(1998) Barbie Generation Girls Look #2
I think one of the main reasons I was so enchanted by the Generation Girl line as a kid, was the fact that the dolls came with SO much!!! At least, it seemed that way to my younger self. The second looks weren't quite as fabulous as the dolls' main ones, showcased in the other photograph. My favorites were Chelsie and Nichelle's alternate outfits. Nichelle's was so fancy and the white/silver combo was stunning on her dark complexion. I have to say that this mini dress looks way better on my adult purchased Nichelle, with the larger afro variation. Her hair is such a statement on its own. Plus, it masked how shabby this dress actually is for the photo. This outfit was my childhood one--I have yet to find another. Let's just say it is literally falling apart! Chelsie's spare ensemble was practical--denim capris and a tank top. These pieces were some of my most used during play, especially since Chelsie and Tori both shared the same slimmer body mold. She didn't come with any sort of alternate footwear, but these combat boots matched well with both her getups. The other outfits were of equal caliber in my opinion. Ana came with a swimsuit, which was a tad gaudy, but very useful. Tori's extra dress was super stylish, but also ridiculously short. So it was VERY revealing for casual play. I often put her jeans beneath it while Colleen and I were playing with our dolls, so her butt didn't show. Barbie's theater ensemble was so iconic to me, that it didn't matter that the skirt was completely sheer. Even though it isn't all that practical, some of my spare pieces have come in handy over the years (my Solo in the Spotlight repro looks fabulous in it). The only doll whose alternate attire was a complete let down was Lara's. Seriously, a paint smock?!!! That's all you could think of Mattel?!!! I would say that Lara came with more plastic accessories, and that's why she got ripped off in the outfit department. But I really don't feel that she came with any more than the others. Chelsie came with a large microphone and guitar. Nichelle came with makeup and a directors chair. Tori and Ana had oodles of sporty gear, and Barbie had a plethora of film equipment. But I was consoled by the fact that Lara's main outfit was my favorite, as were her plastic accessories. I always made my "main" doll in a game be artistic. Plus, her knit purse, grey pants, sweater, and tank were all so versatile that I got loads of use out of them!
(1998) Barbie Generation Girls Look #2
I think one of the main reasons I was so enchanted by the Generation Girl line as a kid, was the fact that the dolls came with SO much!!! At least, it seemed that way to my younger self. The second looks weren't quite as fabulous as the dolls' main ones, showcased in the other photograph. My favorites were Chelsie and Nichelle's alternate outfits. Nichelle's was so fancy and the white/silver combo was stunning on her dark complexion. I have to say that this mini dress looks way better on my adult purchased Nichelle, with the larger afro variation. Her hair is such a statement on its own. Plus, it masked how shabby this dress actually is for the photo. This outfit was my childhood one--I have yet to find another. Let's just say it is literally falling apart! Chelsie's spare ensemble was practical--denim capris and a tank top. These pieces were some of my most used during play, especially since Chelsie and Tori both shared the same slimmer body mold. She didn't come with any sort of alternate footwear, but these combat boots matched well with both her getups. The other outfits were of equal caliber in my opinion. Ana came with a swimsuit, which was a tad gaudy, but very useful. Tori's extra dress was super stylish, but also ridiculously short. So it was VERY revealing for casual play. I often put her jeans beneath it while Colleen and I were playing with our dolls, so her butt didn't show. Barbie's theater ensemble was so iconic to me, that it didn't matter that the skirt was completely sheer. Even though it isn't all that practical, some of my spare pieces have come in handy over the years (my Solo in the Spotlight repro looks fabulous in it). The only doll whose alternate attire was a complete let down was Lara's. Seriously, a paint smock?!!! That's all you could think of Mattel?!!! I would say that Lara came with more plastic accessories, and that's why she got ripped off in the outfit department. But I really don't feel that she came with any more than the others. Chelsie came with a large microphone and guitar. Nichelle came with makeup and a directors chair. Tori and Ana had oodles of sporty gear, and Barbie had a plethora of film equipment. But I was consoled by the fact that Lara's main outfit was my favorite, as were her plastic accessories. I always made my "main" doll in a game be artistic. Plus, her knit purse, grey pants, sweater, and tank were all so versatile that I got loads of use out of them!