Shirley Temple & look-alike Doll Clothing

Shirley Temple Size Chart

There were many Shirley Temple look-alike dolls that were popular and sold for many years to little girls that could not afford the original. If you have a similar doll or just love the Shirley type clothing, this chart has been provided to compare your doll for accurate sizing. A similar chart has also been provided for shoes. Shirley clothing is sized according to the height of the doll, as well as the onsie for under the dress. If you would like a Shirley style dress and your doll does not fit in the measurements provided, email an inquiry and every effort will be made to fit your doll appropriately.

Shirley Temple Size Chart
Doll Height	Shoulder (width)	Chest (around)	Neck to Hem Length
13″	3.5″	7″	5″
15″	4″	8.5″	5.5″
16″	4.5″	9″	6″
18″	5″	9.5″	7″
20″	5.5″	10.5″	7.5″
22″	6″	11.5″	8″
25″	7″	12.5″	9″
27″	7.5″	13″	10.5″

Clothing for Shirley Temple Dolls & Dolls of Similar Type

1934 was the year Shirley Temple launched a career that would forever impact the doll industry. Her first movie Stand Up and Cheer led to the Shirley Temple doll and one of the most comprehensive marketing campaigns the doll industry has ever experienced. Because of her extreme popularity, the Shirley Temple doll outsold all other dolls and had an extensive wardrobe. Not to be left out, other doll companies jumped on the band wagon to create dolls that were similar to Shirley Temple. Most dresses will fit the composition dolls with the same body style as Shirley Temple, such as the Madam Alexander Princess Elizabeth dolls and composition Shirley Temple look-a-likes.
*** For those that wish to also have authentic replica Shirley Temple clothing, the outfits represented are made to fit the Shirley Temple doll so be sure and measure when buying for a look-alike. If you have any questions, please email.

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1940 Replica Plaid Jumper & Dress

This darling dress, original version, had been worn by a 1940′s Nannette child doll. The doll in the advertisement has a proportional cloth body, while the doll modeling the replica is all composition. Fashioned for a 1940′s vintage child doll, this replica dress set is made of light weight 100% cotton Madras plaid and cotton eyelet trim. The two (2) piece set features a one piece jumper with rayon trim with elastic gathered legs. The dress has an empire bodice, slightly puffed sleeves, collar and eyelet trim.

Original Advertisement 1940's

Jumper Underclothes

Empire Style Dress and Underwear Set

Shirley Temple Pin

Shirley Temple Pin
(replica)
$14.00

Combination Cotton Panties/Slip

An essential item to complete each Shirley Temple or look-s-like outfit is this combination panties and slip, (commonly called a Onesie). This combination is made to fit the composition Shirley Temples and will not fit the vinyl or porcelain dolls.

When dresses were originally sold, a combination was included underneath each dress. Don’t forget yours!

Coin Dress

Coin Dress
Shirley Temple wore this dress for her first movie, Stand Up and Cheer, and the first Shirley Temple dolls came out with this dress. This red polka dot dress is made of 100% cotton and accented with red rayon ribbon at the neck, skirt edges and bodice . This dress is a classic Shirley Temple. Not included, but available is the combination slip/under pants worn underneath this dress.

Dance Dress

Dance Dress
Shirley Temple wore this pink dance dress in the 1934 movie Baby Takes a Bow. Made of quality pink organdy, this dress features a pleated skirt and collar, silk ties at the wrist and a satin ribbon around the bodice. Because of the sheer qualities of organdy a combination slip/under pants should be worn underneath this dress. (not included with this dress, but available)

Scottie Dog Dress

Scottie Dog Dress
Done is the second style for the 1935 movie Our Little Girl, this Shirley Temple cotton blend dress features short sleeves, a corded bodice and a white Scottie dog with rayon leash and rayon bow collar. Not included, but available is the combination slip/under pants worn underneath this dress.

Music Note Dress

This cotton batiste Shirley Temple dress from the movie Our Little Girl features a simulated music score, embroidered treble clef and notes. To add the finishing touch, a white rayon ribbon accents around the bodice . Not included, but available is the combination slip/under pants worn underneath this dress.

Sailor Dress

Sailor Dress
From the Shirley Temple movie Poor Little Rich Girl this classic sailor dress comes has a matching hat. Made in lightweight batiste this dress features braid around the sleeves and a sailor collar with contrasting buttons and ties. Available in red and navy. Not included, but available is the combination slip/under pants worn underneath this dress.

Triangle Dress

Triangle Dress
This dress was fairly common and came in different fabric patterns. It was not used in any of her movies. Done in batiste with rayon bands at the sleeves, collar with cotton lace and accenting triangles in the front.

Plaid Schoolgirl Dress

Plaid Schoolgirl Dress
Worn in the Shirley Temple movie Bright Eyes, this popular plaid schoolgirl dress is the one in which Shirley sang “On the Good Ship Lollipop.” Done in a light cotton plaid with a bright red, blue and white pattern similar to the original, it features rayon trim. This dress is all Shirley Temple! Not included, but available is the combination slip/under pants worn underneath this dress.