Okay, so the other day, my friends and I decided we wanted to do a group costume thing. And what’s hotter right now than Barbie? Everything’s Barbie! So, we went with “Barbie Group Costumes.” It was a bit of a scramble, but here’s how it all went down.
Brainstorming the Barbies
First, we had a massive group chat going. Everyone was throwing out ideas. We had:
- Classic Barbie: You know, the original blonde bombshell.
- Workout Barbie: Think leg warmers and bright colors.
- Professional Barbie: Doctor, astronaut, president – you name it.
- Weird Barbie: Like, from the movie, with the crazy hair.
- And, of course, a couple of Kens.
It took a while to decide who would be which Barbie. Nobody wanted to double up, and some folks were REALLY attached to certain ideas.
Gathering the Goods
Once we figured out our individual Barbies, it was a mad dash to get everything together. This involved:
- Thrift store runs: Seriously, we hit up like five different thrift stores. We were looking for vintage clothes, bright colors, anything that screamed “Barbie.”
- Online shopping frenzy: For the stuff we couldn’t find at thrift stores, it was online time. We looked for wigs, specific accessories, all that jazz.
- DIY crafting chaos: Some of us got really into making our own accessories. Glitter, glue, cardboard – it was a whole scene.
- Borrowing all the things, we borrowed accessiores from our friends.
My apartment looked like a Barbie explosion happened. There were clothes, wigs, and craft supplies everywhere.
The Big Reveal
Finally, the day of the party arrived. Getting ready was…intense. There was hairspray, makeup, and last-minute costume adjustments happening all over the place.
But when we all finally got together, it was AMAZING. We looked so good! Everyone had really committed to their Barbie persona. The Workout Barbies were doing high kicks, the Professional Barbies were handing out business cards – it was hilarious.
Lessons Learned
From that I have learned:
- Start early: Don’t leave everything to the last minute.
- Communicate: Make sure everyone’s on the same page about their costumes.
- Embrace the chaos: Group costumes are always a little bit crazy, but that’s part of the fun.
Honestly, it was one of the most fun group costume experiences I’ve ever had. Would totally do it again… maybe next year we’ll all be Kens!