Popsugar Living Halloween Costumes 2019 Halloween Costumes For College Guys Guys, These 69 Costume Ideas Are Cool For Every College Party This Season 8 August 2019 by Lauren Harano View this post on Instagram A post shared by Makeup By Anna (@annamckeownmakeup) on Nov 7, 2017 at 3:33pm PST Well guys, the impending Fall season means you need to come up with a cheap and easy Halloween costume idea ASAP. We know you probably don't have full costumes in your closet, and that's why we rounded up the best costumes for men that include DIY outfits, totally original ideas, funny (and punny!) costumes, and some pop culture references that will help you win every costume contest around campus. From the dorms to date dashes and everything in between, these costumes are completely college approved. Take a look at these costume ideas for men that even the busiest college guy can handle. Happy hauntings, boys! — Additional reporting by Hedy Phillips Related: Spirit Halloween Has a Spooktacular 2019 Costume Selection, So See Ya at Checkout! Where's Waldo? A post shared by I A M G I E Δ U X (@iamgieaux) on Aug 14, 2017 at 11:03pm PDT A striped shirt, beanie, and circular glasses are just about all you need to channel your inner Waldo. 1 / 69 Green Army Man View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo Vash (@leovash) on Jul 11, 2018 at 3:01am PDT Going green never looked so cool. Paint your face green, wear green clothes, and complete the costume with a handmade green platform that you can strike your best army pose on. 2 / 69 Justin Timberlake A post shared by Kirbie 🍑 (@kirbiejohnson) on Oct 30, 2016 at 10:36pm PDT Throw it back to JT's glory days when you wear jean on jean on jean. Complete your outfit with a jean (!) cowboy hat, and you're ready to party. 3 / 69 Archer A post shared by Garratt Powers (@garratt.powers) on Jun 14, 2017 at 8:47pm PDT If you've got a knack for face painting, this Archer idea will be perfect for you. Add comic-like features and a suit, and your work here is done. 4 / 69 Ryan Gosling in Drive A post shared by Danny Peart (@dpeart7) on Jun 27, 2015 at 4:16am PDT A silk jacket, black pants, and gloves will kick this Ryan Gosling costume into full gear. 5 / 69 Thor A post shared by Andrew McLean (@webheadedhero) on Apr 2, 2018 at 4:17pm PDT A red cape over a grey or black outfit with a large hammer will turn you into the iconic Thor. Be sure to show off your muscles! 6 / 69 Skeleton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Makeup By Anna (@annamckeownmakeup) on Nov 7, 2017 at 3:33pm PST No costume? No problem! Face paint is all you need to make this costume complete. If you want to make it even creepier, add a little fake blood to your outfit, too. 7 / 69 David Beckham A photo posted by Stewart Dunlop (@usastewyd) on Oct 31, 2013 at 10:18pm PDT The ultimate stud, being David Beckham is everyone's dream. You'll want to wear a crisp V-neck, gel in your hair, and if you don't have a bunch of tattoos, wear a fake sleeve to finish off your costume. 8 / 69 David S. Pumpkins View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courtney O. Rohman (@corohman415) on Oct 31, 2018 at 5:08pm PDT A pumpkin-printed suit is all you needed to channel Tom Hanks's iconic David S. Pumpkins character from SNL this Halloween. Any questions? 9 / 69 Picasso Painting View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnny De La Torre 🌹 (@eljohnnydelatorre) on Jul 26, 2018 at 12:15pm PDT Go wild splattering yourself with bright colours of paint, and frame yourself in a similarly painted picture frame. Picasso's art is one of a kind, and your costume will be, too. 10 / 69 The Devil Wears Prada View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ulises Orizaga (@ulises.orizaga) on Oct 29, 2018 at 6:25am PDT A little red goes a long way here, as does a devilish smile. Dress in all black, and if you have any Prada, well, the more, the better. 11 / 69 Men in Black View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Martinez (@justinkmartinez) on Jun 6, 2018 at 7:07pm PDT This costume is great for guys who have a black suit and some dark sunglasses. Done, done, and done. 12 / 69 Athlete View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beau Pearson (@beau__pearson) on Oct 31, 2018 at 8:22pm PDT Whether you played baseball, football, football, or any sport in the middle, dressing up as an athlete for Halloween is always a safe bet. Once you find one of your old uniforms, it's game time. 13 / 69 Forrest Gump View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gad Raifman (@gadraifman) on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:28pm PST If you're ready to run, Forrest, run, you'll need a dirty white t-shirt, some shorts, a hat (preferably with the Bubba Gump logo), and a very long beard. Then get running! 14 / 69 Derek Zoolander View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cobalt (@cobalt_cosplay) on Apr 6, 2019 at 5:59am PDT Derek Zoolander's iconic look is easy to re-create. If you don't have a printed jacket, you can paint an already white or black one. Add a headband and spiky hair. The most important part, though, is your Blue Steel look. 15 / 69 Luigi Board View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachael (@ahoyjamesmcavoy) on Oct 31, 2018 at 4:38pm PDT A Ouija board but with a Luigi twist? Yes, please. All you have to do is wear Luigi's famous green hat and a Ouija board around your neck, and you'll be ready to give everyone a good laugh. 16 / 69 Top Gun A post shared by Carlos Eduardo Barbosa (@cadu_bh) on Aug 22, 2016 at 9:29am PDT If you have combat boots and aviators, you're halfway done with this costume! Get a green one-piece outfit and add some patches to complete the look. 17 / 69 Neville Longbottom From Harry Potter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colin Asercion (@colinasercion) on Oct 8, 2017 at 11:02am PDT Throw on an elaborately patterned cardigan, a button-down shirt, and jeans and carry a blood-stained sword to pull off this Harry Potter character. Bonus points if you have a large fake snake! 18 / 69 John Wick View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Huffman (@onexpunchxmickey) on Oct 24, 2017 at 8:51am PDT Embody the badass Keanu Reeves character with an all-black suit and some fake blood. Don't forget the stuffed dog! 19 / 69 Star-Lord From Guardians of the Galaxy View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Koch (@its_just_koch) on Oct 8, 2014 at 2:35pm PDT This is an easy look to pull off, Just a red jacket and a retro cassette player. And swagger, so much swagger. 20 / 69 Superman View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uzair Siddiqui (@uzairs1) on Oct 31, 2018 at 2:54pm PDT A Superman shirt, glasses, and some business separates make this the easiest superhero outfit you could put together. 21 / 69 Lumberjack View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matti Alicia (@mattialicia) on Oct 28, 2017 at 10:05pm PDT A plaid shirt, scruffy beard, and a love for the outdoors is all you need for this one. If you have an axe lying around that's great too! 22 / 69 Jason Momoa's Aquaman View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🆅🆄🅻🅶🅾 ⏯ 🅿🅻🅰🆈 (@play_zn) on Mar 2, 2019 at 5:46am PST Just as cool as it is sexy, being Aquaman is one of the best Halloween costumes yet. Just grab a trident and get ready to blow people out of the water with your costume. 23 / 69 Hippie View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jeseous on Apr 3, 2018 at 8:54pm PDT If you have a turtleneck, bell-bottoms, or a groovy kind of style, fitting in with the '70s theme won't be too far out for you. Peace sign accessories and tie-dye are a must, too. Get groovy! 24 / 69 Harry Potter View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝕁𝔼ℕℕ𝕐 (@jnnfr__k) on Mar 4, 2019 at 1:51am PST Harry's outfits vary widely throughout the series, so the crucial parts of this look are just his glasses, wand, and lightning bolt scar. Ten points to Gryffindor if you also carry a white owl and call her Hedwig. 25 / 69 Vampire View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Mor (@benthefirst) on Mar 2, 2018 at 4:52am PST Be a sexy vampire by dressing up the outfit with a blazer and bow tie. Paint some fake blood on your shirt for effect, and don't forget the vampire teeth. 26 / 69 Cowboy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sean Hunter (@seanbron) on Oct 31, 2018 at 6:47pm PDT Denim on denim plus a mustache, cowboy boots, and cowboy hat. Done and done! 27 / 69 Bruce Lee View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicholas Nikyar (@nicholasnikyar) on Jan 25, 2018 at 2:35pm PST This costume calls for a yellow outfit from head to toe. You can add the signature black stripes down the side easily with electrical tape. And don't forget your nunchucks. 28 / 69 Mime View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raymond Atchison (@outraygeous87) on Jun 2, 2018 at 12:08am PDT Be ready to be quiet during your Halloween party if you go as a mime or the costume won't work! Wear black pants, a black-and-white-striped t-shirt, black gloves, and a black hat. Keep your mouth shut all night and use only your hands to communicate. 29 / 69 Baywatch Lifeguards View this post on Instagram A post shared by Merh (@merhrosales) on Nov 10, 2017 at 5:19pm PST If you don't mind a little nudity, this costume just requires red swim trunks and a whistle. Running around saving lives is totally optional on your part. 30 / 69 Alan From The Hangover View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fitzwilliam (@fitzwilliam_the_cavalier) on Nov 16, 2017 at 6:58am PST Your pet probably won't allow you to carry him around all night, but you can be like Alan from The Hangover and wear a baby carrier with a doll in it. 31 / 69 Woody From Toy Story View this post on Instagram A post shared by Y A E L (@yaelhuerta) on Oct 29, 2016 at 11:52am PDT Dressing up as Woody from Toy Story is easier than you might think. Jeans, a yellow shirt, and cowboy hat will do the trick, and if you're feeling extra creative, you can always put a snake in your boot. Giddy-up partner! 32 / 69 The Brawny Man View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tad Luebbehusen (@tadluebb) on Oct 31, 2018 at 6:11pm PDT Pearly whites and a red button up are all you need to make this costume complete. Oh, and a thick beard won't hurt either. 33 / 69 Second Amendment View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim Ludy - Under the Capes (@underthecapespodcast) on Jun 15, 2018 at 6:34pm PDT Get it? The Second Amendment is the right to bear arms. All you need is some fur in any colour you please that you can wear as sleeves. 34 / 69 Half Dead View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝙹𝚘𝚜𝚑𝚞𝚊 𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚝𝚝 (@joshuascott83) on Oct 31, 2018 at 1:07pm PDT All you need for this killer costume is face paint, and you're ready to go. You can wear any outfit you want with this look, but black is always a good call. 35 / 69 Scientist View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Ellis (@justinxsane) on Nov 2, 2017 at 7:13pm PDT Wow all your party guests with your science knowledge . . . or just the sweet costume you threw together that makes you SEEM smart. You just need a white jacket, gloves, and protective glasses to pull off the scientist look. 36 / 69 Ron Swanson From Parks and Recreation View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erich Roberts (@con_swanson_cosplay) on Mar 20, 2017 at 10:06am PDT You'll need your best surly face and a love of meat, buffets, and meat buffets to pull off the Ron Swanson look. You'll also need khakis, a flannel shirt, and a badass mustache. 37 / 69 Robber View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Popham (@jackiepopham) on Oct 29, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT All this costume requires are black pants, a striped shirt, black gloves, a black hat, and a mask. Make sure you're sneaky all night so you don't blow your cover. 38 / 69 Marty McFly From Back to the Future View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan (@that_greaserguy) on Nov 1, 2017 at 9:26pm PDT It's all denim all the time for Marty McFly. If you've got something lying around the attic from the '80s, you'll be all set. 39 / 69 Mad-Eye Moody From Harry Potter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Baker (@alexbakerphoto) on Feb 7, 2015 at 10:31am PST You can create Mad-Eye's mad eye by cutting a white ball in half and gluing it to a strip of fabric you can tie around your head. Complete the look with a black robe and wand. 40 / 69 LaCroix View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evan Petrow (@nancy_karrigan) on Oct 28, 2017 at 4:37pm PDT How easy would it be to dress up as one of your favourite beverages? Tie-dye a couple of shirts to look like the LaCroix labels, and write the name on the front. 41 / 69 Joyce's Wall From Stranger Things View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tallon Sculthorpe (@lifeoftallon) on May 26, 2018 at 11:04am PDT Even if you've never seen the show, you probably recognise the wall of letters from Joyce's house on Stranger Things. Write the letters on a shirt and either attach working Christmas lights or baubles that look like Christmas lights. 42 / 69 Jareth the Goblin King View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Whitehead (@loziilu92) on Jul 31, 2018 at 2:03pm PDT David Bowie fans: this one is for you. With black boots, grey leggings, a white shirt, and a black vest, you too can be the goblin king. But only if you have a killer mullet to go with it all. 43 / 69 Garden Gnome View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐾 Smokey & Princess 🐾 (@wizardsofplymouth) on Nov 2, 2014 at 8:46pm PST It's so easy to be these adorable garden gremlins! If you don't have a pointed red hat handy, you can make one out of felt. Wear it with your best flannel and a long white beard. 44 / 69 Flynn Rider From Tangled View this post on Instagram A post shared by samy (@samy_mega) on Jul 31, 2018 at 3:04pm PDT This princely costume is fairly easy to re-create. You'll need khakis, a white button-up, and a blue vest to be this handsome Tangled character. 45 / 69 Dustin From Stranger Things View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paul (@6seasons_and_a_movie) on Jul 30, 2018 at 1:37pm PDT Pull out your sneakers, cords, plaid shirt, denim jacket, and ball cap for this Stranger Things look. But don't forget the pudding. Dustin would never forget the pudding. 46 / 69 Dairy of a Wimpy Kid View this post on Instagram A post shared by camerholic (@camerholic) on Apr 30, 2019 at 5:37pm PDT If you grew up reading Dairy of a Wimpy Kid, then this costume is for you. All you need is a large sheet of paper (be sure to cut out an area that you can breathe out of!) and a black and white outfit. No one will think you're wimpy when you're wearing a costume this creative. 47 / 69 Chip Gaines View this post on Instagram A post shared by Betsy (@betsyjean10) on Oct 27, 2017 at 6:05pm PDT Just dress up like a carpenter in your best flannel and talk about how much you love JoJo and your kids. Also carry a hammer, obviously. 48 / 69 Chick Magnet View this post on Instagram A post shared by Het Adhvaryu (@hetyboi) on Oct 31, 2018 at 12:05pm PDT If you attract all the chicks, you might as well own it! Turn into the chick magnet that you are by sticking a cutout of a magnet and little chicks to your shirt. 49 / 69 Charlie Brown View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariel Gostovich (@ariel_elizabeth0_0) on Oct 28, 2018 at 9:51am PDT If you're a fan of the Peanuts (Let's be honest, who isn't?), dressing up as Charlie Brown is right up your alley. A yellow collared shirt can easily be transformed into Charlie Brown's iconic outfit with a little marker, so get to work! Remember to "be yourself. No one can say you're doing it wrong." 50 / 69 Little House on the Fairy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samuel L. Krauth (@tappybancedare) on Oct 29, 2017 at 12:06pm PDT This giggle-inducing getup just needs some face paint, tissue paper, and a little house to make it yourself. 51 / 69 Black-Eyed Pea View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Pittman (@atmikeyp) on Oct 27, 2018 at 8:30pm PDT Blacken one eye, place a P on your shirt, and there you go! 52 / 69 A Whole Snack View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travis YourBoy Simmons (@yeahyeahts) on Nov 3, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT If you know you're a snack, flaunt it! All you have to do for this costume is safety-pin candy, sweets, and salty treats onto your shirt, and everyone will eat you up. 53 / 69 A Transformer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orion Ray (@orion_ray78) on Jun 25, 2019 at 3:51pm PDT Creativity is key when it comes to making your own Transformers costume. Styrofoam boxes and big bulky gear will do the trick. It won't be long before you can be "built" just like them. 54 / 69 A T-Bird From Grease View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valentin (@valentin__ba) on Nov 2, 2017 at 8:07pm PDT You'll need to slick back your hair and carry your comb around to be one of the T-Birds. Roll up your black pants a little and throw on a denim jacket to complete the look. 55 / 69 50 Shades of Grey View this post on Instagram A post shared by JDubs (@jdubs213) on Oct 31, 2013 at 1:15pm PDT Use paint-sample chips in as many different shades of grey as you can find and attach them all over your outfit, and you'll be a whole new kind of 50 shades. 56 / 69 The Most Interesting Man in the World View this post on Instagram A post shared by Getti Kehayova (@getti_hulahoops) on Oct 27, 2017 at 1:38am PDT If you're a fan of Dos Equis, this costume is for you. You can be the Most Interesting Man in the World simply by donning your best black suit and carrying a bottle of Dos Equis all night. 57 / 69 Surfer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victor T Piccoli (@victorroses) on Feb 14, 2018 at 2:26am PST You should already have everything this costume requires: swim shorts, sandals, and a t-shirt. Lei and surfboard are optional. 58 / 69 Spice Rack View this post on Instagram A post shared by @miss.ginger.snap on Oct 31, 2017 at 7:56pm PDT A bra and your spice cabinet (or your mom's!) are all you need to make this pretty hysterical costume. 59 / 69 Shark View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeff Wright (@meeeowth_thats_wright) on Jul 26, 2018 at 11:24am PDT Look, we understand when time gets away from you and your Halloween party is only five minutes away. We also understand that you might have a onesie in your closet, and now is the time to use it. This shark one makes dressing up SO easy. 60 / 69 Sorcerer Mickey View this post on Instagram A post shared by Denise Jones (@djones.viola) on Nov 5, 2017 at 7:00pm PST If you can get your hands on a pair of Mickey Mouse ears, you can easily be Sorcerer Mickey. You just need a red sweatshirt and black pants with a gold cord tied around your waist. 61 / 69 Ross Geller From Friends View this post on Instagram We're just really good F.R.I.E.N.D.S. 🤗 A post shared by jules (@juliannamatson) on Oct 28, 2017 at 8:37pm PDT Make sure you wear two name tags that say both "Ross" and "Dr. Geller" so everyone knows who you are. Also, if you walk around yelling, "Pivot!" and "We were on a break!" no one will be confused about your costume. Promise. 62 / 69 Olive From Easy A View this post on Instagram A post shared by ジャッキーボーイ (@_jackflannie_) on Nov 13, 2017 at 3:39pm PST This costume isn't just reserved for the ladies. You can be like Olive from Easy A (or Scarlet in The Scarlet Letter) with an A emblazoned on whatever you choose to wear. 63 / 69 Nerd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh G. (@0shkoshbjosh) on Nov 11, 2017 at 3:43pm PST This one's easy! Hike up your shorts or pants, pull up your socks as high as they'll go, and wear a bow tie or suspenders for good measure. If you can find some glasses and even tape up the nosepiece, that'll be the icing on the nerdy cake. 64 / 69 Error 404 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beast Mall (Magazine & Store) (@beast.mall) on Oct 29, 2017 at 10:21am PDT OK, for the superlazy and maybe anti-Halloween type, this costume is for you. Grab a t-shirt you don't want, write "Error 404 Costume Not Found" on it, and call it a day. 65 / 69 Woodchuck View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chuck Long (@woodchuck_creations) on Jun 1, 2018 at 1:49pm PDT How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? He would chuck one piece of wood, labeled "chuck." Done. 66 / 69 Ursula From The Little Mermaid View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony 'Ant' Craig (@a02c) on Jul 29, 2018 at 3:32am PDT The deep blue sea is no match for this insane Ursula costume. One easy way you can make the tentacles is by using black tights filled with stuffing and tied together around your waist. Finish the look by painting yourself purple and wearing a flashy red lipstick. 67 / 69 Sims Characters View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria ♣️♦️⚓️ (@maregum) on Jan 1, 2017 at 6:29am PST To be a Sims character, you can dress however you want. You just need a diamond over your head, which you can make with a drugstore headband and green paper. 68 / 69 Identity Theft View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jon Cates (@actualjoncates) on Oct 21, 2017 at 10:48am PDT You can dress up as something that literally no one likes — how fun! Plaster yourself with name tags with a bunch of names on them and go as identity theft. 69 / 69 Halloween Costumes 2019DIY Halloween CostumesHalloween Costumes For MenEasy Halloween CostumesCollegeHalloween CostumesHalloweenMenEasy Costumes