Continuing our exploration of iconic Doctor Who cosplay, following our guide to the Fourteenth Doctor’s look, we now turn our attention to the beloved Tenth Doctor costume. This guide breaks down each element of the outfit, offering advice for achieving an authentic 10th Doctor cosplay at various budgets.
We acknowledge the extensive work already done by the cosplay community in meticulously detailing this famous sci-fi attire. Our aim isn’t to replicate their exhaustive efforts, but to provide a practical guide for cosplayers of all levels to capture the essence of the Tenth Doctor’s iconic style. For deep dives into the costume’s history and variations, we recommend Will Brooks’ “Pinstripes and Plimsolls” for a comprehensive overview of the era, and Alex Beard’s detailed analysis of the brown and blue suits from a tailoring perspective. The contributions of Steve Ricks, Daniel Pawlik, and Magnoli Clothiers are also invaluable resources for serious 10th Doctor cosplayers.
This article is for cosplayers seeking to embody the Tenth Doctor’s look with confidence, ensuring you feel molto bene at your next convention. Let’s refresh our memory on what David Tennant wore as the Doctor from 2005 to 2010.
Deconstructing the 10th Doctor Costume
David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor in his brown suit, standing confidently with hands in pockets.
A close-up of David Tennant in the Tenth Doctor costume, showcasing the pinstripe suit and Converse shoes.
David Tennant as the 10th Doctor wearing his signature brown overcoat, looking contemplative.
The Tenth Doctor’s style revolves around two main looks, each variations on a theme, comprising five essential pieces and five optional elements for enhanced authenticity in your 10th Doctor Costume. Let’s examine each component.
A visual breakdown card of the 10th Doctor costume elements, listing essential and optional pieces.
Essential Components of the 10th Doctor Costume
1. The Iconic Suit
The cornerstone of any 10th Doctor costume is the suit. David Tennant’s signature look featured a brown suit with a striking electric blue pinstripe. Later, a navy blue suit with a subtle brown/rust pinstripe was introduced. Both suits, crafted from lightweight cotton shirting, share a 1930s-inspired design with a 4-button jacket, notch collar, and a unique pleated patch breast pocket with a curved flap. The hip pockets appear as standard flap/welt pockets but cleverly open from the top. The jacket is slim-fitting, with front darts, a back waist belt, and a single back vent. Sleeves are vent-less, adorned with three buttons each. Trousers are modern straight-leg with a two-clasp front flap closure and zip fly, slash front pockets, and double welt back pockets with button-tab closures. The leg openings have a clean, blind hem, and the waistband includes five belt loops. Both suit jackets are lined with color-matched acetate twill.
Fabric swatch of the blue pinstripe suit material, showing the subtle rust-colored stripe.
David Tennant in the blue suit version of the 10th Doctor costume, highlighting the different color variation.
Close-up of the suit jacket lining in a color-matched acetate twill, a detail of the 10th Doctor's costume.
Detail shot of the suit trousers showing the straight leg fit and pocket details of the 10th Doctor costume.
A full-body shot of the 10th Doctor costume in the brown suit, showcasing the overall silhouette.
Another image showing the blue suit jacket details, highlighting the subtle pinstripes of the 10th Doctor's alternate suit.
Back view of the brown suit jacket, showing the belt detail and single vent characteristic of the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of the brown suit jacket vent lining, a subtle detail for dedicated 10th Doctor cosplayers.
Image focusing on the three buttons on the sleeve cuff of the brown suit jacket, a key detail of the 10th Doctor's attire.
Detail of the trouser closure, showing the two clasps and zipper on the 10th Doctor costume trousers.
Close-up of the back pocket of the trousers, illustrating the double welt and button-tab closure for the 10th Doctor costume.
2. The Button-Up Shirt
A classic button-up dress shirt is essential for the Tennant look. These were often off-the-rack, sourced from retailers like UniQlo, Reiss, River Island, and FCUK, typically in light or dark blue, crafted from soft cotton or linen. These shirts are plain, solid-colored dress shirts, avoiding patterns or prints, though some linen options are heathered, like the gray UniQlo shirt from “School Reunion,” or feature embellishments, such as contrast stitching seen on his FCUK “Tooth and Claw” shirt. Louise Page, the costume designer, favored more casual dress shirts over stiff business shirts.
Shirt colors varied: brown suits were paired with light and dark blue, beige, heathered gray, and olive shirts, while blue suits featured light blue, maroon, and dark purple shirts.
Close-up of a light blue button-up shirt, typical for the 10th Doctor costume, showing fabric texture.
David Tennant wearing a light blue shirt with the brown suit, a classic combination for the 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant in a beige-colored shirt, another shirt option paired with the brown suit in the 10th Doctor costume.
Example of a dark purple shirt, showcasing one of the bolder shirt colors used in the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing a gray heathered shirt, demonstrating a more textured shirt option for the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant in an olive-colored shirt, showing one of the earthier tones used for the 10th Doctor's shirt collection.
Close-up of the heathered gray UniQlo shirt from "School Reunion," highlighting the fabric texture.
Tennant in a darker blue shirt, showcasing a deeper shade of blue used in the 10th Doctor's wardrobe.
Image of Tennant in a medium blue shirt, another common shade for the 10th Doctor costume shirts.
Tennant wearing a beige shirt, another example of a lighter color option in the 10th Doctor's shirt collection.
3. The Signature Tie
Tennant’s ties, though not always present, are a defining feature of the 10th Doctor costume, with a dedicated following. We’ve previously explored the Tennant ties in detail, a popular resource for cosplayers.
Brown suits were paired with brown ties featuring blue geometric, floral, or striped designs. Blue suits aimed for maroon ties with navy accents, although the most iconic blue suit tie is predominantly navy with maroon details.
Tennant wearing a brown tie with blue geometric patterns, a classic tie choice for the brown suit 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant in a brown tie with a striped design, another variation of tie patterns for the brown suit 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant in a maroon tie with navy patterns, the signature tie for the blue suit 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of a floral patterned tie, representing the floral tie style often seen in the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing a tie with geometric shapes, another example of the pattern variety in the 10th Doctor tie collection.
Image of a tie with a striped pattern, representing the striped tie style for the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of a navy and maroon tie, highlighting the color combination iconic for the blue suit tie of the 10th Doctor.
Image of a tie with a geometric pattern, another example of the geometric tie options in the 10th Doctor's wardrobe.
Close-up of a tie with a floral design, showcasing the intricate floral details found in some 10th Doctor ties.
4. The Converse Shoes
David Tennant famously wore Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi-Tops as the Doctor. He even advocated for the Converse, recalling, “I had these really old, battered, cream-colored Converse shoes that I brought in and I said, ‘I want to wear these.’ And people didn’t like that idea. I had to really fight for them.”
Cream Converse were worn with the brown suit, and maroon with the blue suit. They were consistently laced in a specific style and, for legal reasons, the logos were whited out. Notably, black Converse were occasionally worn with the brown suit, particularly in Series 2.
Tennant wearing cream Converse shoes with the brown suit, a quintessential element of the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of maroon Converse shoes, the footwear choice for the blue suit 10th Doctor costume.
Lacing guide for the 10th Doctor's Converse, showing the specific lacing pattern used.
Tennant in cream Converse, showcasing the full shoe as part of the 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant in maroon Converse, demonstrating the shoe color variation for the blue suit 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of Converse shoes with the logos whited out, a detail for screen accuracy in a 10th Doctor costume.
5. The Spiky Hair
David Tennant’s hair is undeniably iconic. Though it varied slightly throughout his Doctor Who tenure, the core style remained consistent: scissor-cut sides and back, longer fringe styled messily and spiky, often lifted or spiked with Bed Head products. Sideburns extended to his earlobes, varying in width but often flaring wider at the bottom. This hairstyle is crucial for a recognizable 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant's hairstyle, showing the scissor-cut sides and spiky top, a key feature of the 10th Doctor look.
Another view of Tennant's hair, highlighting the messy, yet styled spiky fringe of the 10th Doctor hairstyle.
Comparison image showing Tennant's hair next to another person's hair, emphasizing the specific style of the 10th Doctor.
Tennant's hair styled with more lift and volume, showcasing a variation in the 10th Doctor's spiky hairstyle.
Image of Tennant with his hair styled in a messier fashion, another variation of the 10th Doctor's iconic hair.
Tennant's hair styled with prominent spikes, demonstrating a more defined spiky style for the 10th Doctor look.
Close-up of Tennant's hairline and spiky fringe, highlighting the details of the 10th Doctor's haircut.
Tennant's hair with sideburn detail, showing the length and style of the sideburns in the 10th Doctor costume.
With these five essential elements, your 10th Doctor costume will be instantly recognizable. However, adding these next five pieces will significantly enhance its authenticity.
Optional Pieces for an Authentic 10th Doctor Costume
6. The Brown Overcoat
The Tenth Doctor occasionally wore a long brown overcoat made of Alcantara microfiber. This double-breasted coat featured a notch lapel, flap-covered hip pockets, back darts, and a gusset. The sleeves were loose-fitting and cuff-buttonless. It had eight faux horn buttons at the front and four more in the back vent, though it was never worn buttoned up. The coat was lined with a navy acetate self-stripe lining, and rust-colored silk dupioni lined the inside pocket welts. Adding this coat elevates any 10th Doctor costume.
Swatch of the silk dupioni fabric, showcasing the rust color of the inside pocket welts for the 10th Doctor's coat.
Tennant in the brown overcoat, showcasing the full length and style of the 10th Doctor's signature coat.
Full-body shot of Tennant in the overcoat, emphasizing the silhouette it adds to the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant in the overcoat, styled open and flowing, highlighting the coat's movement and drape in the 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant in the overcoat, showcasing the coat in motion and its overall appearance as part of the 10th Doctor look.
Tennant in the overcoat with pockets visible, highlighting the flap-covered hip pockets detail on the 10th Doctor's coat.
7. The Undershirt Layer
When the Tenth Doctor went tie-less, he often layered his look with a t-shirt or Henley under his button-up. These varied in color and collar style, and few have been specifically identified. Notably, in “Fear Her,” Tennant wears a Henley without a dress shirt, and the Metacrisis Doctor in “Journey’s End” sports a t-shirt sans dress shirt. Adding an undershirt provides depth to your 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing a dark undershirt, visible at the collar, showcasing the undershirt layer in the 10th Doctor costume.
Image of Tennant wearing a Henley shirt under his button-up, demonstrating the Henley option for the 10th Doctor undershirt.
Tennant wearing a Henley shirt with contrast stitching, highlighting a specific Henley style in the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of a light blue shirt with an undershirt visible, showing the layering detail in the 10th Doctor costume.
Metacrisis Doctor wearing a t-shirt without a dress shirt, an alternate undershirt style variation for the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing a maroon undershirt peeking out from his button-up, another color option for the 10th Doctor undershirt layer.
8. Geek Chic Glasses
For a “Geek Chic” touch, Tennant occasionally wore custom Alain Mikli glasses in dark tortoise shell acetate. Production had only one pair, eventually acquiring a similar pair as backup. The backup pair appeared onscreen as sonic screwdriver-created sunglasses in “Planet of the Dead.” Glasses add intellectual flair to your 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing tortoise shell glasses, adding a "Geek Chic" element to the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of Tennant in glasses, highlighting the tortoise shell frames and their style in the 10th Doctor costume.
Another image of the glasses, showcasing a different angle and the tortoise shell acetate material of the 10th Doctor glasses.
Tennant wearing the glasses as sonic sunglasses, demonstrating the alternate use of the glasses in the 10th Doctor costume.
9. Ribbed Socks
Tennant wore ribbed socks with his Converse, dark brown for the brown suit, and maroon for the blue suit. This subtle detail completes the footwear aspect of the 10th Doctor costume.
Tennant wearing cream Converse shoes with the brown suit, a quintessential element of the 10th Doctor costume.
Close-up of maroon ribbed socks, the sock color choice for the blue suit 10th Doctor costume.
10. The Sonic Screwdriver
No Doctor is complete without their sonic screwdriver. While not technically clothing, it’s an essential accessory. The Tenth Doctor’s sonic, originally designed by Dan Walker and made by Aztec Modelmakers, features machined aluminum, a crackle glaze grip, a black end cap, and a blue light at the tip. The tip extends via a crackle-painted slider, revealing a clear tube with internal wires. Various iterations appeared with minor changes. For the 50th Anniversary special, replicas were used to protect David’s personal sonic, featuring a gold-colored crackle glaze. A sonic screwdriver is the ultimate prop for a 10th Doctor costume.
Golden sonic screwdriver from the 50th Anniversary, showcasing the gold crackle glaze variation of the 10th Doctor's sonic.
Image of the sonic screwdriver in action, demonstrating its use as an essential accessory for the 10th Doctor costume.
The sonic screwdriver with extended tip, showing the inner workings and extending feature of the 10th Doctor's sonic prop.
Bonus Accessories for Your 10th Doctor Costume
Beyond the sonic screwdriver, numerous props enhance a 10th Doctor costume, including psychic paper, a squirt gun, 3-D glasses, a silver fob watch, and homemade gadgets. These accessories add personality and detail to your cosplay.
Psychic paper prop, a recognizable accessory for a 10th Doctor costume, shown as a blank piece of paper.
3D glasses prop, another accessory adding to the quirky style of the 10th Doctor costume, showing red and blue lens glasses.
Silver fob watch prop, a more subtle and classic accessory for a 10th Doctor costume, displayed as a pocket watch.
Image of psychic paper in use, showing how the prop functions within the 10th Doctor's storylines.
Timey-Wimey Detector prop, a homemade gadget accessory that adds a unique touch to a 10th Doctor costume.
Finding Screen-Accurate 10th Doctor Costume Pieces
1. The Screen-Accurate Suit
Close-up of GAP trousers, highlighting the fabric and cut of the screen-accurate trousers for the 10th Doctor costume.
The original suits were custom-made, but the brown trousers were famously off-the-rack GAP. Vintage GAP trousers are a cosplayer’s Holy Grail, extremely rare and expensive. Approximately 4-5 pairs are needed to make a jacket, plus spares. Good luck finding them!
Image of fabric swatches and tailoring tools, representing the effort and skill involved in creating a screen-accurate 10th Doctor suit.
Magnoli Clothiers leads in replicating both brown and blue fabrics, offering fabric by the yard and finished suits in updated fabric for around $690. Their patterns and rewoven fabrics are top-tier. Baron Boutique also offers an excellent suit using Magnoli fabric, with customization options, costing about the same as Magnoli. Bad Wolf Costumes provides a sewing pattern for DIY suits, along with a step-by-step tutorial. Expect to spend $500-$800 for a truly screen-accurate 10th Doctor suit.
2. The Button-Up Shirt: Screen-Accurate Finds
Some original dress shirts are still available, albeit with minor variations. eBay occasionally yields finds like the maroon/striped H&M shirt from “42” or the dark purple Reiss shirt from “Time Crash,” but bidding wars can drive prices to hundreds of dollars. Some shirts remain unidentified, like the dark purple pinspotted shirt from “Silence in the Library” and the medium blue shirt from “Midnight” and “Planet of the Dead.” Vintage Reiss and UniQlo shirts surface occasionally on reseller sites. Highly sought-after shirts like the FCUK from “Tooth and Claw” and the Hackett shirt from “The Day of the Doctor” are rarely found. Screen-accurate shirts for a 10th Doctor costume are a rare and prized find.
3. The Elusive Screen-Accurate Tie
Image of various Tennant ties, showcasing the range and complexity of patterns in the 10th Doctor's tie collection.
Owning a vintage Tennant tie is highly competitive and expensive as they become scarcer. Fortunately, Time and Space Replicas and Magnoli Clothiers offer excellent replicas of nearly every tie. For vintage ties, eBay, Vinted, and Poshmark are options, but beware – the hunt can be intense! Replicas are the most accessible way to achieve a screen-accurate 10th Doctor tie.
4. Screen-Accurate Converse Shoes: Still Available
Good news: both styles of Tenth Doctor Converse are still in production. For the brown suit, seek Chuck Taylor All Star in Natural Ivory (color code M9162). For the blue suit, find Chuck Taylor All Star in Maroon (color code M9613). The maroon shade is earthier red, not overly purple, but can be trickier to find. New Converse cost around $65-$75. Screen-accurate Converse shoes are readily available for your 10th Doctor costume.
5. Achieving the Screen-Accurate 10th Doctor Hair
Some cosplayers use wigs or fake sideburns, but many experiment with their own hair to match the cut and styling. Bed Head Hard To Get and Bed Head Stick, production-used products, are still available for styling. Hard To Get is discontinued but can be found on eBay. Styling your hair like Tennant’s is a dedicated approach to screen-accurate 10th Doctor hair.
6. The Overcoat: Screen-Accurate Challenges
Image of various Tennant ties, showcasing the range and complexity of patterns in the 10th Doctor's tie collection.
The Tenth Doctor overcoat was production-made, with fabric legendarily cut from a sofa. The original Alcantara “Roan 11” fabric is discontinued. Replicating the fabric has been challenging, leading to faux suede substitutes. Lining options are also limited; the original was BBC stock. Steve Ricks offers a rewoven lining replica by the meter. Very good replicas do exist. Steve Ricks is a top source, taking commissions. Magnoli Clothiers is another option, with good patterns, but fabric choices may vary. Expect to spend $700-$1200 for a high-quality, screen-accurate 10th Doctor coat replica.
Image of a cosplayer in a screen-accurate overcoat, demonstrating the high quality and detail achievable in replicas of the 10th Doctor coat.
7. Undershirt: Screen Accuracy is Elusive
The only identified undershirt is a River Island Henley from “Tooth and Claw,” auctioned at Bonhams in 2006, and vintage finds are unlikely. Finding a screen-accurate undershirt for your 10th Doctor costume relies on close approximations.
8. Glasses: Screen-Accurate Replicas Available
Original Alain Mikli frames were custom, and duplicates were hard to get even for production. However, frames in alternate colors have surfaced, and Magnoli Clothiers offers a near-flawless replica for $75. Screen-accurate glasses for a 10th Doctor costume are now readily obtainable.
9. Socks: Screen-Accurate Colors are Key
Never identified, but ribbed socks in appropriate colors are easily found via a quick online search. Screen-accurate socks for a 10th Doctor costume are a simple detail to achieve.
10. Sonic Screwdriver: Prop Maker Replicas
Close-up of the sonic screwdriver, highlighting the crackle glaze and metallic finish of a screen-accurate 10th Doctor sonic prop.
Nick Robato, Doctor Who’s propmaker, sells sonic screwdriver replicas online via Rubbertoe Replicas. The Series 4 Tennant sonic is currently out of stock, but pre-orders are open for the cream version and a “wide slider” version. These cost around £650. Little Shop Props offers “Aztec” versions (Series 1-2) in gray for £450. Investing in a propmaker replica provides the ultimate screen-accurate sonic screwdriver for your 10th Doctor costume.
Bonus Accessories: Little Shop Props
Little Shop Props offers Psychic Paper replicas for £62.50. Other accessories like the squirt gun are found items, and the Timey-Wimey Detector is DIY. Screen-accurate bonus accessories require some resourceful hunting for your 10th Doctor costume.
Budget-Friendly 10th Doctor Costume Options
A cosplayer in a budget-friendly 10th Doctor costume, demonstrating how to achieve the look affordably.
Great news! Excellent 10th Doctor costumes are achievable at every budget. Even thrifted or budget site ensembles can effectively convey the Tenth Doctor look. My first 10th Doctor cosplay (pictured), costing under $300 total in 2013, still reads clearly as the Tenth Doctor. Budget 10th Doctor costumes are entirely possible and can still look fantastic.
However, some considerations are crucial to maintain the 10th Doctor aesthetic and avoid confusion with characters like Castiel or Rip Hunter. With simple, affordable choices, you can confidently embody the Doctor Who universe and David Tennant’s iconic Doctor.
1. The Budget Suit: Focus on the Pinstripe
David Tennant in the brown suit, showing the pinstripe detail that is key for budget 10th Doctor costumes.
While the blue pinstripe is iconic, the pinstripe itself is key, not necessarily the color. Even onscreen, stripes often appeared gray or beige due to standard definition filming in 2005. For budget brown suits, prioritize a strong pinstripe in any shade from gray to blue.
Tennant in the blue suit, demonstrating the low-contrast stripe, allowing for more flexibility in budget blue suit choices for a 10th Doctor costume.
For blue suits, solid blue or a fine neutral stripe works well, as the original blue suit stripe was low-contrast. Three-button suits are acceptable substitutes for rarer four-button thrift store finds. Thinner wool or polyester suits are preferable to cotton for budget options. A slim fit is ideal, but a coat (discussed later) can compensate for less tailored fits. Higher button stances are a bonus, distinguishing the look from Castiel cosplays.
For affordable replicas, Baron Boutique’s screen-printed fabric suits are cheaper than Magnoli’s. Chinese cosplay houses offer even cheaper versions (under $100) that work in a pinch. Budget suits for a 10th Doctor costume can still capture the essence of the look.
2. Budget Button-Up Shirts: Thrift Stores are Your Friend
Department or thrift stores are excellent sources for budget-friendly shirts. Look for soft cotton or linen shirts, avoiding stiff, formal styles. Linen shirts are inexpensive new options. Avoid stripes, prints, or complex weaves. Thrift stores likely have suitable, cheap options. Light blue is a classic, versatile choice for both suit colors. Affordable and readily available button-up shirts are key for a budget 10th Doctor costume.
3. Budget Ties: Thrift Store Finds
For budget ties, thrift or department stores offer functional options. For brown suits, seek brown-based ties with blue details. For blue suits, look for maroon ties with blue details. Geometric or floral ties are ideal, but stripes also work. Thrift stores are a treasure trove for budget-friendly 10th Doctor ties.
4. Budget Converse Shoes: Color is Key
Hi-Top Converse, while not dirt cheap, are relatively affordable and greatly enhance a 10th Doctor costume, distinguishing it from similar cosplays. “Natural Ivory” Converse are widely available for brown suits. For blue suits, standard maroon is acceptable if screen-accurate maroon is unavailable. Bright red Converse detract from authenticity. White Converse (especially if dirtied) are a workable substitute for natural ivory. Prioritize Hi-Top Converse in the right color for a budget-friendly 10th Doctor shoe solution.
5. Budget Hair: Skip the Wig if Needed
Wigs and fake sideburns enhance a 10th Doctor costume, but can be skipped on a tight budget. With a well-executed outfit, the hairstyle becomes less critical for recognition. Focus on the essential clothing pieces for a budget-conscious 10th Doctor cosplay.
6. The Budget Overcoat: Your Secret Weapon
A cosplayer in a budget overcoat, demonstrating how a coat can elevate an affordable 10th Doctor costume.
The overcoat is crucial for budget cosplayers. A good coat can cover less accurate suit details. Most viewers see only the front button area and trouser legs when a coat is worn. Even a coat with inaccuracies can create the right silhouette. However, avoid inappropriately styled overcoats that can ruin the aesthetic.
Faux suede or microfiber is good, but coat color is more important than fabric. Seek a wool-like coat in neutral, olive-y medium brown. While the screen-accurate coat is darker, choosing lighter browns or dark beige works well on camera. Saturated nutty browns are also acceptable.
Avoid 1930s detective-style canvas trench coats (like Castiel’s). These are often light beige with straps, standing collars, and are too short. Look for a proper lapel, not a collar without one (which resembles Rip Hunter’s coat).
Affordable cosplay shop options exist. Seek faux suede or wool-like, ankle-length, medium brown, sleek coats with lapels. The coat is a key investment piece for a budget 10th Doctor costume.
7. Budget Undershirt: Use What You Have
Don’t stress over the undershirt on a budget. Use existing wardrobe items. Simplicity is key for a budget 10th Doctor undershirt.
8. Budget Glasses: Tortoise Shell Frames
Tortoise shell frames are key. Avoid frames that are too thick or the wrong shape. Slim, rectangular tortoise shell frames suffice. Affordable tortoise shell glasses are readily available for a budget 10th Doctor costume.
9. Budget Socks: Ribbed and Colored
Beyond color, socks are simple. Ribbed socks in appropriate colors are easily found even at stores like Old Navy for around $2.50. Budget-friendly ribbed socks complete the footwear for a 10th Doctor costume.
10. Budget Sonic Screwdriver: Toy Versions Work
Toy versions of the Tenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver, like the Character Options version, are widely available and recognizable. While oversized and plastic, they are acceptable budget options. For medium budgets, The Wand Company replica (now found on eBay) was a good mid-range option before Rubbertoe Replicas became available. Toy sonic screwdrivers are a perfectly acceptable budget prop for a 10th Doctor costume.
Happy 10th Doctor Cosplaying!
While the Tenth Doctor sported tuxedo and orange spacesuit looks, the pinstriped suit is most iconic and recognizable, even on a budget. Sticking with the pinstripes ensures clear 10th Doctor recognition.
