Twin Towers Costume
Recreate a classic piece of the historic New York City skyline.
Representing a famous landmark of the New York City skyline, a Twin Towers costume depicts the historic silver skyscrapers of the original World Trade Center. This architectural look is ideal for history enthusiasts, pairs, or group costumes representing famous cities. The outfit consists of structured silver or grey rectangular columns detailed with the iconic vertical grid window patterns.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Twin Towers costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Twin Towers costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Tall rectangular cardboard boxes
Two long, slim cardboard boxes that fit over the torso or can be worn side-by-side.
DIY: Tape together smaller cardboard sheets to form a tall four-sided rectangular prism.
Silver metallic spray paint
A reflective silver or light grey paint to cover the cardboard surfaces evenly.
DIY: Wrap the cardboard boxes in heavy-duty aluminum foil or silver wrapping paper.
Black thin tape or paint markers
Used to draw the closely spaced vertical lines representing the iconic pinstripe window columns.
DIY: Draw the lines carefully using a long ruler and a black permanent marker.
Heavy-duty utility straps
Adjustable nylon straps attached inside the boxes to wear them over the shoulders.
DIY: Use strong duct tape to secure wide fabric ribbons or old backpack straps inside the box.
Grey or black undergarments
A neutral long-sleeve shirt and pants to wear underneath the structure.
DIY: Use any plain dark grey or black clothing from your wardrobe.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Twin Towers costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Cut out armholes, a head hole, or shoulder strap attachment points in the cardboard boxes depending on how you plan to wear them.
- 2
Apply two coats of silver metallic spray paint to the exterior of the cardboard boxes and let them dry completely.
- 3
Using a ruler, mark even intervals along the top and bottom of each box face to guide your vertical lines.
- 4
Apply the thin black tape or draw lines with a marker from top to bottom to replicate the vertical architectural columns.
- 5
Secure the utility straps inside the top of the structure using strong adhesive or rivets so the boxes hang comfortably from your shoulders.
- 6
Put on your neutral grey or black base clothing, then carefully slip the structured tower over your shoulders.
Twin Towers for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Two people can each wear one tower to complete the classic twin skyscraper pair.
- group
- Combine with other iconic NYC landmarks like the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty.
- kids
- Scale down the box dimensions to fit a child's height comfortably.
- Plus size
- Ensure the cardboard boxes are wide enough to allow comfortable movement and breathing room.
Tips
- Ensure the bottom of the boxes ends above your knees so you can walk and climb stairs safely.
- Keep the armholes wide enough to maintain a full range of motion throughout your event.
- Use lightweight cardboard to prevent shoulder strain during extended wear.
Twin Towers costume FAQ
- How do you make the windows look realistic?
- Use thin, black graphic art tape spaced evenly apart to mimic the narrow, vertical window strips characteristic of the original buildings.
- Can one person wear both towers?
- Yes, you can connect two smaller cardboard towers side-by-side using wooden dowels or internal braces, wearing them as a single combined unit.
- What is the best material to use?
- Sturdy, lightweight corrugated cardboard is the best material because it holds its shape well and is easy to paint or wrap.
Did you know? Dedicated on April 4, 1973, the original Twin Towers were briefly the tallest buildings in the world and remained an iconic symbol of the New York City skyline for decades.