Rebecca has a treat for you today. We are taking a closer look at her costume set and she’s modeling the dresses and accessories for you!
Rebecca’s Costume Chest was available starting in 2009 and the trunk from the set was retired in 2015 from American Girl. The rest of the set is still available from American Girl as Rebecca’s Costume Set. Rebecca’s story takes place in the 1910’s so this set is designed with styles from that era.
Even though the trunk is not available through American Girl you can still come across it on eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist.
The costume set still comes with clothing and accessories that you can mix and match for different looks. Let’s take a closer look at the set.
Rebecca’s Costume Chest (Now called Rebecca’s Costume Set)
- trunk (Retired)
- sleeveless turquoise dress
- sparkly overskirt
- knit shawl
- ballet style shoes
- turquoise headdress
- pearl necklace
- golden wings
- satin gloves
- mini magazine covers and photos
The only retired item from the set is the trunk, a red-brown color and made to look like it’s leather. The details of the embossed faux leather, trim, handle and latch are lovely and well made.
The trunk is lined with patterned paper on the inside. There is a tray that can be removed for more storage.
Here is the trunk with all of the items that come with the set.
The accessories are on the top tray.
The clothing is in the bottom of the trunk.
Now it is time for Rebecca to play a little dress up! Rebecca imagines she is a movie star and has the wave to go with it!
She is ready for an elegant scene or a walk on the red carpet with this fancy outfit!
The details of the knit sweater, the gold trim on the dress and the string of pearls all add to the elegance.
The long satin gloves have been adapted for dolls with stitching to represent separate fingers.
Rebecca’s fancy dress may be designed after styles in the 1910’s but I think it has a elegant, timeless feel.
Switch out a few pieces and accessories and Rebecca has a whole new look!
She added a sparkly overskirt to the dress, a fancy headdress and golden wings.
The overskirt has specks of gold that shimmer and shine. It has elastic in the back and just slips over the dress.
The headdress has elastic in the back and slips right on her head like a crown.
The wings attach with a clip that slips into a ribbon casing on the back of the dress.
She must be comfortable among the trees with her golden wings!
The bottom of the overskirt is scalloped. Maybe Rebecca is the first Tinker Bell. After all Peter Pan was written in 1904! 🙂
The ballet style shoes go with both outfits. The straps are elastic and I love the mini bows on the back.
Maybe Rebecca is a fairy queen on the silver screen.
The style of the headdress and wings really make this outfit feel like it’s from the 1910’s. Do you like the vintage style?
Of course you can mix and match the accessories and outfits to get any look you like. I like how the set comes with a variety of pieces, it makes it more versatile and adds to the element of imagination and play!
What do you think of Rebecca’s Costume Set? Do you like the 1910’s style of the clothing and accessories it comes with?
A friend of mine Has Rebecca’s costume chest. All the items in it are very lovely.
I absolutely love this set! I have wanted it for awhile, but it’s just so expensive straight from AG! It probably is even more expensive on the second hand market. I think I have given up on this set. Do you think it’s worth $100?
Great review, Anna! I have Rebecca’s costume chest set and love it ~ the clothing pieces and accessories are lovely and there are so many different mix n match possibilities, and the chest is awesome.
The costume set is still available from AG, but the chest has been retired.
Tony, Thank you for letting me know the set is still for sale from AG! I only saw the page where the old set with the chest was discontinued. Here is the link to the current set and I’ll add the link to the post too!
http://www.americangirl.com/shop/rebecca-clothing/rebecca-costume-set-bkf75
Thank you for all of these great photos and comments, Anna. Seeing the lovely Rebecca is always a treat. I imagine that there is much play value in this set.
This set is so cute. 🙂
Great post! I’ve always loved Rebecca’s Costume Set.
~Loren
Very nice review. I was wondering if you thought the trunk was sturdy? Madelon
Great photos!! Rebecca is a lovely doll. Thanks for the close up on this item. I love vintage feel of this set.
Great review Anna! I love the colors of this set!
Madelon, The trunk is a very heavy cardboard and is very sturdy. That being said it wouldn’t fair well with rough play. The hinges are well made but wouldn’t last if you left the lid open all the time. The cardboard inner tray would be ruined if it was left out and stepped on. The trunk is a wonderful piece for gentle play and using it as intended. Hope that helps!
This review is making me want to buy it ! Fantastic review , Anna !
-LuNa
Love the review! I feel this set – as well as Rebecca herself – aren’t appreciated as much as they should be. Rebecca is just so pretty. I have this set, and I found it to be well made, although some of the reviews on the AG site before it retired weren’t as favorable. I don’t know why. I got mine on sale before it retired, glad I didn’t have to pay full price for it. 😛
These pictures are awesome! I was lucky enough to purchase this set when it was on sale, plus I had a coupon which made it only $54 including the chest. I wasn’t sure about it when I received it , and even thought about selling it. Now that I have seen these wonderful photos, you have changed my mind and I will definitely be keeping it for Rebecca. Thank you!