Best Stranger Things costumes you can buy in 2023

The series is well loved for its exploration of the paranormal and a creepy alternative universe called the 'Upside Down', but thanks to the 1980s setting there’s one other aspect that stands out from other shows, and that’s the costumes.

From Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) pink dress in the very first season to the iconic Scoops Ahoy uniform worn by Steve (Joe Keery) and Robin (Maya Hawke) in the third, there’s plenty of outfits that are instantly recognisable from the show.

So, here’s our pick of the best Stranger Things costumes you can buy right now for adults and kids.

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Best Stranger Things costumes at a glance:

• Kids Eleven Button Down Romper, £13.99
• Stranger Things Chrissy cheerleader costume, £13.99
• Jim Hopper Shirt Costume, from £15.99
• Dustin Stranger Things trucker hat, for £16.99
• Hellfire Club Unisex Ringer T-Shirt, £17.99
• Hawkins High School 1984 Tigers Basketball T-Shirt, £19.99
• Eleven Long Sleeve Dress, £19.99
• Child Stranger Things Dustin Waupaca Shirt, £19.99
• Max Mayfield zipper hoodie, £20.99
• Kids Demogorgon costume, from £25.99
• Vecna mask, £25.99
• Eleven Mall Dress Coloured Jumpsuit, £32.99
• Robin and Steve Scoops Ahoy Costumes, from £42.38
• Adult Demogorgon Costume, £49.99

Best Stranger Things costumes you can buy in 2023

Vecna mask

Vecna/Henry/One has become the most iconic villain from Netflix's long-running sci-fi horror series. He was the main antagonist across seasons 3 and 4 and has an amazing on-screen presence.

His terrifying look makes him the ideal subject for a Halloween costume. The mask linked below offers you the chance to re-create his villainous visage.

Buy Vecna mask for £25.99 at Amazon

Eleven Long Sleeve Dress

This is an iconic outfit worn in the first season by telekinetic lead character Eleven. It comes in three sizes, small, medium and large, although the Eggo Waffles aren't included! You can also buy replica blue jackets at John Lewis with prices starting from £28.

Buy Eleven Long Sleeve Dress for £19.99 at Halloween Costumes.com

Shop blue jackets at John Lewis

Max Mayfield zipper hoodie

This time last year, everyone had been talking about the Stranger Things episode Dear Billy, which featured an award-winning performance by Sadie Sink and was responsible for the great Kate Bush resurgence. Well, now you can recreate that moment with this Max Mayfield hoodie, which is available in sizes XS to XXL at Amazon.

Buy Max Mayfield zipper hoodie for £20.99 at Amazon

Stranger Things Chrissy cheerleader costume

What could be more typically Halloween than a doomed — or indeed deceased — cheerleader? That could be what's on offer here if you combine this Cheerleader kit, which is meant to recreate Chrissy's cheerleader outfit, with some appropriately deathly make-up.

Buy Chrissy cheerleader costume from £13.99 at Wowcher

Hellfire Club Unisex Ringer T-Shirt, £17.99

If you need a simpler approach to a Stranger Things costume, this branded T-shirt showing a logo of the characters’ Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) role-playing club at Hawkins High School’s – the Hellfire Club – will be recognisable among fans. It comes in sizing between small and XXL, and is made of 100% cotton.

Buy the Hellfire Club Unisex Ringer T-Shirt for £17.99 at Zavvi

Robin and Steve Scoops Ahoy Costume

A fan-favourite part of Stranger Things' third season is the storyline between Steve and newbie Robin. So, these Scoops Ahoy ice cream parlour outfits would make for the perfect couples costume. Or, you can buy Steve and Robin's individual outfits, all at Amazon,

Buy Scoops Ahoy Costume from £42.38 at Amazon

Eleven Mall Dress Multi-Coloured Jumpsuit

Seen when Eleven visits a shopping mall in season three, this multi-coloured outfit looks like it has been pulled right from the show. It’s an 80s-style romper that has geometric patterns all over. There are four sizes: extra small, small, medium and extra large.

Buy Eleven Mall Multi-Coloured Jumpsuit for £32.99 at Amazon

Kids Eleven Button Down Romper

The child's version of Eleven's geometric jumpsuit is perfect for Halloween parties. It's made from soft fabric so it won't restrict your kid from running around and playing, and it comes in sizes from five to 14 years.

Buy a Kids Eleven Button Down Romper for £13.99 at Amazon

Jim Hopper Hawaiian Shirt Costume, from £20.99

Sheriff Jim Hopper, a fan favourite Stranger Things character played by David Harbour, is often seen wearing colourful or patterned shirts when not in uniform. If you want to dress up as him, this short sleeve cotton Hawaiian shirt will do the trick.

Buy Jim Hopper Shirt Costume from £15.99 at Amazon

Hawkins High 1983 Tigers T-Shirt

Another low-key outfit can be based around this Hawkins High School 1983 Tigers T-shirt – worn by members of the sports team at the fictional Stranger Things town. Sizing is between S and 3XL, and there are two colours: white or heather grey.

Buy Hawkins High School 1983 Tigers T-Shirt for £19.99 at Amazon

Adult Demogorgon Costume

The Demogorgon is one of the main Stranger Things baddies, and this officially licensed 3D effect costume will leave an impression on everyone at the party.

This is a full-body outfit, complete with a chest piece, hood and hand/feet covers.

Buy Adult Demogorgon Costume for £49.99 at HalloweenCostumes

Kids Demogorgon Costume

Your kids too can be a terrifying creature this Halloween (more so than they usually are). This children's' Demogorgon costume comes in sizes 5-14 and is on sale at Amazon.

Buy Kids Demogorgon costume from £25.99 at Amazon

Child Stranger Things Dustin Waupaca Shirt, £30.99

Dustin loves a printed tee, and now you can dress your little one up in one of the most iconic T-shirts from the show: the Waupaca one. Plus, why not complete the look with the matching cap?

Buy the Child Stranger Things Dustin Waupaca Shirt for £19.99 at HalloweenCostumes

Buy Dustin Stranger Things trucker hat for £16.99 at Bioworld International

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