Barbie Of Unusual Size, in case you're wondering. I have two: My Size Barbie (Redhead) and Supersize (18 inch) Pocahontas. Both of them came in the original clothes. Pocahontas in a halter and mini skirt. Rusty (the My Size) in a huge, fluffy bridal gown.
I found a regular-size boy doll on one of my yard sale/thrift store jaunts and his clothes were way too big. On impulse, I tried them on Pokey... they fit! So she had at least one wardrobe change.
Mattel says Rusty can wear 4T size. Mattel isn't wrong, but the clothes hang on her and waistbands need taken in. That much sewing I can do. Some experimentation tells me the best fit for her is actually 18 months, if you don't mind miniskirts. And she's Barbie, so we know she can rock the miniskirt.
A regular Barbie comes up to Pokey's boob and Rusty's knee, so they can't really play together. So Pokey and Rusty are largely decor items and I am trying to dress them seasonally. For Rusty, I grab the markdowns after the holiday in question. She does need short sleeves. Her Halloween shirt was made to look like layers and I snipped off the long portion.
Pokey required more research and creativity... both my strong points! Turns out a woman's knee sock, cut off at the heel and trimmed around the hem with lace (to hide my clumsy stitching) makes a strapless dress for Pokey.
Rusty's set for Valentine's Day, Halloween, patriotic holidays, football season, and even "dress-up" occasions. Pokey has Christmas and Valentine's Day, along with a classic "little black dress". But now that I've figured this out, they'll be set in no time!
