Christmas Dress (Tartan Plaid Dress) (retired)
Mar 6, 2020 19:55:00 GMT -5
Post by chernayakoshka on Mar 6, 2020 19:55:00 GMT -5
Dress – A+
This is perhaps a very fancy dress for someone in Addy’s social position, but it’s gorgeous and given great justification in the story. Despite doing a lot of sewing, I’m embarrassingly unfamiliar with fabric and couldn’t tell you if it’s real taffeta or not, but it’s stiff, feels durable, and holds it’s shape very well. It hangs beautifully on the doll and just has a classic look that I love. The ribbon is a more satiny material and has fringe at the ends – it really pulls the whole thing together.
The back of the dress and the bow. Apologies for the messy bow! I either tie them really well or really poorly :-P
The detail in this dress is impressive. I love the white collar with black ribbon. The sleeves have tiny black bows on them, while the front is adourned with three tiny buttons. I wasn’t initially sold on the green and red plaid, but it’s completely won me over and looks amazing (and very festive) on pretty much every doll.
Showcasing some of the front detail. I can't get over how sophisticated the white and black collar is!
Fit-wise, my dress was purchased in 2013, but it fits my PC Addy just fine. I have no idea if her undergarments and hoops would fit under it, but the dress alone closes and fits well.
Good Value?
When I got this in 2013, I paid full price for it. I don’t remember exactly how much it was, but some Googling is showing $28, which sounds about right. Normally, I might say that it was overpriced for what it was: a dress and a hair ribbon, but this is such a beautiful dress and is so well-made that I can’t be upset about the lack of shoes. I’m happy with what I paid.
Overall – A+
I think this might be one of my favourite dresses that AG has ever made. Even the later version that I have is incredibly well-made and looks absolutely beautiful on every doll I’ve put it on. I got it long before I had Addy, and while I think it looks best on her (and she’s not willing to share it anymore), I’ve yet to find a doll that it doesn’t flatter. It’s a timeless piece that could find a home in any collection. My sister (who does have an Addy, but no outfits for her) was watching me dress my Addy today and was really taken with this dress – she’s never shown any interest in Addy’s collection outside of the doll. I’m so happy to have it in my collection!
Addy enjoying the Christmas tree in her festive Christmas dress!
This is perhaps a very fancy dress for someone in Addy’s social position, but it’s gorgeous and given great justification in the story. Despite doing a lot of sewing, I’m embarrassingly unfamiliar with fabric and couldn’t tell you if it’s real taffeta or not, but it’s stiff, feels durable, and holds it’s shape very well. It hangs beautifully on the doll and just has a classic look that I love. The ribbon is a more satiny material and has fringe at the ends – it really pulls the whole thing together.
The back of the dress and the bow. Apologies for the messy bow! I either tie them really well or really poorly :-P
The detail in this dress is impressive. I love the white collar with black ribbon. The sleeves have tiny black bows on them, while the front is adourned with three tiny buttons. I wasn’t initially sold on the green and red plaid, but it’s completely won me over and looks amazing (and very festive) on pretty much every doll.
Showcasing some of the front detail. I can't get over how sophisticated the white and black collar is!
Fit-wise, my dress was purchased in 2013, but it fits my PC Addy just fine. I have no idea if her undergarments and hoops would fit under it, but the dress alone closes and fits well.
Good Value?
When I got this in 2013, I paid full price for it. I don’t remember exactly how much it was, but some Googling is showing $28, which sounds about right. Normally, I might say that it was overpriced for what it was: a dress and a hair ribbon, but this is such a beautiful dress and is so well-made that I can’t be upset about the lack of shoes. I’m happy with what I paid.
Overall – A+
I think this might be one of my favourite dresses that AG has ever made. Even the later version that I have is incredibly well-made and looks absolutely beautiful on every doll I’ve put it on. I got it long before I had Addy, and while I think it looks best on her (and she’s not willing to share it anymore), I’ve yet to find a doll that it doesn’t flatter. It’s a timeless piece that could find a home in any collection. My sister (who does have an Addy, but no outfits for her) was watching me dress my Addy today and was really taken with this dress – she’s never shown any interest in Addy’s collection outside of the doll. I’m so happy to have it in my collection!
Addy enjoying the Christmas tree in her festive Christmas dress!