Barbie is the world's most popular and best-selling doll. It first hit the toy market in 1959. Since then, over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5370398.stm Barbie's parent company, Mattel, has introduced several Barbie-themed product lines, including cosmetics, clothing, jewelry and of course Barbie costumes.
There are various different types of Barbie costumes that can be purchased, both for adults as well as for children. Many of these costumes can be purchased online or at costume retail stores.
Barbie Costume Accessories
Certain accessories and outfits can be commonly found in a Barbie costume. One thing that all Barbie costumes should include is the long-haired, blonde wig that makes Barbie famous. Jewelry can also be included in the costume, depending on which type of Barbie the costume is being modeled after. The outfit that is worn can also be made to make the costume a Barbie from a specific era.http://www.makeacostume.com/19/how-to-make-your-own-barbie-costume
Where to Buy a Barbie Costume
Someone that wants to wear a Barbie costume, whether it be for Halloween or another costume party, can get one two different ways. A Barbie costume can be made by combining different costume accessories. People can also buy a Barbie costume at costume stores. Various Halloween stores, such as costumecraze.com, have a bunch of Barbie costumes for both kids and adults that are available for purchase.http://www.costumecraze.com/Barbie.html During Halloween, retailers such as Target also feature Barbie costumes for people looking to dress up for the holiday.http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/182-4584599-2177723?asin=B003P6O6OM&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B003P6O6OM&CPNG=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=B003P6O6OM&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
Barbie Costumes
- Rapunzel Barbie
- Swan Lake Barbie
- Barbie Fairytopia
- Dancing Princess Barbiehttp://costumes.lovetoknow.com/Barbie_Costumes
- Anneliese Barbie
- Cloud Queen Barbie
- Mermaidia Barbie
- Island Princess Barbie
Barbie Makeup Tutorial
In addition to clothing, jewelry and accessories, someone wearing a Barbie costume can add makeup to help enhance the Barbie look. Though there are many different cosmetic products that are used to help enhance the look, it can be well worth if one wants to have the perfect costume.