Halloween is a beautiful time of the year, and the celebrity costume homage is a glorious thing. But of all the famous faces you could choose from, is there truly a better one than Channing Tatum‘s?
Tatum, 34, has an endless list of attributes: outstanding abdominal musculature, eyes greener than a Christmas tree, a pout to rival Angelina Jolie‘s, and more dance moves than a stripper (because he was a stripper! Missed that? We implore you to watch this video. Yes, now!)
But he’s so much more than a pretty face! Tatum is also a delicious husband to actress Jenna Dewan Tatum, his costar in Step Up. The pair also have an adorable daughter, Everly, 16 months, and because the actor is practically perfect in every way, of course he’s already choreographing daily dance parties for the destined-to-be-a-ballerina tot.
Oh, and he might be up for an Oscar this year for Foxcatcher.
That’s why we’re honoring him (and you) with your fabulous guide to dressing your male best friend/boyfriend/husband as Channing Tatum for Halloween. Because everyone deserves to know Jenna Dewan Tatum’s happiness, if only for one precious night.
Step Up Channing
Let’s start with the classic! Tatum’s Step Up style is all about the tattered tank. Pair that piece with a backwards baseball cap and baggy jeans, so ubiquitous in the early aughts, you know your boyfriend still has stashed in the back of his closet. #NeverForget
Foxcatcher Channing
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s move on to 2014 Channing, potential Oscar nominee Channing. Because damn, girl! That’s what you call an evolution. The best part about the Foxcatcher Channing ensemble is the boxing sweats, because it’s bound to be cold on Oct. 31, and a sweatshirt could help your situation. (Chivalry is real!)
Magic Mike Channing
No shirt—that’s really the crucial detail here. Plus, if you’re really nice, Matt Bomer might even show up to give you a lap dance.
22 Jump Street Channing
Tatum’s most hilarious film also happens to be his most popular, so lucky you! Etsy’s DIY queens are all over the “Sun’s Out Guns Out” T-shirt, making this a super easy costume for your man ($16.50, Etsy.com). Bonus: His bestie can come along as Jonah Hill, because bromances need love, too.
White House Down Channing
When you think about Capitol Police Officer Channing, you should also be thinking about Scandal Jake. Think about the scrumptious suit Scandal Jake would be wearing if he suddenly showed up (against his better judgement) to save President Fitz from certain death. Now think about him losing his blazer and his shirt along the way. That’s what your Channing needs to be channeling here.
Dear John Channing
A boy in uniform is a pretty beautiful thing all by itself. But how to make it a Nicholas Sparks special? Get him to carry a book of sonnets, plus a heart-shaped cutout of Ryan Gosling’s head glued to a popsicle stick. Because if that man doesn’t clue people into the fact that your man’s a Sparks hero, what more can be done?
Lego Channing
Your dude would rather go as Superman? Basic choice, but you can let him, as Tatum voiced the Man of Steel in The Lego Movie. All you need is a giant boom box so you can follow him around like John Cusack in Say Anything, blasting the cartoon hit’s insanely catchy pop anthem, “Everything Is Awesome.”
Jupiter Ascending Channing
And finally, we have an option for the truly dedicated Channing fans, the men who are both willing to look ahead to the 2015 box office slate and get intimate with a bottle of peroxide. (Ain’t it about time they find out that beauty is pain?)
Channing forever! Which Channing is your dream Channing? Tweet with Us at @UsWeekly using the hashtag #StyleByUs!
