A mustache is the fastest way to turn a normal outfit into a character. If you already have one, you are halfway there; if you do not, a fake one is cheap and works just as well.
These 14 mustached characters range from video game plumbers and rock stars to sitcom legends and cartoon villains. Each pick lists the key pieces, and the button under it opens the full guide with a shopping list. Prefer a different look? Try costumes for men with beards or costumes for bald guys.
14 iconic costume ideas for men with mustaches
1. Super Mario
The mustache is half of Mario's face. Wear the red sweater, blue overalls and red cap, add white gloves and a fake mustache, and you are ready for the Mushroom Kingdom.
What you will need:
- Red sweater, blue overalls, Mario hat, white gloves, fake mustache
2. Freddie Mercury
The Live Aid look is simple and confident: a white tank top, light denim jeans and white sneakers, finished with a mustache and a broken mic stand.
What you will need:
- White tank top, light denim jeans, studded belt, white sneakers, fake mustache
3. Ron Swanson
The most famous mustache in local government comes with an easy outfit: slacks, a smart polo shirt and a straight face. Add a belt and a watch and say as little as possible.
What you will need:
- Polo shirt, slacks, belt, watch, fake mustache
4. Ron Burgundy
Everything is burgundy, from the suit to the attitude. Pair the suit with a brown striped necktie, oxfords and a thick mustache, and bring a friend as Veronica Corningstone.
What you will need:
- Burgundy suit jacket and pants, white shirt, brown striped necktie, oxfords, fake mustache
5. Thomas Magnum
A red Hawaiian shirt, denim and loafers make the private investigator's beach look, and the mustache does the rest. A wavy brunette wig pulls it together.
What you will need:
- Red Hawaiian shirt, denim pants, beige loafers, wavy wig, fake mustache
6. Borat
A gray business suit, a dark gray shirt and a beige necktie, with respectable black oxfords and a thick mustache. A mini American flag makes a good prop.
What you will need:
- Gray business suit, dark gray dress shirt, beige necktie, black oxfords, fake mustache
7. Colonel Mustard
The name is the costume: a mustard-yellow jacket and khaki pants with a yellow scarf, topped with a hat and a fake mustache. It also makes an easy group costume with the other Clue suspects.
What you will need:
- Yellow jacket, khaki pants, yellow scarf, brown belt, hat, fake mustache
8. Charlie Chaplin
The Little Tramp is a loose suit, a bowler hat, a cane and a small signature mustache. It is a silent-film classic that works for any body type.
What you will need:
- Gray vest, black blazer, gray dress pants, bowler hat, cane, fake mustache
9. Gomez Addams
A chalk-striped suit, a red patterned bow tie and a thin black mustache make the head of the Addams family. Slick the hair back and bring a partner as Morticia.
What you will need:
- Black striped suit, white dress shirt, red bow tie, black oxfords, wig and mustache
10. Ted Lasso
An Oxford shirt under a navy sweater, khaki pants and clean sneakers, plus a mustache and endless optimism. It is one of the easiest and most comfortable looks on the list.
What you will need:
- Oxford shirt, navy pullover sweater, khaki pants, white sneakers, fake mustache
11. Mr. Monopoly
A black suit, a white waistcoat, a top hat and a cane, topped off with a twirly white mustache. A great pick for a group of board game characters.
What you will need:
- Black blazer, white dress shirt, white waistcoat, top hat, cane, white mustache
12. Dr. Eggman
A red coat with gold buttons over black pants and boots, white gloves and glasses. The big mustache is what turns it into Sonic's arch-enemy.
What you will need:
- Red coat, black pants, black boots, white gloves, glasses and mustache
13. Nigel Thornberry
A beige safari shirt, green shorts, over-the-calf socks and lace-up boots are all it takes to look ready for the wilderness. Add the bushy mustache and a booming voice.
What you will need:
- Safari shirt, green shorts, beige socks, lace-up boots, webbing belt, fake mustache
14. Doc Holliday
The gunslinger from Tombstone is a white collared shirt, a blue paisley vest, a black blazer and a red cravat. The mustache and a dry sense of humor finish it.
What you will need:
- White collared shirt, blue paisley vest, black blazer, red cravat, black pants, fake mustache
Whether it is real or borrowed, a mustache makes the costume
Pick the character, grow or glue on the mustache, and you are done. Browse the full list below for more mustached costume ideas.
