The Enchanting World of Blythe Dolls: 8 Styles to Explore

Every Blythe has a style. Which one is yours?

Blythe doll styles: a Blythe doll in a red beret on a Paris street
French chic: one of eight Blythe doll styles to try.

Blythe doll styles are endless, but most dolls fall into a few beloved looks. Knowing them makes it easier to plan a new doll, a new outfit or a photo shoot. Here are eight to explore, with the hair, eyes and outfits that create each one.

8 Blythe Doll Styles

StyleHair and eyesOutfit ideas
KawaiiPastel pink or lilac, pink or violet eyesFrills, bows, pastel everything
VintageSoft blonde or brown, warm eyesFloral dresses, lace collars
GothicBlack or deep red, pale or red eyesVelvet, lace, dark tones
FairySilver or mint, glitter eyesFloaty layers, flower crowns
French chicDark brown or black, blue eyesStripes, beret, red lips
StreetBold colour, any eyesHoodies, sneakers, caps
CottagecoreGinger or brown, green eyesPinafores, gingham, baskets
AcademicNeat bob, brown eyesCardigan, glasses, satchel

How to Build a Style

  1. Start with hair. It sets the mood more than anything else.
  2. Choose matching eyes. See Blythe eye colours and moods.
  3. Pick one key outfit piece, like a beret or a velvet dress.
  4. Add one prop for photos, like a book or a basket.
Vintage Blythe doll style with a lace bonnet
Vintage style: lace, soft brown hair and warm eyes.

Mix Styles Too

Some of the best dolls mix two styles: gothic and fairy, or vintage and street. Kawaii and Blythe have a special connection, which we explore in Blythe’s universal cuteness.

Create Your Style

Design a doll in your favourite style in our build-your-own Blythe studio, then find her wardrobe in our Blythe doll outfits.

Design your Blythe’s style

For a neutral overview of the doll’s history, see Blythe on Wikipedia.

What are the most popular Blythe doll styles?

Popular looks include kawaii, vintage, gothic, fairy, French chic, street, cottagecore and academic.

How do I choose a style for my Blythe?

Start with her hair colour, then choose matching eyes, one key outfit piece and one prop.

Can I mix Blythe styles?

Yes. Mixing two styles, like gothic and fairy, often creates the most memorable dolls.

With love, This Is Blythe Team

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About the author

Say hello to Jenna Anderson — our Customer Happiness Director and resident Blythe doll devotee. Affectionately known around the studio as the “Blythe Whisperer,” Jenna spends her days helping collectors find the doll that feels unmistakably theirs, and her evenings writing the stories you read here. Her warmth, eye for detail, and genuine love of these big-eyed characters make her the heart of the This Is Blythe community.

When she steps away from the inbox, you'll find her sewing tiny doll-sized accessories, behind a camera, or lost in some new arts-and-crafts project — the same curiosity and care she pours into every doll. Read more about Jenna's journey into the world of Blythe here.

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