7 Barbie Costume Ideas to Wear This Halloween—Because You're Everything (2024)

Let's be honest—we all want to be a little more Barbie.

By Lauren Hubbard and Tatjana Freund
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Come on Barbie, let's go to a Halloween party. Spooky season will be here before you know it, and if you've sworn off leaving costume decisions until the last minute, you've come to the right place. All things Barbie are still going strong in 2024, which means it's still perfectly apropos to dress like everyone's favorite doll this October 31.

The Barbie movie is jam-packed with fun costume ideas—from classic to kitschy to positively bold—so no matter what vibe you're going for, there's truly a look for everyone to rock.

In case re-watching the Oscar-winning flick isn't inspiration enough, we've gathered some of the most recognizable pretty-in-pink ensembles from the film—plus all the essential items you need to nail them, below.

Dream House Barbie

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In Barbie's first signature film look, the dream doll looked positively perfect in a pink and white gingham fit and flare dress with white floral jewelry. Don a set of your own, and you'll look like you just stepped out of your very own dream house.

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Cowgirl Barbie

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Think: Yellowstone, but make it pink. Bring the Western trend to your Barbie moment in this ultra feminine cowgirl ensemble. Better yet, you can wear the pieces separately once Halloween is over.

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Zodaca White Felt Cowgirl Hat

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ASOS Claudia Western Knee Boots

Weird Barbie

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Want something slightly less conventional? Weird Barbie is your best bet. While you should definitely take the chance for an over the top look—neon! volume!—it's really the spiked up hair and marker makeup that brings the whole look together, so don't hold back. It's Halloween, after all. (If you want to incorporate the famous pink Birkenstocks, well, all the better.)

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Kika Vargas Pink Adri Minidress

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AwayHome Puff Sleeve Tulle Dress

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Dance Party Barbie

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Glitz, glam, and disco fun? Sign us up. Go ahead and invest in a sequined jumpsuit for the look (you can switch up the accessories for holiday party season), then primp your hair to its feathery '70s finest, bring on the gold accessories for the complete Barbie look.

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Dress the Population Andy Sequin Strapless Jumpsuit

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Naturalizer Anna Pointed Toe Pump

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Rollerblade Barbie

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Turn up the volume with this '80s-tastic look full of neon colors, radical patterns, and that sweet biker-shorts under swimsuit combo.

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Jumpsuit Barbie

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Need a look for your whole girl squad? Look no further. Let everyone dial in their look with their own signature accessories like headbands and sunglasses a la the film, and prepare for a seriously fun girls night out.

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Lele Sadoughi Seersucker Alice Headband

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Vintage Swimsuit Barbie

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Barbie may have become famous for her love of pink, but when the doll first launched in 1959, she was actually a monochrome girl in this iconic striped swimsuit.

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Lauren Hubbard

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Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and co*cktails.

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Tatjana Freund

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Tatjana Freund is Hearst's Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She's a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.

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7 Barbie Costume Ideas to Wear This Halloween—Because You're Everything? ›

After you find a sequined jumpsuit (preferably with fabulous flare bottoms), just primp your hair into a feathery 'do and finish everything off with glittering gold accessories and shoes. Just like the disco doll, you'll be ready to dance the night away!

How to dress up as Barbie for Halloween? ›

After you find a sequined jumpsuit (preferably with fabulous flare bottoms), just primp your hair into a feathery 'do and finish everything off with glittering gold accessories and shoes. Just like the disco doll, you'll be ready to dance the night away!

How to dress like a Barbie? ›

Barbie is also known for her classic, 80s style, including her fondness for high waisted acid wash jeans and shorts. Look for your own pair of acid wash jeans at the mall or online. Get a pair of acid wash shorts too for summer days when you want to rock the Barbie look. Look for casual dresses in shades of pink.

What are all the different Barbie themes? ›

Jump to:
  • Vintage Barbie Costume.
  • Dreamhouse Barbie Costume.
  • Cowgirl Barbie Costume.
  • Rollerblading Barbie Costume.
  • Dance the Night Barbie Costume.
  • Weird Barbie Costume.
  • President Barbie.
  • Mermaid Barbie.
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What's the most common Halloween costume of all time? ›

The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of All Time
  • Star Wars: Star Wars is always popular! ...
  • Policeman/Firefighter: Real-life superheroes likefirefighters and policemen have always been well-loved costume options for both kids and adults.
  • Witch: You don't need any hocus pocus to create a witch costume!

Which girl looks like Barbie? ›

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Valeria Lukyanova, 28, A Ukrainian model whose doll-like proportions have earned her the nickname "Human Barbie".

What is Barbie style called? ›

The fashion trend, which has been spotted on celebrities like Lizzo and Florence Pugh, as well as on runways like Valentino, who unveiled a collection of just hot pink designs last spring, has been dubbed “Barbiecore,” in an homage to the stylish doll, whose brand identity is undeniably feminine and very, very pink.

What is Barbie's full name? ›

Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth. She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school.

What are the 4 body types of Barbies? ›

The Barbie Fashionistas line will come in four body types — original, curvy, petite and tall — and in seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. Do they look like real women? Of course not. Curvy, tall and petite are, of course, much closer to real women than the original ever could be.

What to wear to watch Barbie? ›

Prefer to keep it simple? Wear a subtle piece of clothing, like these Barbie socks, that'll show your love for the doll while still allowing you to sport a trendy top and jeans. Kipling and Barbie's line is ideal for decorating a pink-themed bag that you can carry all your movie-going essentials in.

What is the number one costume worn on Halloween? ›

What Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year?
Rank (2023)Costume Name
1Barbie
2Princess
3Spider-Man
4Witch
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How to get a Barbie that looks like me? ›

How to make a custom Barbie doll of yourself. While Mattel doesn't offer this feature yet, people can visit Etsy to own and design their Barbie dolls. Etsy has a product that comes with multiple Barbie wigs and outfits, allowing you to customize the doll according to your liking.

Is it hard to make Barbie clothes? ›

Sewing your own Barbie clothes is easy if you have some basic sewing skills and a sewing machine or needle and thread. Grab some scrap fabric, choose a pattern or 2, and start sewing a fantastic new outfit for your Barbie doll!

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