Barbie is not only a popular toy but an icon that makes for a fun Halloween costume. Here are some ideas to help you with your costume.

Pick Your Barbie Doll

Your best bet is to pick your favorite Barbie doll and then do your best to match her outfit. You can go online and look at Barbie dolls from past to present and choose the one you like. A useful website with descriptions and photos of Barbie dolls is Deni’s Vintage Barbies. Or if you or someone you know has a collection of dolls at home, take a look through and pick your favorite. You can go retro and be inspired by Barbie dolls from the 1960s or choose one of the latest Barbies to hit the shelves. You can go glam and dress as Barbie going out on the town or go for a career Barbie outfit from astronaut to veterinarian.

When you are picking your Barbie to emulate, think about who is going to wear it and where the outfit is going to be used. If the outfit is for a child trick-or-treating outside, then you might want to choose a Barbie wearing warmer clothes and more comfortable shoes. If the Barbie costume is for an adult and it’s just for wearing to a party indoors, then a shorter outfit or stilettos are more doable.