Barb Holland Costume

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The Barb Holland costume is perfect for those who love the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Barb was an average high school girl who stood out for being different. She did not fit into the typical norms of appearance. Barb was tall and curvy. She is very smart and a loyal best friend to one of the main characters, Nancy.

Barb appears in the first season of the show for a short period of time. Unfortunately, she died within the first few episodes. Her death was crucial in making the characters in the show notice the weird goings-on around them.


You’ll Need:

  1. Long Sleeve Plaid Shirt
  2. Short Brown Curly Wig
  3. Clear Lens Glasses Frame
  4. High Waist Jeans
  5. Plaid Bow Tie
  6. Casual Watch
  7. Trapper Keeper Binder
  8. Brown Loafers

DIY Barb Holland Costume Guide

Barb is such a sympathetic character that many relate to, and fans were sad when she died.

Barb dresses in a very casual 1980s fashion. In her first scene at school, she is seen wearing a frilly plaid shirt with short brown curly hair.

She also wears a pair of light-washed “mom jeans” that have a high waist. Be sure to roll the jeans up at the bottom to get the retro cuffed look.

She has the typical student look, wearing big glasses and a watch while holding a trapper keeper binder in her hand.


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In a show that is absolutely full of 1980s style, Barb Holland’s appearance is no different.

Barb’s attire tends to be more casual than others. She showcases the way that the average high school girl in the 1980s might comfortably dress.

Because of her casual, comfy clothing, the Barb Holland costume is a good choice for those who like to take it easy with their outfits.

It is a creative idea to form a group costume by gathering your friends to dress up as Nancy, Eleven, Max, Steve, Mike, Dustin, or other members with the theme of “Stranger Things.”


Barb Holland costume

About Barb Holland

Barb Holland quickly endeared herself to fans during her short time on the Netflix original series, Stranger Things. Barb was an average high school girl who did not fit into the “in the crowd.”

She was taller than most other girls and quite curvy. Her smartness and wit made her stand out.

Before her demise, she was best friends with one of the main characters on the show. Her short screen time was still enough to endear her to viewers of the show.


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What is the most famous quote from Barb Holland?

1. “You better still hang out with me, that’s all I’m saying. If you become friends with Tommy H. or Carol…”

2. “Nancy, seriously, you’re gonna be so cool now, it’s ridiculous.”

3. “Gloom we have always with us, a rank and sturdy weed, but joy requires tending.”

4. “Life, after we’d had a few millennia to observe it, turned out to be dreadfully unfair, so we invented sports.”

5. “No doubt about it, solitude is improved by being voluntary.”

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