DOLLS (VHS COVER) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
This crewneck sweatshirt prominently features the iconic artwork from the VHS cover of the 1987 horror film, "Dolls." The design immediately evokes the unsettling atmosphere of the movie, drawing viewers into its dark fantasy world.
The Central Image
The primary focus is a chilling depiction of a porcelain-faced doll. This doll, with its unsettlingly smooth features, embodies the film's core theme of manufactured innocence hiding a sinister reality. The cover art's evocative power lies in this uncanny portrayal, creating a lasting impression of the movie's unique horror style.
Symbolism and Meaning
The artwork's core symbolism revolves around the doll as a vessel for the macabre. The doll is not merely a toy; it is a representation of the deceptive façade, the unsettling combination of the familiar and the alien that lies at the heart of the film’s narrative. The design uses this to represent unsettling undertones and a disturbing sense of mystery.
Visual Impact
The design, lifted directly from the original VHS release, uses the cover's design elements to grab attention. The artwork, with its unsettling subject matter and distinctive style, is instantly recognizable to fans of 80s horror and those familiar with the film. It captures the essence of the movie's dark fantasy and its enduring place in horror film history.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
