They might only be four inches tall, but Sonny Angel dolls have left a big impression on Gen-Z, so much so that many of us want to become one for Halloween.
Nobody quite knows when or how, but somewhere down in recent history, these tiny dolls captured the hearts of young people around the world, becoming one of the most sought-after non-fashion, non-food items for Gen Z and Zillennials — and it’s thanks to something most of us can relate to: existential dread. “Societal collapse is in the air,” said Gen-Z darling Timothée Chalamet once. It was that mere idea that inspired Japanese toy manufacturer Toru Soeya when designing the Sonny Angels. Originally created as a companion for stressed-out young working women, it is no wonder droves of them have flocked to these figurines as a form of escape, joy, and now also a potential holiday ensemble.
That brings us here: Do you want to be a Sonny Angel for Halloween? So did I, and that’s why I’ve prepared everything you need to nail the Sonny Angel costume in advance. In my quest to become the perfect naked baby for Halloween, I tried to find the Sonny Angel Official Costume from the beloved an.mé shop in New York City. However, tragedy struck when, within two days of stocking the costumes, the rabbit ears I had my eye on had already sold out at the East Village location. (The costume also comes in a fawn and mouse option, in case you are wondering.)
After a trek to the West Village an.mé, I got my hands on my beloved official Sonny Angel rabbit costume and, okay, we have the headband; what about about the nakedness of it all? To achieve the naked baby look, I wore SKIMS’s Fits Everyone Triangle Bralette in Ochre and Uniqlo’s AIRism Soft Pocket Biker Shorts in 30 Natural (which, spoiler alert, did not look natural on me, but I trust you’ll color match better than I did!). The wings I got to round off the look are soft and adjustable, which helped me nail the high placement on my back.