John Thompson Curates Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Men

Men’s Health senior gear and commerce editor John Thompson has curated a collection of easy, last-minute Halloween costumes for men.

Superhero And Cinematic Looks

Spider-Man leads the recommendations as a relevant superhero choice, though the publication notes it will not necessarily make anyone look like Tom Holland. The guide also features a budget-friendly Amazon jacket that mimics Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan look in Lanterns, featuring a corduroy collar and similar color rather than the sold-out approximately $700 Ralph Lauren jacket worn on screen.

A Top Gun-inspired flight suit is also included in the lineup, accompanied by the reminder that unlike Tom Cruise, the wearer does not perform their own stunts.

Historical Icons And Television Figures

Historical and television characters make up another tier of the selections.

Readers can choose a George Washington costume with colonial details, including a wig when purchasing the bundle kit, alongside the playful instruction that wearers cannot tell a lie all night. Alternatively, the guide offers a vintage-looking Widow’s Bay T-shirt for fall beach vibes, inspired by one of the publication’s favorite television shows of the year.

Classic options round out the casual picks. These include an under-$25 Where’s Waldo outfit and a comfortable Ricky Bobby jumpsuit from Talladega Nights guaranteed to draw grins.

Sports Figures And Athletic Outfits

Sports figures feature prominently in the guide. They offer readers the chance to dress as the NBA’s top player, with a bonus nod to the Knicks defending a hard-earned championship, or an NFL tight end married to a global pop star.

Additional athletic-themed outfits include a Rollerskate Ken costume featuring a visor and wrist warmers, which prompts people to shout Hot skatin’, Ken! and requires the addition of a blonde wig and inline skates. A Forrest Gump outfit complete with a flowing beard is also featured, alongside the expectation of hearing Run, Forrest, run! all night.

Low-Maintenance Movie Ensembles

Casual movie characters provide low-maintenance alternatives.

Selections feature an Austin Powers groove master ensemble that can also be worn as a 1960s look by ditching the wig and glasses, and a high-quality cardigan for portraying The Dude from The Big Lebowski, with the wig sold separately. Fans can also select an Average Joe’s team uniform from Dodgeball: ATrue Underdog Story, an Oktoberfest getup that requires a personally provided beer stein, and a cheeky tee that allows wearers to add fake blood or cuts for extra humor with minimal effort.