Max Mayfield Costume
Channel Hawkins' coolest skater with retro stripes and vintage headphones.
Max Mayfield from Stranger Things is beloved for her tough, tomboyish attitude and her classic late-'80s skater style. Her most iconic look features a bright striped ringer tee, a retro track jacket, and her signature cassette player headphones. It is a highly recognizable, comfortable, and nostalgic choice for any fan of the series.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Max Mayfield costume
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Striped Ringer T-Shirt
A white short-sleeve t-shirt featuring bold horizontal stripes in yellow, blue, and red with a contrasting collar band.
DIY: Use fabric markers or fabric paint to draw horizontal yellow, blue, and red stripes across a plain white t-shirt.
Red Track Jacket
A classic zip-up athletic track jacket in bright red, preferably with white stripes down the sleeves.
High-Waisted Denim Jeans
Classic medium-wash, straight-leg denim jeans in an '80s-style cut.
DIY: Any comfortable pair of straight-leg or mom-style blue jeans from your closet will work.
Retro Foam Headphones
Vintage-style lightweight headphones with orange foam ear pads and a thin metal headband.
DIY: Take a cheap pair of thin headband headphones and hot glue orange craft foam or sponge cutouts over the earpieces.
Skater Sneakers
Classic low-top canvas skate shoes, preferably in red, blue, or black with a white rubber sole.
DIY: Any worn-in canvas sneakers or classic skate shoes will fit the aesthetic.
Digital Watch
A simple retro digital watch with a yellow or black plastic strap.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the high-waisted medium-wash denim jeans and secure them with a simple brown belt if needed.
- 2
Tuck the striped ringer t-shirt neatly into the waistband of the jeans.
- 3
Layer the red zip-up track jacket over the t-shirt, leaving it fully unzipped to showcase the stripes.
- 4
Lace up your low-top canvas skater sneakers.
- 5
Strap on the retro digital watch on your left wrist.
- 6
Place the retro orange foam headphones around your neck, resting them casually on your collarbone.
- 7
If you have long hair, style it in loose, natural waves or pull it back into a casual ponytail.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal and natural with a light dusting of faux freckles across the nose. Style hair in loose, natural waves, preferably parted down the middle, or in a messy ponytail to capture Max's effortless tomboy look.
Max Mayfield for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Lucas Sinclair in his '80s striped polo and utility jacket, or Billy Hargrove in a denim jacket and leather pants.
- group
- Form the Hawkins kids group with Eleven in her colorful romper, Mike, Dustin, and Will in their retro '80s casual wear.
- kids
- A comfortable option for kids using a mini red track jacket, striped tee, and comfortable jeans.
- Plus size
- Straight-leg mom jeans with stretch and an oversized retro track jacket provide a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
Tips
- The orange foam headphones are the key accessory that instantly identifies the character—don't skip them.
- For a Season 4 specific look, carry a vintage portable cassette player (Walkman) clipped to your waistband.
- This outfit is exceptionally comfortable and warm, making it perfect for chilly Halloween nights or conventions.
- Scour local thrift stores for authentic 1980s track jackets and worn-in denim to save money and add authenticity.
Max Mayfield costume FAQ
- What does Max wear on her ears in Stranger Things?
- Max wears retro 1980s-style lightweight headphones featuring bright orange foam ear cushions, connected to a portable cassette player.
- How do I get Max Mayfield's hair?
- Max has long, ginger-red hair styled in natural, messy waves. If you don't have red hair, you can use a long copper-red wig parted down the middle.
- What shoes does Max wear?
- Max wears classic, simple low-top canvas skate shoes, typically Vans or similar retro sneakers, reflecting her skater background.
Did you know? Max's signature blue-and-yellow striped shirt and red jacket outfit from Season 3 became so iconic that it was officially adapted into several licensed costume sets and collectible action figures.