Pedro Sanchez Costume
Vote for Pedro: Bring the quiet, confident future class president to life.
Pedro Sanchez is the soft-spoken, deadpan transfer student who runs for class president in the 2004 cult classic comedy Napoleon Dynamite. Dressing up as Pedro is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing choice that is instantly recognizable, especially when paired with his best friend Napoleon. His signature look is heavily influenced by classic western wear, featuring a light blue embroidered shirt, a bolo tie, and a thick mustache.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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What you need for a Pedro Sanchez costume
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Light blue western shirt
A light blue, long-sleeved button-down western shirt, ideally featuring white floral embroidery on the front panels and snap buttons.
DIY: Use a plain light blue button-down shirt and draw simple white floral patterns on the chest panels using fabric markers.
Dark denim jeans
Standard straight-leg or relaxed-fit dark blue denim jeans.
DIY: Any dark-wash jeans you already own will work perfectly.
Black bolo tie
A simple black cord bolo tie with a silver western-style slide ornament.
DIY: Thread a black shoelace through a silver pendant, slide, or large silver button.
Dark brown wavy wig
A thick, dark brown or black wig styled in a short, wavy, slightly feathered 1970s-style haircut.
DIY: Part your own hair down the middle if it is dark, wavy, and medium-length.
Fake mustache
A thick, dark brown or black costume mustache that sits straight across the upper lip.
DIY: Use a dark brown or black eyebrow pencil to draw a thick, neat mustache on your upper lip.
Western belt
A brown leather belt featuring a prominent silver western-style buckle.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark denim jeans and secure them with the brown leather belt.
- 2
Put on the light blue western shirt, buttoning it all the way to the top collar.
- 3
Tuck the shirt neatly into the jeans to showcase the belt buckle.
- 4
Place the black bolo tie under the shirt collar and slide the silver ornament up near the top button.
- 5
Apply the self-adhesive fake mustache directly above your upper lip, ensuring it is centered.
- 6
Put on the dark brown wavy wig, parting it slightly down the middle and brushing it down over your ears.
Makeup & hair
Keep your face completely clean-shaven except for the thick, dark mustache. Style the dark brown wig so it looks thick, slightly feathered, and sits flat on the head without too much volume.
Pedro Sanchez for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone wearing the iconic white 'Vote for Pedro' ringer tee and red boots as Napoleon Dynamite.
- group
- Add Deb with her side ponytail and pink polo, Kip in his polo and glasses, and Uncle Rico in his orange t-shirt.
- kids
- A miniature light blue button-up, tiny bolo tie, and a drawn-on pencil mustache make an adorable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Look for relaxed-fit western shirts and comfortable stretch denim jeans for an easy, accurate fit.
Tips
- Maintain a completely blank, deadpan expression in all of your photos to stay in character.
- Carry a stack of 'Vote for Pedro' flyers or wear a campaign button to make the reference even clearer.
- Keep a spare tube of eyelash glue or spirit gum handy in case the fake mustache starts to peel off from talking or eating.
Did you know? The character of Pedro was inspired by director Jared Hess's real-life high school friend, and actor Efren Ramirez actually shaved his head during filming for the scene where Pedro gets too hot and cuts his hair.