Us (Movie) Costume
Unleash your inner doppelgänger with the chilling Tethered look from Us.
Based on Jordan Peele's hit 2019 psychological horror film Us, this costume transforms you into one of the Tethered—the menacing, silent doppelgängers who emerge from the underground. The look is instantly recognizable, deeply unsettling, and incredibly simple to put together. It consists of a solid red utility jumpsuit, a single leather glove, and a pair of oversized golden scissors.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Us (Movie) costume
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Red utility jumpsuit
A long-sleeved, collared red cotton or canvas boiler suit with a front zipper or button closure.
DIY: Dye a white or tan cotton utility jumpsuit using red fabric dye.
Single brown leather glove
A single fingerless or full-fingered brown leather glove worn strictly on the right hand.
DIY: Use an old brown winter glove and cut the fingers off to make it fingerless.
Prop golden scissors
Oversized, vintage-style shears painted in a bright metallic gold finish.
DIY: Take a pair of plastic toy scissors and spray paint them with metallic gold paint.
Brown leather sandals
Simple, flat leather slide sandals or strappy sandals worn barefoot.
DIY: Wear any basic brown flat sandals or slip-ons you already own.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red utility jumpsuit and zip or button it up to the collar.
- 2
Roll up the sleeves of the jumpsuit slightly to sit mid-forearm.
- 3
Put the single brown leather glove on your right hand, leaving your left hand bare.
- 4
Slip into the brown leather sandals without wearing socks.
- 5
Carry the golden scissors in your gloved right hand, holding them safely but prominently.
- 6
Adopt a wide-eyed, unblinking stare and stand perfectly still to complete the Tethered persona.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair messy, natural, or slightly disheveled. Makeup should be minimal and raw, with light dark circles under the eyes to look hollow and exhausted.
Us (Movie) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Have your partner wear the exact same red jumpsuit outfit to represent your Tethered doppelgänger pair.
- group
- Gather a group in matching red jumpsuits, stand in a line, and hold hands to recreate the chilling 'Hands Across America' chain.
- kids
- A red toddler or youth-sized red jumpsuit paired with plastic safety scissors painted gold.
- Plus size
- Unisex utility jumpsuits are highly accommodating and widely available in extended sizes up to 4XL.
- pet
- A simple red dog hoodie paired with a small plush gold scissors toy.
Tips
- For safety, always use plastic or foam prop scissors rather than real metal shears at parties.
- If wearing this outdoors in cold weather, layer warm thermal underwear underneath the roomy jumpsuit.
- To capture the true horror of the movie, practice standing completely silent and tilting your head slightly when posing for photos.
Us (Movie) costume FAQ
- What do the characters in the movie Us wear?
- The Tethered doppelgängers wear matching red long-sleeved utility jumpsuits, a single brown leather glove on the right hand, flat brown sandals, and carry golden scissors.
- Which hand wears the glove in the movie Us?
- The single brown leather glove is worn exclusively on the right hand.
- Is the Us movie costume easy to DIY?
- Yes, it is incredibly easy. You only need a red boiler suit, one brown glove, and a pair of gold-painted prop scissors.
Did you know? Director Jordan Peele chose scissors as the primary weapon for the Tethered because they are a common household object that is dual-natured—literally two identical halves bound together to function as one.