The Barbie doll, from when it was first released in the year 1959 has changed in many ways. From fashion sense, looks and going against how society has the perfect woman image in their minds, the Barbie doll is very different to how it was 57 years ago. The barbie doll first came out with a tiny waist, stick thin legs and a petite body which was viewed as an impossible figure to have for any woman or girl. The Barbie had a huge influence on young girls and some had even started to starve themselves in order to try and look like the ideal Barbie figure. When the Barbie doll had first come out in 1959, It was made with short, black hair and not the long, blonde hair you see on Barbie dolls in stores today. Going into the 60’s, the hairstyle changed