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Per AG's website

"Raise the barre at practice in this cozy and chic outfit.

Includes:
-A pink long-sleeved cropped wrap sweater, a lavender leotard with gathered front detail, and a purple wrap-style georgette skirt with an attached bow
-A pair of pink satin pointe shoes with foil printing, satin elastic binding, and satin ribbon ankle straps
-A pair of pink knit leg warmers and light-pink tights"

This set was first featured in the Costco Ballerina doll sets, and I really liked the colors when I saw it. I didn't need another doll, but decided to pick this up when it was available on it's own. Overall it has some nice pieces, but one big miss is the shoes which are very cheap feeling. For $34 it definitely should have better shoes, otherwise everything else is in line with previous AG ballet outfits.



The cardigan is a thin knit that's light pink with some shimmer in it, and has 2 small pieces of velcro to close. Fortunately this is the only velcro in the set which is nice to avoid snagging risk.



Back of the leotard, it takes a little tugging to get on but worth it for no velcro.



The front has some ruching on the chest and spaghetti straps. The skirt is basic, it's a thin chiffon-like material but in a pretty classic style. It's called wrap-style but doesn't wrap, it's just a pull on elastic waist. I like the color and it matches with Isabelle (GOTY 2014)'s purple ballet pieces well.



Unfortunately the shoes are weird and drag down the overall solid basics. They are a shiny plasticy fabric with sequins on them and look very cheap. I don't mind the ribbon ties but they are a bit harder to get to look right. I'm definitely going to swap these for some basic pink ballet shoes from other sets.



The light pink/almost white tights and pink legwarmers are fine, similar to other sets. The leotard and skirt colors match the currently available Packed with Power Duffel Bag & Accessories which makes for a nice ballet bag.

Per AG's website

"Sport a classic look that’s sure to earn an A+ on the first day of school.

Includes:
-A lightweight red cardigan with golden buttons
-A navy-blue tank top with a multi-star graphic
-A white cotton-twill tennis skirt with red and blue stripes at the hem
-A glittery golden star hair clip, a pair of blue ankle socks, and a pair of low-top white sneakers with red accents at the sides"

It's a very preppy look with a ton of mix and match potential. $45 is steep but if you plan to mix and match I think it works out ok. The tank top is cropped shorter than most AG t-shirts so while it works with the skirt, there is a gap when wearing a lot of more low-waisted shorts. The skirt also is off-white rather than bright white (compared to the t-shirt from the jogger set). I'm going to try washing it and sitting in the sun to hopefully lighten it since I'm not sure if it was intentional. The shoes are cute but are tight with the blue socks so I left them off. They are also pretty basic (no tieable laces, sewn contrast, or fuzzy lining) compared to the similar sneakers from Julie's basketball uniform. I like the lower ankle height of these shoes compared to the high tops in the jogger set, but they are similar construction-wise. The gold hair clip is all plastic and a bit tough to sit right in short hair but it's ok.








One big reason I bought it was hoping to use the cardigan with Kit, as she wore a similar red cardigan in one of her illustrations. It ended up a little tight over the sleeves of her birthday dress, but still works I think. I'm planning on swapping the buttons over to be solid red so it looks more traditional. The white t-shirt from the jogger set and red cardigan originally had red tags in lieu of the plastic oval but I took them off with a seam ripper since they stood out in a way I didn't intend.

This is my Sonali mold CYO. I won her in a lot on shopgoodwill.com (swipe to the end to see the very poor condition she arrived in). She has medium straight light blonde hair, the retired blue eyes, and a lighter skin tone (unsure of the exact number/shade due to her being used). She is a very beautiful doll, and was actually pretty easy to fix up.

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This version of Mini Molly, dressed in the BeForever meet outfit, replaced the second version of Mini Molly in 2018.

AG description: The 6.5" (16.5 cm) Molly mini doll has painted eyes and sweet brown braids. Her smooth vinyl limbs are posable. She arrives in a tiny version of her 1940s outfit. Includes a mini abridged version of the book A Winning Spirit, which tells the story this lively girl growing up on the home front during World War Two.
SKU#: FNL13


I placed an order for mini Molly recently who just arrived. Interestingly, AG has two mini Molly versions available. One is part of Courtney’s collection and comes in Molly’s original meet outfit and in a version of a box like the original dolls were packaged. I chose the other version, in the meet outfit that was short lived on Molly, first available at Costco with leftovers sold by AG for a very limited time . I managed to snag the newer LE meet outfit during a CM sale, I believe , and I’m glad to have a mini Molly in the matching meet outfit.

I’m glad to have her in the red/blue cotton plaid skirt and dark blue sweater with a bow and red faux buttons down the front. She also has white Bobby socked and white / red saddle shoes.

Having picked up several Lori dolls, I particularly appreciate the quality of the AG mini. The vinyl is more rounded and legs closer together. All in all, I’m gjad to have this sweetie.

This dress is absolutely beautiful. I don't know the date mine was made since I bought it secondhand, but it is the version that still has the beadwork but not the straight shoulders.

This outfit is a must for Kaya. The colors are so striking, and it compliments her very well. The fabric is soft and easy to handle, unlike her Trading Outfit. The beads and shells are also a very good quality, I would strongly recommend getting this version.

My only negative is that I agree that the belt is too tight. I was able to close mine but only at the end, which leaves Velcro visible in the back. But even with that, I would still give this version of the outfit an A+.

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Details
Pink and purple pair up for the perfect plaid look.

Includes:
A pink-and-purple plaid dress with a white Peter Pan collar and an AG™ monogram on the left chest
A pair of pink ballet flats and a pair of white knee socks with a pink stripe detail

This outfit is very reasonably priced at $26 as compared to the $45 price tag that the new Floral Dress costs. The pieces are the same: dress, socks , shoes. But other than the fact that the socks are more complex as knee highs with a strip design as compared to simple white socks, it’s very evident that this is a very simple, no frills outfit. Some of the newer TM dolls have this as a meet outfit, and I am grateful to be able to purchase it separately.

The dress is a simple sort of A-Line shirt shift, with the sweet addition of a white Peter Pan collar. Short enough to pop a skirt over it and use as top. I’m sure I can find plain lilac and pink skirts to pair with this, stretching its use beyond just a dress.

It works well with Fsux leather jacket from the new Mix and Match set.

Simple, inexpensive, versatile and three pieces all useful makes this an A- outfit. The minus because the dress is just a bit to simple in quality and style to warrant a full A and certainly is not worthy of a superlative. But a very good basic outfit.

Includes:
A pink faux-patent-leather jacket with a collar and an embroidered AG™ logo on the right chest
A white knit top with flutter sleeves and a glittery “Love” graphic on the front
A pink glitter-knit pleated skirt
A pair of white flats with pink toe accents and ankle straps with a gold-metal chain detail

I was seriously disappointed in AG’s rendition of Mix and Match this year. I was going to sit this one out. But an unexpected trip to the NY store and that i bought Cinderella, then turned her into a modern Ella had me looking at the outfits with a different with interest. So I bought both.

This one is much more versatile with its many pieces. The jacket is the keystone piece which works with a lot of things. I can always use a jacket for my dolls and Ella is definitely a pretty in pink girl . The white top is neutral and versatile. Lots of uses for this. The skirt is a bit fancier than I like but is full, no skimping here in fabric and I guess what a lot of girls wearing now days. Again a lot of matching possibilities with other wardrobe pieces I already have. The shoes are cute with extra detailing. Worth $45? That i can’t say. I bought with a triple bundle of a deal, multi points and REWARDS. I am pairing the jacket with the dress from the other new outfit for now and it looks fabulous on Ella. I’ll also try it with the pink travel outfit from last year and the simple lilac/pink plaid dress also recently released. I do like this better than the pricier Birthstone outfits.

For now a B+ grade on this. Maybe A-


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I really like this outfit, and purchased it along with Tiana the week they were released.




Here's the official description:

Tiana works hard as a waitress and dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans one day.

Includes: A yellow cotton A-line dress with three-quarter sleeves, a floral printed collar and sleeve cuffs, and a white cotton yoke; A green boucle coat featuring a lapel collar, buttoned sleeve cuffs, and two pockets at the front with floral embroidery details; A matching green boucle hat with a grosgrain ribbon hat band; A pair of black Mary Jane shoes with bows at the toes; Three faux beignets and a plate.
SKU#: HWP86 $55

Like the above poster, one of the reasons that I'm so drawn to the outfit is that it's a realistic (not just fantasy) piece that can be used in the 1920's for Claudie. (More on that topic later in the review ….)

The dress is a nice yellow cotton A-line style, with a contrasting floral pattern on a white background used for the cuffs and collar. The dress is fitted at the waist and falls below the knee, and it closes up the back with a single strip of Velcro. I like the style and the fabric, especially the butter/ sunshine yellow color, and I think it looks nice on Tiana. The dress fit Tiana but was fairly snug on the top, especially around the upper arms/shoulder area, which makes me wonder how well it would fit other dolls. (Hopefully someone will chime in here after trying it.) Grade: B+



Close up of collar:


Back of the dress:


I really like the coat and hat. They're a loosely woven boucle that looks like a pale spring green, which I think looks great with the dress and also with Tiana's general color scheme. The coat has a rounded lapel collar, pale green cuffs with buttons, and sweet embroidered rounded patch pockets on the front. There is no closure on the coat. It goes down to the thigh in the front but rounds down to the back of the knee in the back. The matching hat has a pale green grosgrain ribbon band. Both pieces seem perfectly appropriate for the 1920s, and they have a cute, comfy, somewhat slouchy but still stylish overall feel. Grade: A+



The lapel and the button cuff:


The pocket:


You can see the light through the loose weave:


The labels in this outfit are marked with Disney Princess and American Girl:


The ribbon hat band:


The coat curves down longer in the back:


The black Mary Jane shoes are fine. I agree with the previous poster that they're a bit long, but otherwise I like the little bow detail. I'm not sure that these are the best look to go with the rest of the outfit, but they're okay. Not great, not terrible, just okay. Grade: B





Plate of beignets: I really like the white plate with its gold colored scalloped edge (even though it’s plastic!), and I love the beignets. These are one of Tiana’s signature desserts, and of course they connect her to her New Orleans roots. I think they look somewhat edible, too, which isn't necessarily common for AG food! Grade: A+



Top and bottom of beignets (it comes with 3):


Overall, this is my favorite and the most versatile of the Tiana outfits. I like the dress and I really love the hat, coat, and plate of beignets. I don't love the shoes, and I also have some concerns about the fit of the dress. I think $55 is a high price, and I'd probably give the entire outfit a B at that price, but it would be an A if purchased on sale or with rewards for closer to $40-45.

Fun side note, for those who like to imagine Tiana and Claudie coexisting in the same time and place, there’s a book in the Disney Graphic Novel series called Tiana and the Magic of Harlem, in which Tiana, after opening her successful New Orleans restaurant, is selected for a special opportunity to train for a few months with a famous chef in Harlem. Tiana wears a yellow dress and green coat like this for much of her time there, and on one of her days off, she passes by the window of a bakery with delicious looking treats inside. The lettering on the bakery window looks an awful lot like the lettering of Angelo's Bakery, where Claudie's father works ....

On page 18:


While she doesn’t enter the bakery in this book, it’s not too hard to imagine it!

Claudie and Tiana together in their green coats and hats:

It’s so nice for the historical dolls to get attention with new outfits and accessories. The summer 2023 release for Claudie was full of good things, including this cute ensemble, which I purchased soon after release.


SKU#: HPN43 $40

Here’s the AG description (bolded), along with additional thoughts and photos …

Claudie bundles up in her cozy holiday coat as she soaks in the special sights and sounds of Harlem at Christmastime.

Includes:
A mint-green winter coat with a rounded faux-fur-trimmed collar, a faux-fur pom-pom tie at the neckline, black accent buttons, and gold and black sparkly trim - The mint green coat and matching hat have a nice, substantial feel to them. The fabric is described as “faux-wool” (and is actually polyester). The style/cut seems similar to a short car coat; it looks nice and cozy with a closure all the way up to the neck (where it meets the fur-trimmed rounded collar), it has long sleeves, and the body of the coat gently widens until it stops at the top of the knee. There are two evenly spaced bands of black and gold trim that go down the front of the coat, and the single Velcro strip closure is alongside one of them (on the doll’s left side, or the right if you’re facing her). The closure is accented near the waist with a vertical row of three black dome-shaped shank buttons, and there are faux pocket openings at the sides. I think the button placement along with the trim color and collar (and the pom-pom tie) give this coat an old-fashioned feel that makes it work for Claudie’s time. (I don’t actually know if it’s historically accurate, but it doesn’t look wrong to me. The button placement in particular - at and below the waist - looks right for the era.)

I really like how the coat is lined and how easy it is to put it on and take it off the doll, even when she’s wearing long sleeves. I also like the weight and substantial feel of the coat. The placement of the Velcro strip and the particular style with its asymmetrical closure mean this coat will always look best if it’s fully closed (which I don’t love), but my overall grade for the coat based on its quality and usefulness would be a B or B+.

Claudie in her coat:


The round collar, with its fur trim and fur pom-pom that hang on the end of thin white ribbon ties:


Close up of the black and gold trim and the decorative black buttons:


Cuff at the end of the sleeves, and the plastic oval vanity tag on the bottom of the coat:


Faux pockets on both sides:


From the back:


A view of the lining and of what the Velcro looks like when it’s undone:


A mint-green faux-wool beret topped with a white faux-fur pom-pom - I’m not very experienced with berets, but I think this is a cute addition that is sized well and very easy to use with Claudie. Unlike Molly’s berets or the recent Janie and Jack version, Claudie’s beret has a noticeable band. I think this is a nice, well-made, and functional piece. The only potential drawback that comes to mind would be its relatively limited use, but I think it’s a perfect complement to this outfit. My grade is a B+.

This beret has a band:


The white furry pom-pom:


A white faux-fur muff to warm up Claudie’s hands or be worn around her neck - I took most of my photos without this piece. It has a nice long cord that is easy to loop around Claudie’s neck, but since her arms aren’t jointed, they can’t be angled to keep her hands inside the muff when she wears it that way. In some of the promotional materials, she wears it looped over one shoulder with just one hand in it, which I guess would work better. While the muff is a nice add-on idea, I’d grade it a C- just because of its very limited usefulness. (Personally, I think I’d prefer a pair of mittens.)

Around the neck:


Finally worth noting, because this is a historical outfit, it comes with the little pamphlet that gives the outfit context and places it with some of the other items in Claudie’s collection. Here are some images from the pamphlet (note that the first image shows Claudie wearing the muff over one shoulder):











My overall impression of this outfit is that it’s a cute and well-made set that works well for Claudie. I’d give it a B/B+ at full retail price, and would raise it to an A- if purchased in the $30-35 range OR if American Girl actually releases a winter dress or winter outfit that can be worn under the coat. (My Claudie is wearing her Travel Outfit, which has long sleeves but is still summery. In its advertising for the Winter Coat, Claudie is shown wearing her black meet shoes and black tights - maybe the tights from her Dress-Up Accessory set? - but what she’s wearing under the coat is a mystery. I’d love for a winter dress to be added to the collection!)

Finally, two last photos of the front and back (top and underside) of the coat and beret:

Hallmark was attached to our grocery store at the time so it was easy to stop in and look. I didn't buy this stationery, but I did buy stickers, birthday cards, and my daughter got a couple of the bookends and Josefina's purse and notecards.

The "Circle of Smiles" was fun. Since we're in a smaller town and there weren't as many participants when the program ended and my daughter received the necklace the lady offered me a set of the pins and necklace which I happily accepted.

Congrats! What a fun find. I remember seeing those at Hallmark along with the bookends, stickers etc. I think all those were around back in 2003 when Hallmark also did that summer program "Circle of Smiles".

I only had a handful of AGoT outfits growing up in the 1990s, and this was my favourite!
I kept my complete childhood set, and picked up doubles of some of the pieces as an adult.
I love the Converse-style high-tops the most, and it has a timeless quality overall.
It gets an A+ from me!

I had been going back and forth on this cutie since he came out and finally bit the bullet. He is simply adorable and a shame that he was retired and not re-released like the other two boy dolls

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I was motivated to get this cute dress back in summer 2023 partly because of the mix-and-match potential with the Janie and Jack pieces, as shown by a previous poster, but the dress is also a very cute stand-alone piece. Here are some additional thoughts and photos ...

Description:
Classic style blooms with this sweet and subtle floral print dress designed in collaboration with Something Navy. Includes: A white-and-navy floral print dress with puff sleeves and a bow at the back. $16

Pros:
I think this is a really cute and pretty dress. The crisp white cotton (or cotton blend?) background with the navy blue floral palette is both attractive and basic enough to easily match it with items from other collections. With sandals, it's appropriate for spring or summer, and by changing out the shoes and adding a sweater or jacket, it's perfectly appropriate for colder seasons, too. The thin fabric and short puff sleeves help ensure that nearly any sweater or jacket can easily fit over the dress. It closes with a single strip of Velcro up the back, and the pre-tied bow is sewn onto one side, so the bow will always stay tied just the way it is supposed to be without any worry.

Cons:
I really like this dress and don't really have too many cons. As a previous poster mentioned, the fabric is on the thin side but not so thin that it feels cheap; I purposely put the dress on Gabriela so you can see how it looks on a darker doll, and while I think it looks fine without a slip, I do agree that you can slightly see the darker tone underneath the dress. Another possible con is that the neckline is wide enough to see the neck wrinkles on dolls like Gabriela, who were made in the years when neck wrinkles were common. (I admit that's kind of a reach in terms of criticisms, though, as the wider neckline also makes the style look cute and more updated.)

Overall, I'm really glad to have this dress. Although a relatively simple design, I love the color palette, design, and flexibility of this piece, and I think it was a great deal even at the original full retail price. I give it an A.

With the Janie and Jack beret and boots (2022):


The puff sleeve with elastic at the cuff:


A close up of the floral design:


View of the back:


The bow is pre-tied and sewn onto one side of the Velcro-backed dress:



The plastic oval vanity tag on the doll’s lower left hem:


Here she is without the boots, for a better view of the length (or to imagine different shoes on her):


The dress comes in a package with a thick cardboard hanger:


The back of the package shoes shows other Something Navy items in the Summer 2023 release: