Richie Tozier Costume
Channel the Trashmouth of Derry with this easy '80s horror look.
Richie Tozier is the fast-talking, joke-cracking member of the Losers' Club from Stephen King's IT. Fans love dressing up as Richie for his distinct 1980s style, which is both highly recognizable and incredibly comfortable to wear. The signature look is based on Finn Wolfhard's portrayal in the 2017 film, featuring a loud tropical shirt over a graphic tee, retro glasses, and casual pants.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–75
Try it on
See yourself as Richie Tozier
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
One render, $1. No account needed — if it fails you're not charged. Pricing.
Your photo is sent to Google's Gemini API to make the render and isn't used for training. Renders are AI-generated and labelled.
Want a different costume on this photo, or a whole group in costume? Open the Try-On Studio.
What you need for a Richie Tozier costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Richie Tozier costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue Palm Tree Hawaiian Shirt
A short-sleeved, button-down Hawaiian shirt in blue with a green and white palm tree pattern, worn open.
DIY: Use any loud, short-sleeved 1980s patterned button-down shirt from a thrift store.
Grey Ringer T-Shirt
A light grey crewneck t-shirt with dark grey or black ringer bands around the collar and sleeve cuffs.
DIY: Use a plain grey t-shirt and draw black bands around the collar and cuffs with a fabric marker.
Thick Square Eyeglasses
Thick-rimmed, square-shaped retro eyeglasses in dark brown or black tortoise shell.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of a pair of cheap retro sunglasses.
Olive Green Utility Pants
Dark army green or olive casual utility pants, chinos, or cargo pants.
DIY: Any pair of dark green, khaki, or brown casual pants or shorts will work.
Retro Sneakers
Classic low-top canvas sneakers in black, navy, or grey with white laces.
DIY: Wear any worn-in, dark-colored sneakers you already own.
Digital Watch
A simple black plastic digital watch with a rubber strap, typical of the 1980s.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Richie Tozier costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey ringer t-shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Layer the blue palm tree Hawaiian shirt over the t-shirt, leaving it completely unbuttoned.
- 3
Put on the olive green utility pants, securing them with a simple dark belt if needed.
- 4
Lace up your retro low-top canvas sneakers.
- 5
Put on the thick-rimmed square eyeglasses and slide them slightly up the bridge of your nose.
- 6
Strap the black digital watch onto your left wrist to complete the '80s details.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a messy, shaggy '80s mop top using a bit of pomade or texturizing spray. Keep your face clean-faced and natural, as Richie is a young teenager in the core 1989 timeline.
Richie Tozier for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Eddie Kaspbrak (wearing a red-striped polo, fanny pack, and arm cast) or Beverly Marsh.
- group
- Assemble the full Losers' Club with friends dressed as Bill, Ben, Beverly, Eddie, Mike, and Stanley—or add a Pennywise.
- kids
- This is a highly kid-friendly costume; just scale down the Hawaiian shirt, ringer tee, and retro glasses to youth sizes.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting Hawaiian shirt and relaxed-fit utility pants offer a highly comfortable, adjustable, and flattering fit.
Tips
- Thrift stores are goldmines for authentic 1980s patterned shirts and vintage-style trousers.
- Carry a red balloon as a simple, highly effective prop to instantly signal the IT connection to passersby.
- Keep the glasses clean; smudged lenses can make it hard to navigate dark Halloween parties.
- Practice a few of Richie's nervous habits, like pushing your glasses up your nose or cracking quick, sarcastic jokes.
Richie Tozier costume FAQ
- What kind of shirt does Richie Tozier wear?
- Richie wears a blue short-sleeved Hawaiian shirt with a green palm tree print over a grey ringer t-shirt.
- How do I style my hair for a Richie Tozier costume?
- Richie has a messy, dark, shaggy '80s haircut. You can style your own hair with texturizing spray or use a short, dark, messy wig.
- What glasses does Richie Tozier wear?
- He wears thick-rimmed, square-shaped retro eyeglasses, typically in dark brown or black tortoise shell.
Did you know? Finn Wolfhard, who plays young Richie in the 2017 film, also starred in Stranger Things, making him the go-to actor for 1980s-set supernatural horror hits.