Fashions for Spring/Summer 18'' Dolls

        The following doll clothes are for Spring or Summer weather. Most of what our dolls are modeling this Summer is made from altered children's clothing. Sizing unwanted items down, is in my opinion, the most economical way to dress dolls. It eliminates the need for purchasing extra trims; recycling zippers, buttons, embroidery and elastic can save quite a bit of cash! Of course, there is also the added bonus of outfitting your dolls in some very professional looking pieces.

Left, is a lovely printed garden party dress that includes a butterfly 
embroidered to the bodice. Right a colorful hot pink, sleeveless knit top
coordinated with white, knee length shorts. The shorts have a cheerful
butterfly motif printed on them.

       Butterflies, polka-dots and stripes are all in fashion this year; you may see these woven, printed and embroidered into all kinds of juvenile garments! Classic sneakers, sandals and flip-flops are made to coordinate with every look as well.

On the left, stands our doll Christine dressed for a visit to a summer
theater performance. Standing on the right, is her friend, Candace; 
She is dressed in her favorite overalls and stripped long sleeves. She 
is on her way to watch fireworks in the park. Candace is also wearing
hand-painted sneakers made to look like the night sky.

       Dolls have all kinds of event to attend and participate in during warmer months, so they need flexibility in their wardrobe: skirts, shorts, dresses and overalls. Even a pair of colorful cut-offs may be included in our doll's summer mix. 

Christine and Kit both wear summer time knits with embroidered features. 

Christine is in a floral print skirt and Kit in the latest blue, stretch jeans.

       Christine is wearing metallic strappy sandles and Kit is in neon orange sneakers. Fun footwear is always an added bonus to dolly coordinates. No outfit is complete without just the right shoes!

Mesha shows off a lovely, ethnic blue skirt, trimmed in beads and tiny
mirrored sequins. She pairs the skirt with a simpler, grey knit top. The 
top is worn off the shoulder to repeat the horizontal design found in 
the skirt. Her white strappy heals finish the look. Now she is ready for
a fun day sight seeing in the city.

Left, Christine wears a simple Searsucker striped dress
is just the right choice to wear to church on a warm summer
 evening. Right, Kit wears a bold floral knit print along with her
bunny ear tee-shirt when playing in the park or watching a
movie at home with her parents.

Mesha's peplun top is decorated with 3D silk flowers and Candace wears
a cheerful green polka-dot dress. The tiny embroidered lady bug on her
bodice is pink, just like her flip-flops below.

       Mesha and Candace are ready to visit the market in town. They have so much to do to plan their family picnic but perhaps they will also have time to eat at the local pizza parlor and admire the flowers in the park. There is a free art show going on in the park too. Their fashions are perfect for all of their plans.

Left, Kit wears a popular polka-dot motif for summer, this one is pink 
and white knit with cut-off sleeves. Christine ties a cozy cardigan sweater
about her shoulders while it is not quite chilly enough to put it on. She 
will need it as the cool night air settles around her if she decides to
walk through the park in the evening.

Kit's top has a splash of yellow at the shoulder to make it look unique.
Mesha pairs classic overalls with trendy polka-dots.

       Summer fashions don't need to be fussy. Keep them on the light side, make them playful and charming. Above you can see Kit wears blue stretch shorts and a white and blue printed floral top. Mesha wears a polka-dot top with her buff pink overall shorts. These dolls are ready for fun and play but may still be dressed just right for a day at the zoo, shopping in a mall, attending a ballgame or visiting with girl friends at home. 

Now Kit wears horizontal stripes and a cozy hooded sweat shirt and
Christine shows off her ''Old School Gym'' tee shirt with bold black
and white color blocking. Both dolls are ready for sporting events!