Grady Twins Costume
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The Grady Twins from Stanley Kubrick's horror masterpiece *The Shining* are one of cinema's most terrifying duos. Highly popular for pairs, this look relies on matching vintage-style blue babydoll dresses and innocent schoolgirl accessories. It is a simple yet incredibly effective costume that instantly chills anyone who recognizes it.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Grady Twins costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Grady Twins costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue babydoll dress
A light blue, short-sleeved babydoll dress featuring a pleated bodice, white lace trim on the collar and sleeves, and a knee-length hem.
DIY: Dye a white short-sleeved dress light blue and fabric-glue white lace trim to the collar and sleeves.
Pink waist sash
A wide, pale pink satin ribbon tied in a neat bow at the front of the waist.
DIY: Cut a length of wide pink satin ribbon from a craft store and tie it around your waist.
White knee-high socks
Opaque white socks pulled straight up to just below the knees.
DIY: Use any plain white tall socks pulled tight.
Black Mary Jane shoes
Flat or low-heeled black patent leather shoes with a single strap across the instep.
DIY: Use plain black school shoes or black ballet flats.
White hair barrette
A simple, classic white plastic barrette or hair clip.
DIY: Paint a standard metal hair clip with white nail polish or acrylic paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Grady Twins costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue babydoll dress, smoothing out the collar and lace details.
- 2
Wrap the pink satin ribbon around your waist and tie it into a neat bow centered at the front.
- 3
Pull on the white knee-high socks, ensuring they are pulled up evenly on both legs.
- 4
Slip into the black Mary Jane shoes.
- 5
Part your hair down the middle, styling it into soft, shoulder-length waves.
- 6
Clip one side of your hair back just above the ear using the white barrette.
- 7
Pair up with a friend wearing the exact same outfit, hold hands, and practice a blank, unblinking stare.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a neat center part with soft, vintage-style waves, pinning one side back with a white barrette. Keep makeup minimal and pale, adding a subtle touch of grey or brown eyeshadow under the eyes to create a tired, eerie look.
Grady Twins for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Jack Torrance with a flannel shirt and fake axe, while the other dresses as a Grady Twin.
- group
- A pair of twins standing alongside Danny Torrance on a red tricycle.
- kids
- Use matching light blue toddler or kids' party dresses with white knee socks and Mary Janes.
- Plus size
- Look for empire-waist or A-line light blue dresses with a comfortable stretch bodice and add a custom-length pink sash.
- pet
- Two small dogs wearing matching light blue ruffled collars or miniature blue dresses.
Tips
- This costume works best as a duo, so recruit a friend of similar height to maximize the creepy factor.
- Keep your posture stiff and practice standing perfectly still with a blank expression for photos.
- If trick-or-treating in cold weather, wear nude fleece-lined tights under the white knee-high socks.
Grady Twins costume FAQ
- What color is the Grady Twins' dress?
- The dresses are a pale, dusty blue (often described as light blue or sky blue) with white lace trim and a pale pink satin sash at the waist.
- How do you do the Grady Twins' hair?
- Part your hair down the middle, style it in neat, shoulder-length waves, and pin one side back using a simple white barrette just above the ear.
- Do I need a real twin to do this costume?
- Not at all! You just need a friend of a similar height who is willing to wear the exact same outfit and hold hands with you.
Did you know? Although they are widely referred to as 'twins,' in Stephen King's original novel, the Grady sisters are actually sisters aged eight and ten.