30 Best Men's Halloween Costumes to Buy or DIY in 2023

Each year, there's no shortage of fun and simple Halloween costume ideas for kids and Halloween costume ideas for women, but Halloween costume ideas for guys can be a different story. But, rest assured, there are lots of fun ideas to be had, you just have to search for them, and we've done the hard work for you. We've rounded up 24 easy, unique, and customizable Halloween costumes for men. There's a good chance you have some of these elements in your closet already, so you won't have to spend a lot of money for a cool look. Oftentimes, a pop culture Halloween costume is the way to go if you're looking to make a splash at the Halloween contest.

You can always go the Halloween superstore route or order something from Amazon and hope it arrives on time, but we find the best way to put together a fun Halloween costume for a man is to use a little creativity. And if you're going with a date, a clever couples Halloween costume is always a great away to go.

So whether it’s you, your significant other, or your son who’s on the hunt for a funny Halloween costume, we have a feeling there'll be at least one outfit on our list that spark their creativity.

DIY Travis Kelce Costume

Michael Owens

Taylor Swift is sure to be a top costume of 2023, so it makes sense that lots of guys will want to dress like Travis Kelce. The NFL tight end is known for his pre-game fits, but for a recognizable costume, go for classic Chiefs gear (don't forget the mustache).

Kansas City Chiefs T-Shirt

Football Gloves

Adytom Fake Mustache

DIY Ken Costume

Jaap Buitendijk

Barbie is bound to be the most popular costume for women this year, so we're expecting to see Ken at the top of the list too. Just remember, you are Kenough.

Blond Men's Wig with Side-Swept Bangs

Denim Sleeveless Vest

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Slim-Fit Cotton Boxer Briefs

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Light Blue Fashion Jeans

DIY "Rhinestone Cowboy" Costume

Becky Lugart-Stayner

If you're looking for a country music costume, this is it! Play tribute to the Glen Campbell classic with this look. Embellish clothing items as desired—the more glitz, the better!—with acrylic gemstones in assorted shapes applied to the hat and shirt with hot glue. Pair with jeans, boots, and a gemstone-embellished “belt buckle” cut out of cardboard.

Western Shirt

White Felt Cowboy Hat

Rhinestone Crystals

DIY "Devil Went Down to Georgia" Costume

Becky Luigart-Stayner

This tongue-in-cheek riff on The Charlie Daniels Band song will be an especially easy costume to pull off for any University of Georgia fans. (Go Dawgs!) All you need is a Georgia sweatshirt or T-shirt, some devil accessories, and a toy violin—excuse us, fiddle—spray-painted gold.

What You'll Need for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" Costume

Devil Costume Set

Now 23% Off

Georgia T-Shirt

Toy Violin

Krylon Gold Spray Paint

DIY Indiana Jones Costume

CBS Photo Archive

With the new movie out this summer, we expect Indiana Jones to be a big hit for Halloween. And the costume is very easy to put together.

What You'll Need for an Indiana Jones Costume

Indiana Jones Hat

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Casual Button-Down Shirt

Canvas Messenger Bag

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Bomber Jacket

Now 14% Off

DIY Trent Crimm Costume

Colin Hutton

Trent Crimm had a major role on season 3 of Ted Lasso, and he also serves as fashion inspiration for fans of the show. Let that lead to a very stylish Halloween costume.

What You'll Need for a Trent Crimm Costume

Ashland University T-Shirt

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Corduroy Blazer

Spiral Journal

Rainbow Snoopy Mug

DIY Farmer Halloween Costume

Brian Woodcock

Using our templates, you can make this costume in a hurry. Simply trace the USDA Organic logo onto a 6-inch diameter piece of card stock, then color the design in with green and brown felt pens. Glue a safety pin to the back and attach to overalls.

What You'll Need for a Farmer Costume

Dickies Denim Overalls

Flannel Shirt

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Hiking Boots

DIY Jack Pearson from This Is Us Halloween Costume

20th Century Fox Television

The perfectly imperfect dad of "The Big Three" from the hit NBC show has an early '80s look that is easy to imitate. And everyone knows Jack is a hopeless romantic when it comes to his wife, Rebecca, so make the night one big grand gesture with a DIY couples Halloween costume.

What You'll Need for a Jack Pearson Costume

Amazon Essentials Plaid Shirt

Rhode Island Novelty Mustache Set

Now 25% Off

Wrangler Riggs Workwear Jeans

Dharmachakra Pendant

DIY John Dutton from Yellowstone Halloween Costume

Paramount

Portrayed by Kevin Costner, the patriarch of the Dutton family from the hit show Yellowstone is an easy costume to pull off.

What You'll Need for a John Dutton Costume

Legendary Whitetails Utility Vest

WESTERN EXPRESS Rodeo Hat

Carhartt Blue Button-Down Shirt

Now 26% Off

Kaoela Belt Buckle

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DIY Ted Lasso Halloween Costume

Apple

Ted, portrayed by Jason Sudeikis, has a casual style that's easy to replicate. Think fitted puffer jacket and khakis or a warmup suit (don't forget the cool sneakers). You'll probably find some of these items in your closet already. Of course, the mustache is the distinguishing feature.

Ted Lasso Costume

Blue Puffer Jacket

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Straight Fit Khaki Pants

Now 30% Off

Whistle with Lanyard

Army Men

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Adhesive Mustache

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DIY Mr. Rogers Halloween Costume

Getty Images

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! This nostalgia-inducing costume takes cues from "the land of make-believe"—and it'll have you making new friends left and right.

What You'll Need for a Mr. Rogers Costume

Vans Sneakers

Tee Luv Mr Rogers T-Shirt

H2H Red Sweater

Costume Culture Grey Wig

Now 41% Off

DIY Sherlock Holmes Halloween Costume

Getty Images

Celebrate this Halloween in a DIY Sherlock Holmes outfit that'll have all your friends wondering "whodunit." A few detective-approved accessories—and the signature coat, of course—are all you need.

What You'll Need for a Sherlock Holmes Costume

Trenchcoat

Magnifying Glass

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Toy Pipe

Now 14% Off

Houndstooth Hat

DIY Property Brothers Halloween Costume

Getty Images

Who doesn't wish they had a "property brother" to call their very own? Grab a friend, slap on "Drew" and "Scott" name tags, add a few home improvement tools, and you've got an instantly recognizable get-up.

What You'll Need for a Property Brothers Costume

Wooden Hammer

Short Black Wig

Leather Tool Belt

Blank Name Tags

Now 20% Off

DIY Phil from Modern Family Halloween Costume

ABC

If you're a dad who loves the show, you're probably already halfway to Phil status 😁. We suggest binge-watching a few of the most recent seasons to prepare, and don your most comfortable khakis and plaid button down shirt that you likely already have in your closet.

What You'll Need for a Phil Costume

Modern Family Season 1

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Dockers Khaki Pants

Now 40% Off

Plaid Shirt

Modern Family Season 2

Now 60% Off

DIY Jack from When Calls the Heart Halloween Costume

Bettina Strauss

When Calls the Heart left its viewers shocked and saddened when heartthrob Jack Thornton (spoiler alert!) was killed off during the season 5 finale. Why not make the dream of every "Heartie" come true with this blast-from-the-not-so-distant-past costume? (Bonus points if you've got a lovely Elizabeth Thatcher on your arm!) Mountie costumes can be pricey, so we suggest this T-shirt as a fun alternative.

What You'll Need for a Jack Thornton Costume

Wool Felt Hat

Mountie Shirt

Hair Gel

Now 21% Off

Riding Boots

DIY Throwback Blake Shelton Halloween Costume

Getty Images

Before he was a judge on The Voice and had Gwen Stefani on his arm, Blake Shelton had shoulder-length locks that he tucked behind his ears and topped with a cowboy hat. Throw it back to Blake circa 2005 with this funny costume idea.

What You'll Need for a Blake Shelton Costume

Brown Mullet Wig

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Black Cowboy Hat

Casual Blazer

Black Shirt

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DIY Adam Levine Halloween Costume

Getty Images

His days on The Voice are over, but we still look to the original cast for inspiration. Be Adam Levine for the night in a tropical shirt, faux tattoo sleeves, and maybe even a homemade "Choice Button." Even better if you can get a buddy to go as Blake Shelton!

What You'll Need for an Adam Levine Costume

Hawaiian Shirt

Now 38% Off

Temporary Tattoo Sleeves

Dark Blue Slacks

Arcade Button

DIY Han Solo from Star Wars Halloween Costume

Mondadori Portfolio//Getty Images

Women want him, men want to be him. Here's your chance! Channel Harrison Ford as Han Solo with this super easy last-minute Star Wars Halloween costume.

What You'll Need for a Han Solo Costume

Men's Dark Blue Pants

Now 20% Off

Henley Shirt

Now 17% Off

Gun Holster

Now 12% Off

DIY Home Improvement Halloween Costume

TBS

Tim Allen of Home Improvement fame played the original handyman (and arguably everyone's favorite) on the popular TV show's Tool Time. Get your guy friend to go as the Tim Taylor to your Al Borland for this throwback costume idea.

What You'll Need for a Home Improvement Costume

Flannel Shirt

Apron Toolbelt

Sledge Hammer

Hard Hat

Now 11% Off

DIY Desi from I Love Lucy Halloween Costume

CBS Photo Archive//Getty Images

Talk about the ultimate couple's costume! Just throw on a suit and straw hat—with a red-headed funny woman by your side, everyone will know who you are for Halloween.

What You'll Need for a Desi Costume

Suit Jacket

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Fake Cigar

Now 14% Off

DIY Willie Nelson Halloween Costume

David Redfern//Getty Images

The country music icon is easy to imitate with a red, white, and blue guitar strap, cowboy hat, and signature bandana headband. If you really want to go all in, we suggest a wig with braids.

What You'll Need for a Willie Nelson Costume

Guitar Strap

Cowboy Hat

Classic T-Shirt

Now 17% Off

Bandana

Now 15% Off

DIY The Good Doctor Halloween Costume

Bob D'Amico//Getty Images

Okay, okay, so you could pass for any old doctor in this costume, but the addition of a few details, such as a name badge reading "Dr. Shaun Murphy M.D." point to the protagonist of this popular ABC series.

What You'll Need for a Good Doctor Costume

Blue Scrubs

Badge Holder

Lab Coat

Face Mask

DIY Forrest Gump Halloween Costume

Paramount

"Run, Forrest, run!" to your dresser, where you probably have everything needed to create this DIY Halloween costume.

What You'll Need for a Forrest Gump Costume

Khaki Pants

Red Baseball Cap

Short-Sleeve Plaid Shirt

White Sneakers

Now 21% Off

DIY Maverick from Top Gun Halloween Costume

Paramount

With the sequel to the 1986 film released in 2022, there's never been a better time for dudes to dress up as Tom Cruise's character. Grab yourself a wing man or two and serenade the ladies with your very own rendition of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling."

What You'll Need for a Maverick Costume

Rothco Flight Jacket

Aviator Sunglasses

White T-Shirt

Military Combat Boots

DIY Magnum P.I. Halloween Costume

NBC Universal

Whether you grow one yourself or stick on a false one, the Tom Selleck-inspired mustache is absolutely essential for this men's Halloween costume.

What You'll Need for a Magnum PI Costume

Hawaiian Shirt

Binoculars

Novelty Mustache

Now 40% Off

Detroit Tigers Baseball Cap

DIY Chip Gaines from Fixer Upper Halloween Costume

HGTV

Make October 31st #DemoDay when you dress up as the Magnolia Network star. Keep the clever banter going all night long with a Joanna by your side.

What You'll Need for a Chip Gaines Costume

Work Gloves

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Safety Glasses

Sledge Hammer

Waco Shirt

DIY The Stranger from The Big Lebowski Halloween Costume

Working Title Films

The Dude is just simply overdone. Consider Sam Elliott's mysterious character for your Halloween costume instead.

What You'll Need for 'The Stranger' Costume

Wrangler Denim Shirt

Cowboy Hat

Suede Vest

Fake Mustache Set

DIY Johnny Cash Halloween Costume

Getty Images

Got a guitar? Dressing up as the "Man in Black" is as simple as, well, wearing black.

What You'll Need for a Johnny Cash Costume

Long-Sleeve Black Shirt

Bandana

Now 15% Off

Black Jeans

Now 40% Off

Yamaha Acoustic Guitar

Now 13% Off

DIY Danny from Grease Halloween Costume

Paramount

John Travolta's infamous cool-guy character is as easy as throwing on a black leather jacket. But if you want more of a challenge, opt for the rarely-done "sporty" look—complete with crew socks, short shorts, a little black comb, and a red t-shirt with iron-on letters spelling out 'Rydell High School.'

What You'll Need for a Danny Costume

Men's White Shorts

Red T-Shirt

Crew Socks

DIY Superman Halloween Costume

Warner Bros.

It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's the easiest ever last-minute Halloween costume for men!

What You'll Need for a Superman Costume

Costume Glasses

Now 20% Off

Superman Shirt

Long Sleeve Shirt

Now 19% Off

Taysha Murtaugh was the Lifestyle Editor at CountryLiving.com.

Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue 

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