How to Dress Up as the Bobbsey Twins
The Bobbsey Twins, the main characters of a series of mystery novels written by Laura Lee Hope, are a young girl and boy. The novels, published in the 1960s, feature covers of a blonde girl and boy wearing casual, vintage clothing. The twins wear a different outfit on the cover of each of their books. To dress up as the Bobbsey Twins, you can attempt either to match the cover of a particular novel or dress in vintage clothes that emulate children's apparel.
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Things You'll Need
- Shorts
- Striped t-shirt
- Brown sneakers
- Ankle socks, 2 pairs
- Pastel skirt or dress
- Solid color blouse
- 2 blond, short wigs
- Scissors
- Pink blush
- Makeup brush
Instructions
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Dress the male Bobbsey twin in knee-length shorts and a casual shirt. The male Bobbsey twin often wears a striped t-shirt, but other shirt options include a fitted t-shirt, a single-color sweater or a short-sleeved shirt with buttons. For shoes, choose brown sneakers with white ankle socks.
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Dress the female Bobbsey twin in a knee-length dress or skirt. Choose a dress or skirt in a pastel color, such as blue or pink. If you choose a skirt, pair it with a solid t-shirt or a casual blouse in a different color. For shoes, choose white or brown sneakers with white ankle socks.
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Top off each costume with a short, blond wig. Cut the wigs with scissors, if necessary, to shoulder length. While the Bobbsey Twins had several hairstyles throughout the book covers, one well-known style was their "pixie," a haircut that falls to the ears.
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Apply blush to both twins for a rosy glow on the cheeks.
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Tips & Warnings
To create an authentic, inexpensive Bobbsey Twins look, shop in a thrift store or a vintage specialty shop.
Children between the ages of 7 and 11 are the best match for the Bobbsey Twins.
