Fleur Outfits 1288
Six Fleur outfits share one catalogue number 385 - 1288. All outfits are packaged in identical blister boxes, with a cute portrait of a brunette ponytail Fleur on the front. Each outfit has the same shoes - black high heels with big flower.
This collection is shown on the back cover of the big Fleur booklet published in 1986 - so we know that's the year these outfits were available to buy.
Big thanks to Angela at vintage_fleur_doll for this 1288 collection photoshoot :)
1288 A
The first outfit in the 1288 collection is a gorgeous light blue dress with white polka dots. The dress has white straps and lace trim around the neckline. Over the dress, Fleur wears a matching tailored jacket with short sleeves.
Accessories: gold clutch bag
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
1288 B
This 1288 romper is a truly classic 80s look. It's a one-piece boat-neck shirt and loose tailored shorts, worn with a wide belt to accentuate the waist. I remember my mother had this exact belt, but in black (and all her friends wanted it).
Fun fact: you may think there are two variations of this Fleur outfit - white-blue and white-black - but that's not the case. The white-black outfit belongs to Fashion Play Barbie from 1983 (photo from Toy Sisters website). It's easy to think it's the same outfit, because they are almost identical.
Accessories: black clutch bag, wide red belt
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
1288 C
Did you notice this outfit 1288 has a cartoon printed on the shirt? It's such a fun fabric, I wish there were more pieces like this. The white-and-pink oversize shirt is paired with tailored shorts, easily recognisable by their red stitching. If you look closely at the promo photo, you'll notice Fleur is wearing a white necklace - but the necklace is not in the box.
Accessories: red fabric shoulder bag
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
1288 D
This 1288 collection covers casual, business-casual, and evening wear very well. Here's a simple yet elegant evening gown, made of glittery white top and black skirt stitched together to make a dress. The gold red rope belt is permanently attached at the back. A white shawl completes the look very nicely.
Accessories: gold clutch bag, white glitter shawl
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
1288 E
This 1288 outfit looks like a dress in the promo photo, but it's actually a two-piece set of matching loose shirt and A-line skirt. The shirt has three tiny decorative white buttons on the front. The fabric pattern is very recognisable and it's not so difficult to find this outfit today. The red belt is back again, but this one has a gold button at the front.
Accessories: wide red belt with one gold button
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
1288 F
The last of the 1288 set is my personal favourite, because I had this Fleur outfit as a child. The black-and-white checkered shirt with a high collar looks simple at first sight, but note the beautifully gathered sleeves - what a nice touch of elegance. The shirt closes with one button at the back of the neck. The pants are black with a tailored waist, and made of a very elegant, slightly shiny fabric with subtle stripes. The belt is a simple red ribbon to tie at the back, with a gold buckle. This outfit looks great worn every way - with the shirt tucked or untucked, and with or without the belt.
Accessories: red ribbon belt
Shoes: black high heels with big flower
