This is my boyfriend’s Halloween option this year. Serial yuppie/serial killer/hero of American Psycho, Patrick Bateman. A winning costume and, again, pretty easy to do with minimum expense or effort.
All you really need is a nice suit, but as with most costumes, the magic’s really in the details. You need a clear plastic raincoat if you’re going for this particular scene, but you could equally well do the old eye-mask and underpants look (any excuse, GODAMN I love Christian Bale) if you’re feeling brave.
An axe is essential, as is plenty of fake blood. I would buy as much as you can afford, then just bathe yourself in it. Hot!
pat bateman by munka
Don’t forget your yuppie accessories either – an enormous 80s mobile would be stellar. Obviously the main accessory to this look is your business card. If you’re amazing, you could get some printed up with Pat Bateman’s contact info (wait, I just need to IM my boyfriend and see if he’s thought of that), but I think just having them would be awesome enough. For even more awesome points, carry a copy of Hip To Be Square, and do a bit of Bateman-esque dancing.
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