Woody and Jessie Costume
Bring Toy Story's favorite cowboy and cowgirl duo to life.
Woody and Jessie from Disney Pixar's Toy Story are one of the most popular and recognizable duos in animation history. Perfect for couples, best friends, or siblings, this look captures the nostalgic, playful charm of classic Western toy chest heroes. The costumes feature matching cow-print accents, bright primary colors, and signature cowboy hats.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Woody and Jessie costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Woody and Jessie costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Woody's Yellow Plaid Shirt
A yellow long-sleeve button-down shirt with a red grid pattern.
DIY: Use red fabric marker to draw a grid pattern onto a plain yellow button-down shirt.
Jessie's White Western Shirt
A white long-sleeve button-down shirt featuring bright yellow cuffs and yoke detailed with red swirls.
DIY: Glue yellow felt panels to the shoulders and cuffs of a white shirt, then paint red swirls with fabric paint.
Cow-Print Vests or Chaps
Black-and-white cow-print fabric vests for Woody, and matching chaps or chaps-style pants for Jessie.
DIY: Cut cow spots out of black felt and fabric-glue them onto a white vest and white denim pants.
Cowboy Hats
A brown faux-leather cowboy hat with a laced brim for Woody, and a bright red cowboy hat with white laced trim for Jessie.
DIY: Punch holes along the brim of a red hat and thread white yarn through to mimic Jessie's whipstitch border.
Belts and Holsters
Thick brown leather-look belts with large, ornate gold belt buckles.
DIY: Cut a large oval out of cardboard, paint it gold with a star design, and slide it onto a standard brown belt.
Red Bandana
A classic red cotton paisley bandana worn tied around Woody's neck.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Woody and Jessie costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the base layers: Woody wears blue jeans with his yellow grid shirt, while Jessie wears blue jeans (or cow-print chaps over jeans) with her white-and-yellow Western shirt.
- 2
Tuck both shirts in tightly and secure them with thick brown belts featuring large gold buckles.
- 3
Layer Woody's cow-print vest over his yellow shirt, and tie the red bandana loosely around his neck.
- 4
Put on brown cowboy boots for both characters, tucking the jeans neatly into the boots.
- 5
Style Jessie's hair into a thick, low braid secured with a yellow ribbon, and put on the bright red cowboy hat.
- 6
Place the brown cowboy hat on Woody's head, ensuring his hair is neatly styled underneath.
- 7
Optional: Attach a decorative gold toy sheriff star badge to Woody's vest and a white pull-string ring to the back of both shirts.
Makeup & hair
Woody has neat, side-parted brown hair. Jessie features bright red hair styled into a thick, long three-strand braid tied with a yellow ribbon at the end, paired with light, cheerful makeup and drawn-on freckles across the cheeks.
Woody and Jessie for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- The ultimate Toy Story pairing; one partner dresses as Woody and the other as Jessie.
- group
- Expand the toy box with friends dressing as Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Rex, or Slinky Dog.
- kids
- Available in comfortable, soft jumpsuit versions with printed details for toddlers and children.
- Plus size
- Use stretchy denim jeans and relaxed-fit button-down shirts, adding custom-sized cow-print vests and chaps.
- pet
- Dress a dog as Bullseye, Woody's trusty steed, using a brown dog saddle harness.
Tips
- To make the hats stay on during outdoor events, use adjustable chin straps or secure them with bobby pins.
- Write 'ANDY' (with the 'N' backward for authenticity) in black permanent marker on the bottom of one boot for each costume.
- Choose comfortable, broken-in boots if you plan on walking or standing for long periods at a party.
Woody and Jessie costume FAQ
- Are Woody and Jessie siblings or a couple?
- In the Toy Story universe, Woody and Jessie have a sibling-like, protective friendship. Woody's romantic interest is Bo Peep, while Jessie is paired with Buzz Lightyear. However, they make an incredibly popular couples costume.
- How do I make Jessie's hair braid?
- If you don't have long red hair, use a bright red yarn wig or a synthetic costume wig. Braid it into a thick, low ponytail and tie it off with a thick yellow ribbon.
- What is the easiest way to get the cow print?
- Buying pre-made cow-print fabric or felt sheets and gluing them onto existing white vests or pants is the fastest and most budget-friendly DIY method.
Did you know? Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl was introduced in Toy Story 2 (1999) to provide a strong female lead and to expand Woody's backstory as a vintage TV show star.