Style Scenario: The Casual, Minimum Costume, Halloween Party

Look, sometimes you really get the urge to go all-out on a Halloween costume. Other years, you just don’t. What about those times in-between, when you want to have some semblance of a recognizable costume, but don’t want to do the head-to-toe thing? Well, that’s what this is for. We’re going to take a basic Dappered-esque outfit (which will serve if you don’t want to be in costume, at all), and change out just a couple items so you can get through the Halloween costume parties with ease. Note: While these are easy switcharoos, they’re not subtle, and everyone should know who/what you are; with a couple of choices in homage to men who have passed recently. Be sure to check your local thrift stores for these items as well.

 

The Basic, Non-Costume Look

• The Blazer: J.Crew Factory Moleskin Blazer – $99 ($198)
• The Shirt: J.Crew Slim American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt – $64
• The Watch: Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver – $79.76
• The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Riged – $24.98+
• The Belt: Gap Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95
• The Shoes: DSW Aston Grey Leather Chukka – $99.99

 

The Hef

• The Blazer: Ludlow Shawl-collar Velvet Blazer in Vintage Cabernet – $298
  (for a less expensive option try this one from Macy’s)
• The Shirt: J.Crew Slim American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt – $64
• The Hat: Rhode Island Novelty Adult Yacht Captain Hat – $7.99
• The Watch: Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver – $79.76
• The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Riged – $24.98+
• The Belt: Gap Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95
• The Shoes: DSW Aston Grey Leather Chukka – $99.99
• The Pipe: Carved Smoking Tobacco Pipe – $5.99

 

The Petty (rest in peace Sir)

• The Blazer: J.Crew Factory Moleskin Blazer – $99 ($198)
• The Shirt: J.Crew Slim American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt – $64
• The Hat: Crushable Wool Felt Outback Hat – $25.99
• The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Riged – $24.98+
• The Belt: Gap Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95
• The Sunglasses: LUENX Polarized Aviator Sunglasses in Brown – $14.44
• The Scarf: Men’s Silk Scarf in Red – $19.99
• The Guitar: Sawtooth Full Size Beginner’s Acoustic Guitar – $34.95 (cheap enough to be used as just a prop, but be prepared for people to ask you to play)
• The Shoes: DSW Aston Grey Leather Chukka – $99.99

 

The Kid/Georgie

• The Coat: Helly Hansen Workwear Men’s Mandal Rain Jacket – $36.78 and up
• The Shirt: J.Crew Slim American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt – $64
• The Balloon: Any Craft or Novelty Store
• The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Riged – $24.98+
• The Belt: Gap Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95
• The Paper Boat: How To fold a Paper Boat
• The Shoes: DSW Aston Grey Leather Chukka – $99.99

 

The Eastwood

• The Poncho: Del Mex Classic Mexican Blanket Poncho – $28.99
• The Shirt: J.Crew Slim American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt – $64
• The Hat: Sharpshooter Clint Eastwood Brown Leather Cowboy Hat – $79.00 (click here for a less expensive option)
• The Jeans: Levi’s 514 Straight Fit in Tumbled Riged – $24.98+
• The Cigar: Roaring ’20s Costume Party Fake Puff Cigar – $4.54 (or a real cigar of your choice)
• The Belt: Gap Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95
• The Shoes: DSW Aston Grey Leather Chukka – $99.99