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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Tania Leslau

Best Barbie costumes for Halloween 2023 that take inspiration from the movie

Halloween is fast approaching and there’s no guessing as to what theme is going to dominate the spooky season this year.

We can expect to see an influx of pink-clad, bedazzled Barbies flocking to house parties and clubs on October 31. Barbiemania is set to be the biggest Halloween trend, which is hardly surprising considering the Mattel character’s wardrobe is unparalleled.

In the past week alone, UK Google searches for ‘Barbie Halloween costume’ have increased by 650 per cent, plus there have been 116.1M views on TikTok for the hashtag #barbiecostume. The nation has well and truly fallen prey to Barbie fever.

If you’re tempted to tap into Barbie’s fashion influence, then there are copious outfits belonging to the It-girl to recreate. Channel Wild West charm and step into Barbie’s white cowboy boots and hot pink get-up, or make an entrance in an Eighties-inspired rollerblade babe look.

Note that blonde wigs are not essential for brunettes, you can easily be President Barbie, Writer Barbie or Physicist Barbie.

Regardless of which Barbie you choose to bring to life, embodying the legendary doll requires an epic Halloween celebration to attend. We’d recommend a giant blowout party with all the Barbies, planned choreography, and a bespoke song.

So leave your patriarchal views at the door and browse the best Barbie outfits to shop in time for Halloween.

Shop now

Barbie Roller Blade

Buy now £33.99, Amazon

Barbie Cowgirl

Buy now £58.29, Party Delights

Barbie Jumpsuit

Buy now £53.99, Party Delights

Exercise Barbie

Buy now £30.85, Amazon

Ken Costume

Buy now £49.99, Party Delights

Ken Cowboy

Buy now £35.99, Amazon

Ken

Buy now £55.00, Calvin Klein

Ken Workout Costume

Buy now £43.99, Amazon

Ken Hoodie

Buy now £13.99, Amazon

Ken Fur Coat

Buy now £53.35, Etsy

Allan Costume

Buy now £18.60, Etsy

Custom President Barbie Sash

Buy now £9.22, Etsy

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