with their long lashes and frilly fits — who wouldn’t want to look like a blythe doll? with this short guide, featuring a moodboard and example outfits crafted by yours truly, you too can become a real life blythe doll!
first off — what are blythe dolls, and where did they come from?
popularised by japanese company Takara in 2001 (after a short release in the 70s for one year only in the united states), Blythe is a fashion doll — in her full form having a head the size of a grapefruit, large eyes that can change colour with the pull of a string, standing at 11 inches tall.
still being produced to this day, Blythe generated a community of hobbyists who share their posed dolls online, wearing different outfits often crafted at home. online stores selling Blythe doll outfits and accessories have sprung up over the years — and in recent years have become a staple motif of ‘girly-girl’ / Pinterest-loving individuals. in the year 2025, personalised Blythe dolls (ones that look like their owner or owners significant other) are popular and sought after, as are Blythe profile pictures on social media platforms, using the fashion dolls to represent themselves and their own appearance.
in 2025, a tiktok trend sprung up showcasing those creating online images of Blythe dolls based on pictures of online posters, in order to fathom a concept of a personalised Blythe doll without the actual work… however, as you might imagine, these images were created with ai. they looked off-putting, and rather sloppy, and if it isn’t clear — cupcakeonline does not support the use of generative ai! yuck!
okay, so what does it mean to look like a real life Blythe doll?
there are lots of different ways to achieve a Blythe doll appearance. to make this simple, based off my moodboard — i’ll separate it into some key terms. pea coats, polkadots, tights, dresses, hair and makeup.
peacoats?
yes, peacoats are the perfect topper for a Blythe doll inspired look on a colder day, or perhaps through winter. something about the big buttons, flared silhouette and dainty collar just give off the most doll-like shape, especially as this type of coat is seen on many of the dolls, whether they’re custom made or store bought. the cutest way to style a peacoat would be with a pair of shorts, tights, maryjanes and a girly blouse beneath. feel free to accessorise as you see fit!
polka dots?
whether you choose to care about what’s ‘trending’ or not — polkadots have a timeless, effortless, quirky cuteness to them that make for the perfect Blythe doll staple. there’s something very ‘twee’ about the way the fashion dolls are tend to be dressed, and it seems polkadots are a great way to honour that in a way that’s wearable and not out dated.
tights/stockings?
so, we don’t all have ball-joints for knees or have perfectly smooth legs — luckily, to achieve the Blythe-like appearance, you don’t need to. whilst the fashion dolls are often seen to be styled in tights, sporting a wintery/fall-like closet — monochrome tights can be used to create a faux doll like appearance. white or black tights help smooth things out, but polkadot or coloured tights can add to the twee-inspired look that is so popular among the dolls. paired with mary-janes, this combination is super adorable — but with boots, leg-warmers and a skirt you might just be mistaken for Blythe herself!
dresses?
more times than not, blythes are styled in dresses of different varieties to showcase their cutesy fashion taste. as seen in the example image, a simple anglaise broderie dress welcomes a spring / summer style look, paired with a simple cardigan to look super adorable! vintage night-gown style dresses are also popular, as well as a more 60s style shape. frills, tiers and ribbons are always welcome to make you look fresh out the box!
hair and makeup?
so, the best thing about blythe dolls (specifically custom made dolls!) is that they are so diverse. there’s a doll for everyone, no matter the skin colour or hair type. as there are so many routes to go down, i have provided a moodboard of hair and makeup looks that i think are perfectly suited for a doll. aspects to note: bangs are seen on many dolls whether they’re straight down, clipped to the side, or a side bang, as are fluffy curls. matte, doll-like skin paired with a monochromatic eye look and a flushed lip. heavy doll-like lashes are a must! glasses are the cutest accessory to buy for your doll — so don’t forget to wear yours if you need them!
that being said, here are some outfits i crafted myself — more specifically, how i’d style someone who wants to dress like a real life Blythe doll!
thank you for reading my short guide! this was my first of many, and i look forward to creating more. if you liked this — please like & reblog as i am just getting started, and feel free to hit my inbox with requests for what you’d like to see next!
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