AG Store Exclusive: Merry & Bright Gown Set (2013)
Dec 3, 2013 22:40:05 GMT -5
Post by fionabrigade on Dec 3, 2013 22:40:05 GMT -5
Channeling Cinderella: The Clock Strikes Midnight
The gown has an additional layer with tulle on the bottom to add volume:
Tiara detail. It feels like metal:
Detail of the back and removable belt:
So cozy:
Snowflake embroidered cape with velvet texture (satin on underside):
"The cold never bothered me anyway!"
So in a nutshell, I did not plan on purchasing this outfit after seeing the early AGSF pictures...it looked nice but my dolls avoid princess-y things (Poor Grayson!). Yet I'm a sucker for limited edition items (a store exclusive no less!) and I changed my mind when I saw it in person. Despite the initial $72 sticker shock, the price is comparable to purchasing a holiday dress ($36) and holiday accessories ($28) plus the $2 upcharge for gift boxed items.
Pros:
It sparkles and is shiny
Pleasantly surprised at the gown's additional layer
Drapes nicely
Sparkle design continues on the back / looks good from all angles
Tiara is metal, not plastic (which I believed it to be made of from the early photos)
Cape is super soft
Cons:
Poor finishing - gown came with some loose threads hanging on the back
Bodice fits loose (or it could be that my Marie Grace is super skinny)
Tight gloves are a pain to get on
Should have come with an additional accessory - A sceptre would have been perfect to complete that regal look
Cheap velcro closure on cape
Belt seems like an afterthought
Grade: B; Recommended if it is within your budget.