Marie-Grace's Party Outfit (retired)
Apr 16, 2022 2:12:02 GMT -5
Post by chernayakoshka on Apr 16, 2022 2:12:02 GMT -5
Jacket: A+
A smartly cut, forest green jacket with purple accents and white lace at the neck, sleeves, and hem. Three buttons are sewn into the front, but the arenât functional. Iâm not sure what this fabric is, but it hits the perfect balance of being neither too thick nor too thin. The purple and dark green accent ribbon is grosgrain, tied with a bow in the front, and itâs expertly placed to give the jacket some shape. The scalloped lace gives it an elegant, refined flair. I really love the rich colours of this!
It opens fully in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind â be careful with your dollâs hair!) for easy dressing. Itâs easy to get on the doll and fits Cécile very well. That being said, itâs a tight fit, so I doubt it would fit on a chubbier PC girl. I got this for Cécile, though, so Iâm very happy with how it looks on her.
Front. So pretty!
Back
Skirt: A
The skirt has a white base with purple, green, and dark green stripes. It drops to calf length and has elastic around the waist to keep it up (and for easy dressing). Once again, I absolutely love the rich colours of this and am so happy that AG didnât tone them down! However Iâm not the biggest fan of the âVâ in the back, created by the pattern not matching up at the seam. Since all of these skirts seem to have it, I wonder if it was a problem inherit to the fabric that AG used for this piece. Still, it looks great with the jacket!
Front.
Back.
On the doll.
Pantaloons: A+
Ok, yes, I know we didnât REALLY need another pair of pantaloons for a doll that already came with them, but hear me outâ¦these are different! They gather at the hem and have ruffled lace. I think they look so nice with this outfit (or, indeed, any of Cécileâs outfit), peeking delicately out from under the skirt. My Cécile wears these fulltime because I like them so much.
Why, yes, Cécile did lift her skirt for this.
Good Value?
This outfit retailed for $34, which, given the general price of AG outfits at the time, seems fair to me for a full outfit. Many of the previous reviews seem somewhat displeased with the outfit, but I think the quality is fine. Nothing to write home about, but also not the worst that AG has put out. At least they took their time with some of the details and put some care into making it look pretty and elegant. Secondary market prices for this can be insane! I got mine for less than retail, but I had to wait a long time to find it.
Overall: A+
I really like this outfit. Maybe itâs the bold colours or the flattering cut â I dunno, but I was absolutely thrilled when I managed to snag a deal on it. Everyone who has seen Cécile in it has commented on how unique and lovely it looks, and I tend to agree. Iâm glad that AG didnât shy away from the rich colours, even if they might seem a bit âmuchâ to the modern eye. They just scream âNOLA,â to me. This is a gorgeous outfit and I definitely think itâs worth searching for. It might actually be my favourite of C & MGâs collection.
I know it's meant for Marie-Grace, but I think it looks amazing on Cécile!
A smartly cut, forest green jacket with purple accents and white lace at the neck, sleeves, and hem. Three buttons are sewn into the front, but the arenât functional. Iâm not sure what this fabric is, but it hits the perfect balance of being neither too thick nor too thin. The purple and dark green accent ribbon is grosgrain, tied with a bow in the front, and itâs expertly placed to give the jacket some shape. The scalloped lace gives it an elegant, refined flair. I really love the rich colours of this!
It opens fully in the back with Velcro (the sticky kind â be careful with your dollâs hair!) for easy dressing. Itâs easy to get on the doll and fits Cécile very well. That being said, itâs a tight fit, so I doubt it would fit on a chubbier PC girl. I got this for Cécile, though, so Iâm very happy with how it looks on her.
Front. So pretty!
Back
Skirt: A
The skirt has a white base with purple, green, and dark green stripes. It drops to calf length and has elastic around the waist to keep it up (and for easy dressing). Once again, I absolutely love the rich colours of this and am so happy that AG didnât tone them down! However Iâm not the biggest fan of the âVâ in the back, created by the pattern not matching up at the seam. Since all of these skirts seem to have it, I wonder if it was a problem inherit to the fabric that AG used for this piece. Still, it looks great with the jacket!
Front.
Back.
On the doll.
Pantaloons: A+
Ok, yes, I know we didnât REALLY need another pair of pantaloons for a doll that already came with them, but hear me outâ¦these are different! They gather at the hem and have ruffled lace. I think they look so nice with this outfit (or, indeed, any of Cécileâs outfit), peeking delicately out from under the skirt. My Cécile wears these fulltime because I like them so much.
Why, yes, Cécile did lift her skirt for this.
Good Value?
This outfit retailed for $34, which, given the general price of AG outfits at the time, seems fair to me for a full outfit. Many of the previous reviews seem somewhat displeased with the outfit, but I think the quality is fine. Nothing to write home about, but also not the worst that AG has put out. At least they took their time with some of the details and put some care into making it look pretty and elegant. Secondary market prices for this can be insane! I got mine for less than retail, but I had to wait a long time to find it.
Overall: A+
I really like this outfit. Maybe itâs the bold colours or the flattering cut â I dunno, but I was absolutely thrilled when I managed to snag a deal on it. Everyone who has seen Cécile in it has commented on how unique and lovely it looks, and I tend to agree. Iâm glad that AG didnât shy away from the rich colours, even if they might seem a bit âmuchâ to the modern eye. They just scream âNOLA,â to me. This is a gorgeous outfit and I definitely think itâs worth searching for. It might actually be my favourite of C & MGâs collection.
I know it's meant for Marie-Grace, but I think it looks amazing on Cécile!