vintage barbie blue dress Doll 1976 Mattel Eyes Long Blonde Hair & Blue The princess seamed bodice features a square neckline and classic wide shoulder straps while the seamed waist tops a gathered swing skirt that flairs out with enough room for a petticoat pop Sold at Auction: Vintage 1960's

Pin Collar shirts Black offers a sleek sophisticated feel, and the stand-up collar coupled with French cuffs create that extra elegance, the shirt is totally oddball, and this is what captures the eye

We love pairing ours with party heels and sparkly earrings to really turn heads

On the topic of dolls that I have restored this summer, I found a dressed JC Penney Aurora doll at Goodwill (complete with her tiara.) After giving her hair a nice, careful brushing, she came out like new

Adding white sneakers to this ensemble breaks the monochrome and adds a casual touch while keeping the outfit looking polished

Much like with red neckties, red bow ties look better in silk when worn over black shirts, simply because the sheen is more in keeping with the formal aesthetic as a whole

Match the shoe to the dress length