Want to Crush the Costume Contest? Here Are 16 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Men

Lindsay Lowe

September 23, 2022 at 4:31 AM·5 min read

For men, finding a Halloween costume doesn't have to be expensive or stressful. Using cheap thrift store clothes and a little Halloween makeup, you can put together a funny or creepy costume in just a few minutes. In fact, there are plenty of cheap, easy DIY Halloween costume ideas for guys.

If your Halloween party plans include dreams of crushing the costume contest, have no fear: We've scoured the internet to collect the best easy Halloween costumes for men—these include DIY ideas guys can masterfully execute without issue.

15 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Guys

Women's Halloween costumes—even DIY ones—often tend to get elaborate very quickly. But for men, the calculus is a bit different. When pulling from movie and TV canon, the number of easy Halloween costume ideas for guys multiples quickly. Below are our top picks that you can likely throw together quickly with a trip to the thrift store—or even just your closet!