Donna Reed - Fashion Plate

Donna was one of television's best-dressed women in the late '50s/early '60s during her 8-year tenure on the small screen. She was class and female dignity personified, whether she was wearing an everday housedress or all dolled up in a sparking evening gown. Even when she replaced Barbara Bel Geddes on Dallas nearly two decades later, Donna still possessed a keen fashion sense, and made the character more glamorous, (no offense to Barbara's fans) though she will never be thought of as the definitive "Miss Ellie." Below is a cut-out doll from one of the Donna Reed paper doll books in my collection. Watch Donna "model" one outfit from each of the categories below left. *Note* You may have to wait a few moments until Donna decides on the perfect ensemble.

Donna was one of television's best-dressed women in the late '50s/early '60s during her 8-year tenure on the small screen. She was class and female dignity personified, whether she was wearing an everday housedress or all dolled up in a sparking evening gown. Even when she replaced Barbara Bel Geddes on Dallas nearly two decades later, Donna still possessed a keen fashion sense, and made the character more glamorous, (no offense to Barbara's fans) though she will never be thought of as the definitive "Miss Ellie." Below is a cut-out doll from one of the Donna Reed paper doll books in my collection. Watch Donna "model" one outfit from each of the categories below left. Note You may have to wait a few moments until Donna decides on the perfect ensemble.

1. Deciding on the perfect outfit
2. A "Day At Home" doing housework and baking for the Women's Club charity bazaar (Sunflower Yellow Fringe)
3. "PTA Meeting" with Jeff's teachers (Floral Print)
4. A night of "Dinner and Bridge" with the Kelseys (Semi-formal red dress)
5. "American Medical Association Banqet" with Dr. Alex (Blue Formal)