Understanding Doll Sizes

18 inch Slim Dolls (left) such as Carpatina Dolls, Magic Attic, Ann Estelle - have a 9.5" waist line.
Fantasy Adventures clothing will fit these dolls perfectly and will not fit at all the American Girl® dolls.
Shoes sizes are about 3" long and 1.25" wide
18 inch Soft Body Dolls (right) such as American Girl® Dolls and Gotz - have a 10.5" to 11" waist line.
Girlfriends Collection clothing will fir these dolls perfectly and will be large on the slim dolls.
Shoes sizes are about 3" long and 1.50" wide
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