Winter Coat I (retired)
Sept 21, 2009 20:43:46 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2009 20:43:46 GMT -5
Thanks to EofA who explained how to add flickr pics.
Here's my Rebecca in her winter coat. Overall, I love this coat. It seems historically accurate. I think I have a pic of my grandmother in one. The body of the coat is like a poly-chenille. I'm sure there's a name for this kind of fabric but I don't know what it is. It has a nice feel and lends some weight to the coat so it drapes nicely. The collar, cuffs, and belt loops are a stiff faux velvet. The belt is similar to taffeta. The coat closes with three buttons and loops, and a small piece of velcro on the belt. The buttons are plastic, but faceted, just like some antique glass ones I have. It's a beautiful coat that lives up to my expectations. I want one for myself.
As Green Chile Supergirl explained, the fit's a bit tight. When Rebecca's in the buff or wearing modern clothes, the coat fits well. But in her meet outift it doesn't really work. Two belted elasticized waists -one on top of another - make for a very tight fit. The sleeves are also short. (Were coat sleeves always short??? I seem to remember many tailored easter coat sleeves being tight, short, and just totally uncomfortable.)
The muff is completely useless. Even if I rubber band Rebecca's hands together, the muff still doesn't cover them. The muff's tossed in a drawer and will stay there for a long time.
Overall grades
Coat A (If you are collecting Rebecca, you've got to get her coat!)
Muff C-
Here's my Rebecca in her winter coat. Overall, I love this coat. It seems historically accurate. I think I have a pic of my grandmother in one. The body of the coat is like a poly-chenille. I'm sure there's a name for this kind of fabric but I don't know what it is. It has a nice feel and lends some weight to the coat so it drapes nicely. The collar, cuffs, and belt loops are a stiff faux velvet. The belt is similar to taffeta. The coat closes with three buttons and loops, and a small piece of velcro on the belt. The buttons are plastic, but faceted, just like some antique glass ones I have. It's a beautiful coat that lives up to my expectations. I want one for myself.
As Green Chile Supergirl explained, the fit's a bit tight. When Rebecca's in the buff or wearing modern clothes, the coat fits well. But in her meet outift it doesn't really work. Two belted elasticized waists -one on top of another - make for a very tight fit. The sleeves are also short. (Were coat sleeves always short??? I seem to remember many tailored easter coat sleeves being tight, short, and just totally uncomfortable.)
The muff is completely useless. Even if I rubber band Rebecca's hands together, the muff still doesn't cover them. The muff's tossed in a drawer and will stay there for a long time.
Overall grades
Coat A (If you are collecting Rebecca, you've got to get her coat!)
Muff C-