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Epic Barbie and Ken Costume Ideas to Help You Win at Your "Barbie" Movie Screening

Barbie and Ken Movie Costumes

Epic Barbie and Ken Costume Ideas to Help You Win at Your "Barbie" Movie Screening

Barbie and Ken Movie Costumes
Image Source: Warner Bros.

Greta Gerwig's live-action "Barbie" movie has sparked a resurgence of the Barbiecore aesthetic. The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-led flick, due out this month, has gotten people excited about the vibrant, neon-coloured fashion featured in it via trailers and released still-images.

According to Variety, the viral looks we've seen from the movie are the creations of Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran. Gerwig previously worked with Durran on the wardrobe for "Little Women." The designer is also responsible for Kristen Stewart's Chanel looks in "Spencer," per Vogue.

The internet can't seem to get enough of all the fun, perfectly pink ensembles from "Barbie." Between Robbie's hot-pink Western rodeo outfit and Gosling's bleach-blond hair and orange six-pack, the movie is clearly pulling out all the stops on the fashion front. If you're looking for some bright ideas to make a statement when you attend a screening — or even want to pre-plan for this Halloween season — take a look at all the Barbie costumes ahead.

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1 Ken Halloween Costume

Ken Halloween Costume
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  • What to wear: Ryan Gosling's Ken has a simple look that only requires a denim vest, matching shorts/pants, and white trim boxer briefs (a pair of Calvin Klein undies will do the trick).
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    2 Barbie Halloween Costume

    Barbie Halloween Costume
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    • What to wear: Margot Robbie's Barbie isn't complete without her hot pink convertible (have fun finding one of those). No wheels? A blue polka dot headband, blue beaded bracelet, and blue-and-white striped halterneck top, should do the trick.
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      3 Barbie and Ken Halloween Costume

      Barbie and Ken Halloween Costume
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      • What to wear: This matching Barbie and Ken costume needs neon yellow rollerblades, matching knee pads, and multi-coloured visor hats. For the rest of Barbie's look, you'll need a pink top and matching shorts, plus a long-sleeve white shirt dress. For Ken, you'll want to grab a multi-coloured vest and matching shorts, a hot pink muscle shirt, and a neon yellow bumbag.
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        4 Cowgirl Barbie Halloween Costume

        Cowgirl Barbie Halloween Costume
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        • What to wear: Channel your inner cowgirl Barbie with a hot pink vest and matching flared pants, paired with a white cowboy hat (this one from Etsy is a replica of Robbie's from the film). Use your fabric glue skills to bling out your outfit with star patches, and finish it all off with a pink bandana around your neck.
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          5 Ken Halloween Costume

          Ken Halloween Costume
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          • What to wear: Prove Ken is more than just Ken with a cream faux fur jacket paired with a medallion necklace, a black headband, and fingerless black leather gloves. Don't forget your cool, cat-eye black sunglasses.
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          6 Barbie and Ken Halloween Costume

          Barbie and Ken Halloween Costume
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          • What to wear: Get ready for a road trip adventure in this fun couple's costume. For Ken's driving suit, you'll need a cropped light pink jacket and matching trousers. Grab some hot pink fabric paint and cover both pieces with the signature Barbie B. Platinum blonde hair is not required but is an added bonus. For Barbie, a light pink beret is essential, coupled with a thick braid and pink bow. Robbie's Barbie wears a short, puffy sleeve pink top, with a sweet scalloped collar and suit-jacket-like buttons.
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            7 Weird Barbie Halloween Costume

            Weird Barbie Halloween Costume
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            • What to wear: Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie is really just the doll whose kid had a little too much fun destroying her. Start with a babydoll-style hot pink dress with poofy sleeves (this Asos buy is perfect) and then go crazy. Hack away at a short blonde wig, grab some face paint, and draw a circle around one eye and some crazy, zig-zag lines across your forehead.
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              8 Barbie Halloween Costume

              Barbie Halloween Costume
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              • What to wear: This Barbie look from Robbie's living doll is a classic — and requires a dress you'll definitely rewear. Opt for a fit-and-flare pink, gingham spaghetti strap dress. Pair it with a white flower necklace and matching earrings, as well as a pair of closed-toe heels. Never forget the complementary bow!
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              9 Barbie Halloween Costume

              Barbie Halloween Costume
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              • What to wear: Become the first-ever Barbie doll in a black and white striped leotard or one-piece swimsuit (this look from Unique Vintage would be perfect), paired with black heels, white sunglasses, and a super-high ponytail. Don't be afraid to snag some clip-in blunt bangs.
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                10 President Barbie Halloween Costume

                President Barbie Halloween Costume
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                • What to wear: This Barbie, played by Issa Rae, is president — and we can see why. Her style is immaculate. Transform into one of her more casual looks with a simple, pink long-sleeved jumpsuit featuring a bow at the waist. Don't forget a pink sash bearing your "president" title in the Barbie font. Make your own, or snag this look from Scamp & Dude.
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