Buster Brown Dress, shown here with Samantha's Shoes and Socks.
The Buster Brown Dress (also known as Samantha's School Dress) was introduced to Samantha's Collection in 1986 and retired in 2008. It is associated with the book Samantha Learns a Lesson. Retail cost was $20 and was later raised to $22.
Dress
Grey flannel drop waisted dress with white collar and cuffs. Pleated skirt. Six white buttons in two rows on bodice. Black bow tie at neck. The front bodice and the hem of the skirt are topstitched in white. Velcros at sleeves and up back.
Hair Bow
Black satin hair ribbon.
Dress Like Your Doll
Girls' School Flannel Dress.
The matching outfit was available as the School Flannel Dress for $78. A pattern was also available, and other accessories were available to complete the look.
The outfit was phased out around 2000.
Trivia
- Buster Brown was a popular comic character of the era, and the dress is intended to evoke his clothing style.