Some of the most loved characters in comedy, cartoons and games are bigger guys, and they make some of the best costumes at any party. If you are shopping for a plus size costume, these are characters who make the most of the frame you have.
These 14 favorites range from Homer Simpson and Shrek to Baymax and Wario. Each pick lists the key pieces, and the button under it opens the full guide with a shopping list. Look for extended sizes when you shop, and skip the padding if you do not need it. Also try costumes for muscular guys or costumes for bald guys.
14 iconic costume ideas for plus size men
1. Homer Simpson
A white polo shirt, bright blue pants and gray shoes, with a mask or yellow face makeup. Shout 'D'oh!' whenever it fits.
What you will need:
- White polo shirt, bright blue pants, gray oxfords, mask or yellow makeup
2. Peter Griffin
A white button-down, green pants, a black belt with a gold buckle and brown work shoes, with round glasses. Add the laugh.
What you will need:
- White button-down shirt, green pants, black belt, brown work shoes, round glasses
3. Fred Flintstone
An orange caveman outfit with black spots and a blue tie, plus a black wig and bare feet shoes. Yell 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' on arrival.
What you will need:
- Orange spotted caveman outfit, blue tie, black wig, bare-foot shoes
4. Shrek
A tunic shirt, a brown vest, brown leggings and a rugged belt, with green face paint or a mask. It is a comfortable, layered look that has room to move.
What you will need:
- Tunic shirt, brown vest, brown leggings, brown rugged belt, green face paint or mask
5. Baymax
A white sweatshirt and joggers, gray patches, gray sneakers and a Baymax beanie. One of the coziest and most huggable costumes on the list.
What you will need:
- White sweatshirt, white joggers, gray patches, gray sneakers, Baymax beanie
6. Fat Thor
A light blue hoodie, a red open cardigan and plaid pajama pants, with fingerless gloves and sunglasses. It is the most relaxed superhero look you can wear.
What you will need:
- Light blue hoodie, red cardigan, plaid pajamas, fingerless gloves, sunglasses
7. Kingpin
A white suit jacket over a yellow vest, purple pants, a teal cravat and black oxfords. It is bold, formal and full of presence.
What you will need:
- White suit jacket, yellow vest, purple slacks, teal cravat, black oxfords
8. Wario
A yellow sweater and purple overalls with green shoes, a W cap, a mustache and gloves. A money bag is the ideal prop.
What you will need:
- Yellow sweater, purple overalls, green shoes, Wario cap, mustache, gloves, money bag
9. Uncle Fester
A big black coat like a priest's robes, a bald cap and dark eye makeup, with a glowing light bulb. It is comfortable, spooky and hard to get wrong.
What you will need:
- Black priest-style robe, bald cap, eye makeup, light-up bulb
10. Tony Soprano
A loose striped camp shirt, classic dress pants and black leather oxfords, with a black leather coat over the top. Add a bathrobe for the morning look.
What you will need:
- Loose striped camp shirt, black dress pants, black oxfords, black leather coat
11. Paul Blart
A white security shirt, a black tie and black pants with a badge and a black mustache. Bring a Segway if you can borrow one.
What you will need:
- White uniform shirt, black tie, black pants, security badge, black mustache
12. Nacho Libre
Light blue leggings under red underwear worn on the outside, with a red cape, red wrestling boots and a mask. Bare chest is optional, and the confidence is not.
What you will need:
- Wrestling mask, light blue leggings, red underwear, red cape, red boots
13. Kevin Malone
A patterned white button-down, gray dress pants, black oxfords and a necktie under a gray blazer. Bring a big pot of chili.
What you will need:
- White patterned button-down, gray dress pants, black oxfords, patterned necktie, gray blazer
14. Chunk
A black Hawaiian shirt, a red jacket and checkered pants, with a curly brown wig. Practice the Truffle Shuffle before you arrive.
What you will need:
- Black Hawaiian shirt, red jacket, checkered pants, curly brown wig
Pick a character who owns the room
Great costumes come from great characters, not from a size. Browse the full list below for more plus size costume ideas.
