*opinionated* ranking of the american girl birthday outfits because it's nearly libra season

[@AggieCollette]

When I was 10 (in 1954), I had a teal tulle dress almost exactly lije Maryellen's that that I wore for a holiday photo, so I kinda like her birthday dress.

[@ellenhantzsche-yk6lw]

I like it too, and we are the same age. 😉

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@AggieCollette that's the beauty of fashion, we all have different tastes! Cool to hear you had a similar one 💕

[@phirah79]

My mom was a little girl in the 50s, and she loves Marryellen's whole wardrobe because she says it feels really authentic to her and is similar to the things she, herself, wore. So, each to their own, I guess, but at least I don't think Marryellen's clothes are inauthentic.

[@FixMyAGDoll]

That's so nice to hear! Thanks for sharing you and your mom's experience.

[@TrobertABQ]

Happy birthday to Libras from another Libra! I am an early Josefina collector. I also love her Fiesta Dress! Her original accessories (Heirloom Accessories) includes a necklace, beautiful yellow shawl and black fan that totally top it off. For Kit, she was in a low income time period from the Depression. Children’s clothing was being made from flour sacks. The flour was a used food item. Those that made the flour sacks created patterns on those sacks when they found out they were being used for children’s clothing. Think of her birthday dress as being from a patterned flour sack. Molly was in a time of conservation because of WW2. Her dress could have been home sewn and not store purchased; attributing to less fabric and basic trim. Julie’s dress reminded me of wearing long dresses to school in first grade (1974). The earthy colors were very 70’s.

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@TrobertABQ happy upcoming birthday to you too! Thanks so much for watching! 💕

[@TrobertABQ]

The reason why they don’t have birthday dresses for the newer dolls is because Nanea is the only doll in your line up that did not start out with a 6-book series that was later changed to two books (with some edits to the original versions). They all, except Nanea, had one of those books titled “Happy Birthday …..”. The book covers had an illustration of the historical character in her birthday dress. Selling the birthday dress was a part of the collections related to each book. Nanea started with two books and they don’t mention her birthday. It may have been one last contemplation on the birthday outfits. I do like her outfit. Very 1940’s Hawaii.

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@TrobertABQ to be fair, Rebecca, Julie, and Caroline didn't have "happy birthday" in their titles but they still had dresses! And they still could totally make birthday outfits for any doll. It doesn't seem like they care much about tie-ins to the books anymore 😕

[@lisbetsoda4874]

​@@FixMyAGDollvery good observation. Sad. 😢

[@kristalynn7877]

Molly’s bday dress is my fav!! 😆 ❤❤

[@phirah79]

Its funny that you would accuse Nanea's dress of giving "Sailor Moon" lol. It's actually the other way around, and it's not a weird time period to see that style for a girl. Sailor Moon's outfit is based on Japan's school uniforms, which were an adopted style from western fashion. Sailor style dresses were really common for girls from the late 1800s all the way to the 50s, so it would be right for Nanea's time period. However, it should probably have sleved instead of be sleveless. I do really agree with you about the pineapples being too over the top and the bow being too shiny.

[@FixMyAGDoll]

Hahaha yes, I realize that the sailor moon outfits were inspired by school uniforms, which were themselves adapted from late 19th and early 20th century european/american fashions. I moreso meant that the super bright colors (which were not common back in the 40s) with the sailor style itself evoked sailor moon, or at least to me it did!

[@phirah79]

@@FixMyAGDoll AG and Mattel do seem to gravitate to overly bright colors that probably didn't appear in the past. Like Felicity's awful Be Foever meet outfit. XD lol

[@kristalynn7877]

Oh and Nanea’s I love too 😂 I actually own this one and plan to put Kit in it🍍🍍I think because I’ve come from the Blythe hobby I’m use to quirky and colorful lol.

[@Kelly_Molly_Sarah]

I was never a fan of Molly’s birthday dress either, because even as a little girl, I didn’t like rick rack. It just looks like something you would put on a homemade pillowcase. I LOL’d at your description and Julie’s BeForever outfit. My first impression of it was that it looks like something you buy last minute when you have a backyard party you forgot about. Like some inoffensive floral dress you won’t wear again until the next party forget about. Melody’s outfit is absolutely the best. Also, maybe your theory is correct because I grew up in the 80s and I loved Samantha’s clothes because they are so poofy and frilly!

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@Kelly_Molly_Sarah I LOLed at backyard party 🤣🤣 that is very accurate. I'm happy to hear your experience of 80s clothing is ringing true to my hypothesis!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@scarletsavenger1367]

Also happy birthday!!

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@scarletsavenger1367 thank you 💕

[@scarletsavenger1367]

I want Melody’s birthday outfit they NEED to bring it back

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@scarletsavenger1367 yes, PLEASE!

[@scarletsavenger1367]

2:57 oh my goodness I thought I was only one who didn’t like it 😭 I’m so glad it’s not just me

[@kristalynn7877]

Next time I’ll watch the whole video prior to commenting 😅 (this is my 3rd comment lol) I just have to add this though! I was born in 84 and I swear I remember my mom putting me in a dress just like Molly’s birthday dress. I remember wearing a lot of dresses with ruffles like that. I don’t recall ever wearing a dress like Samantha’s though, but I totally agree with you it’s giving 80s vibes. BTW~ I loved this ❤❤❤

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@kristalynn7877 awwww, that's so cute! And yes, the 80s were a big decade for ruffles 🤣 glad you liked the video & thanks for watching!!

[@saltedsnail9396]

GIIIRLLLL SAMANTHA!!!!! 💔💔💔 you dragged her😭😭😭 Would you classify yourself as a minimalist? I feel like there’s a trend in your tier ranking vids and you seem to appreciate the “sleeker” designs more! Which is so fair

[@saltedsnail9396]

I also totally agree with Nanea- i have a lot of similar issues with Maryellen’s fits as well. It’s so on the nose and it’s like… 😂weird to me idk

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@saltedsnail9396 😭😭😭 I really did drag her...she's got thick skin tho, she can take it!! I think that you're right that I tend to prefer sleeker designs, but I wouldn't call myself a minimalist when it comes to fashion in my personal life. I wear lots of bold patterns and pieces, though I do wear a lot of black 🤣 thanks so much for watching!!

[@saltedsnail9396]

@@FixMyAGDoll lol true!!! And thank you for making, i love these tier ranking vids!!

[@scarletsavenger1367]

I bought Kirsten’s birthday outfit because I wanted the book and I got it on sale

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@scarletsavenger1367 nice move!!

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Maryellens dress is my least favourite as well. That cheap lace in hospital green, 😅. The cut is par for her time , though. i like Felicity's pink dress and pinner apron a lot. But my love is not really for the colonial era. Too long dresses for young girls. However, that's how they rolled. I love Kit's dress for her as well. Very suitable for her era and situation. It screams depression era. You had me laughing so hard at your Molly comments. Hilarious. I never looked at it that way. 😂 But now i can see it. I bet her mom sewed it for her. Hence the rickrack. Nanea's dress is sooo cute as well. You are one tough judge, but then, I am a sucker for sailor styles. Haha. Isn't Josefina's just gorgeous. One of my all-time top outfits. That camisa!!! Samantha - now i must disagree . it is very, very accurate to her time period - the Edwardian era. Especially in those fabrics. Did you ever read "Anne of Green Gables"? About her big puffy sleeves? 😊. They nailed it. Rebecca's dress is very pretty and i suspect really unrealistic for a young girl - even at 14 or 15. I don't really see it. Kirsten's dress is another dress that rings true for me. Maybe the colour could have been pale blue but the dress was made by her mother again. Perfect. 😜 Reminds me of Little House on the prairie. 💯 Julie is so pretty in her white dress. I at least partly agree with you. It always make me think of Jenny's dress from "Forrest Gump". Totally love it. She was from my time. Melody is adorable. She looks so young and lovely in that great outfit. ❤ Addy's outfit is also perfection, and a classic. And it is brown. So subtle. Caroline's style is Regency so the shape is correct but I was as disappointed as you - cheaply made. I realise that it's a good thing i dont make a video like yours. Mine would pretty much all be A and B toer with the exception of Caroline's and Maryellen's 😂😂😂 You are really good at it and make great videos.

[@FixMyAGDoll]

@@lisbetsoda4874 thanks so much for your feedback! I love to hear how people differ in what really draws them in (or gives them the ick!) When it comes to doll fashion. And you may be right... perhaps I was too hard on poor Samantha and Kirsten 🤣