This Barbie Thrifts Luxury Clothes at Goodwill®

By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro

The Barbie movie took the world by storm as one of the most popular box office films of all time, winning the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend film for a female director. This is fitting, considering the empowering feminist themes woven throughout the movie. There are a few reasons why Barbie has started a movement that reminds women to dream big and be whoever they want to be. A movement full of pink, of course, that is still making Barbie a popular Halloween costume… and where is a better place to shop than Goodwill?

Halloween is the perfect time to tap into nostalgia and pop culture trends. Barbie’s reinvention has allowed a lot of people to play dress up and embrace their more feminine sides. Leaning into this every day is becoming more of a norm, thanks to the movie’s successful message. A resurgence of bright pinks, in addition to more fuchsia Valentino pink, has popped up everywhere, from busy city streets to the workplace. It’s also a nice tie to Goodwill’s mission to support local communities through empowering job training and resources. Each purchase you make at a Goodwill store goes directly to the organization’s programming that helps incredible people reach their professional potential in your community. Here in Maryland, we operate an adult high school, several skills training programs, career services, and more! Learn more about our Workforce Development Services!

When it comes to finding the perfect Barbie Halloween costume, you can play up the trend even more than your

everyday outfits. Goodwill has you covered with incredible secondhand and vintage finds for a fraction of the retail price. Not only are some stores color-coordinated by the rack, which will make searching for the perfect pink outfit so easy, but there are also some amazing luxury brands just waiting to be found.

Check out this outfit for Barbie costume inspiration — though if I’m being honest, this outfit has potential beyond just a costume. Catch me out to a fun girl dinner in the city in this!

Over the years, I’ve had some pretty incredible luxury finds at Goodwill. This year was a big one for shoe finds as I came across two gorgeous pairs of Loeffler Randall heels in my size! What are the chances? The chunky wooden platform pair with satin and suede ribbons matched the exact pink of my thrifted Do+Be romper. The heels are also surprisingly comfortable to walk in. I got them for a steal at Goodwill for $14.99 when they retail closer to $400. The romper is more of a highlighter pink — perfect for the Barbie who likes to stand out in a crowd. I love the ruffles on it and how it looks like a true Barbie pairing with the statement high heels.

Pair a “dance the night away” worthy outfit with an on-theme book, and you’re ready to win Halloween this year. Do you have some fun Barbie finds from your Goodwill shopping trips? We want to see them! Tag us on Instagram @bmoregoodwill.