Barbie got six new outfits in 1960 for a total of twenty-five outfits including repeats from last year.  The 1960 Barbie doll underwent some changes this year, gone are the harsh lightening bolt pointed eyebrows, now eyebrows are slightly arched with a more natural curve, she has a new stand too without holes in the bottom.

Barbie 977 Silken Flame 1960-1964

Red velvet bodice, white gathered satin full skirt, gold dimpled belt, gold dimpled clutch purse, black open toe heel shoes.  This was reproduced by Mattel in 1998, paired with 939 Red Flare the matching red velvet coat ensemble and released in 1993 on a porcelain doll.

Blue full skirted dress with white and black floral print with a solid blue waistline sash, white clutch purse, pearl on a chain necklace, black open toe heel shoes.

Barbie 979 Friday Nite Date 1960-1964

Pale blue corduroy jumper with felt appliqués, white cotton ruffled under dress, black open toe heel shoes, black plastic Barbie serving tray, two soda glasses painted orange with cotton fizz  anr two white plastic straws.  This was reproduced in 2006 by Mattel.

Barbie 981 Busy Gal 1960-1961

Red two piece linen short sleeved suit the jacket is partially lined in red and white stripe, a red and white stripe halter body blouse with bow tie neckline, blue straw sun hat stripe lined, matching belt with gold tone buckle lined in red, black rimmed eye glasses, two illustrated fashion sheets with three outfits on each, black "Barbie ® fashion designer" cardboard portfolio green lined, navy open toe heel shoes.  This was reproduced in 1999 by Mattel.

Barbie 982 Solo in the Spotlight 

1960-1964

Black knit glitter sheath gown with tulle ruffle, red rose accent, pink chiffon scarf, four strand crystal bead necklace, long black tricot gloves, silver plastic microphone and black open toe heel shoes.

This was reproduced by Mattel as a "collectors request"

Barbie 983 Enchanted Evening 1960-1963

Pink satin draped gown with one piece side train, accented with either a rose or three sequins with beads, white rabbit fur stole, lined in pink satin, white long tricot gloves, three row pink pearl choker necklace, drop pearl earrings  and pink with silver glitter open toe heel shoes.  This was reproduced by Mattel as a "collectors request"

Barbie 856 Party Gift Set 1960

Included a 850 Ponytail Barbie doll in her black and white striped zebra swimsuit with stand and booklet, extra outfits; 911 Golden Girl,  966 Plantation Bell,  969 Suburban Shopper and 977 Silken Flame.

Barbie 857 Mix `N Match Gift set

by Montgomery Ward 1960-1963 or Spiegel 1963-1964

Included the #850 Barbie doll in her box with black and white swimsuit, stand, pink booklet.  Outfits included were: Resort Set, Picnic Set, Winter Holiday, Sweater Girl and Busy Gal.   The two 857 Montgomery Ward and Spiegel sets are slightly different.

Barbie got eight new fashions for 1961, plus twenty-two outfits from the previous year were repeated, she also has a new hairdo - a bubblecut, ponytails were still available, too. Barbie still wore the same black and white zebra stripe swimsuit

Barbie 923 Accessories 1961-1962

Coral strapless knit swimsuit, white short tricot gloves, pearl necklace, hoop earrings and pearl snake bracelet, straw tote with paper flowers, black rimmed eyeglasses, three pairs of open toe heel shoes: white, black, light pink.  Printed on the back card is a Barbie teenage sheath dress pattern for your sewing fun! 

Barbie American Airline 984 Flight Stewardess 1961-1964

Tailored navy cotton two piece suit jacket with silver metal wings on lapel a navy sheath skirt,  white nylon body blouse, navy hat with airline insignia, black vinyl shoulder purse, "American Airline logo" zippered flight bag, black open toe heel shoe. 

Barbie 985 Open Road 1961-1962

Khaki car coat with three toggle closure, red, black, and gray stripe pants zippered back, beige wool short sleeved sweater, big straw brimmed hat trimmed with matching red scarf, red rimmed sunglasses with blue lenses, red cork wedge shoes, Mattel paper Road Map.  *This is the only outfit that featured red sunglasses.

Barbie 986 Sheath Sensation 1961-1964

Red sleeveless cotton sheath dress with four gold buttons and two front flap pockets, big brimmed straw hat with red ribbon trim on the crown, short white tricot gloves, white open toe heel shoes.

Barbie 987 Orange Blossom

1961-1964

Yellow sleeveless sheath dress, white lace over dress, yellow tulle hat, paper flower on lace with ribbon bouquet, short white tricot gloves (long gloves for the years 1963-1964), white open toe heel shoes.

Note:  This yellow tulle hat is the same design as the blue one found in 964 Gay Parisienne 1959.

Barbie 988 Singing in the Shower 1961-1962

Yellow terry cloth robe, blue monogrammed "B" on pocket,  matching yellow tie/belt, yellow terry scuffs, blue towel "Hers",  blue washcloth, blue plastic shower cap, round golden talc box, blue powder puff, pink "B" monogrammed bar of soap, pink foam sponge bath brush.

Barbie 989 Ballerina 1961-1965

Black stretch sleeveless pull-on body suit, black leotards, silver lame` and white tulle trimmed tutu with tiny pink fabric flowers with a back zipper, pink satin shoe bag, white ballet shoes with ties, silver paper crown, (not shown) a paper "Ballet Company Presents" poster.

Barbie 991 Registered Nurse 1961-1964

White cotton long sleeved tailored dress, zippered back closure, gold button pin on lapel, navy cotton cape, red satin lined, white hat black trim accent, white open toe heel shoes, black rimmed eyeglasses, red rubber hot water bottle, plastic amber "Medicine" bottle, metal spoon, paper Diploma from Nursing School.