The Strangers Costume
Bring the chilling home invasion horror to life with simple, eerie masks.
The Strangers are a trio of masked home invaders—Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and the Man in the Mask (Scarecrow)—from the hit horror franchise. They are highly popular for Halloween because their outfits rely on ordinary, everyday clothes paired with deeply unsettling, retro-style masks. This guide helps you recreate any of the three iconic killer looks with simple wardrobe pieces and the signature face coverings.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a The Strangers costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete The Strangers costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
The Strangers Mask
An officially licensed plastic Dollface mask, Pin-Up Girl mask, or a burlap sack Scarecrow mask with cut-out eyeholes.
DIY: Paint a plain white plastic craft mask with simple doll features, or cut eyeholes into a clean burlap sack tied with twine at the neck.
Dollface Outfit (Option A)
A simple, oversized dusty pink or beige long-sleeve cardigan worn over a plain t-shirt and dark jeans.
DIY: Use any oversized, thrifted knit cardigan or light jacket.
Pin-Up Girl Outfit (Option B)
A retro-style yellow or mustard-colored short-sleeve button-up shirt paired with dark blue denim jeans.
DIY: Any yellow or tan short-sleeve top will work to match the retro aesthetic.
Man in the Mask Outfit (Option C)
A dark brown or charcoal grey suit jacket worn over a light blue button-down shirt and dark trousers.
DIY: Thrift a slightly worn-out, oversized grey blazer or suit coat.
Prop Kitchen Knife
A realistic-looking fake plastic kitchen knife or butcher knife.
DIY: Cut a knife shape out of thick cardboard and paint the blade silver and the handle black.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made The Strangers costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Select which of the three Strangers characters you want to portray: Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, or the Man in the Mask.
- 2
Put on the base clothing matching your chosen character (cardigan for Dollface, yellow shirt for Pin-Up, or suit jacket for the Man in the Mask).
- 3
Put on dark, worn-in denim jeans and dark, practical shoes or boots.
- 4
Secure the character's signature mask over your face, adjusting the elastic strap for a snug fit.
- 5
Carry the fake plastic kitchen knife safely by your side to complete the menacing look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup is needed under the masks. For Dollface or Pin-Up Girl, style your hair in simple, shoulder-length waves or a low ponytail so it spills out naturally from the sides of the mask.
The Strangers for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Dollface and the other as the Man in the Mask for a terrifying horror couple.
- group
- Go as the complete trio: Dollface, Pin-Up Girl, and the Man in the Mask.
- kids
- A simplified version using a child-sized burlap sack mask and an oversized flannel shirt.
- Plus size
- The casual, oversized nature of the cardigans, shirts, and suit jackets makes this highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
Tips
- Ensure your mask has adequate ventilation and visibility, especially if walking around dark neighborhoods at night.
- Keep your body language slow, silent, and still to maximize the creepy factor of these characters.
- If using a DIY burlap sack mask, make sure the burlap is clean and treated so it does not irritate your skin or eyes.
The Strangers costume FAQ
- What do the Strangers wear?
- They wear ordinary, everyday clothes: Dollface wears a dusty pink cardigan and jeans, Pin-Up Girl wears a yellow short-sleeve shirt and jeans, and the Man in the Mask wears a grey suit jacket with a light blue shirt.
- What are the masks in The Strangers?
- The masks are a feminine doll face with rosy cheeks (Dollface), a retro pin-up girl face with blue eyeshadow (Pin-Up Girl), and a rustic burlap sack with stitched eyeholes (the Man in the Mask).
- Is this a good last-minute costume?
- Yes, because the outfits consist of normal clothes you likely already own, requiring you to only buy or DIY the mask.
Did you know? The chilling masks in the film were designed to look like cheap, mass-produced vintage Halloween masks to make the killers feel disturbingly ordinary.