Stranger Things · 1980s Hawkins, Indiana

Eleven costume & outfits

Kid finding her own style

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Borrowed flannel, a blonde wig-turned-real, and pastels that feel like freedom. Here is how to build it.

Eleven's look moves from hand-me-downs to a personality of her own — bold pastel windbreakers, high-waisted mom jeans, and a bandana that says 'don't mess with me.' Build from these.

Scene: The Jacket
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Pastel Colorblock Windbreaker

Oversized, bold color panels, zip-up.

Budget pick
Leadtex Adult Long Sleeve Color Block Lightweight 80s Tracksuit,Zipper Front Retro Disco Windbreaker Jacket Costume.

Leadtex Adult Long Sleeve Color Block Lightweight 80s Tracksuit,Zipper Front Retro Disco Windbreaker Jacket Costume.

★ 4.2 · 19 reviews

The splurge
90s Retro Colorblock Windbreaker pink purple Jacket.

90s Retro Colorblock Windbreaker pink purple Jacket.

★ 5 · 2 reviews

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Scene: The Jeans
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High-Waisted Mom Jeans

Light wash, relaxed fit, cuffed at the ankle.

Budget pick
Amazon Essentials Women's High-Rise Skinny Jeans with Stretch, 5-Pocket Styling, 3 Inseam Lengths - Discontinued Colors

Amazon Essentials Women's High-Rise Skinny Jeans with Stretch, 5-Pocket Styling, 3 Inseam Lengths - Discontinued Colors

★ 4.1 · 11,304 reviews

The splurge
Levi's Women's Superlow Loose Jeans

Levi's Women's Superlow Loose Jeans

★ 4.3 · 2,093 reviews

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Scene: The Details
03

Printed Bandana

Tied at the neck or in the hair.

Budget pick
12 Pack 100% Cotton Paisley Bandanas – Soft, Breathable Classic Print Square Bandannas for Men & Women, Pet

12 Pack 100% Cotton Paisley Bandanas – Soft, Breathable Classic Print Square Bandannas for Men & Women, Pet

★ 5 · 1 reviews

The splurge
4 pack Paisley Bandana - USA Made Classic Pattern Multi-purpose Bandanas For Men and Women, 100% Cotton

4 pack Paisley Bandana - USA Made Classic Pattern Multi-purpose Bandanas For Men and Women, 100% Cotton

★ 4.6 · 441 reviews

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04

80s Retro Sneakers

Canvas high-tops, primary colors.

Budget pick
Canvas Shoes for Women, Women's Fashion Sneakers

Canvas Shoes for Women, Women's Fashion Sneakers

★ 4.3 · 2,297 reviews

The splurge
PF Flyers High Top Sneakers for Men and Women, Original Canvas Hi-Top Athletic Shoe, Unisex Shoes

PF Flyers High Top Sneakers for Men and Women, Original Canvas Hi-Top Athletic Shoe, Unisex Shoes

★ 4.7 · 132 reviews

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Scene: The costume piece
05

Short blonde wig

The pinafore, collared shirt and knee socks are ordinary clothes. The crop is the recognition, and shaving your head is a great deal to ask of a Thursday.

Budget pick
WildCos Short 12 Inches Straight Synthetic Cosplay Wig for Women (blonde)

WildCos Short 12 Inches Straight Synthetic Cosplay Wig for Women (blonde)

★ 4.3 · 844 reviews

Pick the Blonde colourway — the listing runs to a dozen colours including blue and pink.

Why it works

Eleven's style is borrowed clothes worn like armour. The windbreaker is three sizes of loud, the socks don't match the era so much as define it — everything looks grabbed in a hurry because it was. That's the charm: colour-block first, coordination never. Pick one loud jacket and let everything under it stay scrappy. Polish would break the spell.

Questions people actually ask

What does Eleven wear in Stranger Things?

The pastel colorblock windbreaker over high-waisted mom jeans, retro sneakers and a printed bandana — borrowed 80s clothes worn like armour.

Which season is this look from?

The mall-era seasons: brighter, louder, scrappier. The earlier pink-dress-and-jacket look is a different (also great) costume.

Does this work for Halloween?

Extremely — windbreaker, jeans, a box of Eggos, done. The nosebleed is optional.

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