This is a guest post by Molly, the winner of the Doll Diaries pajamas giveaway.
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Hi Char,
I got my package last Thursday with the Doll Diaries Exclusive Pajamas that I won, and as promised, here are pictures.
American Girl doll Emily got to try them on first, and once she put them on, she wouldn’t take them off! She wore them all afternoon and night and all of the next morning. I told she needed to give her sisters a turn, though, and then she obliged me.
I really wanted to try them on A Life of Faith doll Elsie Dinsmore. Elsie is 18 3/4 inches tall, so just a hair larger than American Girl dolls. That doesn’t usually make much of a difference in the way clothes fit. She is also completely vinyl, so her body has a different shape than American Girl dolls. The pj’s fit the same on her, although the tunic style makes her look larger around the middle than a nightgown would. Since Elsie is my “youngest” doll, I like the way nightgowns make her look more like a little girl. Emily will probably wear these most often.
Finally, I tried these on Ellen. Ellen is just one of those muslin dolls you can find at Joann craft stores. She has an iron-on face and a (very tangled!) curly haired wig. Her arms must be larger around than Elsie and Emily’s, because she had some trouble getting the shirt on. Same with the leggings. I didn’t even try putting the slippers on, since I didn’t want to stretch out the elastic too much, and Ellen’s feet are not shaped realistically.
Of course, being girls, the arrival of the pajamas prompted a big pajama party and sleepover.
Over all, the pajamas are very well made. Even though the shirt is a tunic style, I think it could go well with other things as a “daytime” shirt. I tried it with jeans, and it looked fine. The leggings are quite versatile too.
Thank you so much for these pj’s! My dolls love them, and so do I. I completely recommend them to everyone!
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Thank you Molly for sending in these cute photos! I am glad your dolls are having fun, too.
Molly, I just love your dolls and that you have Elsie!! 🙂 I do too. 🙂 Did you get an old version of her or the newer version?
Where do you get Life Of Faith dolls?
– Anonymous A.
Molly – congrats! and thanks for sharing the cute fun pics. All your dolls look great in the pj’s. : )
Wow- I always thought life of faith dolls were smaller. I still think they are awesome though. I would totally get one if I could. By the way, I think those pajamas look really good on Emily.
Anonymous A.-They are discontinued. If you want one, try looking on eBay.
Nice pictures!
I really want those pjs!:)
Cute! I will have to get them, too!
Thanks everyone (and especially Char for posting this :))!
Christian Homeschooler~I believe I have the new version. I’d love an old version one, but I am very grateful for my Elsie.
Anonymous A.~Vivi is correct. A Life of Faith is out of business, so Ebay is your best bet. I got mine in February of this year for a semi-decent price (she was a gift from my grandparents). For your ALOF Ebay watchers, there is a Laylie doll right now for $109.99 Buy It Now. Oh you could also check Craigslist, the Goodwill auction website, and Amazon. But all of those are spotty…
Vivi~Yes. If you put AG and ALOF dolls side by side, you can definitely tell. I think Elsie might have a larger head, but I’m not positive. 😉 Whatever it is, it has never affected how she fits clothes.
What cute Pj’s! I need to buy some for sure! Since I will be heading to an AG Place in a couple of weeks, are there any requested pictures?
I really BAD want those Pj’s! I check this website Everyday!
Miranda
Hey Char and Everyone,
Do you know if American Girl Playthings Message board is still active? I’ve been trying to join, but no one has been answering my emails.
I have no idea! I have not been on that site (or any of the other message boards for that matter, for years).
Thus is just great! Thanks for the review!
Congrats Molly!
Those are TO cute!
Thanks and congratulations Molly!
You’re so lucky to win a contest!!!!! 🙂
Emily looks great in the pjs!
Congratulations, Molly. Your dolls look as if they are having a great time! Thank you for sharing these pictures.
I love Elsie and I really want her……..
I really want that