Pop Culture Halloween Costumes For Men 2014

Theodore From Her

Image Source: Warner Bros.

What to wear: A red shirt with the highest-waisted pants you can find. Top it off with glasses, a mustache, and an earpiece.
How to act: Shy and unsure of yourself. Talk to yourself like you're talking to a girl you love.

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Irving Rosenfeld From American Hustle

Image Source: Sony Pictures

What to wear: Make like Irv and give yourself an elaborate comb-over. Wear a '70s suit and glasses, and stuff your belly a little.
How to act: Like a charming con man.

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Electro From The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Image Source: Sony Pictures

What to wear: This one's pretty easy: blue face paint and a black hoodie.
How to act: Like you're electrified!

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Star-Lord From Guardians of the Galaxy

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: A long, red leather jacket, a t-shirt, and boots with a crossbody bag. Extra points for the Walkman or mask.
How to act: Cocky, heroic, and charming.

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Groot From Guardians of the Galaxy

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: A body- and head-covering tree costume. Time to get creative with the DIYs.
How to act: Lumber around and only say one thing: "I am Groot."

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Rocket From Guardians of the Galaxy

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: A raccoon suit with a little vest and pants over it.
How to act: Inappropriate and bossy. Swear a lot.

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The Collector From Guardians of the Galaxy

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: A fancy-looking suit under a fur-lined cape with a white wig and white eyebrows.
How to act: Pompous. Sneer a lot, and look at everyone and everything as if you're appraising its value.

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Rust Cohle From True Detective

Image Source: HBO

What to wear: A wig pulled back into a ponytail with a mustache and a dull-colored shirt and boots.
How to act: Speak unintelligibly and say the weirdest stuff you can imagine.

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Jake From Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Image Source: Fox

What to wear: A button-down shirt and black leather jacket with your badge hanging around your neck.
How to act: Cocky but funny and sweet, too.

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Ichabod From Sleepy Hollow

Image Source: Fox

What to wear: An old-fashioned coat with a high collar and a linen shirt. Wear a wig if your hair's not long, and pull it halfway up.
How to act: Regal, smart, and a little weirded out by modern times.

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Kevin From The Leftovers

Image Source: HBO

What to wear: A police uniform and aviators.
How to act: Wary of your surroundings and deadly hot.

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Sherlock From Sherlock

Image Source: BBC

What to wear: The classic Sherlock hat, plus a big tweed coat and blue scarf.
How to act: Brilliant and totally charming.

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Lorne Malvo From Fargo

Image Source: FX

What to wear: A long, dark trench coat, black clothing, and gloves. This is the time for a fake mustache, too.
How to act: Threatening but still a little charming.

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Lester Nygaard From Fargo

Image Source: FX

What to wear: A big orange parka, a fur hat, and a befuddled expression. Carry a suitcase to complete the look.
How to act: Insecure but sneaky. Go hard with that North Dakota accent.

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Kristoff From Frozen

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: Gray, fur-lined clothes and a red belt, plus a little cap, like how he's styled on Once Upon a Time (and you get to wear Uggs!). Bonus points if you bring a stuffed Sven.
How to act: No-nonsense but warm-hearted underneath all your outer layers.

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Hans From Frozen

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: Frozen villain Hans needs a regal costume, but most importantly, you have to have big sideburns. And a fake horse you can ride while trick-or-treating.
How to act: Slick and charming at first but also like you can't be trusted.

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Olaf From Frozen

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: Just rock a white suit with a carrot nose and sticks for arms (and "hair").
How to act: Say cute, witty things constantly and perhaps burst into song.

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The Flash From The Flash

Image Source: The CW

What to wear: TV's newest superhero requires a dark red suit that covers your head and whole body. Don't forget the black flash symbols over the ears.
How to act: Kind of naive but ready to kick butt.

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Joffrey From Game of Thrones

Image Source: HBO

What to wear: Since this year's Joffrey is all about Choking Joffrey, wear his regal wedding clothes and crown, while clutching your throat and a goblet.
How to act: Like you're choking. And like you deserved it.

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Hercules From Hercules

Image Source: Paramount Pictures

What to wear: No shirt, unless you have a black leather vest. Otherwise just rock a fur loincloth, and of course, a lion head on your head.
How to act: Strong! Tough! You're Hercules!

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Pornstache From Orange Is the New Black

Image Source: Netflix

What to wear: A blue officer's shirt and black pants. Make your hair into a flattop and wear a thick black mustache.
How to act: Sketchy. Walk into the room like you own it and eyeball everyone until they're uncomfortable.

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Ja'mie From Summer Heights High

Image Source: HBO

What to wear: A wig with long, straight brown hair. Wear a private school uniform with a name tag that says "Ja'mie" and saddle shoes with white socks.
How to act: Supersnooty. Tell everyone why this party isn't nearly as cool as the one you threw last year.

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Quicksilver From X-Men: Days of Future Past

Image Source: 20th Century Studios

What to wear: A silver jacket to match your silver hair and some cool goggles.
How to act: Very, very, very fast. One more very: very fast!

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Falcon From Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Image Source: Marvel

What to wear: A t-shirt and jeans will fit nicely under your gigantic wings.
How to act: Trustworthy and solid.

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The Winter Soldier From Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Image Source: Marvel

What to wear: A suit of armor with a metal arm, long, greasy hair, and a mask that covers your nose and mouth.
How to act: Don't speak, but do seem extremely tough and threatening.

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Emmet From The Lego Movie

Image Source: Disney

What to wear: A construction worker's uniform and a big yellow head.
How to act: Like everything is awesome!

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Jamie From Outlander

Image Source: Starz

What to wear: A linen shirt, boots, and a kilt, of course.
How to act: Summon up your best Scottish brogue and act tough.

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M. Gustave From The Grand Budapest Hotel

Image Source: Searchlight Pictures

What to wear: A purple concierge uniform and a fancy little mustache.
How to act: Accommodating and clever; offer to help everyone you come across with something.

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Sara From The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Image Source: NBC

What to wear: A purple sundress and a blond wig with a pink bow.
How to act: Say "Ew!" all the time, complain about your stepdad Gary, and talk about who you have a crush on. Get your speech lessons here.

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Korath From Guardians of the Galaxy

What to wear: A bald cap with a headpiece to look like Korath's skull, plus elaborate body armor and bright blue contacts.
How to act: Robotic and cruel.

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Ronan From Guardians of the Galaxy

What to wear: Dark blue fact paint and a close-fitting green shirt with shoulder pads. Fashion a loose hood.
How to act: Cruel and villainous.

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Drax the Destroyer From Guardians of the Galaxy

What to wear: Wear no shirt and paint your body green with an orange design on top of it. Yellow pants complete the tough look.
How to act: Tough and fierce. When you speak, be very direct and literal and confused when anyone else uses sarcasm.

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This year's pop culture costumes for men

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Theodore From Her

Irving Rosenfeld From American Hustle

Electro From The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Star-Lord From Guardians of the Galaxy

Groot From Guardians of the Galaxy

Rocket From Guardians of the Galaxy

The Collector From Guardians of the Galaxy

Rust Cohle From True Detective

Jake From Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Ichabod From Sleepy Hollow

Kevin From The Leftovers

Sherlock From Sherlock

Lorne Malvo From Fargo

Lester Nygaard From Fargo

Kristoff From Frozen

Hans From Frozen

Olaf From Frozen

The Flash From The Flash

Joffrey From Game of Thrones

Hercules From Hercules

Pornstache From Orange Is the New Black

Ja'mie From Summer Heights High

Quicksilver From X-Men: Days of Future Past

Falcon From Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The Winter Soldier From Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Emmet From The Lego Movie

Jamie From Outlander

M. Gustave From The Grand Budapest Hotel

Sara From The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Korath From Guardians of the Galaxy

Ronan From Guardians of the Galaxy

Drax the Destroyer From Guardians of the Galaxy

This year's pop culture costumes for men

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