Party Outfit (Party Dress & Spencer Jacket) (retired)
Nov 22, 2020 11:26:26 GMT -5
Post by chernayakoshka on Nov 22, 2020 11:26:26 GMT -5
Dress: A+
This is an absolutely lovely dress! It stands out from the rest of Joesfina’s collection as more traditional regency…with a Santa Fe twist. The fabric is thick, but still appropriate for summer (it feels like it’d breathe). Both the hem and the waist have scalloped lace tabs that give the dress an elegant feel. I’m personally a sucker for growth lines, and we see them both at the hem and maybe on the sleeves. The waistline is pleated at the top for a flattering fit. Oh, and the best part? These details go all the way around the dress! No stopping after the front here! The pattern is summery and cheery, feeling both period and location authentic.
It opens in the back with Velcro, so it’s easy to put on…just be careful because it’s the snagging Velcro. The fit is very flattering while having enough room to accommodate both PC and AG girls.
Spencer Jacket: A
This is a very well-made jacket! It feels like real wool and is fully lined. The four small buttons actually work (a bit difficult, perhaps, for tiny hands, but I love the detail) and there’s a durable plastic snap at the bottom to help hold it closed. The sleeves have Velcro closures (disguised as buttons) to make getting it over the doll’s hands a bit easier. It goes to the umpire waist of the dress and looks, for lack of a better term, very smart.
My only complaint is that it doesn’t seem to really go with the dress. I love the jacket on its own and how it looks, feels, and works like a real jacket, but it feels a bit heavy for a summer outfit. I’m in Ohio and I couldn’t imagine wearing something this thick in the summer, even during cooler evenings.
Good Value?
When the outfit debuted, it was $22, later raised to $28. Given the overall quality of the pieces, I think this is a fair price. I normally prefer outfits to come with shoes if they’re going to cost that much, but the dress and spencer are incredibly well-made. I got mine in a lot of clothing for about $10, which I’m exceptionally happy with. I feel like I don’t see this on the secondary market super often, but it’s not outrageously expensive when I do.
Overall: A+
Honestly, when I initially got this outfit, I intended it to be for Caroline. It has a classic regency look that would work very well for her. When Eldora joined the doll family earlier this year, she put the kibosh on that idea and claimed the dress as hers. Caroline might get to try it someday – we’ll see! This is yet another outfit that I used to ignore in the catalogue when I was a kid, but I’m thrilled to have it now, especially since the pieces are so well-made. It’s very different from a lot of Josefina’s other outfits and gives the collection some variety. I LOVE this outfit!
With the jacket (in some lovely fall weather - hopefully Eldora is cooler than she was wearing this in the summer!)
And without the jacket. It's a chilly day today, so I think she looks a little cold!
This is an absolutely lovely dress! It stands out from the rest of Joesfina’s collection as more traditional regency…with a Santa Fe twist. The fabric is thick, but still appropriate for summer (it feels like it’d breathe). Both the hem and the waist have scalloped lace tabs that give the dress an elegant feel. I’m personally a sucker for growth lines, and we see them both at the hem and maybe on the sleeves. The waistline is pleated at the top for a flattering fit. Oh, and the best part? These details go all the way around the dress! No stopping after the front here! The pattern is summery and cheery, feeling both period and location authentic.
It opens in the back with Velcro, so it’s easy to put on…just be careful because it’s the snagging Velcro. The fit is very flattering while having enough room to accommodate both PC and AG girls.
Spencer Jacket: A
This is a very well-made jacket! It feels like real wool and is fully lined. The four small buttons actually work (a bit difficult, perhaps, for tiny hands, but I love the detail) and there’s a durable plastic snap at the bottom to help hold it closed. The sleeves have Velcro closures (disguised as buttons) to make getting it over the doll’s hands a bit easier. It goes to the umpire waist of the dress and looks, for lack of a better term, very smart.
My only complaint is that it doesn’t seem to really go with the dress. I love the jacket on its own and how it looks, feels, and works like a real jacket, but it feels a bit heavy for a summer outfit. I’m in Ohio and I couldn’t imagine wearing something this thick in the summer, even during cooler evenings.
Good Value?
When the outfit debuted, it was $22, later raised to $28. Given the overall quality of the pieces, I think this is a fair price. I normally prefer outfits to come with shoes if they’re going to cost that much, but the dress and spencer are incredibly well-made. I got mine in a lot of clothing for about $10, which I’m exceptionally happy with. I feel like I don’t see this on the secondary market super often, but it’s not outrageously expensive when I do.
Overall: A+
Honestly, when I initially got this outfit, I intended it to be for Caroline. It has a classic regency look that would work very well for her. When Eldora joined the doll family earlier this year, she put the kibosh on that idea and claimed the dress as hers. Caroline might get to try it someday – we’ll see! This is yet another outfit that I used to ignore in the catalogue when I was a kid, but I’m thrilled to have it now, especially since the pieces are so well-made. It’s very different from a lot of Josefina’s other outfits and gives the collection some variety. I LOVE this outfit!
With the jacket (in some lovely fall weather - hopefully Eldora is cooler than she was wearing this in the summer!)
And without the jacket. It's a chilly day today, so I think she looks a little cold!