day of the tentacle cosplay

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Bernard Bernoulli is one of the main characters of Maniac Mansion 2 – Day of the Tentacle the classic game by LucasArts, which has most recently been remastered by Double Fine. Bernard has the look of a typical nerd but pair up with some of the other characters from the game and you'll have a great group costume.

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Starting from the top you can style your hair like a nerd or if you prefer you can pick up a nerdy looking wig.

Nerd Wig – $11
Dorky Nerd Wig – $13
Rubie's Costume Co Nerd Wig Costume – $21

Next, you'll need a pair of nerdy glasses.

RETRO NERD Geek Oversized BLACK Framed Spring Temple Clear Lens Eye Glasses – $6.50
Newbee Fashion – "Retro" Unisex Squared Celebrity Star Simple Clear Lens Glasses – $10
Classic Black Vintage Wayfarer Nerd Eyeglasses – $7

Don't forget to tape up the bridge! Teflon tape would work great.

Dixon Valve TTB75 PTFE Industrial Sealant Tape – $2.53
Apache 99000322 1/2″ x 275′ Spool of Teflon Thread Seal Tape – $4.73
ASCO 11-1033 PTFE Pipe Sealant Tape, 1/2-Inch x 100-Inch, White – $3

Grab yourself a white, short sleeved dress shirt in white (preferably with pocket).

Lee Uniforms Men's Short Sleeve Dress Shirt – $15
Van Heusen Men's Short-Sleeve Oxford Dress Shirt – $17
Marquis Men's Short Sleeve Solid Dress shirt – $17.25
Gentlemens Collection Mens Short Sleeve Classic Fit Easy Care Dress Shirt – $20

Accessorize with a black bow tie. Over-sized would have the best look but a regular one would still work.

Forum Novelties Clip on Bowtie – $5
Formal Black Satin Banded Men's Bow Tie – $8
Men's Solid Color Clip On Bow Tie – $7.19

What's a nerd without his trusty pocket protector? Grab a yellow one if you can. Don't forget the ink pens!

KLOUD City® Assorted Colors Pocket Protector for Pen Leaks – $7
Cosmos ® 3 Pieces Classical White Pocket Protector for School Hospital Office – $5.66

Throw on any old black belt you have.

Sportoli™ Mens Classic Stitched Genuine Leather Uniform Belt – $13
Columbia Men's Trinity 35mm Feather Edge Belt – $15

So for the pants you have some options. Personally, I would just grab any pair I already have that's a dark gray/charcoal color. I would simply roll/fold the legs up underneath and then pin them so it looks like you have high water pants. Alternatively, you could pick up a pair of pants but get an inseam size that's too short for you. So if you have a 32 inseam, you could try a pair of 30 inseam pants. Sounds like it could work. Third option would to actually hem up a pair of pants.If you did it by hand you could probably undo the hem after your done with the costume.

Dockers Men's Easy Khaki D1 Slim-Fit Flat-Front Pant – $30
Carhartt Men's Blended Twill Work Chino Pant – $30
Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant – $20
Dockers Men's Signature D3 Classic-Fit Flat-Front Pant – $37

Definitely go with the white gym socks.

Hanes Men's 6-Pack Cushion Crew Socks – $7.94
Hanes Men's 10-Pack Classics Cushion Crew Socks – $15.61
Gold Toe Men's Cotton Crew Athletic Sock 6-Pack – $13

Finish off the look with some brown loafers/slip-on shoes.

Alpine Swiss Mens Dress Shoes Leather Lined Slip on Loafers – $35
Deer Stags Men's Fit Slip-On Loafer – $30
Deer Stags Men's Goal Slip-on – $44.30

There are some nerdy costume bundles that might make things easier. Quality could be hit or miss though.

Adult Nerd Costume Kit (Includes: taped glasses, wig, pocket protector, buck teeth, paper shredded tie.) – $14.65
Instant Nerd Kit (Includes: taped eyeglasses, Pocket Protector & Nerd Squad Button) – $6.13
Rubies Instant Nerd Costume Accessory Kit (Includes: Pocket protector, thick rimmed glasses, and novelty teeth) – $9.56

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