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Halloween costumes for guys

One of the best parts of fall semester is Halloween weekend and guys college costumes are just as important as girls (well, I mean kinda lol). Since guys always seem to wait until the last minute to come up with costumes, I've rounded up the best college Halloween costumes for guys. 

There's a little mix of everything from funny college Halloween costumes for guys to hot Halloween costumes. What more could you ask for?!

This post is all about the 36 best Halloween costumes for guys.

THE BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR GUYS:

1. Where's Waldo

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Where's Waldo is such an easy and funny costume! If you already have a red and white striped shirt on hand, you're practically done with your costume. This also makes a great group or couple costume if you have a partner in need of a costume.

The best part is that you can order this set on Amazon for only $22.99! 

2. Danny from "Grease"

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Being a TV character for Halloween is such a classic and easy Halloween costume for guys to pull off! Danny from Grease is always a favorite, especially since girls know how easy it is to put on a very similar outfit and be Sandy for the night. Just make sure your dance moves and singing skills are up to the challenge!

3. Colonel Sanders

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One thing society loves almost as much as TV is FOOD! So why not dress up as one of America's most beloved fast food mascots! This Halloween costume for guys is so easy to pull off. Just get a white beard, red apron, wear all white and scream "it's finger licking' good" all night!

4. Chick Magnet

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I actually find this Halloween costume for guys very clever. And the actual chicks at a party will too! While this might look like a complex costume to pull off, it's actually all one piece and right here on Amazon!

5. Brawny Paper Towel Man

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Not gonna lie, I had never seen this Halloween costume idea before. But now I have and I think it's genius and SO SIMPLE to pull off! Seriously, grab some paper towels and a red and black flannel and boom! You are all set for the night.

6. Astronaut

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This is such an awesome hot Halloween costume for guys. Even better if you have someone who wants to be your partner or an alien ;).

Either way this one is definitely not done that much but it is so sick that I think we should be seeing it way more!

7. Ginger Bread Man

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This. Wins. Hands. Down! 

This is actually so funny, maybe a little bit hot, but still so great. Super easy for guys too. I feel like every guy loves a simple one piece costume so this would be perfect.

8. The Hangover

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What a hilarious costume!! This is such a good costume for any guy in college. Everyone will (or definitely should) know what it's from right away, and you're sure to get a lot of laughs with this awesome Halloween costume.

9. Cereal Killer

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This is another great DIY Halloween costume for guys that will make everyone laugh! And it looks super simple to actually put together so that's another win!

10. Napoleon Dynamite

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This is a Halloween costume for guys that will never get old in my opinion. Like, Napoleon Dynamite was part of our childhood. Everyone will love it and it's so easy for a guy to pull off! 

11. Peaky Blinders 

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This is a pretty funny costume and perfect for guys! It's like Sherlock Holmes but more modern day. It's also a great group costume for all of your guy friends!

12. Guy Fieri  

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If I saw a guy at a Halloween party dressed as Guy Fieri, I would absolutely die! This is SO funny to me! And it's another easy and simple DIY Halloween costume for guys. 

And to really get into character, you can critique the food and drinks at any party.

13. Jon Snow from "Game of Thrones"

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RIP Game of Thrones, gone but never forgotten. Honor Jon Snow and mourn his terrible ending in the series (he was robbed and we all know it) by being him for Halloween!

14. Gru from "Despicable Me"

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This is such a funny Halloween costume for guys! And the cool thing about this costume is that you can order the whole outfit, but if you wanted to just get the mask then you can easily get a scarf and black jacket to complete the look. But just make sure you practice his accent to really be in character! 

15. The Most Interesting Man in the World

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This Halloween costume for guys will guarantee that you are the most interesting man at the party, I'm sure of it! 

16. Super Man

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Superman is a classic Halloween costume for guys that I am sure you have seen done before. It's so easy though and very well-known that it should be rather easy to put together for a guy who is very last minute!

17. Harry Potter

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How perfect is this costume?! This will definitely be a major hit.

18. Captain Morgan

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This costume makes senses for a college Halloween costume for guys because it's the mascot of many's favorite rum: Captain Morgan! And all you have to do is find a pirate costume to fit the part, how easy is that?

19. Jay Gatsby

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Ever girl is convinced that they need their own Jay Gatsby in their life. Be what the ladies think they need for a night by dressing up in this sophisticated men's Halloween costume! 

20. Pirate

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A pirate is such an easy (and hot) costume! If you have a white button up shirt, all you need is a bandana to tie around your head and maybe a fake sword! This guy went all out with the jacket too. 

21. The Rock 

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This Halloween costume for guys is probably the most easily recognizable costume out there. It's so simple and definitely a fan favorite. And most guys have chains now so all you really need is a black turtleneck, fanny pack, and jeans! 

22. Step Brothers

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This would be one of the funniest duo costumes at any party. Like seriously! And if you do this with your best guy friend, get a picture and post it on Instagram!

23. The Joker

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This is such an easy DIY Halloween costume for guys that you would be a joke if you didn't consider it! 

24. Buddy the Elf

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Okay, this is a great Halloween costume for guys because Buddy never gets old. It's even cuter if you did it as a duo costume!

Like seriously, I might get this costume and be Buddy for Halloween because I would love the opportunity to walk around a party and say "Buddy the Elf What's Your Favorite Color?".

25. Fred Flintstone

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Fred a classic TV character that everyone will enjoy. And let's be honest, being a TV character is so common, but people are only going to think of CURRENT characters. Be vInTaGe and ~old school~ and go with Fred! 

26. Jesus

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No doubt about it, some might not fully agree with this Halloween costume if you decide to do it. But honestly you're gonna get more laughs than disses if you get this costume! 

And as a bonus, if you get a steering wheel or at least take a picture behind the wheel, you can totally make a joke about Carrie Underwood's hit "Jesus Take the Wheel" that will get you a ton of likes and comments! 

27. Hugh Hefner

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Does it get more college boy than this?? ;). This is a super easy and comfortable costume idea that you could recreate perfectly with some bunnies on your arms!

28. Maverick from "Top Gun"

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This Halloween costume for guys is sure to make all the girls go wild! 

Seriously, it's a classic costume you can't go wrong with, and it's one thing you order from Amazon and then you're done with! So simple that you can't not do it, ya know? 

29. A Taco

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Taco bout a great costume! Ok yes, I know that was a very cheesy pun but I felt like I just HAD to include it!

Seriously though, how clever is this taco costume? And you literally just order it and you're done!

30. Mr. Incredible

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This costume is a perfect Halloween costume for guys! It keeps the love our generation has for this movie going, and gives you a chance to show off your superhero skills around your friends:)

It's even better if you have someone who can be Mrs. Incredible!

31. Twister

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Ok when I ran across this Halloween costume for guys I was FLOORED and knew that I had to share! 

Like seriously, who thought of this? They deserve an award. It's so clever and SO EASY! Literally a white t-shirt, some craft paper cut into circles and glued on, and BOOM! You're a game that people love to play! 

32. Lazy Costume

THIS is the most genius and lazy halloween costume for a guy that I've ever seen! And honestly, it might work for girls too so I just might have to try it out!  

Seriously, grab a white t-shirt and write this on it and then suddenly you're a costume people will find genius but you will find insanely easy and lazy! 

33. Bob Ross

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This Halloween costume for guys is one that is sure to make whoever is around you laugh! 

I am honestly not sure if Bob Ross is completely relevant anymore, but I don't think this is a costume that will ever get old! Everyone knows who Bob Ross is and almost everyone is also guaranteed to enjoy this costume.

34. Cop  

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Choosing to be a cop for your Halloween costume can actually be pretty genius!

I mean, for one, it ensures that you aren't messed with at whatever party you're going to, and second, it's a classic that's easy/cheap to throw together! 

35. Robber  

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Or if you're a guy who likes to be the bad guy during Halloween, then a robber's costume is not only super easy, but the perfect Halloween costume for you!

And you can get someone to be a robber and someone to be the cop. It would work out so perfectly!

36. Jim from "The Office"

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This is the perfect Halloween costume for guys who love The Office. Being an iconic character for Halloween never gets old! 

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