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You know Halloween 2023 will be the Year of the Barbie costume (c’mon, the movie alone inspired endless merch and raked in more than $1 billion at the box office). But you don’t necessarily want to look like every other pink cowgirl or neon skate-suit-wearing partygoer. We get that.
That’s why we’re voting you dress like a much more interesting character from the franchise: Weird Barbie. You don’t have to know how to do a split (though that’d help sell it, if we’re being honest) or possess Kate McKinnon’s comedic timing—really, all it comes down to is a poofy dress, a little face paint and a wild-eyed look.
Mastering the Weird Barbie Costume:
Yes, Spirit Halloween sells an official costume, and yes, it’s sold out, but it’s not even her best look. Here’s what we suggest instead:
- Puff-sleeve pink babydoll dress — Amazon sells a few spot-on styles (like this one for $51), but you could also go for a basic magenta puff sleeve dress (like this style for $19 from Amazon, this $28 number from Forever21 or a plus-size Draper James design from Kohl’s)
- Bold faux-snakeskin boots — $30 at Walmart, or opt for a bolder yellow, Croc-patterned boot for $27 (also sold through Walmart)
- Face paint crayons — For getting that, kid-scribbled-my-makeup-on-me look. $10 at Amazon
- Spiky blonde wig — You’ll need to do some teasing and spiking (and maybe take some scissors haphazardly to it) for the full effect. $20 at Amazon
Note: We’re not affiliated with Mattel or Warner Bros. We’re just fans, sharing costume ideas for other fans.
