Dive into the Dream: Barbie & Ken Dreamboat Cruise Finale!

As we all know, Barbie has lived many lives over the years. After the release of the 2023 Barbie movie, a whole new era of Barbie has been born with fans all over the world dressing up as the famous doll. As we look ahead to our Barbie Decades cruise this weekend, take a dive into all the past Barbie eras, hopefully sparking some outfit inspo for your Friday fit along the way!

Going back to where it all started in 1959, Barbie came out with the iconic black and white bathing suit look. With this debut era of Barbie, Mattel intended to break the industry trend of modeling dolls after babies or children, and instead bringing a more mature look to the market. This was obviously a huge hit with consumers, kicking off the years of iconic Barbie outfits.

Since her start in 1959, Barbie has shown off her many different outfits and professions. In 1965, the first Astronaut Barbie was released. This was a huge move to show young girls that just like Barbie, they can do whatever they put their mind to. Barbie has gone on to become a presidential candidate in 2005, made her Major League Baseball debut with her 1998 look, and even became a college graduate in 1963. With all of these inspirational Barbie eras, she has inspired generations of young women to become what they are today.

Not only has Barbie been an academic and career inspiration, but she has also sported a variety of iconic looks that have inspired years of fashion. We saw this after the release of the Barbie movie in 2023, when audiences attended the movie in flocks of pink. Since then, barbie themed parties have been popping up all over. When it comes to choosing an outfit for one of these parties one thing is for sure, there is no lack of inspiration! If you’re looking for help finding what to wear to the Barbie Decades cruise, here are some examples!

For those who are interested in a sporty vibe, take a look at MLB Barbie! A cropped jersey paired with casual jean shorts and sneakers can be a perfect match. For a more traditional Barbie inspired outfit, pick out your favorite pink dress or skirt, and make sure to bring the accessories. Sunglasses, fun purses, shoes, and more are essential for a Barbie bash. We all know of Margot Robbie’s iconic pink cowgirl look in the Barbie movie, and luckily it’s easy to recreate at home. With a pair of pink flare leggings or jeans and a matching pink cropped tank, you’re ready to go! For all the Ken’s out there not sure what to wear, the options are endless! Ken is often seen in a beach/surfer style outfit. Going off his style, a bright colored button up tee paired with swim bottoms or khaki shorts would be the perfect Ken inspired outfit. We encourage you to take a look at all of Barbie's eras throughout the years and choose your favorite to inspire