There's Still Time to Get a Ken Costume Together Before Halloween (2025)

After the success of the Barbie movie, our trend-spotters at Firstfinds predict that Barbie and Ken will be two of this year's most popular Halloween costumes. Though he might be just Ken, the iconic doll makes for a pretty foolproof Halloween costume: he's instantly recognizable and easy to recreate at the last minute.

To help you nail down your Ken costume this year, we've rounded up six Ken Halloween costumes plucked straight from the big screen. There's no shortage of blonde wigs, fringe vests and cowboy shirts available at Amazon, Walmart and Spirit Halloween, making it easier (and more affordable) than ever to dress up as your favorite version of Ken. From Dojo Mojo Casa House Ken to Cowboy Ken, these easy Ken costumes will bring serious "Kenergy" to your Halloween party. Plus, they make great couple's costumes to rock with the Barbie in your life.

While most of these retailers offer fast shipping, there's not much time left to pull everything together before Halloween, so don't wait an extra second to order your Ken costume.

"Hot skatin', Ken!" is what everyone will be saying when you roll up to the Halloween party wearing a Rollerskate Ken costume. This affordable option comes with a visor and wrist warmers, so all you'll need to add is a pair of inline skates and a blonde wig. Have your partner wear the coordinating Rollerskate Barbie costume for a couple's Halloween costume that no one will forget anytime soon!

For a stand-out Ken costume that's surprisingly easy to throw together, pair this fringed shirt and scarf set from Amazon with black jeans, a white cowboy hat and Western boots. While a blonde Ken wig is totally optional, it'll take your look to the next level. (The same can be said for having a pink cowgirl Barbie on your arm.)

Looking for a Ken costume that'll stand out from the other Kens at the party? Go for Mojo Dojo Casa House Ken. With a bandana around your head and a fanny pack around your waist, you'll be ready for your very own rendition of Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" song from the Barbie movie soundtrack. If you've got an oversized fur coat laying around, now would be the time to pull it out.

Ken's job is "just beach," and your costume can be too, this Halloween. All you'll need to nail a Beach Ken costume is this pink and green striped set from Amazon, a blonde wig and some white slip-on shoes. Upgrade your costume with an inflatable surfboard to out-beach all the other Kens at the party.

Everyone at your costume party will love this Ken-in-a-box Halloween costume. The wearable doll box makes it easy to be whatever kind of Ken you please, whether it's a Career Ken or a Beach Ken. Grab a coordinating Barbie-in-a-box costume for your partner, and you're one step closer to winning the best-dressed couple award at the end of the night!

Looking for a last-minute Ken costume you can create mostly out of items you already own? All you need for this Denim Ken costume is a pair of jeans, a denim vest and a pair of white boxers. You can recreate Ryan Gosling's 'Ken' boxers by writing on the waistband of a plain white pair with a black Sharpie. Add the hair, and you're ready to beach!