What does Raquelle wear in Life in the Dreamhouse?

Raquelle typically wears a red, black, and gold outfit, often featuring a red sleeveless top, a black skirt, knee-high black boots, and chunky gold or black jewelry.

How do you style a Barbie and Raquelle couples costume?

One person wears bright pink with blonde hair, while the other wears red and black with dark brown hair, creating a perfect color contrast.

Can I do this costume last-minute?

Yes, you can easily pull this off using a basic pink dress for Barbie or a red top and black skirt for Raquelle, paired with bold makeup.

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Barbie and Raquelle Costume

Channel the ultimate pink-and-purple frenemy energy from Life in the Dreamhouse.

Barbie and Raquelle from Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse make the perfect dynamic duo for friends or couples who love high fashion and campy drama. Barbie shines in her signature bright pink and sweet accessories, while Raquelle counters with her edgy, glamorous purple, red, and black palette. Together, these looks capture the colorful, plastic-chic aesthetic of the hit animated series.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Barbie's Pink Dress
A bright pink A-line dress with a sweet sweetheart neckline and a glittery silver or white belt.
DIY: Use a plain pink dress and add a silver glitter ribbon around the waist.
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Barbie's Pink Heels
Classic glossy pink pointed-toe pumps or high heels.
DIY: Wear pink flats or spray-paint an old pair of heels with plastic-safe pink paint.
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Raquelle's Red and Black Dress
A fitted red or purple sleeveless dress with black trim, or a black and red leopard/checkered print dress.
DIY: Pair a red tank top with a black mini skirt and a chunky black belt.
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Raquelle's Black Boots
Knee-high glossy black boots with high heels.
DIY: Wear black ankle boots with tall black socks to mimic the knee-high look.
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Statement Jewelry
Chunky pink or silver necklaces for Barbie; edgy silver or black rhinestone jewelry for Raquelle.
DIY: Craft oversized plastic-look necklaces using painted wooden beads.
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How to put it together

1
Choose your character: Barbie goes for ultra-pink and sweet, while Raquelle goes for bold red, purple, and black.
2
Put on the respective dress, ensuring a crisp, structured fit that mimics a doll's silhouette.
3
Add the footwear: pink pumps for Barbie, and tall black boots for Raquelle.
4
Accessorize with chunky jewelry, including Barbie's signature headband or Raquelle's dramatic earrings.
5
Style your hair in high-volume, glossy doll waves.
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Strike a stiff, plastic-doll pose whenever the camera comes out.

Makeup & hair

Barbie wears bright blue eyeshadow, pink lipstick, and a voluminous blonde blowout with a pink headband. Raquelle wears dramatic winged eyeliner, bold red lipstick, and sleek, straight dark brown hair with high-shine finish.

Barbie and Raquelle for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as Barbie in pink, and the other dresses as Ken in a matching pink button-down shirt or beach gear.
group: Add Ken, Teresa, Nikki, and Ryan to complete the entire Life in the Dreamhouse cast.
kids: Use comfortable pink and red cotton dresses with sparkly sneakers instead of high heels.
Plus size: A-line skater dresses offer a comfortable, flared fit that beautifully mimics the classic doll silhouette.
pet: Dress a small dog in a pink sweater to play Barbie's pup, Taffy.

Tips

Keep your hair perfectly in place using high-hold hairspray to maintain that stiff, plastic doll look.
If walking a lot, swap the high heels for matching pink or black flats after taking photos.
Carry a toy mirror or a pink smartphone as a prop to capture Raquelle's selfie-obsessed personality.

Barbie and Raquelle costume FAQ

What does Raquelle wear in Life in the Dreamhouse?: Raquelle typically wears a red, black, and gold outfit, often featuring a red sleeveless top, a black skirt, knee-high black boots, and chunky gold or black jewelry.
How do you style a Barbie and Raquelle couples costume?: One person wears bright pink with blonde hair, while the other wears red and black with dark brown hair, creating a perfect color contrast.
Can I do this costume last-minute?: Yes, you can easily pull this off using a basic pink dress for Barbie or a red top and black skirt for Raquelle, paired with bold makeup.

Did you know? Raquelle first appeared in the 2007 movie 'Barbie Diaries' before becoming the iconic, drama-loving antagonist in the web series 'Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse'.