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Season 4 of Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” won’t come out until 2022—but there’s already plenty of inspiration for this year’s themed Halloween costumes. Some of the best “Stranger Things” dog (and people) costumes are from the latest season of the popular show. (You can catch up here on Netflix.)
Get in the mood for some “Stranger Things” costume ideas with this sneak peek trailer:
“Stranger Things” Season 4 Trailer
Ready to celebrate? We’ve put together easy DIY “Stranger Things” dog costume tips for dressing your furry buddy like some favorite characters in the show, organizing them by season and character.
You can search your family’s closets, hit the thrift shop, or cruise Amazon for all of the clothing and wig pieces. Your favorite craft store can supply you with any odds and ends you might need to customize your dog’s look.
Season 3 “Stranger Things” Dog Costumes
Scoops Ahoy
For a Scoops Ahoy “Stranger Things” dog costume, all you need is a snappy sailor suit and a jaunty hat. Mark the hat with the Scoops Ahoy logo using a fabric marker to complete the look.
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Erica Backpack
Lucas’s little sister, and a complete spitfire, Erica became a focal season three character. This costume comes together with a dog helmet, some small flashlights, and a My Little Pony backpack.
Find on AmazonRussian Soldier
Remove the star and armband from this dog military costume, and you’re good to go for this “Stranger Things” costume!
Find on AmazonSeason 2 “Stranger Things” Dog Costumes
Eleven’s Punk Look
Recreating Eleven’s punk transformation in season 2 for your dog is a snap. All you need is a faux leather jacket and some white dog socks or, if you’re just looking for a photo prop, a pair of white doll shoes should do in a pinch for smaller breeds. (And maybe a slicked-back wig, for completion’s sake.)
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Murray Dog Costume
A minor character in season 2 that becomes more important the next season, all you need to transform your dog into our favorite “Stranger Things” Russian-speaking conspiracy theorist is a white dog tank top and some serious glasses. Points if you costume up as Alexi.
Find on AmazonSeason 1 “Stranger Things” Dog Costumes
Eleven Dress Costume
For “Stranger Things” character Eleven’s most iconic look, a browse through the toddler section of Amazon or a trip to your local thrift shop will get you most of the way there for this dog costume. A pink dress in your pet’s size, striped tube socks, and a navy jacket will do the heavy lifting. Accessorize with an Eggo waffle and a blonde dog wig to seal the deal.
Find on AmazonEleven “Lab Rat” Version
Eleven’s alternate look will take a dash of craftiness but is a simple costume to pull together for your dog.
Pipe cleaners can be fashioned into the headgear like Doug (pictured above) used, or some speaker wire and electrical tape could do the trick. Finish the look with a hospital gown and Coke can—voila!
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Joyce and The Light Wall Dog Costume
You could cosplay this as “Stranger Things” main character Joyce with your dog costumed as the wall in a jiffy.
A string or two of battery-powered Christmas lights is enough to get the idea, but add a white t-shirt, a Sharpie, and the alphabet to really hit a home run with this style. Or just let your dog carry off the whole look.
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Character Dog Costumes
Lucas
Lucas is that ‘tough love’ friend every group needs. He’s stylish, skeptical, and always there for you in a pinch. Sound like a match for your mutt?
Get your dog the look with a yellow sling shot wrist rocket, camouflage bandana, blue shirt, and red denim jacket.
Max
Established in season 2 and going strong for season 3, Max is a video game whiz from California. (And is in an off-again, on-again relationship with Lucas.) All you need is a dog hoodie and a red wig to pull this one off.
Find on AmazonDustin
Getting the Dustin look is a cinch. You’ll need a curly dog wig, a red, white, and blue baseball cap, and your choice of t-shirt to pull this off.
For extra credit, add an antenna for some Cerebro goodness. Or, if you’re looking for a “Stranger Things”-themed dog couples costume, grab a pigtail wig, a frilly nightgown, and some glasses, and go as the mysterious Suzie.
Find on AmazonHopper
Growing from the troubled chief of police for Hawkins to a loving, if distressed guardian to a teenage girl, Hopper is a fan favorite. Dress your gruff pup up with a hat and patch for an easy, low-stress costume.
Find on AmazonBilly
Billy is Max’s stepbrother and a complex ’80s bad boy. You can either go for a season 2 dog costume, with a jean jacket, or the simpler season 3 lifeguard look, which needs only a whistle. Both “Stranger Things” costume looks can be completed with a wig of Billy’s signature curly locks.
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Barb Dog Costume
Never forget Barb. Find your dog’s inner Barb with a costume composed of a high-neck blouse, red dog wig, and glasses with that ’80’s vibe.
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“Stranger Things” Demogorgon Dog Costume
To get this look, you’re gonna have to pull out all the crafty stops. (Or, buy it on Amazon and dress your dog up as a ‘Demodog’.)
For a customized, realistic look, start with a ready-made sunflower costume or headpiece. You could trim away some of the petals if yours is just too happy. Use dark fabric paint to get the proper evil color palette with a dark gray-green for the body and some dark, foreboding red for the inside of the petals.
Either paint on the teeth, or glue on some findings to play the part of teeth. Toothpicks, dowels, fake fingernails: it’s up to you how far into the upside-down you want to get.
Find on Amazon“Stranger Things” Demodog Costume
If you’re into papercraft, you could work up a custom collar treatment to turn your dog into a demodog from Season 2. Consider using a cone of shame as the base for a sturdy costume. You can also buy this collar on Etsy. Presto! Demodog at your service.
You can also purchase the human costume, and make it into a human and dog couples costume by dressing up as the Demogorgon with your dog as a demodog.
The upside down’s the limit with these fun, spooky costumes.
Find on AmazonFeatured images: Make it Stranger, @KingLoncho, and @OlivertheGoldendoodle
Hat tip: Doug the Pug