Beard costume ideas for guys with beards
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Beard Costume Ideas

If you have a beard, you may feel limited in coming up with a Halloween costume. Sure, some costumes are nearly impossible to pull off with a beard, but there are actually tons of great beard costume ideas.

Just think of all the famous people in history with some type of facial hair. You can also consider fictional characters from movies, books, or television.

Here’s a list of over 50 of the best costume ideas for guys with a beard, mustache, or goatee.

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Costumes for Men with Beards

Here are some quick and easy beard costume ideas for guys that already have some facial hair.

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris isn’t afraid of Halloween, Halloween is afraid of Chuck Norris.

The sleeveless denim shirt is the key to this costume. Find one for sale on Amazon here.

chuck norris costume

Bob Ross

Unbutton that top button, get a paintbrush, and don a super fro. You could even bring along a canvas and paint ‘happy little trees’.

bob ross costume

Thor

You can order the Thor costume on Amazon here, and dress like the god of thunder.

Thor costume

Zeus

While Thor is the god of thunder in Norse mythology, Zeus is kind of like his Greek equivalent. Other mythological gods, like Poseidon, were known to have beards as well.

Zeus

Kratos

Kratos is a demigod son of Zeus and the main character from the God of War video game series. It’s got to be one of the best cosplay ideas for gamers with a beard. You can buy the Kratos costume online here.

Captain Obvious

According to Hotels.com, Captain Obvious does not work for Hotels.com, he’s just a big fan. You can buy the Captain Obvious costume on Amazon here.

captain obvious

Gandalf

This exact costume would depend on whether you were Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White.

Gandalf costume

Dumbledore

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter series of books and films? Consider Dumbledore or even Hagrid.

Dumbledore

Santa Claus

When it comes to costumes with beards, this is an all-time classic. That’s right, Santa Claus doesn’t have to be reserved for only Christmas. Buy a Santa costume online here.

santa claus costume

Khal Drogo

Game of Thrones features a few characters with beards, but Khal Drogo definitely has the most distinguished appearance.

Other bearded Game of Thrones characters include: Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, Robert Baratheon, Hodor, and Eddard Stark.

khal drogo

Aquaman

Speaking of characters played by Jason Momoa, Aquaman is another option. That’s right, the new Aquaman has a beard!

You can find the Aquaman costume for sale on Amazon here.
aquaman costume

James Harden

There are tons of famous athletes with facial hair, but with a nickname like ‘The Beard’, James Harden has got to top the list. Just wear the jersey of your favorite bearded player.

James Harden beard costume

Jack Sparrow

Any pirate costume is better with a beard, especially Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.

jack sparrow

Mr. T

If you’re all muscle like Mr. T, get some fake gold chains and start every sentence with “I pity da fool.”

Mr. T

Forrest Gump

Forrest only sports a beard for a few minutes in the movie, but those scenes are some of the movie’s most memorable moments. Purchase the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. hat on Amazon here.

Forrest Gump Beard

Bearded Lady

This hilarious and easy beard costume idea is sure to be a hit. If you’re married, your costume may already be in your closet.

bearded lady costume

Gladiator

Russell Crowe played one of my favorite gladiator movie roles as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film, Gladiator.

Get the Gladiator costume on Amazon here.

gladiator

Wolverine

Hugh Jackman’s mutton chops in Wolverine are a pretty bold beard style. You can find a pair of plastic wolverine claws for sale on Amazon here.

wolverine costume

Drake

A puffy jacket, crisp lined up beard, and thick eyebrows create the perfect Drake costume.

Drake

DJ Khaled

Here’s another idea for guys that shave clean beard edges. Just find some bling and a silk shirt, then walk around shouting “DJ Khaled!”

DJ Khaled

Lumberjack

A red flannel shirt is all you really need, but if you can safely carry an ax, it’s the perfect touch for a lumberjack costume.

Lumberjack costume

ZZ Top

If you and a friend both have beards like Billy Gibbons and the late great Dusty Hill, just put on dark sunglasses and make a last minute ZZ Top costume at home with leather and blue jeans.

zz top

Macho Man

The “Macho Man” Randy Savage is one of the most memorable professional wrestlers of all time. Carry around a handful of Slim Jim beef jerky and go all the way with this Macho Man costume on Amazon.

macho man randy savage

Noah

I listed Noah, but he wasn’t the only biblical figure known to have a beard. Moses is another great option.

noah

Steve Zissou

If you are a fan of Wes Anderson’s quirky style of comedy, then you remember Steve Zissou, the world-famous oceanographer played by Bill Murray in the movie, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

Get the full Steve Zissou costume on Amazon here.

steve zissou

Richie Tenenbaum

Luke Wilson played Richie Tenenbaum, a former 1970s tennis star, in another popular Wes Anderson film, The Royal Tenenbaums.

richie tenenbaum

John Wick

John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, is a retired hitman looking for revenge. The beard is definitely part of what makes John Wick such a badass.

john wick

Abraham Lincoln

With the right beard, you’re halfway to Abe Lincoln’s unmistakable appearance. You can purchase his most memorable accessory, a tall black top hat, on Amazon here.

abraham lincoln

Viking

A beard makes any Viking costume even more frightening.

viking costume

Jedi

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and even Luke Skywalker had beards in the Star Wars films.

jedi from star wars

One Man Wolf Pack

Zach Galifianakis has played several bearded characters worth considering, but he is probably the most well-known for his role as Alan in The Hangover.

one man wolfpack

Silent Bob

Silent Bob, played by Kevin Smith, is one half of the Jay & Silent Bob duo featured in movies like Clerks and Mallrats.

silent bob

Cheech & Chong

The quintessential stoner, Tommy Chong, is a pretty simple costume to recreate. To me, this picture shows the best Cheech and Chong costume idea.

Technically, Cheech should be in the next section of costumes for guys with a mustache.

cheech and chong


Costumes for Guys with a Mustache

Here are a some of the best costume ideas for guys that already have a mustache.

Ron Burgundy

I don’t know how to put this… but this costume is kind of a big deal.

ron burgundy

Chad Powers

Eli Manning went viral when he showed up at the Penn State football team’s walk-on tryouts disguised as “Chad Powers”. Here’s the shirt you need, plus the hair, for this costume.

Chad Powers costume

Tiger King

Joe Exotic became a worldwide sensation this year with the popular Tiger King documentary on Netflix. You can purchase the essentials for a Tiger King Joe Exotic costume on Amazon here.

tiger king joe exotic

Ron Swanson

Nick Offerman’s character in the series ‘Parks and Rec’ is truly a man’s man.

Ron Swanson

Hulk Hogan

If you have Hulkomania and a handlebar mustache, you can buy this Hulk Hogan gear on Amazon and dress as the Hulkster.

Hulk Hogan

Reno 911

You could dress like a typical policeman or choose a character from the comedy, Reno 911.

Reno 911 costume

Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis rocks an amazing stache as an American college football coach in the series, Ted Lasso.

Ted Lasso Mustache Costume Idea

Mike Ditka

You can’t forget about da coach of daaaaaa Bears. Order the classic Chicago Bears sweater vest here.

mike ditka

Ned Flanders

Okily Dokily! All you need to diddly-do is get a Bible, glasses, and green sweater.

Ned Flanders

Mario Bros

Mario and Luigi are two of the most iconic video game characters. They also have a couple of the most iconic cartoon mustaches.

mario bros

Freddie Mercury

You may not be able to sing like Freddie Mercury, but with a mustache and hairy chest, you can look like the lead singer from Queen.

Freddie Mercury

Inigo Montoya

Greet your friends with, “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”

Inigo Montoya

Monopoly Man

This classic character from the game Monopoly wears a tux, top hat, and red bowtie. Hand out “Get Out of Jail Free” cards to everyone you meet.

Monopoly Man

Nacho Libre

Jack Black plays Ignacio (Nacho) who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler in the movie Nacho Libre.

Nacho Libre

Zorro

Get the classic Zorro costume on Amazon.

zorro costume


Costumes for Guys with a Goatee

If you have a goatee, here are some costume ideas specifically for you.

The Dude

Being The Dude from Big Lebowski is more than just dressing in a costume, it’s a way of life.

the dude from the big lebowski

Heisenberg

Dress up as the one who knocks.

Heisenberg

Ali G

Booyakasha!

Ali G costume

Tony Stark / Iron Man

This costume is all about getting the goatee shape just right. You don’t have to wear the actual Iron Man suit, a normal suit & tie will work.

tony stark iron man

Nick Fury

Staying in the Marvel Universe, Nick Fury is a pretty easy costume if you already shave your head. Just wear all black clothes and an eye-patch.

Nick Fury

Genie from Aladdin

You’ll need some gold jewelry and a ton of blue makeup if you want to copy Will Smith’s version of the genie from Aladdin.

Genie from Aladdin movie

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