Post by mamared on Apr 8, 2022 22:06:58 GMT -5
Released April 2022.
Nanea and her friends like to splash in the waves and treat themselves to shave ice at the beach. She’ll have a fun day in the sun in this outfit that includes: A 1940s halter style pink-and-white-striped swim top with a sweetheart neckline and straps that tie into a bow at mid-back, A pair of pink-and-white-striped woven cotton sailor-style swim shorts, A pair of pink espadrille shoes, A pink terry-cloth towel to dry off after a dip in the ocean.
This cute outfit, which is part of an early April 2022 release, makes a nice addition to Nanea’s collection. Here’s the official description, along with some additional photos and thoughts.
SKU#: HGW75 $32
“Nanea and her friends like to splash in the waves and treat themselves to shave ice at the beach. She’ll have a fun day in the sun in this outfit that includes:
“A 1940s halter style pink-and-white-striped swim top with a sweetheart neckline and straps that tie into a bow at mid-back” - What a cute halter top! I like the sweetheart neckline and the attention that seems to have been given to the stripes matching up on the three parts that make up the front of the halter, and that the stripes on the part that go around the neck are at an angle. The pinstripes look more of a pinkish-red or even just red to me, although placing it next to other pieces helps bring out the pink tones. The top secures with Velcro behind the neck and by tying the bottom behind the back. Grade: A
From the front, with the sweetheart neckline and the stripes.
From the back (I tried to move Jess’s neck strings out of the way). Velcro at the top, and a knot or bow at the bottom. (It’s not pre-tied, but the straps are long enough to easily make your own bow.)
Checking out the mix-and-match potential with Nanea’s meet shorts. I don’t know if this would be historically accurate, but it looks like it would be cool on a hot day.
“A pair of pink-and-white-striped woven cotton sailor-style swim shorts” - I’m not sure what makes these swim shorts; like the halter top, they’re made of unlined cotton (or maybe cotton blend) that seem like they could be part of regular daywear. There is a flat front with three decorative white buttons on each side, and an elastic waistline in the back. Again, I like the attention given to how the stripes meet up at the seams. Grade: A- (explained below)
There’s a dart behind each set of buttons. The plastic oval vanity tag is also on the lower edge of the shorts.
A side-by-side view of these shorts with the meet shorts shows that these are slightly shorter. They are also a much lighter-weight fabric, which happens to wrinkle very easily! The wrinkles here are after Jess had been sitting down for just a couple minutes, and that’s why I give them an A- instead of an A.
Curious about the mix and match? Here are the shorts with the Palaka Outfit top.
And here they are with Nanea’s meet top. I really didn’t think this combo would work, since the shirt has an orange tone and the stripes are more reddish-pink, but it’s less awful than I imagined lol.
“A pair of pink espadrille shoes” - These shoes look very cute with the outfit and by themselves. They have a reinforced strap across the front of the foot and an elastic strap that connects the front and threads through the back of the heel. This is very much like the construction of the recently released LoveShackFancy Garden Party Sandals, except that the band across the front is straight rather than bow-shaped, and these also seem a bit easier to put on. I like the woven espadrille detailing around the sides and bottom, and that the label is wound around a strap so it will be easily removable. The color is deeply saturated, like an overripe watermelon. Grade: A
“A pink terry-cloth towel to dry off after a dip in the ocean” - This terry-cloth towel has a saturated pink background that coordinates really well with the espadrilles and the rest of the outfit, and it has a lighter pink design of what looks like flowers and waves. It’s two-sided, with the reverse pattern on the back. It’s large enough to wrap around her shoulders, sit on, or dry off with, but still smaller than she is so she won’t be laying down on this towel. I’m guessing that aspect is historically accurate. Grade: A
Here’s a comparison to the yellow towel that came with Nanea’s (retired) Island Swimsuit. The pattern is very similar but not identical, and this towel is a bit larger.
And the reverse sides:
Not mentioned in the official description, but in line with other current AG historical releases, Nanea’s Two-Piece Swimsuit comes with an informative trifold pamphlet. The cover shows this set along with the Beach Accessories (surfboard, sunglasses, shirt, and shave ice treat), which are currently on pre-order as part of the same release.
The inside of the pamphlet tells about how Nanea’s favorite place is the beach, where her family and friends enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, and playing in the sand, and how time there is particularly special after the war starts, since now they are busier being Honolulu Helpers supporting their community and country.
(Yes, that IS a picture of Nanea in her original Island Swimsuit in the pamphlet!)
Overall, I think this is a very cute, versatile, and well-made set. The $32 price does seem kind of high, and it’s hard not to compare it to the original swimsuit set, which came with the suit and towel plus goggles and a tatami mat for $4 less than this set. However, I think all of the pieces in this set (top, bottoms, shoes, and of course the towel) are very versatile and can be used with other pieces in Nanea’s collection, as well as in other decades. The pamphlet with historical and story information is an added bonus.
Nanea and her friends like to splash in the waves and treat themselves to shave ice at the beach. She’ll have a fun day in the sun in this outfit that includes: A 1940s halter style pink-and-white-striped swim top with a sweetheart neckline and straps that tie into a bow at mid-back, A pair of pink-and-white-striped woven cotton sailor-style swim shorts, A pair of pink espadrille shoes, A pink terry-cloth towel to dry off after a dip in the ocean.
This cute outfit, which is part of an early April 2022 release, makes a nice addition to Nanea’s collection. Here’s the official description, along with some additional photos and thoughts.
SKU#: HGW75 $32
“Nanea and her friends like to splash in the waves and treat themselves to shave ice at the beach. She’ll have a fun day in the sun in this outfit that includes:
“A 1940s halter style pink-and-white-striped swim top with a sweetheart neckline and straps that tie into a bow at mid-back” - What a cute halter top! I like the sweetheart neckline and the attention that seems to have been given to the stripes matching up on the three parts that make up the front of the halter, and that the stripes on the part that go around the neck are at an angle. The pinstripes look more of a pinkish-red or even just red to me, although placing it next to other pieces helps bring out the pink tones. The top secures with Velcro behind the neck and by tying the bottom behind the back. Grade: A
From the front, with the sweetheart neckline and the stripes.
From the back (I tried to move Jess’s neck strings out of the way). Velcro at the top, and a knot or bow at the bottom. (It’s not pre-tied, but the straps are long enough to easily make your own bow.)
Checking out the mix-and-match potential with Nanea’s meet shorts. I don’t know if this would be historically accurate, but it looks like it would be cool on a hot day.
“A pair of pink-and-white-striped woven cotton sailor-style swim shorts” - I’m not sure what makes these swim shorts; like the halter top, they’re made of unlined cotton (or maybe cotton blend) that seem like they could be part of regular daywear. There is a flat front with three decorative white buttons on each side, and an elastic waistline in the back. Again, I like the attention given to how the stripes meet up at the seams. Grade: A- (explained below)
There’s a dart behind each set of buttons. The plastic oval vanity tag is also on the lower edge of the shorts.
A side-by-side view of these shorts with the meet shorts shows that these are slightly shorter. They are also a much lighter-weight fabric, which happens to wrinkle very easily! The wrinkles here are after Jess had been sitting down for just a couple minutes, and that’s why I give them an A- instead of an A.
Curious about the mix and match? Here are the shorts with the Palaka Outfit top.
And here they are with Nanea’s meet top. I really didn’t think this combo would work, since the shirt has an orange tone and the stripes are more reddish-pink, but it’s less awful than I imagined lol.
“A pair of pink espadrille shoes” - These shoes look very cute with the outfit and by themselves. They have a reinforced strap across the front of the foot and an elastic strap that connects the front and threads through the back of the heel. This is very much like the construction of the recently released LoveShackFancy Garden Party Sandals, except that the band across the front is straight rather than bow-shaped, and these also seem a bit easier to put on. I like the woven espadrille detailing around the sides and bottom, and that the label is wound around a strap so it will be easily removable. The color is deeply saturated, like an overripe watermelon. Grade: A
“A pink terry-cloth towel to dry off after a dip in the ocean” - This terry-cloth towel has a saturated pink background that coordinates really well with the espadrilles and the rest of the outfit, and it has a lighter pink design of what looks like flowers and waves. It’s two-sided, with the reverse pattern on the back. It’s large enough to wrap around her shoulders, sit on, or dry off with, but still smaller than she is so she won’t be laying down on this towel. I’m guessing that aspect is historically accurate. Grade: A
Here’s a comparison to the yellow towel that came with Nanea’s (retired) Island Swimsuit. The pattern is very similar but not identical, and this towel is a bit larger.
And the reverse sides:
Not mentioned in the official description, but in line with other current AG historical releases, Nanea’s Two-Piece Swimsuit comes with an informative trifold pamphlet. The cover shows this set along with the Beach Accessories (surfboard, sunglasses, shirt, and shave ice treat), which are currently on pre-order as part of the same release.
The inside of the pamphlet tells about how Nanea’s favorite place is the beach, where her family and friends enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, and playing in the sand, and how time there is particularly special after the war starts, since now they are busier being Honolulu Helpers supporting their community and country.
(Yes, that IS a picture of Nanea in her original Island Swimsuit in the pamphlet!)
Overall, I think this is a very cute, versatile, and well-made set. The $32 price does seem kind of high, and it’s hard not to compare it to the original swimsuit set, which came with the suit and towel plus goggles and a tatami mat for $4 less than this set. However, I think all of the pieces in this set (top, bottoms, shoes, and of course the towel) are very versatile and can be used with other pieces in Nanea’s collection, as well as in other decades. The pamphlet with historical and story information is an added bonus.