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This post isn't mature, but I thought there might be more of an interest here. There hasn't been a lot of activity in this section so I thought I would post this. I came across these black Barbie dresses on Aliexpress for around $2.00 each. Took a chance to see if they would fit a phicen. Actually, they fit well. Maybe even better than on a Barbie, although snug, but they're stretchy. They definitely look better on a phicen. I was surprised they look as good as they do. The photos are of two with velcro fasteners. I haven't tried to put on the strapless one. It doesn't have velcro and might be too tight.
One thing I definitely want to mention is that, out of the package, assume these will stain the figure. If anyone tries these, thoroughly wash them. With dark clothing like this, I found the best way to remove the excess dye is with bar soap. I washed these about seven times by rubbing the soap directly on the clothes and letting it sit for a few minutes. Then rinse. Eventually the water became clear. I think bar soap takes out dye better than laundry detergent. Maybe because laundry soap is designed not to. The dresses have been on these figures for a day and so far, no staining. Not sure about leaving them on for a long time. Especially on the pale figure. I"m still a bit afraid to leave them on too long.
I am thinking of experimenting with the strapless one and see what happens if I put it in strait bleach. Maybe it will turn white or maybe just disintegrate.

I was able to get the strapless one on. It was just a bit difficult to get over the hips. It doesn't look bad but I like the other two better.

with cheap boots

with expensive boots

 

[Fox915]

Wow! That is an amazing find. They do look like they were made for a Phicen. Thank you so much for sharing this, and also for the heads up about the staining issue.

Cheers~

 

[cam 7]

I was surprised how good they look. Usually cheap Barbie clothes are gaudy pink and purple outfits that won't fit a phicen even using a crowbar. I generally don't bother with them. These actually looked elegant. And by the product photos, it looked possible they would fit a phicen. Actually, they were easier to put on then a lot of super duck stuff.
I decided to leave them on the figures another day and still no stains. They should be okay. But I washed these many times with the bar soap. Also, these are mid bust figures. The dresses probably won't fit a large bust. Still haven't tried the strapless one. Looks like it might be too small and it doesn't open with velcro. The dresses are also sold individually. For the photos, I forgot to put on shoes. They look even better with black heels.

 

[navetsea]

doesn't look cheap, probably that legging pants stretchy fabrics, great find!

 

[Warrior49]

Excellent find! And you're right, we're losing activity here!

 

[Wolfgang]

Where on aliexpress did you find them? Ive been looking in the Action figure part.

Wolf

 

[cam 7]

I found them in "all categories" I didn't look in a specific section. Although, they are probably listed in dolls and accessories not action figures. I just left it in "all categories" and typed "barbie black dress" They came right up on the first couple pages. I bought the three piece set from the manly "your princess your doll" for $5.89. There is a six piece set with style variations but I didn't try those. Also, I see the three I bought sold separately too.

 

[Wolfgang]

I found them right after I posted my question. Thanks anyway

Wolf

 

[doller]

Good advice. Will have to keep my eyes open for these.