Post by mamared on Aug 2, 2020 23:54:26 GMT -5
I was so excited to get this dress and apron. I think the blue chambray dress and green checked apron look really pretty together, while the loose fit seems very practical for doing chores (which is typically when my Addy wears them).
Here’s the 1997 catalogue description and photo:
Addy always took special care to keep her good clothes neat and tidy for school and for church on Sunday. So when it was time to help with cleaning and laundry, she changed to a pale blue dress of cotton chambray that was practical for household chores. Over it she wore a crisp plaid apron with a little pocket for carrying clothespins.
The dress is loose-fitting, and it closes with a Velcro strip that goes partway up the back. The long sleeves have rolled cuffs, which are loose enough to not need Velcro or other closures. There are four nonfunctional buttons in the front, and a plain collar.
The apron fits loosely on top of the dress. It also closes with a bit of Velcro in the back, and it’s gathered under the yoke which gives it a very full look.
There’s one pocket on the front of the apron. It’s a functional pocket, handy for holding the three wooden clothespins that come with the outfit.
Overall, I like the colors and practicality of this outfit a lot. Sometimes Addy looks a little lost in the super-loose fit, but it’s not meant to be fashion-forward so I’m okay with that. I think my overall grade would be a B due in part to its price on the secondary market, but I would have given it an easy A if I’d been able to get it at its original retail price.
Here are some more fun photos of Addy wearing it as she’s doing her chores:
(Addy still can’t believe I took a picture of her hanging her underthings!)