Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Costume
Double the fun with Alice in Wonderland's iconic, whimsical twin duo.
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are the whimsical, rhyming twin brothers from Disney's classic animated film Alice in Wonderland. This costume is a popular choice for duos, couples, and best friends because of its bright, recognizable color scheme and playful energy. The look consists of a yellow shirt with a white collar and blue bow tie, red pants, and a matching red propeller beanie hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Yellow short-sleeve t-shirt
A bright, solid canary yellow crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Use a plain yellow shirt you already own.
Red pants or trousers
Bright red, relaxed-fit pants, chinos, or sweatpants.
DIY: Red sweatpants or red leggings work perfectly for a comfortable fit.
White collar bib or felt collar
A wide, oversized white pointed collar that sits over the yellow shirt.
DIY: Cut a large collar shape out of stiff white felt and safety pin it to the neckline.
Blue satin bow tie
A large, oversized royal blue bow tie worn at the center of the collar.
DIY: Tie a thick royal blue ribbon into a large bow and pin it to the collar.
Red propeller beanie hat
A red baseball-style cap or beanie featuring a yellow propeller on top.
DIY: Attach a small yellow paper propeller to a plain red cap using a brad fastener.
White gloves
Simple white cotton or spandex costume gloves.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright red pants or sweatpants.
- 2
Slip on the solid yellow t-shirt, tucking it into the waistband of the pants.
- 3
Place the white detachable collar over the neckline of the yellow shirt.
- 4
Fasten the oversized royal blue bow tie directly at the center of the white collar.
- 5
Put on the red propeller beanie hat, positioning it straight on your head.
- 6
Slip on the white cotton gloves to complete the classic cartoon look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair neatly tucked under the beanie hat. For makeup, apply a light dusting of pink blush to the cheeks and nose to mimic the flushed, cheerful cartoon appearance of the twins.
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Tweedle Dee and the other as Tweedle Dum, using custom name tags on their collars.
- group
- Pair with Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, or the White Rabbit for a full Alice in Wonderland group.
- kids
- Use red sweatpants and a yellow t-shirt for a comfortable, school-friendly kids' costume.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting red sweatpants with an elastic waistband and an oversized yellow tee for a comfortable, screen-accurate silhouette.
- pet
- A red dog bandana paired with a miniature yellow shirt and a tiny red hat.
Tips
- Use white felt letters to spell out 'Tweedledee' and 'Tweedledum' on your respective collars to distinguish who is who.
- Choose pants with an elastic waistband or sweatpants to easily recreate the round, plump silhouette of the characters.
- Ensure the propeller on your beanie is securely fastened so it can spin freely during photos.
Did you know? Although famously associated with Lewis Carroll's 1871 novel 'Through the Looking-Glass', the names Tweedledee and Tweedledum first appeared in print in a 1725 satirical epigram by poet John Byrom.