Style File № 05

How to dress like Steve Harrington from Stranger Things

Polo shirts, denim, and hair that takes longer than yours. Here is how to build it.

Polo ShirtStraight Leg DenimMembers Only JacketFeathered HairWhite Sneakers

1980s Hawkins, Indiana 4 pieces 3 looks

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№ 05 Stranger Things Preppy jock energy, softened by babysitting duty. SteveHarrington Reformed jock, forever hair. 1980s Hawkins, Indiana 4 pieces Polo Shirt · Straight Leg Denim · Members Only Jacket

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The Wardrobe, Decoded

Preppy jock energy, softened by babysitting duty.

Steve's look is clean 80s prep — polos tucked into jeans, a light jacket thrown over, always put-together even when running from something in the Upside Down.

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The Basics

Always underneath
01 Straight Leg Denim Jeans Medium wash, straight cut, no distressing. Budget Splurge
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02 Classic White Sneakers Clean, low-top, the 80s staple. Budget Splurge
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