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If your Barbie will be going to a dressy event, you'll want a stylish outfit with lots of matching accessories. For example, choose a sweeping gown with jewelry and high heels. For a more casual daytime look, you might dress Barbie in classic slacks with a colorful blouse. To keep things informal, choose sneakers or a slouchy hat. To dress your Barbie for a story you're playing, make sure the clothes match her activities. For example, she'll need a sweater and thick pants if she's going on a ski trip. If she's dressing for the first day of school, your Barbie might wear slacks and a blouse. Match the fabric and color of the item to the style you're going for. For example, pick a dark velvet fabric for an evening dress or use a denim skirt for a simple daytime look. If you're picking a cold weather outfit for Barbie, choose corduroy or thick-textured pants that you can pair with boots. If you're unsure which shirt, blouse, or sweater to match with Barbie's pants, skirt, or dress, hold a top up to the bottom. Try unexpected combinations to see what you like. You might try a fun, cropped t-shirt with a bright skirt. You could even mix a solid black top with a floral print skirt. Once you've selected a fashionable outfit for your doll, start putting the clothes on it. If the clothes have velcro, peel the velcro apart and slide the dolls arms and legs into the right holes. Bring the velcro back together and push it to secure the clothes. Some clothing may have snaps that you need to push and pop together. Avoid pulling the clothing with snaps too hard or the snaps may pop. Try layering several thin shirts or jackets for a simple casual look. You can also create a formal look by putting a thick coat or shimmery jacket over an evening gown. For example, pair a creamy jacket or coat with a solid color shirt and black leather pants. Decide if you want to use colors and textures that match or if you want to switch things up. An outfit using a single color such as cream or black can look stylish and sophisticated. If you'd like a unique look, mix different colors and fabrics. For example, give your Barbie a light tulle wrap if she's wearing a heavy velvet dress.
Decide how formal you want Barbie to look. Choose clothes based on the activity she'll be doing. Choose a skirt, dress, pants, or shorts. Select a top. Put the outfit on your Barbie. Finish the outfit with a jacket. Keep textures and colors in mind.