It’s very rare to come across a film like Barbie that sends a wave of inexplicable excitement through all age groups. It leaves one bewildered as to how just an aesthetically pleasing doll like Barbie which was invented way back in 1959 could make such a comeback in the modern world and still have the same effect as it did back then. This Mattle figurehead has had plenty of films made before but the Greta Gerwig version starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling has got the entire nation talking for more reasons than one.

Other than the level showcasing of important topics like feminism, overpowering patriarchal domination and female friendships, one simply can’t stir away their attention from the stellar wardrobe with a heavy dose of hot pink that has acquired the title “barbiecore” for itself in the fashion domain.

The promotional tour for the film has been hailed loud and clear for how Margot Robbie’s wardrobe was inspired by Barbie dresses from various tints of pink to the classic striped outfit. Here’s us glancing through some of the best style statements served but the diva in tandem with the Barbie theme, making you immerse yourself in an ever-expanding style guide on how to nail your Barbie-inspired outfits.

One of a kind - Day to night Barbie look

One of the most noteworthy outfits sported by Margot Robbie look which is called the “Day-to-Night” look was a smart move where she went from a formal get-up in the morning to a blingy glam look for the evening. The name comes from the inspiration for the look which is the 1985 Day To Night Barbie’s reversible clothing. Margot was seen in a skirt suit for her first pick which featured a pink blazer and matching pencil skirt with a white hat, mesh scarf, a cordless phone and pink bag for accessories. For the evening, she changed into a sparkly pink party dress that had an embellished bustier attached to a matching tulle skirt, as dazzling as it gets!

The OG Barbie

The black and white striped swimsuit was the dress worn by the first-ever Barbie in 1959. Margot Robbie’s inspired look was matched to perfection as she reported the exact one-piece, complemented with glossy lips, vintage cat-eyed glasses and hoop earrings. The actress was seen wearing the same in the first trailer of the film that was released too and it did not go amiss.

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All Prints

The next Barbie-themed look that caught our attention was the one that was inspired by Totally Hair Barbie from 1992. The burst of colours adds an instant pop to this multi-hued printed midi dress. She went for long crimped extensions with this look, hot pink pumps and logo earrings.

Back to the ’60s

Rolling it back to the ‘60s, another top favourite that was inspired was the 1964 Sparkling Pink Barbie. It was the perfect cocktail of formal meets glam and resulted in a funky semi-formal look. It featured an embellished one-shoulder top paired with a pink crop jacket and a mini-skirt. She looked quite the doll herself with the bow as a hair accessory and a heart-shaped bag.

Owning the spotlight

A classic black shimmering number and this one was right out of the 1960’s Solo in the Spotlight Barbie lookbook. She went for a black bodycon number studded with sequins and a hemline covered with several layers of tulle. An exquisite hand-painted embroidered rose on the tulle fabric. She added a fun touch with a pastel pink coloured scarf in hand. She resembled the doll to the tea and it was quite a break from the splash of pink all around.

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Polka Fever

Polka dots are one fashion trend that never goes out of style! Margot Robbie brought in a break for the quintessential black and white polka dot dress and in came her Barbie pink and white ensemble. This one was inspired by the Pink & Fabulous Barbie from 2015. Margot was seen in a lovely cut-out dress in the trending print. She broke the colour monotony with a sunny yellow quilted bag and a beaded bracelet that beautifully complemented her look.

Vintage Vanity

This pinkish metallic number was also flaunted by Claudia Schiffer in 1994. Margot kept it extremely minimal in this chainmail number that exuded the Barbie vibes for sure but reminded people more of Claudia. She went accessory free for this one and simply rounded off her look with a pair of transparent heels.

Fur magic

The only floor-length gown that Margot opted for as seen in the Barbie press tour was a Vivienne Westwood gown. Her look was inspired by the Enchanted Evening Barbie Doll back in 1960. The fabric was that of smooth pink silk. The silhouette features a corseted bodice, a column skirt with some rose encrustments and a dreamy long train. A white fur shawl was wrapped on the upper half while she was also accessorised with white gloves. This was one of her final looks and indeed one of the best ones, the multi-layered pearl choker being the chef’s kiss.

Go Neon

Margot was styled in an uber-chic pink leather mini dress over a mesh long-sleeved matching top. This look was inspired by the 1992 Earring Magic Barbie. The look gave off quite a hippie vibe as she completed it with chunky dangling earrings and a low-slung belt. This one was at the Mexico premiere of the film.

Gingham Alert

One simply cannot round off this list without mentioning the classic gingham co-ords set that Margot sported at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Though the OG Barbie had it as a dress, this look was tailored to a more modern-day vision. She went for light pink mules for footwear and gave the jewels a rest.

Indeed one of the most fun press tours witnessed in recent times was so perfectly done in accordance with the history of the theme of the film. Margot Robbie channelled her inner Barbie through and through as she effortlessly carried every Barbie-inspired look curated for her promotional run, most of which have been bookmarked by a sea of fans and fashion critics alike.

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