Steal Barbie's Look On A Budget: The Iconic Chevron Swimsuit

When Mattel launched the Barbie doll in 1959, she debuted wearing a hand-stitched strapless black and white chevron swimsuit and sporting a low ponytail with curled bangs. The doll came in blonde or brunette and was accessorized with gold hoop earrings, white sunglasses with blue lenses, and black peep-toe pumps.

In the "Barbie" movie, actor Margot Robbie is revealed wearing an exact replica of the most iconic Barbie outfit of all: the original 1959 bathing suit ensemble. The depiction of the look has ignited the interest of fans who are curious about replicating the vintage beach aesthetic for themselves. However,  shopping for vintage items  can get pretty pricey. But that doesn't mean you can't recreate the look on a budget.

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Barbie's iconic chevron swimsuit

The key to nailing the original Barbie outfit is acquiring the perfect strapless black and white chevron bathing suit. While this may have been a tall order just a few years ago, the interest in the "Barbie" movie has inspired several clothing companies to create printed replicas of the hand-stitched suits worn by Barbie and Robbie. You can snag a convincing reproduction from cosplay costume retailer Inswear .

Reviewers attest that the costume, constructed out of milk protein fiber fabric, is suitable for use as an actual bathing suit. The site offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, free shipping that typically takes eight to 14 business days, and a secure checkout process, Therefore, there is not much to lose by trying it out. On other websites, more expensive replicas are selling for as much as $130, so scoring the suit for less than $20 is quite a steal.

Vintage-inspired accessories

No outfit is complete without its corresponding fashion accessories . The original Barbie doll swimsuit was paired with sassy white cat eye sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and black peep-toe pumps. If you have the time and patience, you may be able to locate these items for incredibly low prices by visiting the closest thrift store or searching a resale site like ThredUp . However, if you don't have the time or just aren't a fan of secondhand shopping, there are plenty of deals on new items to be had online.

You can find the perfect pair of vintage-inspired cat eye sunglasses , complete with blue lenses, on Amazon. While you're there, pick up a set of gold-plated hoop earrings  and some black peep-toe pumps . With a little budget-conscious online shopping, the legendary original Barbie chevron swimsuit outfit can be yours for less than $80. 

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