Steve Harrington Costume
Serve up ice cream and fight demogorgons in retro '80s style.
Steve Harrington from Stranger Things evolved from a high school jock into one of the show's most beloved heroes. His most iconic and hilarious look is his blue-and-white Scoops Ahoy employee uniform from Season 3. This costume is a massive hit for Halloween, conventions, and group themes alongside Robin Buckley.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Steve Harrington costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Steve Harrington costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Scoops Ahoy sailor shirt
A short-sleeved blue sailor shirt with a white sailor collar, red tie detail, and a 'Scoops Ahoy' logo patch on the left chest.
DIY: Use a blue short-sleeved button-down shirt, fabric-glue white ribbon trim to the collar, and add a red fabric tie.
Blue sailor shorts
Matching royal blue elastic-waist shorts that sit above the knee.
DIY: Use any plain royal blue shorts or cut down old blue chinos.
White sailor hat
A white fabric sailor cap with 'AHOY' printed in bold blue letters across the front.
DIY: Buy a plain white sailor hat and write 'AHOY' on the front using a blue fabric marker.
Red name tag
A small red rectangular pin-back name tag that reads 'STEVE' in white lettering.
DIY: Cut a piece of red cardstock, write 'STEVE' in white paint pen, and safety-pin it to your shirt.
White tube socks
Classic 1980s-style white athletic tube socks pulled up to mid-calf.
DIY: Use any plain white crew socks pulled up high.
White sneakers
Simple, clean white canvas or leather low-top sneakers.
DIY: Any neutral white or off-white sneakers will work.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Steve Harrington costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the royal blue Scoops Ahoy sailor shirt and secure the red tie at the collar.
- 2
Slip on the matching blue shorts, ensuring they sit comfortably above the knee.
- 3
Pin the red 'STEVE' name tag to the right side of the chest, opposite the Scoops Ahoy logo.
- 4
Pull the white athletic tube socks up to mid-calf height.
- 5
Lace up your clean white sneakers.
- 6
Style your hair into Steve's signature high-volume '80s pompadour, then place the 'AHOY' sailor hat slightly tilted back on your head.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair with high-hold pomade or hairspray to achieve Steve's signature voluminous 1980s feathered pompadour. Keep makeup minimal and natural, or add a few light faux bruises and a small scratch on the cheek to look battle-worn.
Steve Harrington for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Robin Buckley in her matching green-and-white Scoops Ahoy uniform.
- group
- Assemble the full Scoops Troop with Robin, Dustin in his Camp Know Where gear, and Erica.
- kids
- A miniature version of the blue sailor suit is comfortable and highly recognizable for kids.
- Plus size
- Look for elastic-waist blue shorts and a relaxed-fit short-sleeve button-down for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small white sailor hat with 'AHOY' written on it.
Tips
- Use plenty of strong-hold hairspray or volumizing mousse to keep the '80s hair height locked in all night.
- Carry a clean ice cream scoop as a fun, lightweight prop that fits the mall employee theme.
- If it's cold outside, wear skin-toned thermal layers under the short-sleeve shirt and shorts.
Steve Harrington costume FAQ
- What does Steve Harrington wear in Stranger Things?
- While he wears members-only jackets and gray polos in other seasons, his most famous outfit is the blue-and-white Scoops Ahoy sailor uniform from Season 3.
- How do I style my hair like Steve Harrington?
- Blow-dry your hair upward and backward using a round brush, then apply a generous amount of pomade or styling cream to hold the feathered '80s volume.
- Can I do a DIY Steve Harrington costume?
- Yes! You can easily modify a plain blue short-sleeve shirt with white ribbon trim, print out a paper 'STEVE' name tag, and write 'AHOY' on a plain white sailor cap.
Did you know? Steve's iconic Season 3 Scoops Ahoy uniform became so popular that Netflix opened real-life pop-up Scoops Ahoy ice cream shops to promote the show.