Silk Sheath - 1962 - 1963

Veronica in Silk Sheath

The silk sheath was available in 1962 and 1963. It came in 7 colors, pale yellow, black, turquoise, red, green, white and gold. They each came with matching open toe shoes, although they are missing. It's a simple, classic design that Veronica wears with style.

Vintage: Repurchased

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Meet the Dolls: Veronica - 1964 Ponytail Swirl

Veronica

This ponytail swirl is a beauty. She has had some work done, hair and lips, but that's okay, she's mine. She is wearing her original red jersey swimsuit.

Vintage: Repurchased

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Happy Birthday #1919 - 1965

Skipper in Happy Birthday

Skipper's all ready for the party in this adorable dress with petticoat and picture hat. This set came with a birthday cake, candles, invitation, party favors, and a present......all of which I no longer have. I am also missing the little white gloves and her shoes were white but she could only find one, so the black flats will do.

Vintage: Owner Original

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Knit Fashion Paks - 1963

Barbie

Here again are great versatile pieces from the Fashion Paks. Each piece was separate and came in royal, gold and the stripe. The knit paks also offered slacks, a dress, middy top and shorts and skirt. I would love to find some of these in the solids to coordinate with what I have, but
Barbie is making the most of it!

Vintage: Owner Original

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Let's Hear It For The Boys: Ken #750 - 1962-1965

Vintage Ken

Growing up my Barbie never needed a man in her life, mostly because my life was full them with four brothers, a Dad, loads of other male relatives and my brother's friends. There was no room for anymore guys in my pretend world.

So my Barbie was a SWF until she was almost 40, when I finally broke down and bought her this man, Ken.  Ken was always a little dorky to me, but hey, she likes him and at her age she needed some arm candy on occasion.




A few other Kens and buddies have been added to escort the ladies about town and you will meet them all.  Unfortunately Ken's wardrobe is very sparse right now, so I am working to add some suitable basics such as shirts and slacks. This isn't even his original outfit but his buddy, Allan's.  There is no way his wardrobe will ever match Barbie's but he needs to look sharp when they go out.

Vintage: Repurchase

First Things First #1252 - 1966

Francie in First Things First

Okay, apparently my parents had a thing for under garments. Francie is fully togged out in panties, slip, pettipants, garter and stockings.

This outfit is also complete and in good condition, probably again because she didn't wear it much.

Vintage: Owner Original

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Under Fashions # 1655 - 1966-1967

Bailey in Under Fashions

Really, who buys a Merry Widow outfit for their little daughter's doll? Um, my parents. This is one sexy outfit and Bailey is looking quite hot. This outfit is complete, right down to the cardboard legs the hose came on (I forgot them in the pic). It is in excellent condition, no runs, all the garters work.

The reason it's in such good condition is that I didn't I put it on the dolls very often. First off, it is very hard to get clothes on over them and then everything will look lumpy. But secondly......and most importantly, it is a bitch to get that sucker on. This was worst than stuffing yourself into Spanx! At least she doesn't complain when I'm tugging it on!

But she does look pretty sexy in it....for a doll.

Vintage: Owner Original

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