09-25 22:56 Nobuko Watanabe
This was fantastic. I ordered it for AX14 last minute for my 4 day lineup of Roromiya costumes, and out of my 5 costumes my self made PE uniform and this maid outfit were the only two that made the cut and I wore the entire con
Really, it was beautiful and exactly as described. Now personally, I'm not big on satin because of the wrinkles and the shine in photos, but I loved this costume to pieces.
WARNING: be SUPER careful with the velcro on the satin dress--it definitely frays and damages the costume. Because the apron is held together by velecro, you need to be super careful putting it on. Better yet--have a friend or someone assist you. Not worth damaging the product when it really is so lovely.
Last point, the bow to the back of apron comes as a safety pin---I highly suggest taking it to a tailor to sew it in permenantly. Looks better. (However, it makes sense why it would be a pin, so that you can adjust it in case your waist size changes and you have to loosen or tighten the apron--the safety pin allows you to adjust the bow accordingly so it is always in the middle. I personally just don't like the miniscule flash of metal of the viewable safety pin)
Also, I highly advice buying the red choker & chain sold separately as a prop than just the red choker that comes with in this costume. The one provided is passible, but I do preffer the other collar's look. And the chain just perfectly completes the outfit.
All you need now is some junk food and a Watanuki tanuki plush doll, and you're set.
All in all, I give 4.5 out of 5 stars. Extremely satisfied with this costume. Surprisingly so. Great job