The Cold Shoulder
Now that I’ve had my teacher voice out about dress shopping, can I ask for an opinion? My dress – the unexpected winner – is strapless and ivory, with an ivory sash. I didn’t start out looking for strapless, and while I like it a lot I’d still like to have a shrug or something over my shoulders. I’ve found several options so far:
Jenny Yoo (in ivory)
Elizabeth Rohm (if her lace ever comes off backorder, that is)
No, I’m not kidding. The Monique really is an option – well, sort of. I can’t actually buy the Monique, but I’ve been sewing for 20+ years and I’m reasonably confident that I can put together a riff on it with a few bits of tulle and some pearl beads.
Which do you like the best, assuming I haven’t overextended my sewing abilities for Monique Fauxllier? Or should I skip the shrug entirely?
you’ve got great style- all of these are beautiful! and also, anyone talented enough to riff that monique should really open an etsy shop and sell their beautiful creations…nudge. nudge. ;)
I totally swooned over the Monique and I’m not much of a swooner. If you can do it I vote for that one to the infinity-th power.
LOVE that Jenny Yoo shrug – wish I could invest in it for everyday wear!
Katealtmix (cute name!), I have a muslin on my dress form right now. So maybe! The pattern is the hardest part.
Alexis, swooning is worth five votes. :)
Lisa, I never thought of wearing the Jenny Yoo for anything other than wedding. Hmmm. It would be pretty cute in one of the colors with jeans, though.
Oh I LOVE the shrug…such a sweet touch :)
Totally voting for the Monique and I agree with the Etsy. I looked forever for something to wear that wasn’t outlandishly expensive. It was so warm on our October 10th wedding day that I ended up not wearing anything. I so wish I’d had something so pretty like the Monique because I would have felt more comfortable with something on as a coverup.
oohh I love the Rohm one, but yeah she is always sold out. and the Monique… if you can pull that off you will be my hero. And then I might ask you to make me one ;)
The Monique is to DIE for. My mother has 50 yards of tulle in her sewing room…this may be a delightful project to take on!
I have the Rohm one… actually.
Anyway, I love it. The only downside is that I changed dresses and now it doesn’t work with it! Sad.
I have no idea what I’ll do with it now.
I think the Jenny Yoo is perfect! It’s delicate, feminine, and the price seems spot on! I love Jenny Yoo’s dresses too, thanks for introducing me to her site, it’s definitely on my favorites now :)
I LOVE the Jenny Yoo shrug! I love how it frames the neck and collar bone – how sophisticated!
I second the swooning for the Monique. Seriously, if you can pull that off, you will be my hero — and i would totally buy it from you on Etsy! LOVE.
I totally loved the Monique the best but cannot believe it cost over $2000!! Wow.
I really like the second one best, to be honest. The first one is beautiful and really delicate, and Monique’s is dainty as well. I think the second one is substantial because of its thicker fabric.
Okay, so it’s much later in the game now… which one have you chosen???
Aww, Rachel – I wish I had an answer! I haven’t finished Monique Fauxllier, but when I do I will put it on my blog. Just don’t hold your breath! It might be that one, or it might be the Jenny Yoo. I’m really having a hard time making up my mind.
