I am really enjoying this portion of the cataloging project. Not that bringing all the dolls out and photographing them wasn't fun but there is just something about the early Barbie clothing that is ..... well, magical. The quality and detail of these outfits are amazing.
1959-1962 Sweater Girl #976 - Incomplete (Owner Original)
The sweater set is in surprisingly good shape, one small hole, considering how often Barbie wore this outfit. I need to replace all the snaps on the shell and find a very tiny gold bead to replace the missing one on the cardigan.
1961-1964 Sheath Sensation #986 - Complete (Purchased)
1962-1963 Garden Party #931 - Incomplete (Purchased)
1961-1963 Saturday Date #786 - Complete (Purchased)
The tie is still attached to the original rubber band but I am hesitant to put it over his head so he is holding it. I need to make him a tie to wear with this and not ruin the original.
The suit jacket is fully lined including set in sleeves.
1963 Swingin' Easy #955 - Incomplete (Owner Original)
This is still one of my favorite dresses. I prefer this version than the blue one in 'Let's Dance'.
I am sure they had a machine that made all these tiny perfect gathers on this dress.
1963-1964 Fancy Free #943 - Complete
I am surprised that this wasn't a pak dress, it came with nothing.....no shoes, no purse, no nothing.
The cutest couple ever!
Dressing the dolls brings back many memories. Sometimes things in our house were tumultuous when I was growing up. Playing with my Barbie was my escape, my coping. Even though my world wasn't always perfect hers' was. This is why I love this doll, she was, is and always will be my best friend. And my fashion muse, since I have no fashion style whatsoever!
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That Ken suit is tailored meticulously! Fabulous outfits-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThanks, yet the detailing on these early outfits is really amazing.
DeleteAnother round of beautiful clothes! I used Barbies to act out ideas that I had in my mind, which I think was the original reason for Barbie. She was also a way to express parts of myself that I didn't even know needed an outlet.
ReplyDeleteShe was all about imagination and creating!
DeleteOh my! I love the outfits! When I was little, I only had one fashion pack and I dreamt of a closet for my Barbie full of clothes. Now I buy one or two from time to time and I'm always as excited as when I get a new doll.
ReplyDeleteThe Garden Party dress is so lovely, and of course I know the Swingin' Easy, it's amazing. I've never owned any vintage fashions, so I can't tell - they were sold before I was born (I'm a kid of the 80s) but they look so authentic, like you could imagine a real woman wearing them.
Glad you enjoy them! The vintage outfits are incredible, the detail and craftsmanship is exceptional.
DeleteWOW, wonderful outfits! I use my blog to chronicle my collection which I think is similar to what you are doing. It is often my only way of remembering what I have!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else, the quality of vintage "playline" items is only what we can hope to get from the exclusive Barbie lines today. I have been lucky enough to catch a few vintage things in flea markets and thrift store and the item held up well! Can't wait to see what else you have.
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