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Post by thanx2mj on Mar 17, 2007 13:00:39 GMT -5
Grade: D-
how do I loathe this outfit? Let me count the ways. First off in the picture it seems that the outfit goes to the knee and has a sturdy set of tights. This outfit was anything but! Both my cousin and I got this outfit for our dolls and my cousin also got the girl size version. All three versions ride up, for starters. On my Josefina doll this dress went so high you could see her underwear! The stockings were another story. Both collector (me) and 9 year old (my cousin) managed to snag the tights because they are very fragile and would get stuck on the velcro. I called Pleasant Company up three times and had this outfit replaced three times because of the dress issue and the skirt issue. My Aunt and Uncle ended up returning the dress because it, too, rode up and the stockings for it ran very easily. They claimed it was immodest, and after a third time, they returned the girl size version to Pleasant Co. My cousin and I still both have the doll size versions. I hardly ever use mine and when I do, I have to use Josefina's Christmas dress knee high stockings with it, as the originals snagged very badly. This set was awful. Every time I called Pleasant Co. I got the opinion that my cousin and I were not alone in our dissatisfaction with this set. I stopped collecting the holiday dresses after this.
set included:
shoes, dress, and white stockings.
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Post by rabluv on Oct 24, 2007 17:02:15 GMT -5
i'm so sorry you didn't liekt he dress! I really do.
Mine isn't soo short. It's prefect length. i didn't get the tights as i bought it off ebay. but i really do like the dress.
A+
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Post by EofA on Mar 13, 2009 16:58:16 GMT -5
Garnet Holiday Outfit $26 GKOC Your American Girl will sparkle all night long in this wonderful wintry dress trimmed in fluffy faux-fur. Bright white tights and velvety shoes add a sophisticated touch.I've always liked this outfit and think it is a simple, nicely-cut festive dress. Its glittery garnet knit fabric is stretchy enough to fit the plumper body of Stella ( a customized JLY-2 from the Pre-Mattel era) but it also hangs nicely on a slimmer doll. It has a subtle bodice line, and velcro in the back. The tights do require gentle use, but no more so than most tights and I've never found them to be excessively snag-worthy. The shoes are a nice touch in matching plush garnet velvet. No complaints from me; it is a simple but pretty look for the holidays, so rates an A grade.
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Post by incagold on Dec 13, 2013 18:39:53 GMT -5
Here is Marisol wearing the Garnet Holiday Dress. We are the original owners of the outfit, and it has held up well for a long time. The material is soft, and the design is simple but pretty. The color is a nice alternative to the traditional holiday red. I give the outfit a solid A.
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Post by Skayh754 on Jan 7, 2014 1:39:48 GMT -5
I actually really like this dress, but only on MG. It just frames her face beautifully! It's a tad bit dated, but I love the color! ~mod edit to remove dead image link~
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Post by chernayakoshka on Apr 19, 2022 23:59:26 GMT -5
Dress: A+This knit dress is made of a glittery garnet fabric with garnet faux fur at the neckline and wrists. It’s a simple, flattering cut with an umpire waist and A-line silhouette. The glitter sparkles nicely in the light without being too overwhelming. I really like the dark, yet festive colour. It opens partially down the back with Velcro (the snagging kind, so be very careful with both the dress’s fabric and your doll’s hair) and is easy to put on the doll. The stretch of the fabric makes it very forgiving in fit. Margaret is an early #21 and I think it would look fine on both chubbier PM dolls and slimmer current ones. It’s just a lovely, simple dress that looks good on pretty much everyone. Front. Back. Tights: AA typical pair of white, AG tights. They aren’t the thickest that AG has produced and mine have acquired some snags over the years (I’m not the original owner), but they’re sturdy enough and look nice. Shoes: A+Sturdy shoes made of maroon velvet. They have a slight heel, but still balance well. They close with a snap (a nice change from Velcro!). I’m perhaps a little concerned about the red that’s bleeding through the white lining, but I’ve had this dress on Margaret for over a year and the shoes haven’t stained the white tights, so it must not be that serious. I like these and enjoy how well they match the dress. Shoes. Note the dye staining the inner lining. On the doll. Good Value?This retailed in the early 00s for $26, which was normal for outfits at the time. I think that was fair given that this is an entire outfit. It goes for a lot more now; I paid around $45 for it and thought that was a deal. I tend to like how much this outfit stands out against other brighter, more involved offerings, so I think it’s worth it. Overall: A+I have a soft spot for this outfit because I was the target age in the early 00s and I had outfits very similar to this, right down to the glittery knit fabric. It strokes a certain nostalgia for me. Outside of that, I love how much it stands out from other holiday outfits, both in its simplicity and colour. It’s a lovely outfit and I’m so happy to have it in my collection. Without flash... And with flash, just to demonstrate how different this colour can look.
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