Fashion is a fun form of self-expression, and dolls absolutely love to show off their personalities with clothes and accessories. Take a look at what some of them are wearing these days!
Savoy Affair Sydney wears her original gown by Tonner Doll Company. Annmarie LaBella said, “Sydney is doing an Art Deco photo shoot for an upcoming museum exhibit entitled Fashions of the 20th Century.”
Carol Prado said, “This is my felt Shirley Temple doll. I just love the details on it. Shirley Temple is my favorite, and I made a porcelain doll that my sister asked for and I gave it to her. I used to watch all of her movies. They were special.”
Denise Perkins has a collection of about 100 Madame Alexander Cissy dolls. She has been collecting them since 1997. Perkins said she has created many vignettes for them over the years, including an Egyptian temple, a circus, and one inspired by the mystery game Clue. In this scene, one of her Cissy dolls is wearing a sophisticated dress.
Debbie Gussow said her Ellowyne Wilde doll by Robert Tonner is wearing the Rhythm and Roses gown from Rachel Hoffman’s Virtual Doll Convention. “It is the perfect fun dress to wear for flamenco dancing. She is just waiting for the musicians to start playing so she can start dancing,” Gussow said.“This is Connie Lowe’s Stella, dressed to go to church on Easter Sunday and a picnic afterwards,” Janice Walthers said. Walthers made the outfit.
Grace Rockwell said, “This Little Darling is Emily. Emily loves her dresses and enjoys the seasonal prints.” “This is Peony ShooHoo by Rose Bbflockling. Her happy little grin and pointy ears just make me smile,” Janice Mundy said, adding that the 6-inch doll “is my favorite doll to sew for because she looks good in everything, from casual to fancy attire, and especially loves wearing dresses made from vintage handkerchiefs. She always volunteers to be the first in line to model new clothes for me to sell on my website. Some of the other models think she is a little bossy, but she is so cute, they don’t mind. She also enjoys dressing like her bigger friends — 12-inch Little Stella and Little Hazel by Connie Lowe. The rule in our sewing room is ‘Be Kind.’”️
Jody Kaiser said, “Royal Doll Company introduced Joy in 1965. Pictured are Joys in original costumes. Dolls in costumes from different countries were also offered. This 11-inch big-eyed cutie is still collectible and bringing joy to all who see her.”
Ken Wilson’s Gene doll is stunning in the yellow Kiss Me, Gene gown from Ashton-Drake Galleries.
Betty is an FID ball-jointed doll made by Iplehouse. Pamela Ford Robles said she created the gown and did Betty’s face-up.