Sorry it's been a hot minute since I've posted!
I found a sad 1986 Super Hair barbie at the antique shop for a really cheap price and had to get her. Unfortunately her outfit was way too degraded and was flaking in my hands and ripped apart when I removed it to wash her. It seems it was some mesh fabric painted over with fabric paint that has broken down in the 37 years she's been around.
So she's naked for now but her hair and face are a lot cleaner now
Just look at that hair! No wonder they called her super hair. It's so soft and brilliant now. Crazy what a bit of shampoo, conditioner and detangler can do. I'm so grateful her hair was able to be brushed out and didn't need to be re-rooted.
Instead of trying to track down another jumpsuit from her time period, I thought I would just try and make her a new one with much hardier fabric. Won't be the same but I'm sure she'll look nice.
I will be using the pattern for the B look. I plan to use a shimmery fabric similar to her old outfit.
She's also shoeless so I'll probably shop around and just find some simple boots or heels. Her outfit and hair will be the main draw.