It Takes Two Costume
Transform into Cody and May with yarn hair and patchwork details.
Based on the hit cooperative video game, an It Takes Two costume lets you and a partner transform into Cody and May, the unhappily married couple turned into magical dolls. This look is incredibly popular for couples who love gaming and want a creative, handmade aesthetic. The costumes rely on a charming, craft-store doll appearance with yarn hair, oversized buttons, and patchwork textures.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $40–100
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See yourself as It Takes Two
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What you need for a It Takes Two costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete It Takes Two costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
May's Yellow Sweater
A chunky knit yellow sweater featuring a large blue button on the collar and thick rope details around the neck.
DIY: Use a thrifted yellow sweater and sew a large blue plastic button and a loop of thick white rope to the collar.
May's Patchwork Pants
Blue jeans or trousers decorated with visible, colorful fabric patches sewn on haphazardly.
DIY: Take old blue jeans and fabric glue or sew mismatched fabric scraps onto the knees and thighs.
May's Blue Yarn Wig
A wig made entirely of thick blue yarn strands styled into a bob with bangs to mimic doll hair.
DIY: Hot glue long strands of thick blue knitting yarn to a blue mesh wig cap, styling it into a short bob.
Cody's Green Sweater
A green knit sweater or long-sleeve shirt with a textured, leafy or clay-like collar detail.
DIY: Attach cut-out green felt leaves around the collar of a plain green sweater.
Cody's Brown Pants
Simple brown trousers or corduroys that look like textured clay or bark.
DIY: Use any pair of brown pants and draw faint wood-grain lines with a fabric marker.
Cody's Leafy Hair
A headpiece or wig styled to look like green leaves and grass sprouting from the head.
DIY: Glue artificial green leaves and moss to a brown headband or a short brown wig.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made It Takes Two costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
For May: Put on the yellow sweater and attach the oversized blue button and rope loop to the front collar.
- 2
For May: Wear the patchwork pants and slip on simple black shoes or boots.
- 3
For May: Put on the blue yarn wig, adjusting the bangs to frame your face like a doll.
- 4
For Cody: Put on the green sweater and attach the felt leaf collar around the neckline.
- 5
For Cody: Wear the brown trousers and simple brown boots.
- 6
For Cody: Secure the leafy hairpiece or styled green wig onto your head.
- 7
Both partners should use face paint to draw simple doll-like seams or wooden textures on their faces.
Makeup & hair
For May, wear a bright blue yarn wig and use eyeliner to draw stitch marks at the corners of your mouth. For Cody, style your hair with green leaf attachments and use brown face paint to create subtle wood-grain lines on your cheeks.
It Takes Two for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner goes as Cody in his green leaf sweater, and the other goes as May in her yellow sweater and blue yarn hair.
- group
- Add a third friend dressed as Dr. Hakim, the cheesy, mustache-wearing Book of Love in a bright yellow outfit.
- kids
- Scale down the sweaters and use soft felt for the leafy hair and yarn wig for a comfortable, kid-friendly doll look.
- Plus size
- Chunky knit sweaters provide a comfortable, oversized fit that works wonderfully for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a small pet in a red cape to represent the Cutie the Elephant toy from the game.
Tips
- Keep the yarn wig secure by using bobby pins anchored into a wig cap underneath.
- Since the game characters are dolls, stiff, slightly exaggerated movements make for fantastic photos.
- Use lightweight materials like felt or craft foam for Cody's leaves so the headpiece isn't too heavy to wear all night.
It Takes Two costume FAQ
- What are Cody and May made of in It Takes Two?
- Cody is made of clay and leaves, while May is made of wood and yarn, which gives their costumes a distinct, handmade toy texture.
- How do you make May's hair from It Takes Two?
- You can make May's hair by gluing thick blue yarn strands to a wig cap, cutting it into a bob shape with straight bangs.
- Is this a good couples costume?
- Yes, because the game is strictly co-op, Cody and May are one of the most recognizable and beloved modern gaming couples.
Did you know? It Takes Two won Game of the Year at The Game Awards in 2021, cementing Cody and May as iconic modern video game characters.