Ballet Barre and Outfit Set
The Ballet Barre and Outfit Set is a Truly Me outfit/accessory set released in 2018 through Costco. Retail cost was listed as $110; Costco marketed the set for $69.99, and it was discounted on the American Girl online store at $66. It was retired in 2020.
Leotard
Lavender scoop neck leotard. Lavender shiny fold-over elastic at neck and leg openings. Seven white rhinestones trim the neckline. Low back with criss-crossed elastic in an "x" shape at mid back.
Sweater
Light aqua knit sweater. Boatneck neckline. Long sleeves with thumb holes. Asymmetrical hemline with left hip lower than right; left hip comes to a point. American Girl logo tag on right hem. Velcro closure at center back.
Skirt
Faux-wrap silver sequined skirt. Fabric consists of silver mini sequins sewn to a net backing; sequins are spaced close enough together to make the fabric mostly opaque. False double sash detail around skirt waist made of stretchy lilac fold over elastic; matching attached bow at the left side of skirt front. Silver mesh lining. Though the skirt curves up to an overlap in the front, there is no opening. Elastic waist. Pull-on.
Tutu
Gold and white pancake tutu. Four layers of tulle fabric, alternating between white mesh and dark gold tulle; inner layer is shorter than other layers. White satin fold over elastic waistband.
Tights
Opaque pale pink tights. Pale pink elastic with scalloped detail at waist.
Leg Warmers
Aqua ribbed-knit legwarmers with metallic silver threads. These reach from dolls' ankles up to about mid calf when fully stretched.
Headband
Lavender elastic headband. Stitched closed at back with American Girl tag.
Slippers
Lavender ballet slippers. Single elastic strap over foot is attached to looped elastics that simulate ribbons crisscrossed around doll's ankles. Lavender elastic straps have a slight sheen to them. Matching lavender faux-leather soft soles.
Hairbands
Two aqua elastic hair bands.
Barre
Two-level dance barre. Purple metal curlicue heart frame with purple American Girl logo on center plate. Plastic brown bars with faux wood texture attached to frame with silver plastic brackets; non removable. Four rounded rubber feet.
Straps
Two aqua grosgrain ribbon "resistance" straps. Each strap is sewn into a loop at one end for doll's wrist or ankle and has gray plastic clip on the other end that clip onto barres.
Mat
Aqua foam yoga mat. Rounded corners. Darker aqua American Girl logo in bottom right corner.
Mat Carrier
White yoga mat carrier. Sheer white background with print of aqua bubbles, aqua star, and lavender stars on a white background with purple star logo. Attached lavender grosgrain carrying strap. Velcro closure. Wraps around mat to keep it rolled up for storage and travel.
Water Bottle
Purple plastic water bottle. White lid with small handle and spout. Abbreviated logo with the letters AG in lavender and an aqua star in between the letters.
Trivia
Multiple items resemble components from Isabelle's Collection:
- The sweater is a blue variation of Isabelle's Coral Sweater.
- The skirt is a silver variation of Isabelle's Dance Skirt.
- The tutu is similar in color and design to Isabelle's Tutu.
- The tights resemble those initially released with Isabelle's Legwarmers Set, with the leg warmers resembling the coral set.
- The barre is similar in design to Isabelle's Dance Barre, along with the straps, yoga mat and carrier, water bottle, and slippers.
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