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Today’s Asian printable paper doll features a retro 1950s-inspired wardrobe, complete with classic women’s suits, soft tucked-in blouses, and a couple of purses I low-key wish I owned. (Even though I’m totally a cross-body bag kind of person. I just can’t carry a purse in my hand all day.) Of course, this isn’t the first time I’ve dived into vintage styles for the Ensemble Eclectica ladies. You can look at this more colorful 1960s inspired one if you need more outfit options. There’s also actual historical 1950s fashions, I have a whole collection of those.
As I was coloring Dapper Daze here, I kept thinking about a long conversation Julie Matthews (of Paper Doll School) recently had about mix and match paper dolls and how important a consistent limited color palette is to make a set really versatile.
Yes, this is what I text my friends about. Don’t judge me.
Lately, I’ve been on a mission to finish up all the paper doll projects gathering dust on my iPad. Starting things? Easy. Finishing them? A little harder in digital format, where it’s way too tempting to start something new instead of wrapping up what’s already halfway done. It’s so easy.
So, I dug through the files, polished off a few nearly-finished pieces, and ta-da! Today’s paper doll is finally ready to share. (Though I’ll admit I don’t fully remember what I was thinking when I first designed her. Artist brain is a mystery.)
Still, it feels great to finally bring some of these printable paper dolls across the finish line. I have more to share. Promise.
PS: Got room in your collection for even more big-eyed charm? My newest paper doll book, Big Eyed Girlies, is officially available for pre-order from Paper Doll Review! So, go check that out, too.
Loving her hair/face and also that tie-neck blouse!
Thank you!