Eleven Costume
Channel your telekinetic powers with Eleven's iconic pink dress and jacket.
Eleven from Stranger Things is one of the most recognizable sci-fi characters of the decade, making her a massive hit for Halloween and cosplay. Her most famous look features her pink smocked dress, blue jacket, and a box of Eggo waffles. This guide helps you recreate her classic Season 1 outfit with ease.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Eleven costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Eleven costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Pink smocked dress
A light pink, knee-length dress featuring a smocked elastic bodice and a white Peter Pan collar.
DIY: Sew a white felt Peter Pan collar onto a plain pink long-sleeve dress.
Blue jacket
An oversized, zippered blue bomber jacket or denim jacket worn open.
DIY: Use any oversized blue windbreaker or denim jacket from a thrift store.
Knee-high athletic socks
White tube socks featuring green and yellow stripes at the top.
DIY: Use fabric markers to draw green and yellow stripes on plain white tube socks.
White canvas sneakers
Simple, low-top white canvas lace-up sneakers.
Fake blood
Stage blood or red face paint to create her signature nosebleed.
DIY: Mix corn syrup with red food coloring and a drop of blue food coloring.
Eggo waffle box
An empty, classic yellow cardboard box of frozen waffles.
DIY: Print out a vintage waffle box design and glue it onto a cardboard box.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Eleven costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink smocked dress, ensuring the white Peter Pan collar is neatly folded down.
- 2
Layer the blue jacket over the dress, leaving it completely unzipped and pushed back slightly on the shoulders.
- 3
Pull on the white knee-high athletic socks, aligning the green and yellow stripes just below the knee.
- 4
Lace up your white canvas sneakers.
- 5
Using a cotton swab, apply a small drip of fake blood coming from your left nostril down toward your lip.
- 6
Carry the empty waffle box under your arm as your primary prop.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face clean and makeup-free. For hair, wear a blonde shoulder-length wig with bangs, or opt for a short buzz cut look to match her different Season 1 styles.
Eleven for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Mike Wheeler wearing his retro striped polo and beige jacket.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the Hawkins bike squad, including Dustin, Lucas, and Will.
- kids
- This look is highly popular for kids and is widely available in pre-made costume sets.
- Plus size
- Look for a pink smocked dress with a highly elastic bodice for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small pink t-shirt and carry a plush waffle toy.
Tips
- Keep the fake blood in your bag for quick touch-ups throughout the night.
- The combination of a jacket and knee-high socks makes this costume surprisingly warm for chilly October weather.
- Carry a real toasted waffle in a plastic baggie inside your jacket pocket for a fun, edible prop.
Eleven costume FAQ
- What is Eleven's signature outfit?
- Her most iconic outfit is the pink smocked dress with a white collar, an oversized blue jacket, striped knee-high socks, and white sneakers from Season 1.
- How do you do Eleven's nosebleed?
- Apply a small drop of dark red stage blood or liquid lipstick just below your left nostril, letting it run down slightly toward your lip.
- What props should I carry for an Eleven costume?
- An empty box of Eggo waffles is the perfect, lightweight prop to instantly identify the character.
Did you know? Eleven's iconic pink dress was actually found by the show's costume designer at a vintage store and was meant to look like a disguise Mike's mother had lying around.