The Fantastic Fashions clothes line was one of the most distinctive parts of Mattel’s vintage Princess of Power toy range. While most action figure lines of the 1980s focused on weapons and vehicles, She-Ra’s world combined fantasy adventure with fashion play. The result? A series of outfit packs designed specifically for the 5.5-inch Princess of Power dolls!
Mattel produced two major waves of Fantastic Fashions. The first wave debuted alongside the early Princess of Power toys in 1984–1985 and contained eight outfits. A later assortment introduced additional fashions with names such as Blue Lightning, Heart of Gold, Secret Messenger, Reflections in Red, and Windy Jumper.
Fantastic Fashions from 1985
Unlike ordinary doll clothing, these outfits usually included a hidden gimmick or fantasy feature. Mattel marketed them as glamorous fashions that also concealed tools, armor, shields, maps, swords, or other adventure accessories.
This reflected the overall Princess of Power concept: the characters were fashionable princesses, but they were also heroes engaged in battles against the Evil Horde.
She-Ra Vintage Fantastic Fashions (1985) Flight of Fancy
The Fit to Be Tied ensemble featured a bright, bold color scheme and came with a striking crisscross top and matching skirt, with golden accents and a tied-up belt.
- Series: She-Ra Princess of Power.
- Year of Release: 1986. Brand: Mattel.
- Part of the Fantastic Fashions She-Ra clothes line.
- Features: Fit To Be Tied.
She-Ra Vintage Fantastic Fashions (1985) Deep Blue Secret
The Fit to Be Tied ensemble featured a bright, bold color scheme and came with a striking crisscross top and matching skirt, with golden accents and a tied-up belt.
- Series: She-Ra Princess of Power.
- Year of Release: 1986. Brand: Mattel.
- Part of the Fantastic Fashions She-Ra clothes line.
- Features: Fit To Be Tied.
She-Ra Vintage Fantastic Fashions (1986) Hold On To Your Hat
This set features a bold, patterned tunic with a matching belt and a large, wide-brimmed hat, making it one of the more whimsical outfits in She-Ra’s collection.
- Series: She-Ra Princess of Power.
- Year of Release: 1986. Brand: Mattel.
- Part of the Fantastic Fashions She-Ra clothes line.
- Features: Hold On To Your Hat.
She-Ra Vintage Fantastic Fashions (1986) Ready In Red
This outfit stood out with its striking red color, giving She-Ra a powerful, battle-ready appearance while adding a touch of glamour to her wardrobe.
- Series: She-Ra Princess of Power.
- Year of Release: 1986. Brand: Mattel.
- Part of the Fantastic Fashions She-Ra clothes line.
- Features: Ready In Red.
She-Ra Vintage Fantastic Fashions (1986) Fit To Be Tied
The Fit to Be Tied ensemble featured a bright, bold color scheme and came with a striking crisscross top and matching skirt, with golden accents and a tied-up belt.
- Series: She-Ra Princess of Power.
- Year of Release: 1986. Brand: Mattel.
- Part of the Fantastic Fashions She-Ra clothes line.
- Features: Fit To Be Tied.
Fantastic Fashions Deep Blue Secret (1985)
A blue-themed outfit with hidden accessories built into the costume. The set focuses on uncovering secret features during play.
Fantastic Fashions Flower Power (1985)
A floral-themed fashion set with hidden accessories incorporated into the design. The flowers and decorations conceal a surprise.
Fantastic Fashions Frosty Fur (1985)
A cold-weather fashion set that includes a faux-fur outfit and winter-themed accessories designed for adventures in snowy parts of Etheria.
Fantastic Fashions heart of Gold (1985)
A formal dress featuring a large gold heart-shaped decoration on the bodice and a matching collar piece. The outfit is made from a sheer pink fabric.
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