Tweedledee and Tweedledum Costume
Double the fun with Alice's favorite whimsical, matching twin look.
Tweedledee and Tweedledum are the iconic, eccentric twin brothers from Disney's animated classic Alice in Wonderland. Perfect for couples, best friends, or siblings, this costume is highly recognizable and easy to put together. The signature look features bright yellow shirts, red pants, oversized blue bow ties, and matching red propeller beanies.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Tweedledee and Tweedledum costume
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Yellow Shirt
A bright yellow short-sleeve polo shirt or crewneck t-shirt.
Red Pants
Bright red trousers, sweatpants, or high-waisted shorts.
White Collar
An oversized white bib collar or a piece of white felt cut into a wide, rounded collar shape.
DIY: Cut a wide collar shape out of white felt and safety pin it to the shirt neckline.
Blue Bow Tie
A large, oversized royal blue bow tie.
DIY: Fold a piece of royal blue felt or fabric into a bow shape and pin it to the collar.
Red Beanie with Flag
A red baseball cap or beanie topped with a yellow flag on a white pipe cleaner or wire.
DIY: Attach a white pipe cleaner with a small yellow felt triangle flag to the top of a plain red cap.
White Gloves
Simple white cotton gloves to match the cartoon aesthetic.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the bright yellow shirt and tuck it into the red pants.
- 2
Attach the white detachable collar over the neckline of the yellow shirt.
- 3
Fasten the oversized royal blue bow tie directly below the collar.
- 4
Secure the red beanie or cap on your head, ensuring the yellow flag stands upright.
- 5
Slip on the white cotton gloves.
- 6
For a group or couple, write 'Tweedledee' on one shirt collar and 'Tweedledum' on the other using fabric paint or felt letters.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple with rosy, circular pink cheeks and a touch of freckles. Hair should be tucked neatly under the red beanie to emphasize the round, bald-cap look of the animated characters.
Tweedledee and Tweedledum for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Tweedledee and the other as Tweedledum with matching name tags.
- group
- Add Alice, the Mad Hatter, or the Queen of Hearts for a full Wonderland group theme.
- kids
- Use comfortable yellow t-shirts and red sweatpants for an easy, playground-friendly toddler costume.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting yellow tees and stretchy red joggers for a comfortable, screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- A red pet t-shirt paired with a mini yellow collar and a tiny blue bow tie.
Tips
- Use fabric glue or safety pins to secure the felt collar and bow tie so they stay flat during movement.
- If you can't find a propeller hat, a red baseball cap with the brim turned backward works perfectly as a base for the DIY flag.
- Strike mirrored, symmetrical poses in photos to capture the twin dynamic.
Tweedledee and Tweedledum costume FAQ
- How do you tell Tweedledee and Tweedledum apart?
- In the Disney film, their outfits are identical except for their names embroidered in gold script on their white collars.
- What is the easiest way to DIY the hat?
- Take a plain red cap, poke a small hole in the top button, insert a white pipe cleaner, and glue a small yellow felt triangle to the top of the pipe cleaner.
- Can this be a last-minute costume?
- Yes, using a yellow t-shirt, red pants, and basic craft felt for the collar, bow tie, and hat details makes this a quick 30-minute DIY.
Did you know? Though they originated in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, their iconic red-and-yellow color scheme was popularized by Disney's 1951 animated adaptation.