The Best Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Guys | 47 Ideas for Procrastinators

Quick & simple Halloween costumes for guys

Sure, you could’ve 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 47 last minute Halloween costumes for guys that prove a lack of planning is the ultimate catalyst for creativity.

Table of Contents:

1. The Best No Effort Halloween Costumes
2. Last Minute Costumes for Guys With Beards

 

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47 Little to No Effort Halloween Costumes

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

1. Febreze Air Fresher

My younger brothers Halloween costume pic.twitter.com/2to75rXdMg

— Robin (@XycronVA) November 2, 2018

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

2. Johnny Bravo

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

3. 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.

4. Terrance and Phillip

“That fart was absolutely ghoulish, Phillip!”

(lowkey v proud of our $20 last minute Halloween costumes) pic.twitter.com/5OE6f1fQXy

— alex (@verytargaryen) October 30, 2018

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

5. Ace Ventura, Pet Detective

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

Save money by DIYing the tutu (don’t worry, there’s no sewing required).

6. Hansel from Zoolander

who wore it better? #halloweencostume pic.twitter.com/BLkRWGP6LQ

— double?‍♂️?‍♀️ (@ItsdoubIe) November 3, 2018

Blondes will have no trouble rocking this simple Halloween costume for guys.

7. Game of Twister

Whenever my crush tells me she wants to play a game. #halloweencostume pic.twitter.com/kFj7kWOwp2

— Rhett Young (@rhett_19) November 2, 2018

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

8. Sexy Patrick Star

“I’m a Goofy Goober! ROCK!”#Halloween #HalloweenCostume #PatrickStar #HappyHalloween pic.twitter.com/6XgFQ44VLA

— Corbin Alicandro (@CorbinAlicandro) October 31, 2018

Feel like showing off your legs this Halloween?

9. White Trash

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

10. Mannequin Costume

And my insanely ridiculous husband – @stu_rim – who decided to try and invent a mannequin costume at the last minute. pic.twitter.com/Naca1fg52L

— alexlohman (@alexlohman) October 28, 2018

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

11. 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.

12. Gum on the Bottom of a Shoe

The funniest costumes are usually the most creative ones.

13. Glasses Guy Meme

Last minute Halloween costume so I can get in the function pic.twitter.com/535x0JQ3ca

— mike hector ??? (@mikehector) November 1, 2018

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

14. Peter Parker

a last minute peter parker costume for a 10-point bonus in my 7 am exam jdkdksksk pic.twitter.com/UtRVLEuprY

— Kin? ? (@kintoshin) October 30, 2018

Like Spider Man…

…just without the commitment of wearing a mask all night.

15. Chance the Frapper

Last minute costume…

I’m…Chance…the…Frapper pic.twitter.com/IrngQ9Y1gn

— sreekar (@sreekyshooter) October 29, 2017

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

16. 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. 

17. Step Brothers

LB Pat Jasinski and DL Joey Connors’ “Step Brothers” Halloween costume received praise from CB DJ Killings during Monday’s press conference. pic.twitter.com/52PVeOZ74G

— Brandon Helwig (@UCFSports) October 31, 2016

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

18. King Bob from Recess

My brothers King Bob costume is the best of all time pic.twitter.com/Z5STVgjAnC

— Murray (@Murrrrrrray) October 30, 2016

This guys last minute Halloween costume is genius way to throw it back Saturday morning cartoons.

19. Wiki Leeks

When you’re short on time, puns are your friend.

20. FedEx Delivery Guy

You can always just wear your work clothes for Halloween and call it a costume.

21. The “Ex-Boyfriend”

The “ex boyfriend”/trash can costume was a hit but lemme tell you JUST how many people threw trash at me all night so yea the joke was on me pic.twitter.com/CGneABDGsh

— danny (@danny_cassaro) November 1, 2016

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

22. Green Giant

My boyfriend is 6’7” and dressed as the Green Giant for Halloween pic.twitter.com/t9Zv7QHBVr

— alandra (@alandra_maine) October 30, 2016

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!

23. Milk Gone BAD

SO MY BROTHER SENT A PICTURE OF HIS HALLOWEEN COSTUME & WE ASKED “what are you supposed to be” AND HE SAID “I’M MILK GONE BAD”

I DIEDQPDJO pic.twitter.com/gZY85Sua6F

— royal heinous (@shahirahshairi) November 1, 2016

A simple Halloween costume for guys that’s totally BADass.

I imagine something similar to the milk carton hood could be made out of cardboard.

24. Salt Bae

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

25. Grass

happy halloween my brother was grass pic.twitter.com/xitdOY4j8Y

— Madds (@maddy_rosa) November 1, 2017

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

 

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26. Fancy Clothes Nacho Libre

My little brother won Halloween pic.twitter.com/hDSZfl3HtI

— Ian Saner (@IanSaner1) October 30, 2017

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

27. Pumpkin Man

can we just take a minute and appreciate my brother’s pumpkin man costume ?? pic.twitter.com/quZkCOfIYS

— jessica jarecki (@jarecki_jessica) November 1, 2017

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

28. Mr. Clean

My brother asked me if I wanted to see his Halloween costume, I had no idea what I was in for pic.twitter.com/b6xTtcKdM5

— CC (@Chr1st1neClark) October 31, 2017

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. 

29. One Night Stand

So my dad made my brother a Costume at work. Enjoy! @ShawnLeerssen pic.twitter.com/CFLaUDCn7q

— Cub (@NotJCubb) October 31, 2017

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

30. Indiana Jones

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

31. Dustin from Stranger Things

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

32. Ricky Bobby

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

33. Gym Teacher

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

34. Beavis and Butthead

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

35. Bottle of Sriracha 

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

36. 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.

37. Nudist on Strike

Wear normal clothes as your costume on Halloween by being a nudist on strike.

38. A Box

When your husband needs a last minute Halloween costume so he decides to be a box? pic.twitter.com/3uepFwnKyD

— Megan (@JustMeganSure97) November 1, 2018

Desperate times call for desperate measures….

…there are no stupid costumes on Halloween, right?

39. Ed from Good Burger

This 90’s character costume is too perfect!

 

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Last Minute Costumes for Guys With Beards

Halloween ideas for men who have no interest in shaving off their glorious beards.

40. Yukon Cornelius

My brother killed Halloween, I’m weak pic.twitter.com/QuXJuZDToD

— austyn (@whaleanator) October 30, 2016

This is a top choice for guys with red to red-ish facial hair.

41. Mr. T

“I pity the fool.” – Mr. T @terryhollimon #HappyHalloween ? pic.twitter.com/ibDilnW7zf

— Heather Hollimon (@hollimon76) October 31, 2018

Not only is this costume super cool, it’s super simple to DIY at the last minute.

42. Homeless Where’s Waldo

Creativity will take you far when parting with your beard is just not an option.

43. The Brawny Man

The Brawny Man is a classic Halloween look for men. It can be rocked with or without a beard!

44. Wonder Whoa-Man

A last minute costume for bearded guys who are more in touch with their feminine side and aren’t afraid to show it.

45. Silent Bob

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46. Tour Guide

It’ll be up to you to make sure no one in your friend group strays too far.

47. A Sexy Nurse

This nurse costume is where sexy and funny collide.

 

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Final Thoughts on Simple Costume Ideas for Guys

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

Be sure to leave to comment and let us know what you’re going as on Halloween this year!

 

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Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Guys: 47 Amazing Ideas