Barbie's Retro Makeover
Barbie's Retro Makeover
Hair first, then clothes. That order is doing real work in a fifties game.
The look is pinup, and pinup is defined at the head: victory rolls, a high ponytail with a scarf tied through it, a short curled fringe. The game asks you to pick a hairdo that suits her face before the wardrobe opens, and once that is set the silhouette below it is nearly decided, since the full skirt and fitted waist follow the hair rather than the other way round.
It is a cocktail party, so the rails run to tea dresses and polka dots. Egirlgames.net, free, no save.
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Developer
Barbie's Retro Makeover is made in house, and this is its home. It is not licensed from anyone else.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the hairstyle come first?
The game runs it as the opening stage. In fifties styling the hair sets the silhouette, so the outfits are far easier to judge once it is chosen.
What era is it?
The 1950s, pinup rather than couture, with party clothes to match. It is free in the browser and needs no download.