Want to Look Good This Halloween, Men? Get a Suit

October is crashing down on us, which means Halloween is on its way. And this year, there will be costume parties.

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Each season, there are always suggestive costume suggestions for women. That’s fine. However, unless men want to go as Jack Sparrow, men’s sexy costumes seem a little few and far between.

Here’s a little advice from the female perspective: Men, find a nice-fitting suit!

Yes, it is true. Suits are sexy. Not the baggy thin-cloth costume suits, but one that you can wear more than once, even when it isn’t Halloween.

I know that a good, tailored suit can be expensive, but there are other options. Head to a vintage or second-hand clothing store and piece one together. There are some epic finds at these places, if you know what to look for. You can also dig out your old prom tux (if it still fits), and / or borrow one from a friend. Do guys do that?

There are many costume ideas for men that basically require a suit with a few added touches. Here are six ideas to consider.

John Wick, James Bond, Lucifer Morningstar suiting up.

James Bond

Bond, James Bond is the ultimate suit man, and with nearly 60 years of Bond movies and more than six actors to choose from (don’t forget the original Casino Royale), you can get away with any decade. Just make sure it fits well. A white or black tuxedo jacket from the 60s is fine, but don’t forget a red carnation. A modern day three piece suit will also suffice for the later Bonds. I would suggest avoiding the George Lazenby velvet suit with ruffled shirt from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. It is too easily associated with Austin Powers…plus it is ghastly. Yet, if that’s what you’re going for, who am I to stop you? Remember, though, martini shaken, not stirred.

Lucifer Morningstar

If there’s an ultimate bad boy in a suit, who is better than the Devil himself? The show Lucifer was number one on Netflix for the past two seasons, so he’s easily recognizable. He likes the classic fitted, three-piece wool blend suits with a collared dress shirt and matching pocket square. If I recall, more than once, the Devil actually did wear Prada. The red-soled Christian Louboutin dress shoes he wears are insanely expensive, but thank goodness there are plenty of knock-offs around for both the suits and the shoes. Add some red contact lenses and, if you’re really brave, some ginormous white feathered wings. Don’t forget the ultimate pick up line…”What is it you desire?” On second thought, if you tell the wrong woman, what she desires might just be slapping your face back to the Underworld. Tread lightly on those red-soled shoes.

The Kingsman

A nice bespoke suit will put you back a few hundred, but you can likely find a nice navy blue double breasted pinstripe jacket for less. Add a matching navy striped tie, and carry a nice plain black umbrella. The final accent is the black square framed glasses, but I wouldn’t recommend getting the brand used in the movie itself. Those Cutler and Gross glasses are around $429 a pair. If you can pull it off, speak in a posh British accent, and drink only Guinness.

John Wick

Black suit, black shirt, black tie and dark glasses. That’s an intense look right there. Give yourself some fake blood, and carry a few weapons (like a pencil or a book). If you really want to get some love and attention from the crowd, carry a stuffed doggo (or a real dog if you can get away with it). Nothing is hotter than a resourceful and very well dressed dog loving BAMF.

Harry Hart of the Kingsman, the Peaky Blinders, Gomez Addams and his Morticia.

The Peaky Blinders

So, this century’s “Roarin'” 20s isn’t what we expected. As a matter of fact, it’s a big steaming pile of sewage. I know the 1920s weren’t all butterflies and roses, but boy did they dress nice. This was a crucial time when things were shifting from Victorian to modern age, and even the baddest and lowdown of them all looked good busting heads. You could still wear these suits today and look terrific. Long peaked lapel overcoat, nice grey vested suit with a fob watch, and a shirt with a cub collar. Black shoes or even lace up boots are fine. Most importantly, you need a flat cap (inserted razor optional). Pick up a prop Tommy gun and make sure no one starts anything they can’t finish.

And, of course….

Gomez Addams

C’mon. Who is a cooler Halloween dude that Gomez? Get a black suit with white pinstripes. Slick back your hair, and add some dark temporary color (if needed), and accessorize with black tie or bowtie. Get your significant other to dress as Morticia in a tight black dress, and you might get away with some consensual PDA…because it’s in character.

There you go, gentlemen, suit up, and show up to that party. You just may steal the show.

Not into suits? Check back next week for a few fantasy and sci-fi based men’s costume ideas you don’t have to be super skinny to pull off.

1 comment on “Want to Look Good This Halloween, Men? Get a Suit

  1. The Mgmt. says:

    Legit want the suit Daniel Craig is rocking in the cover photo. Classic. Never out of style.

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