Tennis & Golf Set + Book (2008-2010)
Oct 31, 2008 23:54:26 GMT -5
Post by cimorenegal on Oct 31, 2008 23:54:26 GMT -5
And here's my review.
First off, I have a *thing* for tennis outfits- the little a-line skirts just hit me someplace DEEP and I adore how cute they look. I don't know why.
Overall Grade: A
Individual Pieces:
Polo Top:- A+
This top is absolutely adorable. I love it and it's definitely going to become a staple in my doll's wardrobe. With the vest, though, I have to give it an A- because it would work so much better if it had short sleeves or something.
Cableknit Vest: A-
This is mostly the reason I got the set, but in real life it's not all that. The mock-cable pattern is pretty cute, but I find it hard to get on and it doesn't sit right with the polo shirt. The trim seems like it *should* look nice but it's not great. I still like it though, so that's why it hasn't gone down into B territory.
Reversible Wrap Skirt: A+
I. Love. This. Skirt. This is the second reason I bought the set. Like I said, A-Line skirts. Adorable with a capital A. I love how they did the reversing and that it really wraps; I plan on drafting a pattern based off this skirt and making tons of them. Really only looks good with the flap crossed like it comes packaged, but YMMV.
Sun Visor: B
Meh. It looks cute, but it's not anything super special and like pretty much any hat with a visor all it's going to do is shade your doll's face. Cerys looks cute in it but it musses up her hair and makes her bangs even longer so I probably won't use it much.
Golf Shoes: A
<3 I love these little shoes. I love them so much with the fringe tucked that I'm almost considering cutting it off completely, but I probably won't because that would be just tragic.
Sports Equipment
I don't really feel comfortable grading this because I am flat out not using it. It's still in the packaging and I intend to sell it; I did not buy the set for the equipment but it looks to be good quality. The tennis ball is pretty much a mini tennis ball- fuzzy, and the golf club is heavy and real metal. Everything's fine just not something I'll use.
Hair Elastics
Also not grading these- they are what they are; Little "no tangle" elastics. I'm probably going to toss them.
Book
Didn't read this; I sometimes wish they offered an option to not get these books because I just know I'm going to accumulate a bunch and never do anything with them. I think I would have liked it as a kid, but I'm 24 now.
Overall, this outfit is 100% worth the purchase price- great quality, and looks completely adorable. I wish they'd make this outfit in all different colors.
First off, I have a *thing* for tennis outfits- the little a-line skirts just hit me someplace DEEP and I adore how cute they look. I don't know why.
Overall Grade: A
Individual Pieces:
Polo Top:- A+
This top is absolutely adorable. I love it and it's definitely going to become a staple in my doll's wardrobe. With the vest, though, I have to give it an A- because it would work so much better if it had short sleeves or something.
Cableknit Vest: A-
This is mostly the reason I got the set, but in real life it's not all that. The mock-cable pattern is pretty cute, but I find it hard to get on and it doesn't sit right with the polo shirt. The trim seems like it *should* look nice but it's not great. I still like it though, so that's why it hasn't gone down into B territory.
Reversible Wrap Skirt: A+
I. Love. This. Skirt. This is the second reason I bought the set. Like I said, A-Line skirts. Adorable with a capital A. I love how they did the reversing and that it really wraps; I plan on drafting a pattern based off this skirt and making tons of them. Really only looks good with the flap crossed like it comes packaged, but YMMV.
Sun Visor: B
Meh. It looks cute, but it's not anything super special and like pretty much any hat with a visor all it's going to do is shade your doll's face. Cerys looks cute in it but it musses up her hair and makes her bangs even longer so I probably won't use it much.
Golf Shoes: A
<3 I love these little shoes. I love them so much with the fringe tucked that I'm almost considering cutting it off completely, but I probably won't because that would be just tragic.
Sports Equipment
I don't really feel comfortable grading this because I am flat out not using it. It's still in the packaging and I intend to sell it; I did not buy the set for the equipment but it looks to be good quality. The tennis ball is pretty much a mini tennis ball- fuzzy, and the golf club is heavy and real metal. Everything's fine just not something I'll use.
Hair Elastics
Also not grading these- they are what they are; Little "no tangle" elastics. I'm probably going to toss them.
Book
Didn't read this; I sometimes wish they offered an option to not get these books because I just know I'm going to accumulate a bunch and never do anything with them. I think I would have liked it as a kid, but I'm 24 now.
Overall, this outfit is 100% worth the purchase price- great quality, and looks completely adorable. I wish they'd make this outfit in all different colors.