Last updated on September 14th, 2022 at 11:07 pm
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Last updated on September 14th, 2022 at 11:07 pm
Barbie has been established as a jill of all trades, having different personalities, professions, and outfits to suit a variety of occasions and events.
Barbie has really changed the game for dolls, and many little children just can’t seem to get enough of her.
But while Barbie has risen to fame, her relatives are also starting to gain some recognition. People have also been buying Skipper dolls as well.
Skipper is Barbie’s younger sister so Skipper dolls are shorter than the average Barbie and have different facial features and hair colors.
Usually, Skipper is portrayed with long, blackish-brown hair instead of Barbie’s blonde hair.
Because Barbie and Skipper are sisters, then naturally, people would want them to share clothes but will they fit?
Most of Barbie’s clothes can fit Skipper but since Skipper is slightly shorter then some of them will be too long for her. When Skipper was originally released she was almost 2 inches shorter than Barbie so Barbie’s clothes wouldn’t fit well but that has changed with newer Skipper releases.
Most of the time you can put Barbie’s clothes on Skipper and they will fit just fine but they will often not look quite as good since they will be baggier/longer.
As long as this isn’t a problem for your child then they can certainly put Barbie’s clothes on Skipper without any problem.
Skipper vs. Barbie Body Features
Just like her older sister, Barbie, Skipper dolls have developed over the years. That includes a change in her body features, such as height, body shape, and even facial appearance.
The first-generation Skipper dolls were short, only standing a little taller than a standard Barbie’s shoulder. These Skipper dolls may not fit Barbie clothes well, considering that she is so much shorter.
A standard Barbie will normally measure 11.5 inches in height. First-generation Skipper dolls were only 9.25 inches tall.
Of course, Mattel had to recreate Skipper dolls as the years went by. This is to portray her natural growth. Now, Skipper dolls are almost the same height as Barbies, just categorized as a little more petite (smaller) than her sister Barbie.
Owing to the hundreds of Barbie variations, Barbie dolls now come with different body features. With that, there are some that are taller than the others are.
For example, a standard 1966 Barbie doll would be taller than a more recent petite Barbie, which is in line with Mattel’s efforts to create diversity with their dolls and celebrate different body types.
While Skipper may be shorter than a standard Barbie, she is of relatively the same height as a petite Barbie doll variation.
In comparison with a petite Barbie, Skipper is only a few centimeters shorter. There are other significant differences, which include:
- Skipper’s waist is smaller than petite Barbie’s
- Skipper’s hips are more narrow than petite Barbie’s, but not her waist
- Skipper’s neck is shorter than petite Barbie’s, which might be the reason why she is a few centimeters shorter.
- Skipper’s knees are jointed. Petite Barbies of today would usually have immovable knees and other body features.
- Skipper is narrower from the side, except in specific areas like the hips and back
- Skipper’s lower region is shaped differently
- Skipper’s feet are flat, while petite Barbies have high-heeled feet. Hence, Skipper may not fit Barbie’s high heels shoes.
Barbie Clothes on Skipper
The answer to whether or not Barbie clothes fit Skipper is “it depends.” One would have to consider several factors to determine if they can share clothes or how well the clothes will fit.
Some things that come into play include:
- The Barbie variation and body type
- The article of clothing
- The type of shoes
There is no one-size-fits-all in these situations, as Barbie clothes are various and can differ in terms of structure and appearance as well as how long/short they are.
Some clothes would fit Skipper perfectly, while others will look a little baggier and unusual.
If you want your Barbie and Skipper to exchange clothes and share them, it would be more ideal to have a petite Barbie’s clothing as these fit Skipper far better than a normal Barbie’s clothes will.
Some collectors would also suggest that the heads of a Barbie and Skipper can be replaced and interchanged as well if you choose.
That way, you can match clothes better as long as you find a doll that has the same body structure as a standard Barbie.
Skipper Doll Generations
Skipper dolls have changed over the years quite a bit. They initially were rolled out to be small, child-like dolls to portray Barbie’s younger sister. As such they only stood 9.25 inches tall.
But as the years went by, new versions of Skipper dolls were released.
The changes involved not only her height, which makes her almost as tall as a standard Barbie, but her facial features also gave her an older appearance.
The first-ever Skipper doll released was Skipper Barbie’s Little Sister, which was released in 1963. In 1975, Mattel released Growing Up Skipper with a more mature-looking version of the doll.
From 1975 on, different versions of Skipper were rolled out, giving the doll more adult features and marketing her in several ways to portray her growth. These include:
- Growing Up Skipper
- Growing Up Glam
- Super Teen Skipper
- Hot Stuff Skipper
By this time, Skipper was more or less Barbie’s age when she first rolled out, having similar features and hence, could fit most of Barbie’s clothes.
These variations of Skipper dolls are in a much better place to share clothes with standard Barbie dolls. This is when compared to earlier-generation Skippers who could only fit the clothes of petite Barbies or they would be incredibly big on her.
Other Facts About Skipper
Skipper was the first member of Barbie’s family that was introduced. Her full name is Skipper Roberts, who debuted when she was 10 years old.
The first Skipper doll had the same skin tone as standard Barbie and had the same blue eyes collectors knew and loved.
Skipper has had different hair colors over the years, ranging from blonde, brown, titan, and black. But as different Skipper variations debuted, her physical features also changed to reflect her growing years.
Conclusion
Being Barbie’s younger sister, Skipper is a valuable part of the Barbie legacy. Those who have loved Barbie for years have accepted Skipper with open arms.
As sisters, Skipper and Barbie share a lot of different characteristics — height being one of them. But you also have to consider the Barbie variation that you’re comparing it with.
Petite Barbie’s clothes fit earlier-generation Skippers well. But because modern-day Skippers are almost the same height as a standard Barbie doll, they can also be made to wear Barbie’s clothes without too many issues.
The key, really, is to find a Barbie and Skipper doll variation that have the same body features so that you can make them share clothes just like normal sisters would do.
Barbie has been established as a jill of all trades, having different personalities, professions, and outfits to suit a variety of occasions and events.
Barbie has really changed the game for dolls, and many little children just can’t seem to get enough of her.
But while Barbie has risen to fame, her relatives are also starting to gain some recognition. People have also been buying Skipper dolls as well.
Skipper is Barbie’s younger sister so Skipper dolls are shorter than the average Barbie and have different facial features and hair colors.
Usually, Skipper is portrayed with long, blackish-brown hair instead of Barbie’s blonde hair.
Because Barbie and Skipper are sisters, then naturally, people would want them to share clothes but will they fit?
Most of Barbie’s clothes can fit Skipper but since Skipper is slightly shorter then some of them will be too long for her. When Skipper was originally released she was almost 2 inches shorter than Barbie so Barbie’s clothes wouldn’t fit well but that has changed with newer Skipper releases.
Most of the time you can put Barbie’s clothes on Skipper and they will fit just fine but they will often not look quite as good since they will be baggier/longer.
As long as this isn’t a problem for your child then they can certainly put Barbie’s clothes on Skipper without any problem.
Skipper vs. Barbie Body Features
Just like her older sister, Barbie, Skipper dolls have developed over the years. That includes a change in her body features, such as height, body shape, and even facial appearance.
The first-generation Skipper dolls were short, only standing a little taller than a standard Barbie’s shoulder. These Skipper dolls may not fit Barbie clothes well, considering that she is so much shorter.
A standard Barbie will normally measure 11.5 inches in height. First-generation Skipper dolls were only 9.25 inches tall.
Of course, Mattel had to recreate Skipper dolls as the years went by. This is to portray her natural growth. Now, Skipper dolls are almost the same height as Barbies, just categorized as a little more petite (smaller) than her sister Barbie.
Owing to the hundreds of Barbie variations, Barbie dolls now come with different body features. With that, there are some that are taller than the others are.
For example, a standard 1966 Barbie doll would be taller than a more recent petite Barbie, which is in line with Mattel’s efforts to create diversity with their dolls and celebrate different body types.
While Skipper may be shorter than a standard Barbie, she is of relatively the same height as a petite Barbie doll variation.
In comparison with a petite Barbie, Skipper is only a few centimeters shorter. There are other significant differences, which include:
- Skipper’s waist is smaller than petite Barbie’s
- Skipper’s hips are more narrow than petite Barbie’s, but not her waist
- Skipper’s neck is shorter than petite Barbie’s, which might be the reason why she is a few centimeters shorter.
- Skipper’s knees are jointed. Petite Barbies of today would usually have immovable knees and other body features.
- Skipper is narrower from the side, except in specific areas like the hips and back
- Skipper’s lower region is shaped differently
- Skipper’s feet are flat, while petite Barbies have high-heeled feet. Hence, Skipper may not fit Barbie’s high heels shoes.
Barbie Clothes on Skipper
The answer to whether or not Barbie clothes fit Skipper is “it depends.” One would have to consider several factors to determine if they can share clothes or how well the clothes will fit.
Some things that come into play include:
- The Barbie variation and body type
- The article of clothing
- The type of shoes
There is no one-size-fits-all in these situations, as Barbie clothes are various and can differ in terms of structure and appearance as well as how long/short they are.
Some clothes would fit Skipper perfectly, while others will look a little baggier and unusual.
If you want your Barbie and Skipper to exchange clothes and share them, it would be more ideal to have a petite Barbie’s clothing as these fit Skipper far better than a normal Barbie’s clothes will.
Some collectors would also suggest that the heads of a Barbie and Skipper can be replaced and interchanged as well if you choose.
That way, you can match clothes better as long as you find a doll that has the same body structure as a standard Barbie.
Skipper Doll Generations
Skipper dolls have changed over the years quite a bit. They initially were rolled out to be small, child-like dolls to portray Barbie’s younger sister. As such they only stood 9.25 inches tall.
But as the years went by, new versions of Skipper dolls were released.
The changes involved not only her height, which makes her almost as tall as a standard Barbie, but her facial features also gave her an older appearance.
The first-ever Skipper doll released was Skipper Barbie’s Little Sister, which was released in 1963. In 1975, Mattel released Growing Up Skipper with a more mature-looking version of the doll.
From 1975 on, different versions of Skipper were rolled out, giving the doll more adult features and marketing her in several ways to portray her growth. These include:
- Growing Up Skipper
- Growing Up Glam
- Super Teen Skipper
- Hot Stuff Skipper
By this time, Skipper was more or less Barbie’s age when she first rolled out, having similar features and hence, could fit most of Barbie’s clothes.
These variations of Skipper dolls are in a much better place to share clothes with standard Barbie dolls. This is when compared to earlier-generation Skippers who could only fit the clothes of petite Barbies or they would be incredibly big on her.
Other Facts About Skipper
Skipper was the first member of Barbie’s family that was introduced. Her full name is Skipper Roberts, who debuted when she was 10 years old.
The first Skipper doll had the same skin tone as standard Barbie and had the same blue eyes collectors knew and loved.
Skipper has had different hair colors over the years, ranging from blonde, brown, titan, and black. But as different Skipper variations debuted, her physical features also changed to reflect her growing years.
Conclusion
Being Barbie’s younger sister, Skipper is a valuable part of the Barbie legacy. Those who have loved Barbie for years have accepted Skipper with open arms.
As sisters, Skipper and Barbie share a lot of different characteristics — height being one of them. But you also have to consider the Barbie variation that you’re comparing it with.
Petite Barbie’s clothes fit earlier-generation Skippers well. But because modern-day Skippers are almost the same height as a standard Barbie doll, they can also be made to wear Barbie’s clothes without too many issues.
The key, really, is to find a Barbie and Skipper doll variation that have the same body features so that you can make them share clothes just like normal sisters would do.
Last updated on September 14th, 2022 at 11:07 pm
