A strapless Barbie doll gown that makes her look like a southern belle in peach complete with a hat.

It is made from a fresh peach color satin. The skirt is circular and is trimmed in lace at the bodice and hem. A net slip goes underneath to show off the skirt's fullness.

Completing the look is a sinamay hat trimmed in peach ribbon and a rosette, for that southern belle effect. Lace trim may vary due to availability as may the hats--if I am out of sinamay you may receive a starched doily type lacy hat or regular straw hat. Any type of hat will be trimmed in matching ribbon and rosette and will look nice with Barbie's southern belle gown.

Now all Barbie needs is her special gentleman to sit with her under a tree and enjoy a picnic lunch. Barbie is a little more faithful to her man than Scarlett O'Hara was, so she will be waiting for Ken to show up. But she does enjoy a little harmless flirting with the other handsome men at the picnic. I don't specialize in actual costumes for dolls but my mom can make you a Ken tux that would go well with Barbie in her southern belle gown.

If you enjoy the gentler times of the old South and the Southern belle look for your Barbie gown, this would make a nice indulgence for yourself or your favorite child or adult collector. I have had both kinds of Barbie collectors purchase this gown. It's perfect for little girls because it's strapless and very easy for even the youngest child to put her Barbie doll gown on her doll. Adults like it because it's so nice and full and has the dainty little hat that goes with it.

I have been making this gown in peach satin for a long time and I thought it was time to allow for some different colors as well as a wedding option. Please see instructions below for ordering the wedding option which includes a bouquet and veil sewn to the hat for $2.00 extra. That way Barbie can be a southern belle bride.

Your Barbie Southern belle gown in peach satin will arrive with tissue paper packed under the skirt to minimize wrinkles. However, it is very easy to get any travel wrinkles out of it by pressing it on the wrong side, using medium steam and a pressing cloth.

As always, please allow 1-2 weeks from the time you order especially in the busy season which starts in October. Thanks so much for your understanding!