A quick cheap Halloween costume for a slightly overweight bald man
October 20, 2017 2:14 PM
My boyfriend needs a Halloween costume for tomorrow night and we're looking for something casual and inexpensive.
He's put on a bit of weight recently and really doesn't want to spend money on this (think less than $10) and the party is tomorrow night. He's about 6ft, slightly overweight (and a bit self conscious about it so costumes that play off of it won't be a good suggestion). I think he'd rather wear something that's closer to regular clothes than an actual costume. He doesn't want to do face make up or face paint. I suggested "The Dude" but he said he doesn't have a bathrobe, but the idea is on the right track. Something like being Homer Simpson probably wouldn't be great as it's plays off the weight. He's bald but has a beard and mustache. He also wears glasses. We don't need to dress for cold and he generally runs warm so much more than long pants, sleeves and a vest would probably be too much. If it matters I'll be going as a golden snitch but he's not a Harry Potter fan so I don't think a couples costume is going to work (though I did suggest a shirt with a big key on it and then he could "be a keeper"). Any ideas?
He's put on a bit of weight recently and really doesn't want to spend money on this (think less than $10) and the party is tomorrow night. He's about 6ft, slightly overweight (and a bit self conscious about it so costumes that play off of it won't be a good suggestion). I think he'd rather wear something that's closer to regular clothes than an actual costume. He doesn't want to do face make up or face paint. I suggested "The Dude" but he said he doesn't have a bathrobe, but the idea is on the right track. Something like being Homer Simpson probably wouldn't be great as it's plays off the weight. He's bald but has a beard and mustache. He also wears glasses. We don't need to dress for cold and he generally runs warm so much more than long pants, sleeves and a vest would probably be too much. If it matters I'll be going as a golden snitch but he's not a Harry Potter fan so I don't think a couples costume is going to work (though I did suggest a shirt with a big key on it and then he could "be a keeper"). Any ideas?
- Supportive Boyfriend. (Wears whatever he'd normally wear to a casual party, occasionally flourishes his arms like Vanna White to highlight your snitch costume.)
- Regular snitch (informer) to your golden snitch.
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:27 PM on October 20, 2017
- Regular snitch (informer) to your golden snitch.
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:27 PM on October 20, 2017
Do rag on the head, Pirate Eyepatch, an old CD as a Doubloon pendant, "pirate-y" clothing; and he can go as a SOFTWARE PIRATE.
I am Indian and have some North Indian dresses that I use as Pirate wear. The only thing to buy is a Pirate eyepatch for 5 bucks.
posted by indianbadger1 at 2:32 PM on October 20, 2017
I am Indian and have some North Indian dresses that I use as Pirate wear. The only thing to buy is a Pirate eyepatch for 5 bucks.
posted by indianbadger1 at 2:32 PM on October 20, 2017
If he has a three-piece suit, that plus umbrella and imitation pocket-watch makes him Mycroft Holmes.
posted by praemunire at 2:33 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by praemunire at 2:33 PM on October 20, 2017
The Unknown Comic.
Paper bag, one-button jacket, and maybe memorize a joke or two.
posted by amtho at 2:38 PM on October 20, 2017
Paper bag, one-button jacket, and maybe memorize a joke or two.
posted by amtho at 2:38 PM on October 20, 2017
I'm going to go as a Price is Right contestant...just slap on a yellow tag-shaped name tag, and then make a rectangle out of cardboard with digital numbers on it. Hang it from your neck by a string.
posted by christinetheslp at 3:00 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by christinetheslp at 3:00 PM on October 20, 2017
Coveralls, a wrench in one pocket and a slide rule in another. He's a quantum mechanic!
One place I worked, a normally non-suit-wearing programmer came to work in a suit. I asked if he was dressed as a businessman and he replied, "Scariest thing I could think of."
posted by Bruce H. at 3:13 PM on October 20, 2017
One place I worked, a normally non-suit-wearing programmer came to work in a suit. I asked if he was dressed as a businessman and he replied, "Scariest thing I could think of."
posted by Bruce H. at 3:13 PM on October 20, 2017
Monopoly man?
posted by papayaninja at 3:20 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by papayaninja at 3:20 PM on October 20, 2017
He loves the Price is Right so this is perfect.
Thank you all so much for your suggestions. This was phenomenally helpful.
posted by raccoon409 at 3:27 PM on October 20, 2017
Thank you all so much for your suggestions. This was phenomenally helpful.
posted by raccoon409 at 3:27 PM on October 20, 2017
Black t-shirt, jeans, runners, red bandana, pigtails made of yarn -- instant Willie Nelson costume.
posted by Capt. Renault at 3:27 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by Capt. Renault at 3:27 PM on October 20, 2017
Hippie costumes are also pretty easy - tie-dye t-shirt, brightly-colored scarf as headband, long bead necklaces, peace symbol painted on cheek with eyeliner. Bonus for fringed vest, bell-bottom pants, round wire-frame glasses.
posted by ErisLordFreedom at 5:09 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by ErisLordFreedom at 5:09 PM on October 20, 2017
Put a safety pin through a dollar bill, attach to rubber band, hang one from each ear. You're a buccaneer!
Hot glue gun 2 dimes to a name tag holder and wear as one normally wears a name tag. You're a paradigm!
Wear a fake glasses/nose/mustache thing with a name tag that says "Bless you". You're a blessing in disguise!
Take a plain white chef apron and write a big Fe on it. You're the Iron Chef!
Take a plain white t-shirt and draw a big arrow pointing up and to the left. You're north by northwest!
posted by bowmaniac at 5:32 PM on October 20, 2017
Hot glue gun 2 dimes to a name tag holder and wear as one normally wears a name tag. You're a paradigm!
Wear a fake glasses/nose/mustache thing with a name tag that says "Bless you". You're a blessing in disguise!
Take a plain white chef apron and write a big Fe on it. You're the Iron Chef!
Take a plain white t-shirt and draw a big arrow pointing up and to the left. You're north by northwest!
posted by bowmaniac at 5:32 PM on October 20, 2017
Shorts, yellow shirt, 99 cent black eyeliner to make a squiggle around your skull: Charlie Brown.
posted by Hypatia at 7:02 PM on October 20, 2017
posted by Hypatia at 7:02 PM on October 20, 2017
My Husband's default costume is a bathrobe, a pained expression and a towel over one shoulder. Instant Arthur Dent!
posted by csmithrim at 11:28 AM on October 21, 2017
posted by csmithrim at 11:28 AM on October 21, 2017
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Zombies, vampires and such are pretty easy clothes-wise if he's open to makeup and/or fangs.
Wilson from Home Improvement is a classic easy costume (fishing hat, fence prop to hide behind).
posted by snaw at 2:25 PM on October 20, 2017