Tenth Doctor Costume
Grab your sonic screwdriver and long coat for a time-traveling look.
The Tenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant in Doctor Who, is one of the most beloved incarnations of the Time Lord. Fans choose this costume for its sharp, retro-modern style, blending formal tailoring with casual sneakers. The look consists of a distinctive pinstripe suit, a long flowing duster coat, and his signature high-top sneakers.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Tenth Doctor costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tenth Doctor costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Brown or Blue Pinstripe Suit
A slim-fit four-button suit jacket with matching trousers, featuring either brown with blue pinstripes or blue with red pinstripes.
DIY: Use a thrifted brown or blue suit and draw subtle pinstripes with fabric markers.
Long Brown Trench Coat
A full-length, double-breasted faux suede or wool duster coat in a rich dark brown color.
DIY: Find a long brown trench coat or overcoat at a local thrift store.
Button-Down Shirt and Tie
A light blue, dark blue, or white dress shirt paired with a vintage-patterned or textured tie.
DIY: Use any solid dress shirt and a dark, patterned tie from your closet.
High-Top Sneakers
Classic canvas high-top sneakers in off-white, cream, or dark red.
DIY: Use well-worn white or red canvas sneakers you already own.
Sonic Screwdriver Prop
The Tenth Doctor's signature silver and grey tool with a blue light-up tip.
DIY: Craft one using a silver marker, a grey pen body, and a blue LED or blue bead at the tip.
3D Glasses
Classic white cardboard 3D glasses with one red lens and one blue lens.
DIY: Cut a frame out of white cardstock and use red and blue plastic sheets for the lenses.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Tenth Doctor costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the button-down dress shirt and tuck it neatly into the pinstripe trousers.
- 2
Tie the patterned tie with a loose, slightly relaxed knot, or leave the collar open without a tie for his alternative casual look.
- 3
Put on the matching pinstripe suit jacket and button the top buttons.
- 4
Lace up your cream or red high-top canvas sneakers.
- 5
Layer the long brown duster coat over the suit jacket, leaving it unbuttoned to flow behind you.
- 6
Place the sonic screwdriver prop in your inner coat pocket, ready to pull out for photos.
- 7
Optional: Slide the paper 3D glasses into your front breast pocket or wear them on your face.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a messy, spiky, and voluminous look using strong-hold hair gel or pomade, pushing it upward and slightly forward.
Tenth Doctor for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Rose Tyler in her signature Union Jack shirt and leather jacket, or Donna Noble.
- group
- Form a group with other incarnations of the Doctor, or travel with companions like Martha Jones and Captain Jack Harkness.
- kids
- A miniature pinstripe suit, red sneakers, and a toy sonic screwdriver make an adorable, comfortable kid's costume.
- Plus size
- Look for unstructured or soft-shouldered duster coats to ensure a comfortable, flowing fit over the suit layers.
- pet
- A small brown dog-sized trench coat paired with a tiny blue felt tie.
Tips
- Keep the coat unbuttoned so it billows dramatically when you walk.
- The sneakers are key to this look; do not substitute them with formal dress shoes.
- Practice the Doctor's energetic, fast-talking posture and hand gestures for photos.
- The pockets of the long duster coat are perfect for carrying your phone, wallet, and keys without ruining the silhouette.
Tenth Doctor costume FAQ
- What color suit does the Tenth Doctor wear?
- He wears two main suits: a brown suit with blue pinstripes, and a blue suit with red pinstripes. Both are iconic and highly recognizable.
- What shoes does the Tenth Doctor wear?
- He wears classic canvas high-top sneakers, typically off-white/cream with his brown suit, or dark red/maroon with his blue suit.
- How do I style my hair like the Tenth Doctor?
- Apply a generous amount of pomade or styling wax to damp hair, blow-dry it upward to create volume, and piece out the front into messy, vertical spikes.
Did you know? David Tennant actually helped choose his character's costume, insisting on the combination of a smart suit with worn-out canvas sneakers to give the Doctor a geek-chic, energetic feel.