself when you have a little inspiration. These adult Halloween costumes include some easy costume ideas for men, scary costumes, family-friendly costumes, and some cool character costumes.
If you’re looking for last-minute costumes for men, you’ll find some costume ideas that you can easily put together with items from your closet and some simple DIY props. You can’t get any easier than the Bob Ross costume or a Lumberjack! {high fives}
If you’re looking for a specific costume then you can click the DIY Costume Finder button above to be taken to the Tip Junkie Halloween Costumes Pattern File Box. There you will find costume ideas listed in alphabetical order with direct links to the pattern to DIY or costume to buy if I couldn’t find a free pattern online.
Quite a few of these Halloween costumes for men can easily be made into a couple’s costume. Check out the Magician, Lumberjack, steampunk, Frankenstein, Pacman, Chimney Sweep and Herr Mendl’s for some great Halloween costumes inspiration.
If you need some great ideas for additional women’s Halloween costumes, make sure to click here for women’s costume ideas ➜ 15 Modest Costumes for Women
11. Magician DIY Halloween Costume
Easy costume ideas for men are best when they include something to wear straight from their closet, and if he has a suit–voila, magic! This adult male magician can be a solo costume, but could easily be a couples costume with a beautiful assistant. Learn a couple of fun tricks and be the hit of the Halloween party. {knuckle bumps}
Click here for the tutorial –> Magician DIY Halloween Costume
10. Frances Whitman from The Darjeeling Limited
You have to love the accuracy of this costume, right? This post is full of inspiration for both costumes for men and women with a Wes Anderson Halloween theme. Pick your favorite character and go solo or grab your friends for some creative group costumes! Click here for the character ideas –> Frances Whitman from The Darjeeling Limited
9. Half Man Half Woman Halloween Costume
The idea may not be new, but the implementation is truly clever and beats your basic circus costume. David gives great tips on how to make this one of those easy costume ideas for men. Click here for the tutorial –> Half Man Half Woman Halloween Costume
Tip: This costume technique could be varied for so many mens Halloween costume ideas. Not sure who your favorite character is in DC comics? Put a fun spin on this adult male costume and go as both of your favorite characters!
8. LEGO Man Costume
Not many details are shared for this awesome looking LEGO costume but turning an adult male into this LEGO favorite character would certainly be a big hit with the kids. Although it reminds me of an inflatable costume, it seems like it’s mostly a cardboard and paint craft and certainly is more friendly than the scary costumes. Click here for the idea –> LEGO Man Costume
7. DIY Bob Ross Costume
I have to admit, Bob Ross is one of my favorite costume ideas for men. Impersonating the famous painter is a super easy costume, but you’ll still need to buy that brown afro (unless you actually have a real one). It’s a funny costume that will be comfortable to wear to the Halloween party! Click here for the tutorial –> DIY Bob Ross Costume
6. Lumberjack Halloween Costume
If you need last-minute Halloween costumes for men, this is definitely a manly costume idea that almost everyone has in their closet already. Looking for more scary costumes? Slip-on a werewolf mask, and you’re good to go! Click here for the tutorial –> Lumberjack Halloween Costume
5. Steampunk Man Costume
For adult Halloween costumes, this DIY Steampunk costume is just brilliant! You can go solo, or perfect for group costumes, and it can be created into Halloween costumes for men and women! Cathy provides great instructions and photos, but your creativity can be endless with this DIY costume! Click here for the tutorial –> Steampunk Man Costume
Supplies you’ll need:
- Felt hat
- Mask
- Leather or fabric to cover (like an old coat)
- Furry fabric to cover hat
- Sprockets, washers, pipe fittings, tacks, hose clamps and other random and cool hardware store stuff
- Armature wire
- Gold paint
- Tape
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Lenses from old sunglasses
- Any other embellishments you want
4. DIY Frankenstein Costume
Using a favorite character from literature can make great Halloween costumes for men. While this scary costume is a family costume idea, a Frankenstein costume can definitely be worn solo and it looks stunning! Check out the post to see great photos that include the bride of Frankenstein, a little mummy, and a baby bat. Click here for the tutorials –> DIY Frankenstein Costume
3. Pacman Costume DIY
If you’re in charge of the trick or treating, skip the vampire Halloween costumes and DIY this favorite character from the beloved Pacman video game. It is a frugal costume idea using cheap supplies that you probably already have in the garage. This adult male Pacman would be fun with a Mrs. Pacman and some little ghosts to complete the family look. {knuckle bumps} Click here for the tutorial –> Pacman Costume DIY
Supplies Needed:
- Cardboard
- Roll of cheap duct tape
- Bag of glue sticks and glue gun
- Quart of yellow paint
- Black Paint (sample would be plenty)
- Black mesh
2. Chimney Sweep Costume
Looking for more easy costume ideas for men? The Chimney Sweep costume can be created straight out of your closet and just in case you’re wondering, you only need to tweak a black broom to get the chimney sweep version! Check out Keiko Lynn’s great tutorial and you also find the most adorable Mary Poppins to complete this look. Click here for the tutorial –> Chimney Sweep Costume
1. Herr Mendl’s Grand Budapest Hotel Costume
Herr Mendl’s looks on point and his costume is basically made of white clothes dyed with China Blue. Need a couple’s costume? Check out this post to find Agatha and you have a pair of hipster adult Halloween costumes. Click here for the tutorials –> Herr Mendl’s Grand Budapest Hotel Costume
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If you’ve got boys in your family, you need this round up of great costume ideas! You’ll find your boy’s favorite character in a video game, Disney character, power ranger, and DC comics characters. There are so many creative ways to create a funny costume, and you’ll also find some classic animal costumes. Click here for the costume tutorials –> 50 Boys Halloween Costumes to Make
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