The innocent charm of poodle skirts and saddle oxfords of the 1950s. The whimsy of go-go boots and mini-skirts of the 1960s. And then came the freewheelin' fringed vests, love beads, and bell-bottom jeans of the 1970s. Women's fashions have been among most telling signs of the times for every generation, revealing the current climate the American culture in hemlines, hats, and high couture.

Some of today's most popular collectible dolls take us back in time for a nostalgic look at the fashions of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. With their authentic costumes, accessories, and hairstyles, they give us a realistic glimpse at the most enduring styles of those decades.

BarbieŽ Goes Retro

From her personalized sweater to her pink poodle skirt with crinoline petticoat, the "Nifty Fifties Barbie Doll" evokes classic images of 1950s fashion. True to the era, she wears black and white saddle shoes, lacy bobby socks and a pink ponytail scarf add to the fun. A pearl choker, silver earrings and charm bracelet complete Barbie's authentic look.

The "Groovy Sixties Barbie Doll" is at the height of hip fashion. She wears a print top and belted turquoise miniskirt, topped by a hot pink novelty plush swing coat. Barbie's mod white cap, fishnet stockings and go-go books are groovy accessories that reflect the era's fashion forward sense of style. With her white sunglasses and handbag, Barbie's ready to see and be seen.

The "Peace & Love 70s™ BarbieŽ Doll" is truly a free spirit in her patchwork print pants and peasant shirt with floral cuffs. Her long blond hair is accented with a floral printed bandana that coordinates with her brown vest. She is the epitome of chic Hippie style as she offers the popular peace sign to the world with her specially sculpted right hand. Platform shoes, sunglasses, brown purse, and a beaded necklace with round peace symbol complete her carefree 70s look.

Madame AlexanderŽ Dolls Team Up with Coca-ColaŽ Sporting perky blond pigtails, this cute doll evokes fond memories of a simpler time when teenagers danced at sock hops and cooled off with a frosty bottle of Coca ColaŽ.

She's dressed for fun in her red Coca Cola⪚ logo sweatshirt and matching red-white-and-blue checked flared skirt with the famous "Time Out for Coca ColaŽ" slogan. Bobby socks and saddle oxfords complete her nostalgic look. "Time Out for Coca ColaŽ Sock Hop" is a limited-edition doll in the Americana Collection from Madame AlexanderŽ.

Madame Alexander celebrates a hallmarks of American life with the "Coca-ColaŽ Carhop Doll" inspired by Coca-ColaŽ. This little carhop would love to serve you a couple of cold refreshing bottles of Coca-Cola. With her knit uniform, roller skates, bottle-cap hat and classic flip hairdo, she's reminiscent of the carhop days of yesteryear.

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