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Post by cami713 on May 1, 2006 12:09:01 GMT -5
*This outfit was worn by Felicity in the books Felicity Learns a Lesson, "Felicity's New Sister," "Felicity's Dancing Shoes," and in the DVD Felicity: An American Girl Adventure*I bought this one as soon as it was re-released in 2004. (or was it early 05?) The Good: Nice pieces that go well together. I love the mob cap, it's plain white so it matches with anything else. Looks great with her undies (especially, of course, the hoops) underneath. The Bad: Colors don't look so great on my M Felicity, thanks to her creepy eyes  . Lacing the jacket up might be a bit hard for little hands. The ribbon is really slick, so you have to double knot it or it unties right away. Rating: ****1/2, A (Has anyone tried the jacket paired with her Riding Outfit skirt? I wonder how that would look, as there's little bits of green on this top.)
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Post by heidinmi on Jun 21, 2006 15:38:50 GMT -5
Has anyone tried the jacket paired with her Riding Outfit skirt? I wonder how that would look, as there's little bits of green on this top The fabric of the top may look a bit mismatched with the felt of the riding habit. Hmmm...will have to try it. I love this outfit but it is a bit hard to get the top on without undoing the laces. |
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Post by Guest on Aug 15, 2006 16:26:02 GMT -5
Pre- Mattel A+
This one was from 1991. I was so elated by how beautiful it was! The quality is superb. I couldn't be happier with it. O know I saw a more recently made one, and the quality of this one surpasses it.
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Post by eagle0621 on Oct 5, 2006 14:10:36 GMT -5
I just got this outfit yesterday and it looks fabulous on my 1992 Felicity. It takes some effort to get her in the outfit but all that work is worth it. A+ for wonderful quality
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Post by scandia on Jun 10, 2007 9:54:36 GMT -5
The outfit is beautiful per se. Skirt is really good. Jacket looks pretty but it is hard to lace up without her shift showing underneath. And two of the grommets have fallen off already- I bought this outfit in 1998 or 1999. A-
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Post by agcollector293110 on Jun 21, 2007 22:14:13 GMT -5
I think this outfit is very cute and I don't remember any trouble (other then the time it takes) to lace up the top. However the string that laces it DOES fray. At least for me. I went through 2 replacements and the one I have now shows signs of fraying. If you do get this outfit be careful when lacing it. Mine was premattel so I don;t know if this is still the case with mattel sets.
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Post by QNPoohBear on Jul 1, 2007 13:48:47 GMT -5
review is of original set: I really like the colors of this outfit. The skirt is a beautiful wine red color made from brocade like fabric. There is a little floral pattern embroidered in the skirt. The lace jacket is lined with plain white fabric and it closes in front, no velcro, which can be difficult to squish Felicity's arms in easily. The jacket has a delicate floral pattern in wine red and blue. It has a cute ruffle at the top and on the sleeves. There is a little piece in the back called a peplum. Mine sticks up and doesn't lie flat, but I don't think that is normal. The jacket has metal grommets and a silken cord that threads through the comments to lace up the jacket. The cord frays easily but mine has stood up to many years of play and is still in good condition. The skirt closes on the sides with velcro and barely fits around Lissie. There are holes in the sides to reach in her pocket, but the skirt won't fit with the undergarments on. The cap is a plain white cotton mob cap, which one traditionally sees associated with the era. Mine came all wrinkled and crumpled so Felicity never wears it. Overall grade: A-     |
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Post by EofA on Jul 22, 2007 14:00:01 GMT -5
 (Elizabeth's outfit is not AG, LOL). This is one of my favorite outfits for Felicity. I think it makes her look very proper and neat. I love that the skirt has slits for her to reach her pocket if she needs to. If I had to pick one casual outfit for Felicity, this would be it. |
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Post by Amy on Sept 27, 2007 17:42:26 GMT -5
 I used to think that this outfit was too plain and boring, but thankfully I got over that. Lissie looks great in red. What I Like:-Like I said, Felicity just looks awesome in this. I think it really brings out her crazy neon green eyes. -The skirt poofs out. I like that. What I Didn't Like:-The jacket is a little tight and hard to get on. -Same with the mob cap. It's difficult to fit it just so on her head. Grade: A  |
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Post by Guest on Mar 21, 2008 20:22:52 GMT -5
The PM one has a silk cord, while the Mattel one has what looks like a shoelace cord, but not plasticy. It seems more durable--I've had the Mattel one for a year and it has not frayed.
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Post by horsemom on Jan 3, 2009 13:51:45 GMT -5
(Has anyone tried the jacket paired with her Riding Outfit skirt? I wonder how that would look, as there's little bits of green on this top.)I have and I think it looks cute. |
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Post by Latte on Mar 1, 2009 14:17:28 GMT -5
I bought this outfit new in May 2008 and have only tried it on a PM doll -- it is difficult to get tight enough that her body/undergarments do not show.
I am getting a brand new Felicity within the next few days, so maybe it will fit her better because of the slimmer body...we'll see!
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Post by LissieAB on Sept 29, 2009 20:33:49 GMT -5
I can't say enough nice things about this dress. I love it! I bought mine earlier this year off of ebay and was very pleased at what I found.
I love the style. Love it. The jacket fits my 2009 Lissie perfectly. It is not feel like plastic and has a very pleasant pattern on it. I don't find it hard to lace at all. The skirt is made of nice, thick material (does not feel like plastic, either) and there is a subtle vertical pattern on it. It fits my Lissie great as well, unlike the skirt of her Christmas dress.
I find that this dress looks great on the newer and older versions of Felicity. It is defiantly one of my favorite Felicity outfits - my Lissie doll is wearing it right now!
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Laced Jacket and Skirt: A (I don't give A+'s).
In conclusion, I believe that this is a wonderful period outfit and a must-have for any collector of Felicity!
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Post by FreakTM on Oct 28, 2009 17:11:55 GMT -5
I Love the laced jacket jacket and skirt. It has great mix and match quality and great playability. A++
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Post by QNPoohBear on Nov 6, 2009 20:23:42 GMT -5
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Post by rosieangel on Nov 28, 2009 0:15:54 GMT -5
For pure aesthetic purposes, this is my favorite of Felicity's outfits. The cotton jacket with the dainty floral print contrasts beautifully against the heavy textured brocade of her skirt, which has soft side pleating to give it a lovely shape. I also love the plain mob cap. It's been my all-purpose one, since it goes with all of her dresses! Makes it so I don't have to dig around for her other caps. My big complaint with this outfit is that the ties are slippery and glossy, and lacing the jacket closed so it doesn't gap is difficult! When I was little, I'd hand the doll off to my Dad in frustration, asking him to help me. Even as an adult, I find dressing her in this to be a bit of a project - the last time I wrestled Felicity into this outfit, it took me 35 minutes to fully dress her (yes, I'm crazy enough to time such things)! She looks her loveliest once it's finally on properly, though... It complements her complexion and eyes just beautifully.  |
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Post by artz_annie on Jun 1, 2011 23:13:52 GMT -5
 pardon the scarf for the work dress which happens to be in the photo too.. I havent been able to take additional photos yet. But I will soon. |
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Post by 1994samanthafan on Nov 12, 2011 20:10:07 GMT -5
 Another shot. I love this outfit - and I'm not really a Felicity fan. It is VERY snug on PC girls, if you accidentally buy the AG version like I did. Also, be very careful washing the skirt. I had to wash mine (it was a stinky eBay purchase) and although the skirt came out fine, the lingerie bag I wash doll clothes in was stained a deep, dark pink. Be forewarned! A |
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Post by LissieLover on Feb 1, 2012 0:03:57 GMT -5
This is one of my favorite Felicity outfits, mine is good quality, and I love to pair it with the skirt from her riding habit. (see photo) Attachments:
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