How do you make a DIY Simba costume?

Wear a golden-yellow hoodie and sweatpants. Glue a cream-colored felt oval to the chest, safety-pin a stuffed yellow sock with a brown yarn tip to your back, and wear a headband with yellow felt ears.

What color is Simba's fur?

Simba's fur is a warm golden-yellow or tan color, accented by a lighter cream-colored underbelly and chest.

How do you do Simba face makeup?

Draw a small dark brown or black triangle on the tip of your nose, run a thin line down to your upper lip, and add three black dots on each cheek for whiskers.

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Simba Costume

Rule the Pride Lands in a classic golden lion look.

Simba is the heroic protagonist of Disney's The Lion King, beloved by generations of fans since his debut in 1994. Dressing as Simba is a popular choice for Disney fans of all ages, offering a cozy, nostalgic, and instantly recognizable look. The costume typically consists of a golden-yellow jumpsuit with a light cream belly, a tufted tail, and a lion-eared headpiece.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~15 min
Budget: $25–60

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What you need for a Simba costume

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Golden-yellow jumpsuit
A soft fleece or velvet one-piece jumpsuit in a warm golden-yellow or tan shade.
DIY: Use a matching golden-yellow hoodie and sweatpants set.
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Cream belly patch
An oval-shaped patch of light cream or beige fabric positioned on the center chest.
DIY: Cut an oval out of cream-colored felt and safety-pin or fabric-glue it to your shirt.
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Lion ears headband or hood
Plush golden-yellow ears attached to a headband or built directly into a costume hood.
DIY: Cut ear shapes out of yellow and pink felt, then glue them onto a plain yellow headband.
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Faux fur lion tail
A long golden-yellow fabric tail with a dark brown faux-fur tuft at the tip.
DIY: Stuff a long yellow sock, attach a tuft of brown yarn to the end, and safety-pin it to your pants.
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Brown face paint
Non-toxic face paint to draw a simple lion nose and whiskers.
DIY: Use a brown eyeliner pencil to draw the nose and whisker dots.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the golden-yellow jumpsuit or the matching yellow hoodie and sweatpants.
2
Secure the cream-colored felt oval to the front chest area using fabric glue or safety pins.
3
Attach the clip-on lion tail to the back waistband of your pants or jumpsuit.
4
Place the lion ears headband on your head, or pull up the hood of your jumpsuit.
5
Use brown face paint or eyeliner to color the tip of your nose and add three whisker dots on each cheek.
6
Finish the look with comfortable tan, brown, or yellow sneakers.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair simple by pulling it back or tucking it under the hood. Use brown or black makeup to paint a small triangle on the tip of your nose and add a few whisker dots on each cheek.

Simba for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Nala in a matching lioness costume, or go as Simba and Mufasa for a classic father-son duo.
group: Form a trio with Timon and Pumbaa, or assemble a larger group with Rafiki, Scar, and Zazu.
kids: A plush zippered one-piece jumpsuit with an attached character hood is warm, comfortable, and perfect for toddlers.
Plus size: An oversized golden-yellow fleece onesie provides a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
pet: A simple faux-fur lion's mane collar turns any golden-colored dog or cat into a miniature Simba.

Tips

Choose a fleece onesie if you plan to wear the costume outdoors in cold autumn weather.
Secure the tail high on your waistband so it does not drag on the ground or get stepped on.
Opt for comfortable, neutral-colored shoes like brown or tan sneakers to keep the color palette cohesive.

Simba costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY Simba costume?: Wear a golden-yellow hoodie and sweatpants. Glue a cream-colored felt oval to the chest, safety-pin a stuffed yellow sock with a brown yarn tip to your back, and wear a headband with yellow felt ears.
What color is Simba's fur?: Simba's fur is a warm golden-yellow or tan color, accented by a lighter cream-colored underbelly and chest.
How do you do Simba face makeup?: Draw a small dark brown or black triangle on the tip of your nose, run a thin line down to your upper lip, and add three black dots on each cheek for whiskers.

Did you know? Simba's name means 'lion' in Swahili, reflecting the East African setting and linguistic influences of the film.