Halloween is coming, and as a bearded guy, you have the foundation for some creative costumes. Whether you have a short beard, long beard, stubble or a goatee, we’ve got a getup that takes advantage of your facial hair situation.
Here are our 10 favorite Halloween costumes for bearded guys.
1. Richie Tenenbaum from The Royal Tenenbaums
Throw on sunglasses, a tan suit, a striped tennis headband and you’re ready to go. Don’t forget the glum expression.
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2. The Dude from The Big Lebowski
If you’re already rocking a goatee, this one’s easy. To channel The Dude, put a shaggy wig, an oversized tribal print cardigan, purple v-neck, and striped PJ pants on your shopping list. An air of nonchalance helps.
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3. Running Forrest Gump from Forrest Gump
For brothers with long beards, consider going the “run, Forrest, run” route. You probably already have everything you need in your closet. Look for a white Nike t-shirt or a yellow v-neck, red track shorts, athletic knee-high socks, and white sneakers (the more beat up, the better). Throw on a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. hat over your unkempt locks.
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4. "Hotline Bling" Drake
Still relevant, plus you’ll be ridiculously comfy and cozy on Halloween night. Just put on a gray ribbed turtleneck sweater, jeans, and Timberlands and break out your funkiest dance moves.
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5. Vincent Van Gogh
Ginger bearded brothers will own this costume. Buy yourself a ratty old blazer and go to town on it with a paintbrush. Do the same with a white button-up and your face.
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6. Bob Ross
Add a little nostalgia to your Halloween by dressing up as this soft-spoken 80s icon. That ‘fro is key. Complete the ensemble with a button-up shirt, slim fit jeans, and a paint palette.
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7. Jon Snow from Game of Thrones
A wise choice if you’ve got scruff or a shorter beard. Get a shaggy wig if you don’t have Snow’s signature long curly hair, dress in all black, and throw on a shaggy fur wrap – or fur cape if you’re feeling fancy.
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8. Brawny Man
Got a Buffalo plaid shirt? Then you already have 50% of your Brawny Man costume. Add a fake ax and hold a roll of the very masculine paper towels to complete the outfit.
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9. Jax Teller from Sons of Anarchy
For those of you who are already motorcycle riders, this one will be a cinch. Wear a leather vest over either a plaid shirt or blue hoodie.
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10. ZZ Top
The guys of ZZ Top are talented musicians, but their wizard-status beards have achieved a fame – and following – of their own. Country-fy the standard rock’n’roll all-black getup with a cowboy hat and Western boots. Add an inflatable guitar and shades to make it more obvious.
