More Patterns & Barbie Revisited

I found a few more vintage patterns at a recent estate sale. These designs are for leisure but I can't imagine wearing that shorts thing on the left. It reminds me of an adult romper suit and I get queasy just thinking about the restroom implications of that type of attire.

Maternity tops that make you look bigger than a house. Can't you bet that the woman in yellow, who's looking so longingly to the right, is wondering if she'll ever be skinny enough to wear those "Very Easy to Make" Vogue dresses?

And speaking of skinny, this same sale had a bunch of old Barbie clothes from the early 1960s. I only looked because the prices were outrageous. Seeing them made me remember that recently I had picked up two mini Barbie catalogs at the flea market's Quarter Table. I think these catalogs, which were from the early 1960s, were included when you purchased a doll. Mine, unfortunately, have lost their covers. 

 

 Something for lounging and something for the fashion-forward bridesmaid.

 

I think the sale actually had an original Suburban Shopper for sale, minus the telephone. It was around $20. Back in 1961 or '62, it sold for $2.50. Doll not included of course.

 

I actually remember a neighborhood kid having the After 5 ensemble because I remember that hat.

 

Enchanted Evening is a classic, isn't it?

 

And so is Solo in the Spotlight.

 

Finally, here's Ken, looking like the nerd that he really was, particularly in Sports Shorts. He is, however, just a little bit dreamy in Dreamboat.

Comments

[barbara]

I remember every one of those Barbie outfits. I must have spent hours paging through those little books. John did not wear a bow tie, by the way, but appreciated your guidance.

[Carol M]

thanks for sharing those. I love to see the old patterns. Reminds me of the clothes I had as a girl and styles that my mother wore. Also my sister and I had so many of those Barbie outfits. Brings back a lot of memories. We were occupied for hours on end playing with our Barbie dolls. Oh, simpler times ...