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| Angelic Pretty's Shoulder Ribbon Jsk in tartan (2005 - the oldest dress in my wardrobe to date!) |
I fell in love with this jsk many years ago when I discovered the Gothic and Lolita book made by the creators of FRUiTS. Even though I'm growing out of sweet lolita, many old school pieces and coordinates are near and dear to my heart, and I would like to be able to enjoy them while I can.
It's only a little damaged at the shirring which isn't a big deal because the fit is fine overall (it's very roomy because the back is fully shirred, however, one should be careful to wear it because it does not have a zipper), and I could probably get it taken in if needed. For a dress that's been around since 2005, it's in a fairly solid condition! It arrived with an unsightly smell, but it held up nicely after being put in the washing machine! I had tried to air it out with baking soda paste, hand-washing in vinegar, and then finally putting it in the wash after the first two washing hacks produced minimal results. I was terrified that I'd end up with red lace or a badly damaged jsk just after getting it, but came out even better, and I can't wait to coordinate it now that the weather's cooling down.
Now I just have to hunt down the matching head bow! (´°ω°`)
The skirt is quite heavy because of the material (which is like a poly-cotton-wool) and that it's made with a built-in petticoat. The ribbons are not removable and it does not have a built in pockets, unfortunately. It makes me wonder when Angelic Pretty started incorporating hidden pockets in their skirts.
Is the weather finally cooling down where you are too? Are you ready to start layering up or is your wardrobe falling behind? What sort of Autumn/Winter meetups are you looking forward to? What's the oldest piece in your wardrobe to date?
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| BONUS: AP tag circa 2005 and 2011 |
