If you want to look stylish, smart, and get a few laughs out of our costume this Halloween, there s only one man you need: Bill Murray. Since Caddyshack in 1980, he’s applied his comic genius to enough charming character roles to costume your entire friend group. And the best part is, many of Murray s looks can be assembled with clothes you probably have in your closet. After all, what s more on trend right now than a jersey and a pair of mesh basketball shorts? They re all you need, along with a red T-shirt, to channel Bill Murray in Space Jam. A red beanie and aviators will instantly transform you into Steve Zissou, or, if you want to be timely, throw on a straw fedora and grandpa shades (and a misanthropic ‘tude) to channel our new favorite Bill Murray role in St. Vincent. Scroll down to see which Bill Murray you want to be this Halloween (spoiler alert: I m going as Lost in Translation Bill, wearing a suit and carrying a plush toy owl). Saving us from wearing ears and shrugging "I m a cat," is absolutely our definition of a man crush.
1. Carl Spackler in Caddyshack
The camouflage bucket hat: Supreme makes one and Rihanna
s worn one; what else do you need to know to see the stylish brilliance in this costume idea?
2. Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters
Dress up your favorite jumpsuit with a backpack and a utility belt (channeling Alexander Wang fall 2014, perhaps?) and you
re good to go. This is the perfect costume for four friends, but be warned: You may wind up arguing over who gets to be Bill Murray.
3. Bill Murray as Bill Murray in Space Jam
A 1990s basketball reference is the epitome of neo-nostalgia in fashion and film, i.e., you
ll be the hit of the party. Side perk: This costume is the perfect excuse to plan an outfit around your Riccardo Tisci Air Force 1s.
4. John Bosley in Charlie
s Angels
Let those other girls be the Angels: The real fashion fun lies in dressing as John Bosley, the mysterious Charlie
s right hand man in the movie. Look at that ascot! Look at those sunglasses! This character is like an early-aughts pop culture Karl Lagerfeld, and we love it.
5. Bob Harris in Lost in Translation
This will be my Halloween costume this year, so I
m inclined not to share it. But come on: What could be more fun than wearing your best suit and carrying around a stuffed owl all night? Plus, this is one of Murray
s finest roles.
6. Steve Zissou in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Red beanie, aviators, a blue button-down, and Adidas sneakers: This is either a list of **Phil Oh’**s favorite things to shoot during fashion month or the makings of a classic super-stylish Halloween costume.
7. Vincent in St. Vincent
Bill Murray
s most recent role has won the hearts of critics, and will surely do the same for your film-buff friends on Halloween night.
