Glep Costume
Channel the chaotic, unintelligible energy of everyone's favorite green critter.
Glep is the beloved, tiny green character from the Adult Swim animated series Smiling Friends. Fans choose this costume for its humorous, low-effort appeal and instant recognizability among cartoon lovers. The signature look consists of a vibrant lime green body topped with a floppy purple wizard hat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–65
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What you need for a Glep costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Glep costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Lime green full-body spandex suit
A solid, form-fitting lime green morphsuit that covers the entire body, including the hands and head.
DIY: Wear a lime green hoodie and matching lime green sweatpants instead.
Purple wizard hat
A tall, pointed wizard hat made of purple felt or velvet with a slightly floppy brim.
DIY: Roll a sheet of purple poster board into a cone, trim the bottom, and glue it to a circular cardboard brim wrapped in purple fabric.
Ronald Reagan latex mask
A realistic latex mask of former President Ronald Reagan, worn by Glep in the Halloween special.
DIY: Print out a paper mask of Ronald Reagan's face and attach an elastic band to wear it over your face.
Gold chain necklace
A simple, chunky gold-colored chain necklace to wear over the green suit.
DIY: Paint a plastic toy chain gold.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Glep costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the lime green full-body spandex suit, ensuring a snug fit.
- 2
If using the hoodless DIY option, apply lime green face paint evenly across your face, neck, and ears.
- 3
Place the tall purple wizard hat securely on your head, tilting it slightly back or to the side.
- 4
Drape the optional gold chain necklace around your neck.
- 5
If recreating Glep's Halloween look, put the Ronald Reagan latex mask on over the green suit hood.
- 6
Practice Glep's signature low-to-the-ground squat and unintelligible babbling sounds.
Makeup & hair
If you are not using a full-face hood, apply bright lime green cream face paint over all exposed skin on your face and neck, setting it with translucent powder to prevent smudging.
Glep for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Pim, Charlie, or Alan from Smiling Friends.
- group
- Gather a full Smiling Friends crew including Pim, Charlie, Alan, Mr. Boss, and Glep.
- kids
- Use a green youth-sized onesie and a small purple witch or wizard hat.
- Plus size
- A two-piece lime green tracksuit offers a comfortable, flexible alternative to a tight spandex suit.
Tips
- Make sure the spandex suit has a breathable face mask so you can see and drink easily during parties.
- Wear matching green socks or low-profile green shoes to keep the seamless green look intact.
- Squat low in photos to mimic Glep's tiny, bean-like stature.
Glep costume FAQ
- What does Glep wear on his head?
- Glep wears a simple, tall, pointed purple wizard hat.
- Why does Glep wear a Ronald Reagan mask?
- In the Smiling Friends Halloween episode, Glep dresses up as Ronald Reagan as his costume, which has become a popular alternative look for fans.
- How can I make a comfortable DIY Glep costume?
- Skip the tight morphsuit and wear a matching lime green sweatshirt and sweatpants, then add a store-bought purple wizard hat.
Did you know? Glep's voice is provided by series co-creator Zach Hadel, who records gibberish and speeds up the audio to create Glep's signature sound.