Gardening Outfit (2002-2004)
Jan 14, 2008 1:55:29 GMT -5
Post by maggiedoll on Jan 14, 2008 1:55:29 GMT -5
Gardening Outfit
Keep your American Girl comfortable while she tends to her flowers in this sleeveless top and cropped lilac pants. A straw hat keeps the sun out of her eyes as she works. Her matching sandals have purple flowers on the straps.
$24 GDOG discontinued 2004
I'm not a gardener, but I would assume that one would not wear pretty pastels that do not protect from sun, dirt and cramps. Obviously, a doll would not really be gardening and it is a good picture with her in the yard with her gardening supplies, so I will let that slide.
The sleeveless top is off white thin linen. The fabric is so thin one can see the doll's undershirt. However, the embroidery distracts from the see though aspect. It is three flowers with purple (matches the pants) buds, green steams and orange "dirt," simple but pretty. Ruffles line the hem of the shirt, making it go this past the hips. The shirt closes with two little buttons on the shoulders. The buttons are tiny and it is hard to pull the shirt over the doll's bottom.
In the "huh?" department is the little peak a boo in the back. I like the crossover design but I don't understand the slight peak at a doll's lower back. Now everyone can see my doll's undershirt.
*Note: The pony tail holder comes from the "I Like Your Style" outfit.*
The cropped lilac pants is simple and clean. The pants go past the knee to around the doll's mid calf (think slightly higher than a Kirsten's dress hem). The decorative detail is pleat that goes just above the foot. The pants are closed with Velcro and a snap.
The straw hat matches the top and sandals but looks odd on the doll's head. It kind of looks like a top hat to me. It is made of a fake-feeling yet smooth faux straw, not as authentic as a Peasant Company hat yet not as stiff and fake as current Mattel. A ruffle design frames the doll's face and I would assume that in real life it would keep sweat from her eyes. On the brim is a purple ribbon wrapped around a straw cord and toped with a flower that matches the sandals.
I'm not a big sandal fan, but these are an exception. These look like they would work well outside because they are textured and feel more solid than other sandals. The straps are not elastic but stay on the doll's feet well. The detail is a purple flower that matches the hat and top.
I think that this outfit deserves an A. The grade is in the details such as embroidery, ruffles and pleats. Things that one does not expect to matter such as matching the flowers on the sandals with the flower on the hat complements the style of the set.
Edited because perfect and protect are two different words.
Keep your American Girl comfortable while she tends to her flowers in this sleeveless top and cropped lilac pants. A straw hat keeps the sun out of her eyes as she works. Her matching sandals have purple flowers on the straps.
$24 GDOG discontinued 2004
I'm not a gardener, but I would assume that one would not wear pretty pastels that do not protect from sun, dirt and cramps. Obviously, a doll would not really be gardening and it is a good picture with her in the yard with her gardening supplies, so I will let that slide.
The sleeveless top is off white thin linen. The fabric is so thin one can see the doll's undershirt. However, the embroidery distracts from the see though aspect. It is three flowers with purple (matches the pants) buds, green steams and orange "dirt," simple but pretty. Ruffles line the hem of the shirt, making it go this past the hips. The shirt closes with two little buttons on the shoulders. The buttons are tiny and it is hard to pull the shirt over the doll's bottom.
In the "huh?" department is the little peak a boo in the back. I like the crossover design but I don't understand the slight peak at a doll's lower back. Now everyone can see my doll's undershirt.
*Note: The pony tail holder comes from the "I Like Your Style" outfit.*
The cropped lilac pants is simple and clean. The pants go past the knee to around the doll's mid calf (think slightly higher than a Kirsten's dress hem). The decorative detail is pleat that goes just above the foot. The pants are closed with Velcro and a snap.
The straw hat matches the top and sandals but looks odd on the doll's head. It kind of looks like a top hat to me. It is made of a fake-feeling yet smooth faux straw, not as authentic as a Peasant Company hat yet not as stiff and fake as current Mattel. A ruffle design frames the doll's face and I would assume that in real life it would keep sweat from her eyes. On the brim is a purple ribbon wrapped around a straw cord and toped with a flower that matches the sandals.
I'm not a big sandal fan, but these are an exception. These look like they would work well outside because they are textured and feel more solid than other sandals. The straps are not elastic but stay on the doll's feet well. The detail is a purple flower that matches the hat and top.
I think that this outfit deserves an A. The grade is in the details such as embroidery, ruffles and pleats. Things that one does not expect to matter such as matching the flowers on the sandals with the flower on the hat complements the style of the set.
Edited because perfect and protect are two different words.