18" American Girl Doll Clothes

American Girl dolls are one the best selling toys in 8-12 year old age range. What is it about these dolls that girls relate with?

First, 18" dolls are the perfect size for girls to dress and take care of. The American Girl doll brand has quality hair and bodies that in some cases last a lifetime. If for some reason the doll is damaged, there is a doll hospital you can send it to get fixes.

Second, kids can relate to historical characters and can use them as role models when faced with important choices in their lives. The American Girl Felicity, who lives in the time period of the Revolutionary War, believes in freedom for all. This is still an issue girls struggle with in school and all over the world.

Third little girls can get a doll that looks just like them. For example, the girl of the year for 2010 is Lanie. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and loves the outdoors.

Last, pretend play facilitates imagination. Studies show that children who can imagine, perform better in school, have more friends, and generally excel more than their couterparts as they grow up.

You can find the real American Girl dolls on American Girl's website for around $100.  For knock-off brands, Target sells some called Our Generation 18" dolls for under $30.  Each are nice, but the real dolls have nicer hair and are better quality.  For younger kids, get the cheaper ones first to see if they will take good care of them and play with them a lot.

Finding doll clothing that is a reasonable price is sometimes difficult.  If $30 is out of your budget for buying the real thing, try a few off brand clothes and see what you think.

This new design from Little Adventures will look lovely on your American Girl Doll.  Best of all, this dress is very soft and is actually machine washable.  Choose from over 10 different doll dress styles from Cinderella to Tinkerbelle to the ever popular Ariel.

This beautiful 18" doll dress made out of china silk is two toned red, blue on the top and yellow on the skirt.  It is soft and machine washable.  Best of all, this doll dress comes with a doll-sized red sparkle cape and a ribbon for your doll's hair.

Little Adventures doll dresses are so adorable and are affordable too.  Best of all, every doll dress has a matching little girl dress.  The girl's dresses are machine washable and made from high quality fabrics that are made to last.  They are great for birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, or for any Disney vacation.