Mr. Smee Costume
Bring Neverland's most lovable pirate sidekick to life with ease.
Mr. Smee is Captain Hook's loyal, bumbling first mate from Disney's Peter Pan. He is a popular costume choice because his look is incredibly comfortable, easy to put together, and instantly recognizable. The outfit consists of a classic blue-and-white striped shirt, blue shorts, a red beanie, and round wire-rimmed glasses.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–55
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What you need for a Mr. Smee costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Smee costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Blue and white striped shirt
A short-sleeved or three-quarter sleeve t-shirt with horizontal light blue and white stripes.
DIY: Use fabric paint or blue duct tape to make horizontal stripes on a plain white t-shirt.
Blue shorts
Loose-fitting, knee-length shorts in medium blue or teal, preferably made of soft jersey or cotton.
DIY: Cut the legs off an old pair of blue sweatpants to make comfortable, raw-hemmed shorts.
Red knit beanie
A bright red knit stocking cap or beanie, ideally with a small red pom-pom on top.
DIY: Take a plain red beanie and sew or glue a handmade red yarn pom-pom to the crown.
Round wire glasses
Simple round, thin-framed glasses with clear lenses in gold or silver.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round sunglasses or fashion glasses.
White sideburns or wig
Fluffy white faux hair or sideburns to wear under the sides of the red hat.
DIY: Glue white cotton balls or white craft fur to skin-safe tape and attach them in front of your ears.
Brown sandals
Simple brown leather or faux-leather slide sandals or flip-flops.
Belly padding
An optional lightweight costume belly stuffer to mimic Smee's round, jolly shape.
DIY: Strap a small, soft travel pillow or rolled-up towel around your waist under your shirt.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Smee costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
If you are using a belly pad, strap it securely around your waist first.
- 2
Pull on the blue and white striped t-shirt over the padding.
- 3
Put on the loose blue shorts, pulling them up comfortably over the waist.
- 4
Attach the white faux sideburns to your face, or position a white wig so the hair frames your ears.
- 5
Place the red knit beanie on your head, ensuring the white sideburns peek out from underneath.
- 6
Put on the round wire-rimmed glasses, resting them slightly down your nose.
- 7
Slip into your brown sandals to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal, but consider brushing a little pink blush onto your nose and cheeks to capture Smee's flushed, jolly complexion. Ensure your white sideburns are visible beneath the red hat.
Mr. Smee for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Captain Hook for a classic pirate captain and first mate duo.
- group
- Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell for a complete Neverland group theme.
- kids
- Dress your child in a striped tee, blue sweat shorts, and a soft red fleece beanie.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting striped tee and elastic-waist shorts make this naturally comfortable and accommodating for plus-size fits.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a blue-and-white striped pet shirt and a lightweight red strap-on hat.
Tips
- Buy the striped shirt one size larger than your usual size if you plan to wear a fake belly pad underneath.
- This is an exceptionally comfortable costume for warm-weather events due to the shorts and breathable t-shirt.
- For photos, strike Smee's signature pose by clasping your hands together in front of your chest with a timid, helpful smile.
Mr. Smee costume FAQ
- What kind of shirt does Mr. Smee wear?
- Mr. Smee wears a light blue and white horizontally striped short-sleeve t-shirt.
- How do I get Mr. Smee's round shape?
- You can wear a lightweight costume belly stuffer or secure a small pillow around your waist with a belt under a loose-fitting striped shirt.
- What accessories are essential for Mr. Smee?
- The red knit beanie, round wire-rimmed glasses, and white sideburns are essential to make the striped shirt look like Smee rather than a generic sailor.
Did you know? Mr. Smee's name comes from the word 'smee', which is an old dialect term for a pintail duck, fitting his plump and harmless nature.