Get the Look: Barbie and Ken In honor of the 60th birthday of the ever youthful and fashionable doll and of her perpetual dream date, the VFG Fashion Parade this week is devoted to Barbie and Ken. Wearing miniature wardrobes worthy of Best Dressed lists, these style icons have ignited and inspired young interest in fashion from 1959 to the present. Since the early days, Barbie has undergone many transformations, changed races and faces, run for President, been a paleontologist and a rock star. She has had over 150 careers and broke the plastic ceiling when she reached the moon four years before Neil Armstrong. This week we are focusing especially on the first decade of Barbie and Ken, the years that might be considered their most iconic. With names like “Gay Parisienne” and “Golden Elegance,” Barbie’s early outfits were detailed and coordinated, while Ken managed to be everything from doctor to baseball player to sailor. Ever wished you could dress like Barbie or Ken? We’re here for you, with authentic vintage clothing suitable for the full-sized versions of this stylish pair of dolls.
1980s Vintage Party Dress Black Textured Cotton Halter Neck 1970s Vintage Dress Polished Cotton Blue Rose Honolulu Maxi 1960s Vintage Dress Peach Summer Mini Dress, Hip Pockets, Marie Phillips Vintage Sunglasses Unisex Aviator Goldtone Wire Frames w/ Cable Temples
Make your own Barbie look! Right from Barbie's birth year 1959 is this dress pattern with two skirt versions: Simplicity 2910 Big, fullskirted evening gowns were always a staple of Barbie's wardrobe... McCalls 3001 from the 50s Early 60s sleeveless blouse and skirt - could be right out of Barbie's chic wardrobe! Ringier 12167
Vintage 1960s Black Persian Lamb Stroller Coat Mink Collar and Cuffs Vintage 1960s Pink Nightgown and Robe Peignoir Set And, Barbie outfits always had plenty of accessories....... Vintage 1960s Beige Fur Felt Breton Hat Winner Original Vintage 1960s Helmet Style Hat Brown Wool Felt Vintage 1960s Hansen White Cotton Gloves Suede Supreme Colorful Ribbon Trim
1950s Novelty Print Fit and Flare Dress 1950s Straw Boater with Patent Leather Bow 1950s Beaded Rayon Wiggle Dress 1950s Embroidered Linen Wiggle Dress 1950s McGregor Plaid Sport Shirt
1960s cotton bathing suit by Lanz 1960s shantung silk dress and matching jacket Size M/L 1960s black cotton eyelet back button top and slim skirt 1960s pink taffeta gown 1960s floral pleated fabric heels size 7.5
For Ken... 1960s Cabana Set Cal Surf Swim Trunks Shirt Bathing Suit Mens - Small - Tiki Party 1950s White Cotton Crinoline Dress w Black Floral Print Size Medium 1960s MOD Pink Silk Brocade Coat and Dress - M 1960s Black Chiffon & Lace Dress Shawl Collar - S 1950s Blue Nylon Crinoline Party Dress - S
Pink roses dress Swing coat Surf Togs swimsuit Magenta satin dress and coat by Sandra Sage Light green frothy dress
1960s Hot Pink Velvet Maxi Back Satin Bow https://www.etsy.com/listing/665590618/vintage-1960s-hot-pink-velvet-satin-bow 1960s Gold Metallic Clutch with tuck away chain https://www.etsy.com/listing/662197540/vintage-1960s-gold-sparkle-clutch-mod 1940's Butter Patent Leather Slingback with Blue Bows Shoes https://www.etsy.com/listing/681416259/1940s-butter-yellow-pantent-leather 1950s Blue Plaid Wiggle https://www.etsy.com/listing/660395440/vintage-1950s-wounded-wiggle-plaid-dress 1980s Black Velvet Gold Lame Strapless Dress https://www.etsy.com/listing/482151956/vintage-black-velvet-strapless
Vintage 1950s Purple Silk Satin Cocktail Dress by Oleg Cassini SZ S/M Vintage 1950s Summer Pumps with Raffia and Wax Flowers SZ 9 Vintage 1950s Men's Slubbed Wool Weave Sport Coat SZ 38
Reminds me so much of Barbie's mix & match Pak items - early 60s sports separates pattern McCalls 6207 Barbie had some really cute shirtwaist dresses in her wardrobe too... make it with Simplicity 3274, also early 60s