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Maybe it's the holiday's scary reputation, but for whatever reason, Halloween seems to have a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you're pulling out your first fall sweater, the next you're two days out from your friend's annual Halloween bash. With a time crunch like that, it's always handy to have a couple of easy-to-pull-off costume ideas stashed away. Whether you're looking to go classic or on-trend, want to snag a few staple accessories, or prefer to shop your own closet, we've rounded up some of the best men's Halloween costume ideas that you can pull together quickly and easily.
Ken
Be the ultimate boy-toy this Halloween by dressing up as Ken. Not only does it offer a plethora of styling options—the Barbie movie brought an absolute plethora of costumes, from cowboy Ken to rollerblading Ken to mojo dojo casa house Ken—but it's also a great couples costume option.
More: Halloween Costumes From Your Favorite Movies
You're not just Ken, you're Kenough.
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J. Robert Oppenheimer
It's not often that a theoretical physicist is one of the year's hottest costumes, but with the arrive of Christopher Nolan's hit biopic Oppenheimer, about the titular "father of the atomic bomb" all bets are off.
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The best part about an Oppenheimer outfit is that aside from a classic suit and the right attitude, the only thing you need to pull it off is one essential accessory: the iconic hat.
Arthur Ashe
Maybe you haven't put in enough time on the courts this year, but that's no reason you can't look like a tennis pro. Dig your racket out of the back of the closet and get your hands on a pair of some of this tennis great's signature aviator sunglasses for a look that will make the crowd go wild.
You probably needed a pair of aviators anyway. It helps to buy costume pieces that you can wear in real life too.
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Zorro
Want a costume that says suave and debonair without having to hunt down a bunch of complicated pieces? Swordsman Zorro not only has charm and flair, his look is also basically all black essentials.
It's the mask that makes the man.
Rip Wheeler
What Yellowstone fan hasn't wanted to embody some of Rip's effortlessly in-charge brand of cowboy cool? Consider this Halloween a good excuse to break out (or invest in) your best western gear.
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A cowboy hat is an essential for Rip (and most of the other Dutton ranchers, for that matter). Pair with a dark beard (painted on or otherwise) and perhaps a Yellowstone branded shirt to complete the effect.
Jay Gatsby
Take a page from The Great Gatsby for a classically cool Halloween look, old sport.
White is Jay's beloved Daisy's favorite color, so it's a natural pick for a Gatsby look.
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Ted Lasso
The much-loved Apple TV+ series finished its run this year, but Coach Lasso will always be in our hearts. Bring some of that Richmond positivity to Halloween this year (and maybe a few biscuits for the boss, too.)
"Maverick"
Halloween is the perfect time to break out your best fighter pilot gear, and embrace your inner Top Gun hero.
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Marty McFly
You might still be waiting on science to finally crack hoverboard technology, but that's no reason to hold back from getting a little Back to the Future into your Halloween.
The fashion world is having a blast from the past of its own, so you might as well make the trend work in your favor. Layer to the max with Marty's quintessential jean jacket/down vest combo for the ultimate throwback flare.
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Doc Emmett Brown
Or you can throw things back to a different time by channeling your very best Doc Emmett Brown. Great Scott!
This set has everything you need to embody your own Doc Brown: a long white coat, retro goggles, facial hair, and a mad scientist wig.
Lauren Hubbard
Writer
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and co*cktails.
Olivia Hosken
Deputy Managing Editor
Olivia Hosken is the deputy managing editor of House Beautiful, where she oversees operations across the brand's print and digital platforms. She also writes about design and architecture and was previously the style & interiors writer at Town & Country and the managing editor of Dwell.