Rusty's Holiday Haul

WARNING!   POSSIBLE PARTIAL DOLL NUDITY AHEAD!  TURN BACK NOW OR YOUR EYEBALLS MAY BOIL!

It's been a busy day after Christmas for me and my dolls.  I already shared the fashion show and now it's Rusty's turn to be spoiled rotten.

Rusty says "Let's get this ball rolling!"

"That Santa bag is just overflowing with clothes for me!  But I know we've got to sort them out for size because I'm a 4T in height and, well, much smaller in width!" 

We got to work, first sorting the items by size group.  

The more we sorted, the more excited we got.

Finally, it was time to try things on.  

We started with "4T and up".  That skirt is very pretty, but...

...there is a waistband problem.  Honestly, I could make each leg of these pants into a pencil skirt for her if I had the talent and inclination.

The straps needs shortened a bit to avoid wardrobe malfunctions, but that I can do.  Looks like only the gingham top is going to be a keeper from this set.

On to "3T".  

Shirts are roomy, and Rusty is fine with that.   Waistbands are still too big.  This skirt is denim and way too thick for me to take in without giving Rusty a bustle.

So many double entendres...  

Waistband demo.  This skirt will go into the "maybe" pile.  

 That string-tie waistband is a lie!  But the shirt is good.  The pants go into the "Maybe" pile.  

"24 months and 2T".  These are the best fit for her, but only a couple of things came in this size.  

Gorgeous sundress.

 Rusty's on island time!  

"12 Months" is our best bet for pants.  Taking them in is far less likely to create a bustle.  Dresses are too short to be dresses, even with Rusty rocking the miniskirt, but they can be tops.  

Leopard spots, a bunch of bugs, and pretend denim.

Gingham britches, corduroy autumnal jumper, and what I suspect is a swim suit top.  That jumper is gonna get a lot of wear between Halloween and Thanksgiving!  

Pretty patterned shirt and a green mini with built in panties.

Another one for the "Maybe" pile. 

Rusty has a new Easter dress.  Check out the petticoat!  

The last set of clothes is "Less Than 12 Months".  Some of these might actually be too small! 

The bee's flight trails on the yellow say things like "bee happy".  The flowered shirt is awfully dark for my taste.  Chocolate brown doesn't speak spring or summer to me!

A tiny dress, complete with petticoats.  The red shirt may have been part of a set with the brown one above...  the flowers are very similar.  

The dress is too small in all directions.  

Overalls with snaps along the inner legs.  We aren't too keen on that, but they're adorable and the denim is in good shape.  I wonder if I could sew the inner legs or if that would make them too skinny?  I'll try that and if it doesn't work, repurpose the fabric.

These shirts are keepers.

As are these.

The sundress, baseball hoodie, and fancy dress.  I'm prone to thinking that light purple dress may have been worn by a flower girl in a wedding, it's that nice!

These will be taken in.  Anything else would end up with a bustle and Sir Mix-A-Lot is not Rusty's type.  I've not checked the overalls yet.

Very few pieces that cannot be used.  Rusty will pass them along or I will repurpose the fabric.

Rusty is quite pleased with her newly expanded wardrobe.