Funny Cap and Gown Ideas for Guys
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26 Easy-to-Make Punny Halloween Costumes That Will Have Everyone Laughing
These costume ideas are pun-believably clever.
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Despite some clever marketing ploys would have you believe, a Halloween costume doesn't have to be expensive in order to be good. And while there are plenty of last-minute costumes you can put together just hours before a Halloween party, you can't go wrong with a DIY costume that relies on a clever pun. And thankfully, punny Halloween costumes are usually some of the easiest and cheapest looks to create, and whether you're going solo or looking for a couples costume the options are pretty much endless. If you're thinking of taking the comedic route, you may want to consider one of the many amazingly punny Halloween costume ideas.
What are the benefits of a punny costume, you ask? Aside from being cheap and easy, a playfully clever Halloween getup allows you to show off your sense of humor, and you can usually guarantee that no one at your party or on your block will have the same costume. Plus, your Halloween Instagram caption will basically write itself. So go ahead and get everyone laughing this Halloween with one of these perfectly punny and easy-to-make Halloween costume ideas.
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French Toast
To become "French toast," you just need to round up a black beret, a striped tee, a red scarf, and a piece of "toast" crafted from cardboard. Then, simply punch two holes in the top of the bread and tie string to them to wear around your neck.
SHOP BLACK BERET
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'Fifty Shades of Grey'
Got a bunch of gray paint swatches? Got a plain T-shirt? Then it looks like you've got yourself a punny costume!
SHOP BLACK T-SHIRT
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Use adhesive letters or a black Sharpie to write "LIFE" on a white T-shirt, then carry around a bag of lemons to hand out.
SHOP IRON-ON LETTERS
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Taco Belle
If you're dressing up with a friend or partner, then you can take on this clever "Taco Belle" costume, which combines a taco with Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Alternatively, you can simply dress up as Belle and carry around a taco for the night.
SHOP TACO COSTUME
SHOP YELLOW DRESS
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Deviled Egg
To become a "deviled egg," you just need to dress in all white and attach a yellow circle of felt to your stomach. Don't forget your devil horns and tail!
SHOP DEVIL ACCESSORIES
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Hawaiian Punch
This easy costume was made for lazy folks, as you only need a Hawaiian shirt and boxing gloves to put it together.
SHOP BOXING GLOVES
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'Grapes of Wrath'
Book lovers, this is the costume for you. Spell out "By John Steinbeck" on a purple t-shirt with white adhesive letters, then safety pin purple balloons onto the shirt. Create a vine crown by hot-gluing faux vines together to complete your look.
SHOP FAKE VINE FOLIAGE
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Pumpkin Pi
For a look that's sweet as pie, attach a mini pumpkin to a headband using a hot glue gun. Then, print out the Greek letter "Pi" or cut one out of felt and glue it onto an orange t-shirt.
SHOP MINI PUMPKIN
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Formal Apology
Have an old formal dress lying around? Use sharpie and a plain white sash to become a "formal apology."
SHOP WHITE SASH
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Freudian Slip
Psych out everyone at the party by wearing a slip dress and attaching well-know terms coined by Sigmund Freud.
SHOP SLIP DRESS
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Zom-Beyoncé
Become an undead version of the "Single Ladies" singer with a black leotard, black heels, gold jewelry, and some dark zombie makeup.
SHOP BLACK LEOTARD
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Tickled Pink
Grab a pink t-shirt, feather boa, and pom-pom headband, then make sure to keep giggling all night long.
SHOP POM-POM HEADBAND
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Smart Cookie
Got an old cap and gown hanging in your closet that you never thought you'd wear again? Think again! You can tape cookie cut-outs to that old cap and gown for a costume that's equal parts sweet and smart.
SHOP CAP AND GOWN
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Pig in a Blanket
As long as you're willing to invest in pig ears and nose (or make your own), then you just need a pink t-shirt and a blanket to dress up as a "pig in a blanket."
SHOP PIG ACCESSORIES
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Candy Rappers
For a punny Halloween costume that will cost you basically nothing, throw on some sweats and cover yourself with candy wrappers. Don't forget your shades and chains!
SHOP GOLD CHAIN
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Fork in the Road
Want your costume to serve double duty as a metaphor and a pun? Simply dress yourself in all black and attach rectangular strips of white felt down the center of your body to look like a dividing lane line. Then, tape a plastic fork over the dotted line.
SHOP BLACK TEE
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Holy Guacamole
Got a green t-shirt? Then you just need to print out some avocado illustrations, paste them onto the shirt, and add angel wings and a halo.
SHOP ANGEL WINGS
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Dust Bunny
This clever costume can be whipped up with a healthy supply of brown-and-gray, a gray t-shirt, and some bunny ears. Bunch up the tulle into tufts, then glue them onto the t-shirt with hot glue.
SHOP BUNNY EARS
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Mornings Suck
Not a morning person? Then this costume was made for you. All you need to do is dress up in a robe and slippers, carry around a mug and newspaper, and add some vampire fangs and fake blood to complete the look.
SHOP VAMPIRE FANGS
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Pick Pocket
Grab a handful of guitar picks, then hot-glue them around the pockets of an old pair of jeans. You can then accessorize with sunglasses to look extra suspicious.
SHOP GUITAR PICKS
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Blessing in Disguise
Grab some silly dress up accessories pair them with a t-shirt that says "BLESSING" to become a "blessing in disguise."
SHOP CAPES
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Copy Cat
Attach black adhesive letters to spell out "COPY CAT" on a white t-shirt, add cat ears and a tail, and grab some random work papers to carry around.
SHOP CAT ACCESSORIES
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Chick Magnet
To become a chick magnet, you just need a red memory foam pillow to wear around your neck, silver duct tape to wrap around the ends, and a handful of plastic chicks to glue to the tape.
SHOP PLASTIC CHICKS
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Smartie Pants
You'll look sweet enough to eat when you tape a bunch of Smarties to an old pair of jeans. Add a pair of "nerd" glasses and a bow-tie to complete the look.
NERD ACCESSORIES
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Bread Winner
If you really want to win this year's Halloween party, then show up some loaves of bread in hand and some gold medals around your neck.
SHOP GOLD MEDALS
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Chip on Your Shoulder
A punny costume can be an inexpensive as an individual bag of potato chips. Simply tape some Lay's to the shoulder of a t-shirt and you're good to go.
SHOP YELLOW TEE
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