Choosing a costume for Halloween or a spooky attire is one thing. And making a strong personality statement is another. Further, you may want to get the best of both worlds in your Halloween outfit. For this reason, you would want to create a Halloween outfit that inspires. You can easily accomplish that with Halloween vests, which allow you to create many inspirational outfits to stand out on Halloween. We have also dedicated this blog post to the same topic.
In this post, we’ll talk about outfit ideas and styling tips for wearing vests on Halloween that make you stand out.
Wearing Halloween Vests and Style Tips – How to Impress
There are many good ideas you have for wearing vests in style to complete your Halloween outfits to impress. Regardless of your gender, you can easily accomplish that as long as you get the combination right. We’ll also suggest the outfit ideas and style tips next for both men and women on wearing Halloween vests to impress. So, let’s start.
Men’s Halloween Vest – Outfit Ideas and Tips to Style
As a man, you will look for a vest for Halloween with a masculine feel, especially if your outfit depends on a vest. Luckily, there are many men’s vests available, appropriate for Halloween. Wrestler-inspired vests, for example, which you may choose for Halloween. If you’re not a wrestling fan, there are various other varieties of men’s vests, too, like games or movie-inspired.
Here, we would like to share with you outfit ideas and style tips on wearing men’s Halloween vests that let you impress others. Without further ado, let’s share with you our outfit ideas and style tips for men on wearing various men’s vests on Halloween:
Outfit Idea #1 – Wrestler-inspired
If you like Dominik Mysterio or the Attitude Era wrestler Steve Austin, you may dress up like one of them. But the question is: How can you look like these wrestlers on Halloween to impress? First of all, you will need a perfect vest to portray yourself as Dirty Dom or Steve Austin. We recommend you wear Dominik Mysterio’s favorite Monday Night RAW Dominik Mysterio Vest with a cow print, made from genuine leather, to dress like him and choose your Austin’s vest accordingly.
Why We Recommend Dominik Mysterio’s Vest
We recommend Dominik Mysterio’s vest with a cow print for the following reasons:
- It feels natural and comfortable to wear because of the fabric this vest is made from.
- It is easy to care for.
- In addition, you can expect this vest to stand the test of time, as it is durable.
Dominik Mysterio-inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is all you need to do to accomplish your Dirty-Dom-inspired Halloween outfit with his favorite vest:
- First, make sure you have the vest available in your closet to dress like Dominik Mysterio. Not to mention, you can easily find and buy one from Oskar Jacket.
- Once you have the vest, you can pair it with black pants with a purple and white scheme. Or you may choose to wear pants with a Dirty Dom print on them instead. Or you may stick to black pants only if you don’t have pants in the style mentioned earlier.
- Under your vest, you can wear a black t-shirt or a tank with a “Dirty Dom’ graphic print, if possible. Otherwise, you may wear a tank or a tee, available to you easily.
- Add black combat boots to complete your outfit.
Style Tips on Wearing a Dirty Dom-inspired Halloween Outfit
Here are style tips you can follow to make your Dirty Dom-inspired outfit with a vest look real:
- Add a temporary tattoo on your hands, mimicking Dirty Dom’s.
- Have a fake mustache and a “Mullet-style” haircut.
Consider bringing a female friend of yours to dress like Dominic Mysterio’s girlfriend to the Halloween party if you plan on bringing your partner.
Another wrestler-inspired outfit you can accomplish for Halloween is with Stone Cold Steve Austin’s vest. In this respect, we suggest you get your hands on the ASSC x WWE Stone Cold Black Vest first.
Why We Recommend the Steve Austin Vest
We suggest you wear Austin’s ASSC x WWE black vest for the following reasons:
- You don’t compromise on your comfort when wearing this genuine leather vest.
- It has a natural feel with two pockets to keep Austin’s inspired stuff; his iconic prop can, for example.
- You can confidently wear this vest for years to come, as it is made from genuine leather.
Steve Austin-inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is what you need to do to accomplish your Stone Cold outfit for Halloween:
- First, make sure you have Austin’s vest, like the one we mentioned above.
- Then, pair your vest unzipped with denim shorts, if it suits your personality. Or you may choose to wear it over a white tee based on your preference.
- Finally, add iconic wrestling boots in black, similar to Austin’s, to complete your outfit.
Style Tips on Wearing a Steve Austin-inspired Halloween Outfit
Here are some style tips to make your Austin-inspired Halloween outfit with a vest look real:
- Carry a prop can, similar to Austin’s, but as a non-alcoholic substitute.
- Wear a bald cap and a knee brace with a fake goatee to mimic Austin’s persona.
Outfit Idea #2 – Video Game-inspired
If you are a fan of the famous DC (Detective Comics) characters, you may already know or admire the character Red Ronin. Do you love this DLC-only (downloadable content-only) playable character from Batman: Arkham Knight? Then, why not dress like him this Halloween? In order to dress like him, we recommend the Red Hood Ronin Vest.
Why We Recommend the Red Ronin (Red Hood) Vest
We recommend to you the Red Ronin (Red Hood) vest mentioned earlier, made of real leather, for the following reasons:
- It has a natural feel, which you will admire, especially if you love wearing genuine fabric clothes.
- You can confidently wear this vest year after year, rather than just for Halloween, because it is durable.
- It is an excellent choice for Halloween because it is made from a sustainable material.
Next, we have shared the outfit idea and style tips to portray yourself as Red Ronin this Halloween.
Red Ronin-inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is all you need to do to accomplish your impressive Red Ronin Halloween outfit:
- Wear a charcoal colored long-sleeve shirt underneath your Red Ronin vest.
- Pair your tops with tactical pants in the same color as your undershirt.
- Then, add military-style combat or tactical boots in charcoal to complete your outfit, mimicking the character.
Style Tips on Wearing a Red Ronin Character-Inspired Halloween Outfit
Here are a few style tips you can follow to mimic a Red Ronin persona this Halloween, wearing a Red Ronin gangster vest:
- Accessorize with a tactical belt and holsters for keeping toy guns.
- Wear a red hood mask and carry a prop katana (sword) to make your costume (outfit) look realistic.
Outfit Idea#3 – Animated Movie-inspired
Another excellent Halloween outfit idea for men with a vest is they dress up like the character Spider-Punk from the animated movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. In order to do that, men will first need the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Spider-Punk Leather Vest.
Why We Recommend the Across the Spider-Verse Spider Punk Leather Vest
Here is why the Spider Punk leather vest, inspired by Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is an excellent choice for Halloween:
- It is comfy and has the natural feel of real leather.
- It is a durable vest, which you can wear for years to come.
- Also, it has enough pockets, two outside and two inside, to keep your spooky stuff, a fake spider with a string, for instance.
Next, we’ll talk about how to achieve the Spider-Punk-inspired Halloween outfit to impress and style tips for the same.
Spider-Punk Character-Inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
To complete your Spider-Punk character-inspired Halloween outfit with a vest, here is what you should do:
- Throw on a black leather vest over a Spider-Punk-inspired t-shirt.
- Wear black jeans in a color that complements your vest..
- Finally, add high-top sneakers in red and white to complete your look.
Style Tips on Wearing a Spider-Punk-inspired Outfit
Here are style tips you can capitalize on to rock your Spider-Punk-inspired outfit with a vest:
- Add a studded belt and bracelets mimicking the style, similar to Spider-Punk.
- Add a collection of enamel (lapel) pins to your vest.
- Also, add a spiked wig and carry a prop guitar to rock your Spider-Punk costume vest.
Outfit Idea#4 – Pop Culture-inspired
The last outfit idea we have for accomplishing an outfit with a men’s Halloween vest is this one. That is, you create your Halloween outfit with one of the pop culture-inspired Halloween vests. In this regard, we suggest to you the following vintage Halloween vest: Skull Wings Tribal Black Leather Vest.
Why We Recommend the Skull Wings Tribal Vest
We recommend the Skull Wings tribal vest, made from real leather, for Halloween for the following reasons:
- It has a vintage feel and is perfect if you are someone who loves wearing vintage-inspired clothing.
- It is an eco-friendly and great option for a vest, as it is comfortable and of high quality.
- Last but not least, you can wear this vest year-round to depict your love for vintage fashion, not just for Halloween only.
Pop-Culture-Inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is all you need to do to accomplish your pop-culture-inspired Halloween outfit with the Skull Wing Tribal vest, mentioned above:
- Of course, you will first need a biker vest with a skull design.
- Then, you can throw your biker vest on a black tee.
- Add black leather pants and motorcycle boots to finish your outfit.
Style Tips on Wearing a Pop-Culture-Inspired Halloween Outfit
Here are the tips you can follow to rock your style in a pop-culture-inspired Halloween outfit with a vest:
- Emphasize the motifs, “Tribal” and “Skull,” with temporary tattoos on your hand.
- Add leather gauntlets and carry a prop weapon, like a quarterstaff.
- Consider adding small LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights to the skull wings print to make your outfit (costume) stand out.
Women’s Halloween Vest – Outfit Ideas and Tips to Style
Now, it is time we share with you ideas for outfits you can accomplish with a women’s Halloween vest. We have a few outfit ideas for you in this regard, which you can accomplish with feminine Halloween vests. So, let us share them with you next, based on popular female characters, without any further ado.
Outfit Idea#1 – Addams Family Character-inspired
The first idea we have for women to complete their Halloween outfit with a vest is that they dress up like the character Wednesday, portrayed by Jenna Ortega in the supernatural mystery comedy drama television series “Wednesday,” Season 2 (S2). In order to achieve this outfit, we recommend the Wednesday S2 Jenna Ortega Black Puffer Vest.
Why We Recommend the Jenna Ortega Black Puffer Vest
We recommend you get your hands on Jenna Ortega’s black puffer vest to portray yourself as Wednesday for the following reasons:
- It is significantly lightweight, so you don’t have to compromise on your comfort while wearing it.
- It is not only easy to clean but is also affordable to get your hands on.
- Further, it makes you stand out on Halloween with an unusual choice for a vest, made from parachute fabric.
Character Wednesday-inspired Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is what you should do to achieve the Addams Family character Wednesday-inspired outfit with a vest:
- Throw your vest on a black-and-white striped long-sleeved tee.
- Pair your tops with a black pleated skirt, mimicking the original Addams Family character.
- Finally, add knee-high-length black socks and platform boots to complete your outfit.
Style Tips on Wearing Your Wednesday-inspired Halloween Outfit
The key to making your Wednesday-inspired Halloween outfit stand out is that you do your hairstyle and makeup right. So, you can follow the style tips shared below to rock this Halloween outfit of yours:
- Style your hair similar to the character Wednesday with long, dark, braided pigtails.
- Do makeup that makes your eyes look smoky and apply a red lipstick on your lips to mimic the original character.
Outfit Idea#2 – Celebrity-inspired
Another excellent idea we have for women is the celebrity Mary J. Blige-inspired Halloween outfit, inspired by an American crime drama television series, Power Book II: Ghost. To dress similar to Mary J. Blige, you will first need to get your hands on the Power Book II Ghost Mary J. Blige Green Vest.
Why We Recommend Power Book II: Ghost-inspired Mary J. Blige Vest.
Here is why Mary J. Blige’s green vest, mentioned above, stemming from Power Book II, is an excellent vest for Halloween:
- It is soft and breathable, so it won’t let you compromise your comfort while wearing it on Halloween.
- It is easy to style with its zipper closure to wear zipped or unzipped for a unique look, portraying yourself as Mary J. Blige this Halloween.
- In addition, this vest has multiple pockets outside and one inside to keep your spooky Halloween items, a fake skull and a pumpkin head, for example.
Mary J. Blige Power Book II: Ghost Halloween Outfit – How to Accomplish?
Here is all you need to do to accomplish your Halloween outfit with a vest, similar to Blige’s from Power Book II: Ghost:
- Wear your vest over a form-fitting top, preferably in white.
- Add leather pants in a color similar to your vest.
- Finally, add high-heeled boots in black to finish your outfit.
Style Tips on Wearing Your Power Book II: Ghost Halloween Outfit
Here are the tips you can follow to rock your Halloween look with the Power Book II: Ghost Blige’s-inspired green vest:
- Add hoop earrings and statement rings, similar to Blige’s.
- Do your hair, similar to Mary J. Blige’s long flowing red locks, which she has in Power Book II: Ghost
- Also, carry a prop cell phone to carry a persona, mimicking Blige’s in Power Book II: Ghost.
The Closing Thoughts
You can make a strong personality statement with your Halloween jacket, provided that you get the combination right. In fact, there are many good ideas for both men and women to accomplish that with Halloween vests. However, the key to rocking their Halloween outfits with vests is that they style their outfits smartly, mimicking the character they choose to portray. There are plenty of outfits for men to choose from in this regard, ranging from wrestler-inspired to movie-based and various others. Then, there are outfits for women, inspired by popular TV shows and celebrities. To finish, you need to bring in the character inside you that you are going to portray, to rock your Halloween outfits with vests.
