How do you make Pim's hair strand?

Take a single black pipe cleaner or a piece of craft wire wrapped in black tape, bend it into a small loop at the top, and tape or glue the base to a clear or skin-toned headband.

What is the easiest Smiling Friends costume to make?

Charlie is the easiest. You only need an oversized yellow hoodie, dark gray sweatpants, and a printed Smiling Friends logo badge pinned to your chest.

Can I do a Mr. Frog costume?

Yes! Wear a green unitard or green clothing, brown shorts, green face paint, and large googly eyes attached to a headband.

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Smiling Friends Costume

Spread some smiles as Charlie or Pim from the hit show.

Smiling Friends has quickly become a cult favorite, making its colorful characters a massive hit for Halloween and conventions. This guide focuses on the show's iconic duo: Charlie Dompler (the yellow, laid-back realist) and Pim Pimling (the small, pink optimist). Whether you go solo or pair up, these looks are highly recognizable, incredibly comfortable, and easy to put together.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $20–60

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What you need for a Smiling Friends costume

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Charlie's Yellow Hoodie
A plain, oversized bright yellow pullover hoodie to mimic Charlie's signature yellow body.
DIY: Use a plain yellow sweatshirt you already own.
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Charlie's Dark Gray Pants
Relaxed-fit dark gray or black sweatpants or jeans.
DIY: Any dark gray or black casual pants will work perfectly.
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Pim's Pink Top
A bright pink long-sleeve shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, or a pink morph suit top.
DIY: Dye a white long-sleeve shirt bright pink using fabric dye.
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Pim's Blue Shorts
Simple royal blue athletic shorts worn over the pink base.
DIY: Any bright blue shorts or cut-off sweatpants.
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Exposed Nerve Ending (Pim's Hair)
A single, thin piece of black floral wire or a black pipe cleaner bent into a loop, attached to a headband or bald cap.
DIY: Bend a black wire coat hanger or pipe cleaner and secure it to a flesh-toned headband.
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Smiling Friends Employee Badge
A simple white rectangular badge with the Smiling Friends smiling face logo pinned to the chest.
DIY: Draw the simple black-and-yellow smile logo on cardstock, cut it out, and safety-pin it to your shirt.
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How to put it together

1
Choose your character: Go yellow for Charlie or bright pink for Pim.
2
For Charlie, put on the oversized yellow hoodie and pull the hood up slightly, pairing it with dark gray sweatpants.
3
For Pim, put on the bright pink long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt, then layer the royal blue shorts over it.
4
If dressing as Pim, secure the single bent black pipe cleaner (representing his iconic single hair/exposed nerve) to the top of your head using a headband or bobby pins.
5
Attach the Smiling Friends smile logo badge to the left side of your chest.
6
Complete the look with simple sneakers—black or white works best for both characters.

Makeup & hair

For Charlie, keep your hair hidden under the yellow hood. For Pim, use pink face paint on your face and neck to match the pink shirt, and style your hair flat under a pink swim cap or bald cap before attaching his single black hair strand.

Smiling Friends for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as Charlie in yellow, and the other dresses as Pim in pink for the ultimate iconic duo.
group: Add members dressed as Alan (red bodysuit), Glep (green sheet or green onesie with a wizard hat), and Mr. Boss (suit with wild hair).
kids: A bright yellow or pink fleece onesie makes an incredibly comfortable and warm Halloween option for kids.
Plus size: The relaxed, oversized nature of Charlie's yellow hoodie and sweatpants makes this exceptionally comfortable and easy to size up.
pet: Dress a small pet in a green knit sweater to look like Glep.

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Smiling friends costume: Add members dressed as Alan (red bodysuit), Glep (green sheet or green onesie with a wizard hat), and Mr. Boss (suit with wild hair).

Tips

Keep it comfortable: Since both main characters wear casual loungewear, prioritize soft fleece and cotton fabrics.
Get the smile right: Carry a small hand-drawn cardboard sign of the Smiling Friends logo for photos.
Group coordination: If you are going as a group, make sure everyone has matching printed paper badges for cohesion.