Undergarments I (RETIRED)
Mar 7, 2020 10:30:36 GMT -5
Post by chernayakoshka on Mar 7, 2020 10:30:36 GMT -5
Stays – A+
These are very well made. I’m very impressed by how structured and stiff they are and how much like a “real” corset they feel. The lacing may not be entirely accurate (it’s done shoelace style, but should probably be spiral), but I’m content with this change…trying to spiral lace a corset of this size would probably be a bit tricky!
It’s admittedly a little tricky to actually get on the doll. Your options are to either completely unlace it, slip it around the doll and then thread the lace again or to loosen the laces, slip it over the dolls legs, and then lace it up…either way, you’re looking at relacing in some form. This doesn’t bother me and I enjoy the slight curve it gives the doll’s figure, though I could see kids getting frustrated with it.
Front
Back
Hoops – A+
These are also really impressive in their construction. I miss the detail and craftsmanship that AG used to put into pieces like this. I’m not sure what the hoops are actually made of, but they feel like sturdy plastic at the very least (similar to plastic boning in modern corsets). My set was purchased on the secondary market, but they’re PC and have held up incredibly well, no crimping or misshapenness to the hoops at all!
Hoops. They certainly look rather strange when not on the doll!
Pocket – A+
This is simply darling! It’s a simple design – just a pocket of fabric with some lovely embroidery – but it lines up with the pocket slits that can be found on some of Felicity’s dresses. I have no idea how much play value something like this gets, but from a historical accuracy and display value, it’s fantastic.
Pocket
Good Value?
The set retailed for $18; I bought it on the secondary market for $35, a price that I’m extremely happy with. The quality is amazing and I love the functionality of it all. While I wish I could have snagged it for $18, little me simply wasn’t into dolly undergarments, so I had to scour the secondary market for it and honestly would have been content to pay slightly more than what I ultimately did.
Overall – A+
This set perfectly sums what I loved about PC era and older Mattel era. The attention to detail in this set is phenomenal and I love how “real” it all feels. I have no idea how well these sets sell/have sold among the target audience, but I’m in love with them. The only downside is that I’m not sure how well the undergarments will fit under some of Felicity’s or Elizabeth outfits, especially those produced post-Pleasant Company. They definitely give dresses a different silhouette, which I love for the accuracy – I wish AG still did more sets like this.
Marya was impatient to put one of her lovely gowns over this, but agreed to let me photograph her undergarments before she continued dressing.
These are very well made. I’m very impressed by how structured and stiff they are and how much like a “real” corset they feel. The lacing may not be entirely accurate (it’s done shoelace style, but should probably be spiral), but I’m content with this change…trying to spiral lace a corset of this size would probably be a bit tricky!
It’s admittedly a little tricky to actually get on the doll. Your options are to either completely unlace it, slip it around the doll and then thread the lace again or to loosen the laces, slip it over the dolls legs, and then lace it up…either way, you’re looking at relacing in some form. This doesn’t bother me and I enjoy the slight curve it gives the doll’s figure, though I could see kids getting frustrated with it.
Front
Back
Hoops – A+
These are also really impressive in their construction. I miss the detail and craftsmanship that AG used to put into pieces like this. I’m not sure what the hoops are actually made of, but they feel like sturdy plastic at the very least (similar to plastic boning in modern corsets). My set was purchased on the secondary market, but they’re PC and have held up incredibly well, no crimping or misshapenness to the hoops at all!
Hoops. They certainly look rather strange when not on the doll!
Pocket – A+
This is simply darling! It’s a simple design – just a pocket of fabric with some lovely embroidery – but it lines up with the pocket slits that can be found on some of Felicity’s dresses. I have no idea how much play value something like this gets, but from a historical accuracy and display value, it’s fantastic.
Good Value?
The set retailed for $18; I bought it on the secondary market for $35, a price that I’m extremely happy with. The quality is amazing and I love the functionality of it all. While I wish I could have snagged it for $18, little me simply wasn’t into dolly undergarments, so I had to scour the secondary market for it and honestly would have been content to pay slightly more than what I ultimately did.
Overall – A+
This set perfectly sums what I loved about PC era and older Mattel era. The attention to detail in this set is phenomenal and I love how “real” it all feels. I have no idea how well these sets sell/have sold among the target audience, but I’m in love with them. The only downside is that I’m not sure how well the undergarments will fit under some of Felicity’s or Elizabeth outfits, especially those produced post-Pleasant Company. They definitely give dresses a different silhouette, which I love for the accuracy – I wish AG still did more sets like this.
Marya was impatient to put one of her lovely gowns over this, but agreed to let me photograph her undergarments before she continued dressing.