Choosing your doll's clothing....

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I like deconstructive clothing. Sometimes shabby. I hate bling, chains and all that. That's when a doll looks over dressed for me. I like to see fabrics do the talking. I like vintage buttons, though. Keep it simple stupid is how I clothe my dolls.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes? I sew, but I do buy good fabrics.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Yes. I buy the dolls to dress and have fun with. The dolls are my canvas.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
I like to plan outfits that suit a character I've developed.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
To me, dolls are inanimate objects. They can't be mistreated. I have seen some makeshift outfits that are creative and look great.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
Dressing a doll a certain why defines its character. That's how I see it.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I guess for me the limit would be that it doesn't fit the dolls character. I have one doll that no matter how I try he never likes to wear shoes and when i do get him in pair of shoes he looks terrible in my opinion. So For me its really about what looks best for the particular character.

also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
No I don't its about what the character is looking for. I mean I try really hard not to let money do the talking when it comes to clothing it just means often waiting longer.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Ummm no I don't think so. I don't really see my dolls as possessions or how they are dressed affecting it. I see them the way I do in my stories and dreams so to me its like they went to their closet and picked something out.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
Yes always and sometimes that changes depending on the character or they have more than one style.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
You can't really mistreat a doll I mean if you obviously dropped it on purpose or something and tried to damage it on purpose I suppose that would be considered mistreatment but no.
For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
I don't really have dolls that were created to be another character or to play a character that I hadn't created. So the way they dress is important but its really more liek they go into their closet like we do and pick out something that they like to wear based on their background and likes and dislikes.

 

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
I Think It Does Mostly Go Back To The Characters' Personality And The Back Story etc..

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
In My Opinion Saying That It's Mistreating/Negligence Is A Little Too Harsh For The Situation. Again It All Goes Back To The Back Story And Character Of The Doll It's Self.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I'm on the 'as you like' bandwagon. It's owner choice. Then again, my new doll is dressed in a sweater dress and it's like 80 in Florida right now. Overdressed? Not to me.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
No, I dress the doll as I see fit. Cost of the doll doesn't sway my doll fashion choices.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
I'm more interested in the doll than the clothes. My dolls are dressed the way I envision them. The clothes complete the look of what I'm going for.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
I usually have a look in mind when I buy the doll. It's clear in my mind

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
I'm a sale girl. I'm a cheap item girl. I like the 'hunt.' So, that kinda spills into doll clothes (although recently I dropped over a hundred on one outfit.. ow). I don't think this is mistreatment. Afterall, I may have only spent $5 for a pair of pants but I did hours of searching for them rather than buying conveniently and possibly quadrupling my cost. If you think about it, bargain hunting is like giving your dolls more attention.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?

It's almost impossible to underdress most of my dolls, especially my guys. They are very happy laying around naked most of the time or in a simple pair of sweats. Overdressing is far easier, because none of my dolls really like complicated outfits (or fitted outfits, or specialty outfits, or...).

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?

No. In general I treat my doll's wardrobe choices the same as my own. I don't buy or make clothes for me based off of what I value myself at, I buy what's comfortable and what I like to wear. Same with my dolls, they get what they like and that's it.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?

The doll is far more important than its clothes. Clothes are just kind of...meh.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?

When Aisling was on her way I tried to plan an outfit based on her character for her and when she cam, not only did it not fit but she hated it. Tried it again with Fionan and this time it fit, but he was not impressed and ended up being a completely different personality than I intended. Now I just draft a few ideas and wait until they get home to see.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...

Clothes don't have to come from an almighty brand name to be good, and just because something is on sale/discontinued doesn't mean it's cheap and in no way is it negligence of a freaking toy. The attitude that clothes have to be company made to be high quality really irritates me, I get it a lot making clothes for myself and my family.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?

When I dress them in a way that doesn't match their character it always feels like they're displeased, but it doesn't really change the way I see the character itself.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
(are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?)

Well, I make a lot of clothes myself, and generally get the rest secondhand, so basically the right price and the right "look" have about equal importance to me. I'm not going to pay ridiculous amounts of money for doll clothes, when I already spend more money on their clothes than I do on real human clothes.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
(example, buy more expensive clothing for more expensive dolls)

No. I will dress a $500 doll in something I got for free, if I feel like it.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
(Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?)

Hi, nice to meet you, I'm nobody and I like to let some of my dolls go around in their underwear. That said, I have some dolls who I find one outfit for and that's it, and some who like to change their clothes often.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
(Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?)

They usually don't have a backstory unless I'm making one based a character not of my own creation. In that case I usually try to find/make clothes close to their canon outfits.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
(..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?)

I fail to see how having them wear inexpensive clothing could possibly qualify as "mistreating" them in any way. And I look at it this way: the less expensive it is, the more outfits they get to have.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
(or it doesn't matter much, the doll-OC is the same no matter whether you dress it in a napkin or a ball gown?)

I'm more likely to recognize an anime/video game/book/movie character if they're dressed in an outfit that fits the canon.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I'm influenced by the outfit, because some of my dolls will only dress certain ways. For me underdressing my dolls is when something inappropriate is showing, but that depends on the doll. For instance, if I had a doll what was an Egyptian queen her boobs would be showing, it's what she'd wear. But a doll that was (and this is character based because all my dolls are) particular about their clothing would never wear that. (Actually one of my dolls is wearing something she wouldn't otherwise because her proper skirt won't be in for a while.)

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
No, I'll tend to buy more clothing for a new doll, but their value is no consideration. Airi cost more than Alekzander, but Zander has more clothing because his were easier to find. Now, I'd be more likely to make modifications to a cheaper doll, but that's because I'm rather new to modifying my dolls.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Yes, it does. Having the doll means I can play with them and they are here. It also means I'll be getting the clothing I want for them eventually. Especially since clothing is much cheaper than dolls.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
Yes, yes, and yes. My doll's clothing has to match the character, the only case in which this is not true was Airi, but she was my first and I still hate myself for her lack of character appropriate clothing. But I'm working on it. My dolls will be dressed based on their personalities. Airi would never be caught dead wearing something that isn't sweet and cute, and Zander is dressed like a punk all the time because his older brother is a fashion designer who loves the punk style just a little too much. I can't have them wearing anything else except if there is a part of their story that matches it.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
Tough question, really. I don't count it was neglect in any way, shape, or form, but I wouldn't do it myself if I could help it. Airi, like I mentioned earlier, was treated like that, but the elation of having her was more than worth it.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
Yes, because if I dressed them outside of something that they would do, unless on especial occasion, wouldn't feel that that was my doll or character. I would see Airi as distressed if she wore revealing clothing, and Alekzander would feel very out of place if he was in frills and lace. I just wouldn't be able to do it.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
(are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?)

I prefer to make all the clothing for my doll that way I know what I am getting and I can make it into the look I like. I have found some clothing that I really like before but the price was just too high. I look over and outfit and if I feel I can make it I will instead of buying it, moreso that I know it fits my dolls body better. If I find clothing that is for a reasonable price that I like I will spend the money but finding things like that for me is rare so I tend not to.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
Nope, as stated above I make all my dolls clothing the dolls value to me really doesn't have anything to do with the price I paid for the doll. I love my dolls and will probably never sell them no matter what they go through. I tend to base what the clothes are made out of on my dolls personality.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
(Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?)

I am one to go back and forth, when I get the doll I make them one outfit that they can sport around and then I leave them in it. After a month or two has passed I normally will slowly work on a few more through out the year until they have about 6 to their name. Once I see an outfit I really like or an idea to make one that I really like or that is really professional I tend to try and get that outfit.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
(Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?)

I do base my dolls on different oc's but even my oc's have different outfits so making just one to fit mt doll is not something I do I do not break up different pieces of clothes just to match everything to one over all outfit.


Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
(..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?)

I dont think so, in fact not at all, as some of the things I have made are not totally professional or have small mistakes. I think mistreating a doll would be doing something that will hurt the doll in general not just keeping it from being naked.

Plus some of the cheaper clothing or hand made clothing is very nice, price has no real meaning in whether an outfit looks good or not to me.

On the other hand if the fabric used dyes the doll due to it's cheapness that is a bit different. I donno.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
(or it doesn't matter much, the doll-OC is the same no matter whether you dress it in a napkin or a ball gown?)

Depending on what it is dressed in yes. Putting one of my darker dolls into light colorful clothing would make me cringe but would not change the way I feel about the doll.

 

I definitely go for what I think is the doll's personality when it comes to types of clothing I pick out for him or her. But I have seen a doll owner of like 50 + dolls and most are shirtless or pantless or wigless or shoeless. Lol. I kind of hate that. I understand if you are planning on buying them clothes in the near future, but if that doll has been naked or pantless or shirtless or wigless for more than a year or two, that's ridiculous lol.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I'm equally influenced by both the look of the outfit and its price, I'm more likely to buy Nadeko clothes more often if they're cheaper but they also need to be to my liking.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
not at all, I like the dolls that I like and I like the clothes that I like for her. Her cost/the cost of the clothes has no correlation whatsoever. She was on the more expensive side and her first nice outfit was too but that just happens to be my taste in clothing.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
of course owning my girl means more to me than the way she's dressed but I also want her to have lots of pretty clothes for her to wear (that's secondary though and her wardrobe can/will be built up slowly)

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
my girl doesn't have a character that she is portraying or a back story, she's just herself and I dress her the way I want her to look.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
I don't think it counts as mistreating at all, like I said some owners prefer makeshift/sale/cheap clothes or are saving for one really nice outfit for their doll(s), it doesn't make them any better or worse of a doll owner.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
I guess so but that would depend on the owner and/or character of the doll.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?(are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?)
No limits. Not influenced by the money at all. Totally go on the look of the outfit. I don't think any clothes are "pretentious." Gowns are worn to formal events. They are just a style of clothing. If other people have hangups or are making judgements, that's their problem. But not everyone thinks the same way.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
(example, buy more expensive clothing for more expensive dolls)
No. Money doesn't matter. A doll is a doll. Clothes are clothes. If I need to pay more for some outfits or dolls, that's just life. It doesn't mean that I need to group items together according to price! Some things just cost more than others. A bigger doll may cost more (usually for more work and materials, etc.), but that doesn't mean they are better than smaller dolls. It is all up to what an individual likes. (I really wonder about people who think about prices too much. Some things just cost money--like cars cost more than washing machines, but washing machines are what you need if you want to wash clothes... you don't think it's useless because it is less than a car! One doll may cost more than another--but if you want that doll, then it doesn't matter that other dolls can cost more OR less--you try and save up for the doll you want!)

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
(Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?)
Hey, SOME people may LOVE to have their dolls in underwear!!!! (Think lingerie!) And underwear can be pretty expensive!!!
I happen to like clothes, so I really enjoy dressing my dolls up. It's part of the whole BJD experience for me--to have fun clothes for them to wear. And what is a "good" outfit depends on the person. People who have characters will try to dress their dolls in the kind of clothing the character would wear. If the character goes about wearing very little, or just loves tube-dresses (made from socks), then that's the goal. And often the very simple outfits can cost money, if they are looking for something specific and have to commission work, or buy certain fabrics or whatever. Basically: what the individual owner wants is what is important!

Anyway--it's BOTH for me--the doll AND the outfits--that are important. Doll first, of course, and then the outfits. I'm not shelling characters, so I can be pretty happy with just about any outfit that looks nice.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
(Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?)
I'm not shelling characters. But I do have ideas of how a doll will dress. I have gotten kinda close to getting dolls specifically for certain outfits... but the dolls itself is still important.

As far as the clothing, I'll mix and match AND go around and buy stuff from all over the place... things I think will look good on the doll.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
(..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?)
It is TOTALLY UP TO THE OWNER. There is no such thing as mistreating a doll. Others might view something as mistreatment, but if the owner is doing what they want, it's not any business of anyone else!

I've seen some amazing use of bits of cloth twisted about on dolls to make outfits.

I'm more into getting fancy outfits, myself, but I'm NOT a snob about it. I don't think it's SUPERIOR. It's just want I want to do. Plus, I'm not that creative with scraps of fabric and socks!!!

I'm personally happier if I have outfits for my dolls to wear, but that's just me.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
(or it doesn't matter much, the doll-OC is the same no matter whether you dress it in a napkin or a ball gown?)
I don't really do characters, but I sorta make some up for my dolls... I will dress me dolls totally against their characters. So I guess it doesn't matter to me how they are dressed. I just like them to look good. (and I think most dolls look great with very little on... although for me, I like to see pretty clothes as well.)

Some people are on a tight budget, clothes-wise. That's their business. I'm sure they wish they could have unlimited spending on clothes just like we all do! But they obviously wish to have the doll, even if they can't afford to spend a lot on clothes, since that is what they decided to do.

I'd probably do that, too... but I'd also try and save up for clothes for my dolls before getting other dolls... I'd TRY, anyway. Doesn't always work out that way. But whatever anyone wants to do IS UP TO THEM.

 

I think it's really everyones own business how they dress their dolls, just like it's their own business how they dress themselves.
As for me, I wouldn't buy cheap (as in badly made) clothes, even if it scares me a lot that when I look at doll clothes I think in very different dimensions. I.e. looking at a beautiful shirt that costs 25$ for a doll I think wow, that's pretty cheap. If I would see it for me to wear in a shop I'd think twice about buying something that expensive. X'D

I haven't bought clothes for my sweetheart yet, apart from his shoes, as I'm planning to sew all of his clothes myself. He's a character that lives in a fantasy environment that has clothes similar to the late middle ages or something you would see in lord of the rings for example.
Since he's a thief he will have a lot of clothes that look pretty simple and won't always be seen in an expensive wardrobe. Having people telling me I dress him poorly even though he was pretty expensive, well, I'd think that would be pretty rude in my opinion.

I really think it depends on the owners preference and/or the dolls character what he or she wears. I'm sure any owner who wants to can afford to buy fitting clothes if they can afford such an expensive doll.
It's not a cheap hobby after all.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I'm not influenced at all, if it's what a character needs, it'll be what I get. It's all based on looks (and of course, quality). If something has like, real leather and real fur, and I needed it for the character, of course I would pay the right price for it. But if the character doesn't need it, even if an outfit looked "rich" and didn't cost much, I wouldn't waste my time or money with it.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
I don't at all take into consideration the doll's monetary value when buying it clothes. I base it on the character and what the character needs, the character gets, even if it's an expensive suit. I have dolls of these characters because I like them and of course, with anything you like, you'd want to do it justice right? I also don't pick sculpts based on price so even if the right sculpt for the character happened to be a Resinsoul, I wouldn't get it a lower quality suit because it would seem like I'm basing his monetary value on his face. :/ Which is weird. I think.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
No, one of the biggest reasons to get these dolls in the first place was so I can dress them up!

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
Always. I'd never give them something out of character and since I always do detailed analysis of character personalities, it's very easy to figure out what is to their taste and what isn't. My taste doesn't count for this. I'm not very big on the style that Souji would wear (SSL/modern clothes wise), but he'll get them anyway. ^^;

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
I don't think so. It's not as if the doll's will get cold or their owners are abusing them or anything. I never understood this "neglecting the doll" thing. It's not like they're alive.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
Well it should because their outfits are picked based on their characters. (But *I* wouldn't be influenced by it because their personalities are already fleshed out.) Say if their clothes gives someone else the wrong impression of the character, then I'm doing it wrong.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and under dressing a doll, for you?
(are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?)

I'd say that it's mostly appearance-based for me, but money factors in somewhat. I don't have that big of a budget so I tend to stay away from outfits that cost more than $50-$60, but I'm all for handmade clothes that are well-made and cute. In terms of underdressing, I personally tend to stay away from simple t-shirts and loose jeans or completely crocheted outfits. As for overdressing... I haven't really discovered my bounds for that yet. Too much lace, I guess?

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
(example, buy more expensive clothing for more expensive dolls)

Somewhat. I still wouldn't pay over $50 for an outfit or a doll of any price, but I at least take into consideration the value of my dolls to me. With my first doll, I pretty much scrounged around for the cheapest clothing I could find without trying to find her a definitive style. And I felt bad. :/ So now I do take the value of my doll into account when I search for clothes. Low cost is less of a priority than finding appropriate clothes for my doll's style and character.


Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
(Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?)

I don't lose interest in clothing once I have the doll in my possession. I mean, I love the sculpt and the shape of the body, but I wouldn't want him/her lying around naked! Dressing my doll is part of the fun, so I definitely try to find good outfits for my doll once I receive it.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
(Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?)

Fine by me. I don't usually have actual characters and back stories for my dolls, but I kind of set a certain style for each of my dolls, so I guess that counts? I search for and buy clothes and mix and match them to my liking so long as they stay within that style.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
(..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?)

Eh... not really. If the owner doesn't have sufficient resources at the time, I think that's ok (I know that's happened to me before). Inexpensive is good. Cheap in look... I might not particularly like cheap-looking clothing on my own dolls but I don't really have an opinion on what I think of other owner's dolls. While I hope that their dolls aren't lying around naked or just in underwear, owners are free to dress their dolls as they like. It's not my place to judge.

 

well for me, I'm only a high school student, and my parents won't let me get a job. My doll was a gift to me and it would be extremely difficult for me to afford a lot of really nice outfits for her :C in compromise, I try to make most of her clothes, but i'f I'm being honest, this is the first time I've ever sewed anything >x>;;; so the sewing quality isn't great, and I mostly do simple outfits, but in making her clothes I try to make them cute and something that reflects the personality of my doll. Hopefully for christmas or my birthday I'll be able to get her a nicer outfit, but not everyone has the money to afford a ton of really nice expensive clothes for their doll.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
For me it depends on the outfit and the situation. If I fell in LOVE with the outfit...I would say looks...but money is definitely a factor.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
Nope. I have a fairly inexpensive doll and he tends to get the pricier outfits. It just happens that way though, not by planning.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Owning the doll means more. I change the way they are dressed often so the outfit doesn't matter to me that much.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
Yes and no. Certain dolls have their own style. Just like how people don't dress in the SAME outfit everyday, but wear similar clothing, its the same for my dolls. Its based on their character...though I don't think I plan outfits, I just look for things that suit them.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
I think for me its a matter of "quality" not cheapness. I have bought used clothes that were cheap but great quality (and I don't care if its second hand if its a great price). I also make clothing for my dolls, but there's a lot I never used or that I restarted because the quality wasn't right. However, some things are handmade/makeshift and look great.

I don't find it negligence/mistreating, but I like the doll to look nice. I would rather have ONE great outfit than ten not so nice ones.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
The character is the character no matter what they are in.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
(are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?) I was thinking about it. Simplicity is gold. If it works, leave it alone. If it doesn't add on. It's like dressing people. If someone is overdressed, they should fix it. If a guy needs something to make his outfit pop, add a cool jacket to make him hot. Dolls are just quiet people who are tinier.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
(example, buy more expensive clothing for more expensive dolls) I know this is debatable but again... it depends. Personally, I think not. I think every doll should be show cased to where they look their best and bring out the best in their sculpts. Cheap and expensive sculpts shouldn't matter. It's a doll with a likeable face. Get something that flatters them, even if it is just a plain old Tshirt.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
(Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?) Well I know this is an old thread but it caught my eye. About 4+ years ago when I first got into the hobby, I was in it for the dolls themselves. I thought the molds were so cool and I wanted the faceup, clothes, everything! Until I had money saved up and a set company to pick from, I had this mind set. When I finally got Rin (my first and only), it hit me that in order to be my dream doll, she had to be perfect. I had her in doll clothes I found at Walmart and at doll shows. The colors were flamboyant and bright. She didn't have a face up yet (before my 1st attempt) and it just didn't suit her. I do think that if I gave her a proper wardrobe then she will mean more. Honestly I got her because I wanted to go into costume design and I wanted to use her as a fashion doll. If I work with her more and give her suitable clothes then yes. I think it is also a social thing though... You don't really appreciate something completely unless someone else appreciates it with you. I think that is when something means more to you. Shallow, but true.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
(Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?) Enh... I think it just depends on what I see. If I see a mold I like and forsee a character, a good faceup tryout, or even just to have... then yeah. Usually it is either "Oh that could just be a doll with their own character" OR "Hey, this doll this THIS character with THIS story." It really depends on the sculpt and other pictures I find of that sculpt where people customize them. For fashion I could either design it myself, go look at other's people fashions for their dolls, actually research fashions for people, or even something as simple as go to a website and ponder. I think I'd have an easier time if I had garment and doll in hand to decide if it would suit her or not. I have to see it to be convinced. I don't think my dolls ever had a backstory. They are their own individual.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
(..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?) I think it could depend on how the rest of the doll is done, plus atmosphere and lighting. Photos mean a lot. I don't think it's mistreating them. If you go to a meet and have them dolled up that's one thing, but if you and your doll are at home and your character is a human... do you really think you want them to be decorated in fancy clothes? That's the character mind you. For a doll, if you have people coming over and they see your doll in very minimal casual gear or dressed frumpy, then yeah I would say that won't be such a good experience.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
(or it doesn't matter much, the doll-OC is the same no matter whether you dress it in a napkin or a ball gown?) I think it doesn't matter much. It may just end up frustrating the owner if they can't find the clothes they're looking for. This IS an expensive hobby. Not everyone can afford fancy clothes or is skilled enough to make bombshell outfits.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
My girls are quite happy to laze about in their underclothes. As for overdressing, both of my current girls wear lolita so overdressing is sort of an understatement.


Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
I don't. It's a matter of whether or not the clothes suit them and their personalities.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Yes, but in a way, how it's presented is definitely a factor.


Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
It's hard to plan for a doll I don't currently have in my possession. I need to spend time with it and get to know it properly. The character isn't totally formed until the doll gets here. That said, I do look at things that might suit them.


Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
Absolutely not. Any clothes are good clothes, as long as they're well taken care of and they look nice and my girls like them.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you? (are you influenced much by the money you would need to spend on an outfit, or are you more influenced by the look of the outfit itself - gowns, fur jackets, generally "pretentious" looks?) I don't think dolls can be overdressed, even if the clothes cost many times what the doll did. I would only consider a doll underdressed if the owner was going for a certain look (well-tailored, high class clothing), and the quality of the clothing didn't match that. The style of clothing never factors in for me - I appreciate dolls in high fashion, street fashion, whatever fashion

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes? (example, buy more expensive clothing for more expensive dolls) Nope, not directly. Clothing I like tends to be more expensive for the same reasons my dolls themselves are expensive (I value quality and fine detail), but I happily buy cheaper clothing when it suits my characters (as long as it is still well made - things like shirts and pants can be simple and cheap and still work as part of a more complex outfit).

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed? (Of course nobody likes their doll to go around in its underwear, but does clothing lose its interest to you once you have the doll in your possession? Or on the contrary, once you get the doll you try to give it a good/very good outfit?) I care very much about my dolls' outfits, because their outfits are integral to their characters. I will always buy dolls before clothing, though (as in, if I am choosing between a LE doll I don't own, or an outfit for a doll I do, I'll pick the LE every time).

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...? (Yay or nay? Do you plan ahead, taking the trouble of trying to fit one piece of clothing from a site, another piece from another site, or you just go ahead and buy from a single company whatever you think looks "decent" and mix&match it then to fit the doll somehow?) I always plan my dolls' outfits based on their characters. I have to make a lot of their clothing myself, because I have such specific ideas about what each character should wear.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself... (..which is afterwards dressed in the minimum necessary to keep it from being naked?) I don't believe that doll mistreatment/negligence is really a thing. Dolls are objects, and have no needs to be neglected or emotions to be mistreated. What people do with their dolls is none of my business.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC? (or it doesn't matter much, the doll-OC is the same no matter whether you dress it in a napkin or a ball gown?) Yes, it affects my feelings about their characters. If a character is meant to be incredibly high class and pompous, but is dressed in rags, I'll find it confusing unless part of the character's story involves wearing rags for some reason.

 

What is the limit between overdressing and underdressing a doll, for you?
I like all my dolls to have complete outfits. I won't put them out until they're totally finished.

Regarding the first question, do you also take into consideration the doll's value, when buying it clothes?
Nope. I have a really solid idea of what I'd like each doll to look like so I buy accordingly. If I can find what I need for cheap? Awesome! If not, then I'll spend the money to get what I want.

Does owning the doll itself as a possession mean more to you than the way it's dressed?
Sure. But I'm always going to do my best to get them in the clothes I feel are most appropriate for their character. There have been a few instances where my doll has arrived before I was expecting it and thus, has been under dressed for a time.

Planning a doll's outfit based on its given back story/character...?
Yes. All of them are based on characters are there are certain things they would or would not wear.

Does makeshift/sale clothes/generally dressing a doll in very cheap clothes count as doll mistreating/negligence to you? Or as owner-side-only gratification with the possession of the doll itself...
No. It's a doll.

For persons who also have a particular OC/character assigned to a doll, does the way it is dressed influence your perception of your doll/OC?
Yes. Cameron would never wear jeans and a t-shirt. It would look very silly and out of character to me if he did. Jono would never wear a Victorian frock coat for the same reason.