Christmas Outfit I (retired)
Mar 8, 2020 9:39:18 GMT -5
Post by chernayakoshka on Mar 8, 2020 9:39:18 GMT -5
Blouse – A+
This is a super cute blouse that I, perhaps embarrassingly, would totally wear today. It’s made of a crisp, white cotton with eyelet lace around the cuffs and on the collar bow. The sleeves flare out and the collar crosses in a sort of bow to give the front a very 70s flare. It opens fully in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind, so be careful) for easy dressing.
Sadly, mine has yellowed around some of the lace with age, but I don’t hold that against the outfit.
Front.
Back.
Jumper – A+
The jumper is absolutely gorgeous! It’s made of a lovely, soft, cranberry coloured velour that manages to be both slightly tacky and visually appealing. Despite its softness, it keeps its shape and hangs well. The embroidered flower design is pretty and somehow manages to tie the look together. The belt buckle does actually work, but the dress also opens in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind), so it’s easy to put on.
Jumper! It looks a lot more pink in this photo than it actually is.
Tights – A
I actually like these. They’re kind of gaudy, but I sort of love that about them. Mine haven’t shed yet, so maybe AG fixed whatever was causing that. They’re thick, but my stepmom insists that this was how they wore tights in the 70s (and she confirms that they were super uncomfortable). Yes, they do feel incredibly itchy and I’m so glad that I don’t have to wear them, but I think they look nice (and delightfully tacky) with the rest of the outfit.
Itchy itchy tights!
Shoes – C+
This is the one part of the outfit that I don’t really care for. These shoes are just so…yuck, and they feel really cheap. The platform is made of thick foam with the straps being shiny pleather. They open with Velcro for easy closure (which snags like crazy on the tights), but they’re still hard to get on and it’s hard to balance the doll once she’s wearing them. My stepmom says that she did own shoes like this, so I guess they might be historically accurate, but I have very little love for them beyond that.
Shoes of disappointment.
Good Value?
My set was a Christmas gift from my husband in 2017 (who was dismayed that Peggy didn’t have a Christmas dress…he has quite a soft spot for her), so I paid nothing for it. He got it from the secondary market since it was retired, so I don’t know what he paid for it, either. It retailed for $32, which I think is fair given the construction of the set and the pieces it comes with. The shoes are a let-down, but I’m pleased that the outfit had shoes at all.
Overall – A-
Of all of Julie’s Christmas outfits, this one is definitely my favourite. The shoes drive the overall grade down, but I love every other part of it. When my stepmom and I visited the AG Store in Columbus, she pointed this outfit out specifically as one that she would have worn in the 70s, so it seems to be accurate for its period. It looks great on Peggy and I’m so happy to have it in my collection.
This is a super cute blouse that I, perhaps embarrassingly, would totally wear today. It’s made of a crisp, white cotton with eyelet lace around the cuffs and on the collar bow. The sleeves flare out and the collar crosses in a sort of bow to give the front a very 70s flare. It opens fully in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind, so be careful) for easy dressing.
Sadly, mine has yellowed around some of the lace with age, but I don’t hold that against the outfit.
Front.
Back.
Jumper – A+
The jumper is absolutely gorgeous! It’s made of a lovely, soft, cranberry coloured velour that manages to be both slightly tacky and visually appealing. Despite its softness, it keeps its shape and hangs well. The embroidered flower design is pretty and somehow manages to tie the look together. The belt buckle does actually work, but the dress also opens in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind), so it’s easy to put on.
Jumper! It looks a lot more pink in this photo than it actually is.
Tights – A
I actually like these. They’re kind of gaudy, but I sort of love that about them. Mine haven’t shed yet, so maybe AG fixed whatever was causing that. They’re thick, but my stepmom insists that this was how they wore tights in the 70s (and she confirms that they were super uncomfortable). Yes, they do feel incredibly itchy and I’m so glad that I don’t have to wear them, but I think they look nice (and delightfully tacky) with the rest of the outfit.
Itchy itchy tights!
Shoes – C+
This is the one part of the outfit that I don’t really care for. These shoes are just so…yuck, and they feel really cheap. The platform is made of thick foam with the straps being shiny pleather. They open with Velcro for easy closure (which snags like crazy on the tights), but they’re still hard to get on and it’s hard to balance the doll once she’s wearing them. My stepmom says that she did own shoes like this, so I guess they might be historically accurate, but I have very little love for them beyond that.
Shoes of disappointment.
Good Value?
My set was a Christmas gift from my husband in 2017 (who was dismayed that Peggy didn’t have a Christmas dress…he has quite a soft spot for her), so I paid nothing for it. He got it from the secondary market since it was retired, so I don’t know what he paid for it, either. It retailed for $32, which I think is fair given the construction of the set and the pieces it comes with. The shoes are a let-down, but I’m pleased that the outfit had shoes at all.
Overall – A-
Of all of Julie’s Christmas outfits, this one is definitely my favourite. The shoes drive the overall grade down, but I love every other part of it. When my stepmom and I visited the AG Store in Columbus, she pointed this outfit out specifically as one that she would have worn in the 70s, so it seems to be accurate for its period. It looks great on Peggy and I’m so happy to have it in my collection.