Summer Skirt Set (retired)

[jchappa]

This item was released in 2011 and retired in 2017.

Julie chooses this groovy outfit for sunny days in San Francisco:
• An off-the-shoulder top with ruffles and multicolored stitching
• A colorful chevron-striped skirt with a belt at the waist
• Bright blue sandals that are perfect for warm weather
• A braided suede headband trimmed with three bold blossoms

*This outfit is not seen in any of Julie's books*

I bought this as soon as it came out. The peasant top and separate skirt are nice for some mix and match options. The shoes are also a nice color to wear with other outfits. I do not own Julie, so Mary (#23) is modeling here.

Top:


The smocking is done very neatly and the bow is a nice accent. The fabric is lightweight cotton.


Skirt:


The stripes are great for the time period. Love the diagonal design on the front. The back is just horizontal stripes. The attached belt looks good and does not sag like the belts on some outfits. The fabric for the skirt is a very lightweight denim type.

Shoes:


Nice color. Have the clear stretchy strap across the heel, but also have velcro on the top.

Headband:


Very cute accessory. The flowers on mine were not centered, so tying in the back looked funny. (In the store Julie had it tied in the back.) I tied it on the side and like that look better anyway. The band is a braided suede type fabric and the flowers are a similar fabric.


Overall, this outfit gets an A. The only problem I found was that it was a little big on Mary. She does seem to be on the skinny side though. I have not tried it on any of my other girls to check the fit.

[emchhardy]

I received this outfit along with Kanani's Aloha Outfit in the same shipment and wow, it's like night and day. This outfit makes Kanani's Aloha Outfit look so cheap. I love everything about this outfit. I think it's worth every penny. I bought this outfit with Lanie in mind but I think she will share this one with Kanani. The shirt surprised me. I was expecting it to be like a t-shirt material and it's more like a blouse. The skirt is very vibrant with the striping and the shoes look like real shoes that were worn during that time period (they're very well made). I give this outfit an A+ and very highly recommend it.

ETA - This outfit looks really great on Kanani (better than I thought it would actually).

[jchappa]

Jan 18, 2011 19:01:43 GMT -5 crazyquilter said:

I'd like to try to copy this outfit for mini Julie. Is the back of the skirt just like the front? Also, where is the opening?

The back of the skirt is the same cut as the front, but the stripes are horizontal - not diagonal. It has a velcro closure in the center back.

[Snowie]

This outfit is very cute. The skirt is a colorful chevron print and made out of a canvasy-type material.The shoes are blue Dr. Scholls and stay on her feet well. The headband is ADORABLE with the little flowers, and you can tie it around her head, or you can even use it as a belt for some other outfits!

I don't have Julie, but my mom does, so I can try to take some pictures of her wearing this outfit a little later, when I have my camera.

[Jamirae]

I have wanted this outfit since I first got a peek at it. I went to AGP NYC today and bought it. I am very disappointed in it, and hope that I just got one that was returned or just not representative.

It is a cute outfit, no doubt about it. But mine was wrinkled more than I had expected. The neckline also seems to be stretched out. If it is not, then it really is too wide for the dolls. I had a lot of plans for this outfit so I hope that when I return it, that the blouse fits a lot better than this one. Right now I have to give the fit a "D", though the outfit look is an "A". All of my dolls except Addy would look so cute in this if it fit better.

[reenee11]

I love this outfit, but the skirt would barley close on my #23. I may return it for another skirt to see if a different one fits better. Loved everything else about this outfit.

A-, love everything, but wish the skirt was a bit larger.

[mom2princesspeas]

Am I the only one who is bothered by how the side seams do not match up? I love this outfit, but cannot stand to view it from the side, as my eye keeps catching the mis-matched stripes on the side seam! I drop the outfit to a B+ due to the skirt!

[Simone]

I don't have Julie, but this outfit is so cute, I just had to get it. I like the colors on the skirt, and I haven't had any trouble with it. The shirt is cute and I like the stretchy pullover. The shoes are nice too. I'm not a fan of the headdress, but the outfit is great! Here it is on #53, Allie.

[incagold]

Another photo of Julie's summer skirt. I like it a lot, especially the headband.

[Skayh754]

I don't have Julie or Ivy and I normally am not of fan of their stuff, but the headband in this set called out to me and then I fell in love with the shirt too. I hate the skirt and shoes, but the shirt and headband are among my favorites.

[onemoredoll]

I like this outfit. I paired it with Ivy's pants and it looks cute. This top has so many mix/match possibilities and the shoes go great with the new green beach 2014 Spring PWP.

[keeperofthepast]

A friend collects Julie and has this. The skirt is really cute and I absolutely love the smocked blouse. The shoes are super cute and remind my of the Dr. Scholl's ones that we all wore even as pre-teens.
The headband is adorable.