Back when buying lolita on Taobao was limited to a handful of trusted shops, buying something from a store without a lot of sales or reviews was risky. Nowadays, it is far less dangerous to order something from a shop that only stocks a couple pieces. It isn't Russian Roulette anymore!
I absolutely adore sailor collared things, especially in lolita. I saw this preorder pop up in Lolita Updates, and I asked my shopping service to preorder it for me. I love the one I use, and they're really good for preorders. Just add the items you want, and they'll adjust the price you pay them once they confirm you know it's a preorder and will pay the full amount up front.
I love the dress I got from Cookie Bear, and I will definitely purchase something from them again if I see something I can't resist!
What I Got:
I preordered the onepiece and the matching felt beret in grey. Other color options were navy, red, and sax. I've been really loving light grey lately, so I couldn't pass up a cute sailor collar onepiece in the perfect shade of grey. I don't regret it.The price for the dress was 418yuan (62usd), and the beret was 98yuan (15usd). Really decent price for the quality I got but average for Taobao brands.
It came with a detachable bow for the collar and a ribbon to tie around the waist. I really appreciated that the ribbon was made from the same material as the dress, instead of just a long piece of cheap grosgrain ribbon.
The Fit: ★★★★★
I ordered a size L for the onepiece. While I can't actually read the measurements on Cookie Bear's product page, I can guess by looking at the numbers that it should have a 96cm bust and 82cm waist.This feels pretty accurate. I wanted to get a size larger than I needed so it would be loose and comfy instead of fitting perfectly, and I'm glad I did. Since there is no shirring, the extra room is nice!
The beret fits nice and tight on my head (which is pretty average I suppose). I don't think it would fit very well on a wig, but it fits perfectly for wearing on top of your natural hair.
The Quality: ★★★★★
For only sixty dollars, the quality is amazing. While the beret is a little misshapen, I understand wool is thick and is difficult to keep form.The dress is fully lined, sleeves included, and is made from a nice fabric. It is thin enough to wear in the summer and thick enough to wear in the winter with an under-layer.
The stitching looks perfect, and the trim is quality as well. I couldn't find any lint or stray threads anywhere.
The sleeve cuffs can be opened with two buttons (although they are tough to get through the eyes) but weren't too difficult to put my hands through anyways.
Something that lolita brands often fail at no matter how expensive the dress is: zippers. So far, I have not had a single problem with the zipper Cookie Bear used. I am impressed.
The Details: ★★★★★
As I've already mentioned, I am quite pleased with the quality and attention to detail Cookie Bear has done for the price of the dress.I love the color balace between the grey, white, and gold. The different layers of trim are unique and really add to the simple elegance of the dress.
There are two pockets even though it has a side zipper. Come on Angelic Pretty, step up your game! My boyfriend couldn't tell it even had pockets just from looking at it on me, which is pretty impressive.
This dress definitely passed the twirl test and the slouch test - two very important points in my book!
Overall, I am in love with what I ordered. Please take a look at my video review for more detail shots and to see it worn.
That light gray color is so cute without being too cutesy, it looks great on you! And two pockets despite a side zipper is pretty impressive, I wish more jsks were like that, but all the zip ones have one, and my OPs actually have zero, haha!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I totally get you about the pockets D:
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