Guys, it’s time to get creative this Halloween, because these DIY costumes are too good to pass up. If you need an award-winning costume contest outfit or a last-minute idea, these looks will cover all the right bases. Turn the old striped tee in your closet into a Where’s Waldo? outfit, the cardboard box in the garage into a Cap’n Crunch masterpiece, and the jean jacket and jeans into Billy’s iconic style from Stranger Things. Trust us when we tell you that you should never underestimate how easy it is to make a cool costume with things you already have in your closet.
Don’t be spooked, because these Halloween costumes for guys are so manageable, anyone can handle them. Take a look at the best DIY costume ideas ahead, and get ready to take on Halloween in the most clever and creative ways possible.
– Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
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