Dr. Simi Costume
Bring the joy of Mexico's favorite dancing mascot to life.
Dr. Simi is the cheerful, dancing mascot of Mexico's Farmacias Similares pharmacy chain, famous for his energetic dance moves and the plush dolls thrown at concerts. Recreating his look is a massive hit for parties, festivals, and cultural events. The costume consists of a professional doctor's lab coat, a blue tie, and his signature fluffy white mustache and hair.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Dr. Simi costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dr. Simi costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White lab coat
A classic, knee-length white doctor's lab coat with front buttons and pockets.
Light blue necktie
A solid, light blue or sky blue satin necktie.
White dress shirt
A standard white button-down dress shirt worn under the lab coat.
Gray dress pants
Classic gray or charcoal pleated dress trousers.
DIY: Use any gray slacks or chinos you already own.
White mustache and eyebrows
A thick, fluffy white faux fur mustache with matching bushy white eyebrows.
DIY: Cut shapes from white craft felt or faux fur and attach with skin-safe adhesive.
White hair wig
A short, balding white wig with hair on the sides and a bald top to mimic his elderly look.
DIY: Use white hair temporary spray on your own hair, or wear a bald cap with white cotton balls glued to the sides.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dr. Simi costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white button-down dress shirt and tuck it into the gray dress pants.
- 2
Secure the pants with a dark belt and put on black or dark dress shoes.
- 3
Tie the light blue necktie around the collar of the white shirt.
- 4
Put on the white doctor's lab coat, leaving it unbuttoned to show the tie.
- 5
Apply the bald wig with white hair on the sides, securing it in place.
- 6
Stick the fluffy white mustache and matching bushy eyebrows onto your face using the self-adhesive backing.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face clean-shaven so the adhesive mustache sticks securely. If not using a wig, style your hair with white temporary hair color spray to look like a friendly, elderly doctor.
Dr. Simi for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as a famous musical artist (like Adele or Dua Lipa) holding a mini Dr. Simi plush doll.
- group
- Have a group dress as a troupe of dancing Dr. Simis, complete with inflatable versions.
- kids
- A miniature lab coat, blue tie, and a drawn-on white mustache make an adorable, lightweight kids' version.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting nature of doctor lab coats makes this an incredibly comfortable and accommodating fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a mini white coat and blue collar to match the mascot.
Tips
- Practice your dance moves! The essence of Dr. Simi is his energetic, joyful dancing, so be ready to bust a move.
- Carry a small Dr. Simi plush doll as a prop to hand to people or use for photos.
- Ensure the mustache adhesive is skin-safe and bring extra double-sided tape in case it starts to peel from sweating.
- Keep the lab coat clean and ironed for a sharp, recognizable mascot look.
Dr. Simi costume FAQ
- Who is Dr. Simi?
- Dr. Simi is the official mascot of Farmacias Similares, a major pharmacy chain in Mexico, known for his dancing mascots outside stores and plushies thrown at concerts.
- How do I make a DIY Dr. Simi mustache?
- You can cut a classic curved mustache shape out of white faux fur or white felt, then apply it to your face using spirit gum or skin-safe double-sided tape.
- What pants does Dr. Simi wear?
- Dr. Simi wears simple gray dress pants under his white doctor's coat, paired with dark dress shoes.
Did you know? Throwing customized Dr. Simi plush dolls at international musicians performing in Mexico has become a massive pop-culture tradition, with artists like Adele and Coldplay proudly collecting them.