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Post by nararabbit on Sept 1, 2012 17:40:09 GMT -5
Caroline's Holiday dress took me by surprise! Well, kinda. Her gloves are ugly and I won't be using them - they're shiny satin and just look weird. Her dress is actually a gorgeous woven jacquard type fabric, with alternating bands of plum and light plum, and roses woven in between. The satiny neckline is wide and ruffly, very cute! The buckle is heavy, pretty sure it's plastic but it could pass for metal (so a good plastic!) I've attached a close-up, as the stock photo makes it look quite cheap and really it uses nice material. (the close-up will be back, it for some reason keeps posting as HUGE, in the meantime it's available in the same album!)  And the shoes, for good measure:  |
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Post by irishnurse68 on Sept 2, 2012 16:48:18 GMT -5
This gown is gorgeous! The jacquard material is thick and beautifully embroidered. The ruffled neckline is gorgeous. The belt and buckle are much nicer in person than I anticipated. The buckle does look like real metal. The embroidered shoes match perfectly. The hairpiece is nice, I haven't tried it on a doll yet, but it is very pretty. I am not sure about the gloves yet. They are bright white and satiny, and while they are lovely on their own, I'm not sure how they will look with the dress. I feel like a light shade of lavender to match the dress may have been a better choice. Overall, this is a beautiful outfit. A |
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Post by Catlin on Sept 4, 2012 21:04:58 GMT -5
There is only one word for this dress: gorgeous! I didn't want to take her out of it. The shoes and gloves were a bit of a pain to get on, but hopefully they have stretched out. I give the dress an A.
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Post by sailormolly on Sept 10, 2012 17:26:39 GMT -5
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Post by sailormolly on Sept 11, 2012 19:05:12 GMT -5
I wasn't expecting to like any of Caroline's clothes, but I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it. Of course it doesn't hurt that I love purple.  Lanie is standing in as my "Caroline".  The fabric is a thick, woven fabric. The flower pattern isn't embroidered or ironed on. It's more like it woven in. Here's a view with the hem flipped up so you can see both sides.  The headband matches Lanie's hair perfectly.  It does have that obnoxiously big tag, but I just rolled it up and tucked it under the headband. That works for now. I may end up cutting it off at some point.   The gloves were a little snug the first time I put them on. But it was easier the second and third time.  The one thing I don't like about the gloves is the tag on the inside. The gloves are so tight that the tag is visible and leaves a fairly ugly lump.  The shoes are some of the prettiest shoes that AG has ever made. I'd love to have a pair for myself.  Please excuse the indecent ankle picture. ;D I was having trouble getting the shoes on over a pair of Addy's (or Cécile's) white knee high socks. I eventually did get the shoes on with the socks, but it took a lot of effort and a large paper clip.  I'm hoping they'll stretch out over time.  Cécile in Caroline's Holiday dress minus the headband. i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/sailorstitch/American%20Girl/Cécile%20and%20Marie-Grace/CécileHolidayDress2.jpgi33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/sailorstitch/American%20Girl/Cécile%20and%20Marie-Grace/CécileHolidayDress1.jpgi33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/sailorstitch/American%20Girl/Cécile%20and%20Marie-Grace/CécileHolidayDress3.jpgHeadband on a Nicki with a haircut.   SailorMolly |
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Post by Scarlett on Oct 4, 2012 20:23:52 GMT -5
I have to agree with everyone else that this dress is fabulous. I love how thick and detailed the material is, and the shape is just so flattering. The silky light purple material of the neckline and sleeve ruffles can get a little picky/stringy if you aren't careful with it...so just be careful with it! The long gloves have a much nicer aesthetic effect than shorter ones like Cécile's. The shoes are very lovely and were actually my favorite part of the ensemble, but alas, the ones in my box ended up being a little bit too small to fit on over stockings (and barely big enough to fit over bare feet), so I'll be calling for replacements soon. Overall, an A from me!  Emma Purple Sideways Glance (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr  Emma Holiday Close-Up (wm) by scarlett1854, on Flickr |
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Post by ¤Maddy¤ on Oct 22, 2012 18:50:02 GMT -5
This dress is GORGEOUS!
Pros:
The adorable little gloves, I have only ever had one pair of those gloves that came with an outfit I got years ago and I lost one. So I am so glad to have another set. The little headband is cute! The dress itself is detailed and seems very durable. The shoes are cute!
Cons:
The shoes were super hard to get on her feet. And also I think the headband is cute, but a bit silly if you just want to buy the outfit for another doll.
Over all grade: B+
Pictures will be added when I have time to post them!
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Post by QNPoohBear on Dec 28, 2012 17:32:18 GMT -5
I don't have much to add. Like everyone else I find this dress is gorgeous and well-made but everything is tough to get on. I couldn't get it on Susanna over a shift and it barely fit without a shift. The shoes don't fit Susanna (PM size feet) and the gloves were super tough to pull on. The dress fits Ruth (Mattel) perfectly and looks great on. One glove went on easily and the other needed some tugging. The shoes DO fit over light nylon stockings. I manage to squeeze the shoes on just barely over the heel and then I slapped the bottom of the shoe with my palm and it went on all the way. I didn't try the hairpiece. My only blond is Kirsten and she's PM. It looks way too small to fit anyone's head! Instead I paired the dress with a lavender ribbon from an Etsy dress. Dress: A Accessories: B Overall grade: A-/B+    |
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