The 31 Best Last Minute Costumes for Guys

Gloriously low effort Halloween costumes that don’t suck

Sure, you could have decided what to wear for Halloween weeks ago.

But when an easy, low effort costume is all you want – there’s really no need to bother.

Similar to how diamonds are made under pressure, some of us have our best ideas in the eleventh hour. There’s just something about an impending deadline that gets the creative juices flowing.

After all:

Inspiration often strikes when you least expect it.

And according to a scientific study, even procrastination has its benefits. Go figure.

So:

Here are 31 last minute costumes for guys to wear on Halloween that prove a lack of planning is the ultimate catalyst for creativity.

 

Last Minute Costumes Ideas for Guys

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If you’re looking for easy costumes with normal clothes, you’ve come to the right place.

Febreze Air Freshener

This first idea is clever as hell and I can’t stop laughing at it.

 

Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo is the perfect go-to costume for guys who like to work out.

 

Toilet Paper Roll

Whether you want to say you’re dressed as a toilet or paper towel roll is up to you. I think toilet paper roll is funnier, though.

 

Terrance and Phillip

It’s so easy to DIY this Halloween costume and the final look is surprisingly accurate.

 

Ace Ventura, Pet Detective

This idea will have you all righty for a party in no time!

Save money by DIYing the tutu (no sewing required.)

 

Game of Twister

Only wear this costume if you want girls to flock to you.

 

White Trash

All you need to copy this idea are trash bags and crumpled up newspaper. It’s so simple but so clever.

 

Mannequin Costume

If you have an extra crutch lying around, dressing up as a mannequin is a no-brainer.

 

Arthur

This easy costume with normal clothes caters to guys who already own a yellow shirt.

Transform yourself into Arthur for the night just by wearing a pair of glasses and some homemade ears.

 

Glasses Guy Meme

Memes like this one make for some pretty good Halloween ideas.

 

Chance the Frapper

Keep your Halloween look simple by working with what you’ve already got!

 

Marty McFly

Who doesn’t love Back to the Future??

The orange vest is what really pulls the look together. And, if you’re a hunter, you probably already own something similar.

 

Step Brothers

Characters from Will Ferrell movies will never not be great men’s Halloween costumes.

 

King Bob from Recess

This guys last minute Halloween costume is a genius way to throw it back Saturday morning cartoons while being comfortable as hell. 

 

The “Ex-Boyfriend”

While this dude’s idea might have backfired a little, I’ve gotta give him props for the creativity.

 

Green Giant

It’s amazing what a little bit of green paint can do in a pinch.

Plus, this idea will help you stand out in a sea of Hulks! 

 

Salt Bae

Another meme-tastic idea you can pull off with the normal clothing in your closet!

 

Grass

Yep, you can just glue grass all over your body and call it day. It doesn’t hurt that the costume is beyond cheap.

 

Fancy Clothes Nacho Libre

Nacho Libre costumes might be overdone, but this version isn’t!

 

Pumpkin Man

I LOVE this idea! I’m sure 90% of the people you run into on Halloween will love it, too.

 

Mr. Clean

Bald men can appreciate a no effort Halloween costume like this.

Even if you’d need to shave your head for the look, it’s still a pretty easy idea.

 

One Night Stand

Here’s another DIY costume that goes to show you that cardboard boxes have endless uses.

 

Indiana Jones

The hat, satchel and maybe even the whip, can be thrifted!

 

Dustin from Stranger Things

Dustin is a cute, relevant, and (most importantly) easy as hell costume for Halloween.

 

Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights is one of my favorite movies so I think this idea is totally rad.

 

Gym Teacher

Dressing as a gym teacher for Halloween just means breaking out your shortest shorts and your tallest tube socks.

 

Beavis and Butthead

Metallica and ACDC shirts paired with funny expressions will get the job done on Halloween night.

 

Bottle of Sriracha 

If you want to show off your love of Sriracha in the creepiest way possible, try this idea.

 

Contestant on The Price is Right

Last minute Halloween costumes for guys don’t get any simpler than this! All you need is a name tag.

 

A Box

Desperate times call for desperate measures….

…there are no stupid costumes on Halloween, right?

 

Ed from Good Burger

This 90’s character costume is too perfect!

 

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Final thoughts on low effort costumes

So that concludes this post with last minute Halloween costumes for guys.

I have to hand it to these guys, those were some truly creative and amazing costume ideas. Hopefully the list helped you decide on one to pull off at the last second.

 

More costume ideas:

• Halloween Costumes for College Guys that are Cool AF
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Last Minute Costumes for Guys