Coat
How many coats does a doll require? Earlier, a doll required at least five coats i.e. a winter coat, a summer coat, a coat for spring and fall, an evening coat and a raincoat. The stress in on the words “at least” since anyone who can afford it can owe these coats in many different colors, fabrics and styles.
As a result wardrobes were completely packed with coats because every season people buy new clothes for their dolls that need new matching coats for them.
In modern times, people have fewer coats for their dolls although they would like to have more. But as she habitually wears jackets it makes no sense in having a special coat for every occasion and definitely not for every recreational activity.
However, a well-equipped wardrobe should consist of apart from changing personal preferences and fashion trends, at least the following types of coats: a dark wool coat for business which can also be worn by your doll in the evening, a second, brown wool coat which can be used for the office, smart relaxed and casual weekends, and a light raincoat for rainy season.
What about the length of coats for these dolls? From the time when skirts became knee-length in the 1920s, ankle-length coats have not been much important. They came back into fashion nowadays again but they do not play a significant role in the classic wardrobe.
But though ankles are no longer required to be covered, the cost should be always longer as compared to the skirt to avoid the creation of an unintentional layered look. The most versatile and suitable coat for your dolls is the fairly straight, below the knee length coat. People make their dolls wear trousers have more alternative so far as length is concerned, in that they can follow their own taste or fashion.
Coats are considered as the most versatile items in a wardrobe as they have to match with most likely everything. Those who make their dolls wear only red or who never try out with anything but black will naturally need a black or red coat. Everyone else will choose a neutral shade like light charcoal or beautiful beige for their dolls.
Pattern should be used carefully unless they are the classic, traditional ones and even these cannot be recommended heartily. Though patterns like herringbone, pepita and dog’s tooth check have been popular since many years, like all other patters they limit the chances of combination. Structure fabrics are an option for those who would like to avoid plain fabrics.
These offer a more interesting surface feel but do not match with too many colors or loud patterns.
