- sleeveless yellow cotton sheath with zipper (this is the piece containing the Barbie tag)
- white lace overdress
- yellow tulle hat (same style as the one from Gay Parisienne which was navy blue)
- bouquet with yellow and white ribbon streamers
- short white tricot gloves in the '61 and '62 version, long white gloves in the '63 and '64 version
- white open-toe shoes
This fashion is easy and affordable to collect. It is often seen displayed on a Midge doll (always a bridesmaid and never a bride), but looks great on Barbie, too. Current market value in near mint and complete condition is about $75-$95.
It's a very nice fashion. I'm curious. All these fashions you posted, do you keep them in their boxes and never dress the dolls in them?
ReplyDeleteAriss
Hi Ariss, I leave all the vintage fashions NRFB (never removed from box) but I have no problem deboxing contemporary outfits. Kathie
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a hat in this collection! Kathie, does this hat ever show up by itself? If so... I think I might need it! :)
ReplyDeleteAlison, "we" will find you one! Kathie
ReplyDeleteKathie, that's almost too bad! I bet a lot of dolls would look lovely in such vintage fashions^_~
ReplyDeleteAriss
Ariss, I think that's why you need to have two versions of the same fashion: One that has been deboxed already, and one that has never been removed.
ReplyDeleteI have most of Orange Blossom deboxed. (I'll try to upload photos today!) But it's so unusual to find a NRFB fashion from 1961 that it would be a shame to take it out!
Now for me, deboxing a doll from 1980 or later is no problem. Much earlier than that, then I'd have to consider how it looks in the box before considering, you know? ;)