5 Days, 5 Ways: Halloween Costumes with Overalls
Yep, Still Trying to Get You to Buy Overalls
By Gabi Meyers
I’ve been trying to convince Megan to let me feature overalls for men in a 5 Days, 5 Ways feature for years. Years! When I saw “Halloween Edition?” on the editorial calendar, I knew this was my opportunity. I love Halloween, and I love overalls. While Megan’s on-board with the latter, she’s decidedly ambivalent about the former. So I sent her a list with well over five ways to wear overalls for Halloween, and She. Was. All. In.
So, yes, I want to see you wearing overalls in real life. (Coveralls, too!) And if you’ve been thinking about adding this workhorse staple to your wardrobe, well, now’s the time! Because I honestly believe you shouldn’t buy something to wear just once. And these overalls? I bet you’ll be surprised at how often you find an opportunity to wear them after October 31.
Below, five Halloween costume ideas featuring overalls for men:
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SG says: Invest in one pair of overalls to serve as the foundation for several iconic Halloween costume ideas (and, ahem, rotate them into your regular wardrobe come November).
#1 MARIO
red shirt | cap | boots | gloves | moustache wax
Get into character: Your girl, Princess Peach. Your best bud, Luigi. Your favorite frenemy, Wario.
#2 DEXY’S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS
sweater vest | sneakers | cap | bandana | belt
Get into character: Cuff the hems and rub some dirt on your face. Get your crew to go as the crew, or get your girl to go as Eileen in that red dress.
#3 GENERIC 90’S BOYBAND MEMBER
tee | chain | sneakers | sunglasses
Get into character: This is no solo costume, so make sure you get your boys in on this look. Bonus points if you can nail that early JT ramen hair.
#4 MR. T IN THE A-TEAM
tank | boots | chains | rings | beard oil
Get into character: If you ever wanted to try out a mohawk, this costume is your perfect chance. Also, ask all of your lady friends to borrow their gold jewelry before investing – if they pool theirs together, you should have just enough. Plus, they’ll totally admire your commitment to the ‘ume (short for costume. Can I make that take off?).
#5 SCARECROW
plaid shirt | boots | hat | socks
Get into character: Just add hay! And if your friends want to join you, go with the Wizard of Oz theme.
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Honorable mentions go to Minions, Jason Voorhees, Lumberjack, Chuckie, Painter, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Everett McGill from O Brother Where Art Thou? All of which would be equally great costumes and I highly encourage all of these and those above and whatever costumes you have in mind because I for one love Halloween.
