Pink Ruffles and Sparkle = A Recipe For Success

Pink Ruffles and Sparkle = A Recipe For Success

April 2nd, 2008 @ 6:04 pm by Mrs. Shortcake
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Like Miss Robin, I am planning to wear a cardigan over my wedding gown during the reception, as it’s being held outdoors (though under a heated tent) in October, in Canada, and my circulation is below par at the best of times.

A cardigan is cozy, cuddly, warm, and just a touch “retroriffic” - perfect for dancing (it won’t slip down like a shawl), and perfect for me. I picked up a couple of the new GAP cardigans for spring, and on my latest trip to Stella’s Bridal Galleria, I tried them on with the sample of my wedding gown.

OPTION A:

I love this periwinkle blue/“dark wisteria” cardigan-but periwinkle is not one of the wedding colours. Dun dun dunnnnnn.

Reeeeeee-jected!

OPTION B:

This magenta/“pink” cardigan is very cute, and would look smashing if I replaced the buttons with sparkly vintage ones - but magenta makes me look green. Dun dun dunnnnnnn.

Dissssss-qualified!

OPTION C:

I completely heart this ballet pink/ “rose pink ” ruffle crop cardigan. It’s super soft, it has ruffles a la Darcy Miller (who I also heart),

and with the addition of this vintage brooch I picked up from ebay,

I think it’s scrum-diddly-ump-tious!

The cropped length is the perfect length as well - any longer and it would look sloppy, I think.

Anybody else wearing a cardigan?

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46 Responses to “Pink Ruffles and Sparkle = A Recipe For Success”

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ErinMarieMack (message) 728 posts, Busy bee

Summer wedding in late June here, so no cardigan. I just wanted to say that you have a very pretty dress! I also love the addition of the broach:)

4/2/08 @ 6:07 pm (reply)

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jordash99 (message) 21 posts, Newbee

I just bought those gap cashmere cardigans for my BM’s in pale pink! Ironically they actually came in the mail today and are beautiful, soft and cozy! I think they will look great over their cranberry dresses (late October wedding). I haven’t decided what I will wear yet. Love the broach idea!

4/2/08 @ 6:16 pm (reply)

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Laura Sangster

Great idea! I never thought of a cardigan! As a Destination Wedding planner, I always encourage even my Caribean wedding clients to bring a sheer shawl, or some extra layer. In the Caribbean, after a long day in the sun it feel a bit chilly at night…

4/2/08 @ 6:17 pm (reply)

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goldtome (message) 33 posts, Newbee

love the ballet pink sweater!

4/2/08 @ 6:25 pm (reply)

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karasue (message) 35 posts, Newbee

Yes! I am getting married in the mountains in September, and I think a cardigan will be perfect with my slim-fitting, but still a bit vintage-looking dress. Unexpected, but cute.

4/2/08 @ 6:28 pm (reply)

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Nathalie

I love Option C! I’ve been eyeing it, and now I want it more than ever.

4/2/08 @ 6:32 pm (reply)

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missrae (message) 120 posts, Blushing bee

i am november at the NC coast and praying for a balmy miracle like last year. (you can’t count on anything in NC weather!)

4/2/08 @ 6:36 pm (reply)

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Ms. Frou

Tough I love, love, love the cardigans, may I suggest a vintage cardigan? In the 50’s they were made short in the body, usually w/ three quarter length sleeves (I noticed you pushed up the sleeves, which looks great), and often had beading around the collar. Try some local vintage shops or online. Otherwise, go w/ the pale pink one!

4/2/08 @ 7:09 pm (reply)

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Ms. Frou

Though I love, love, love the cardigans, may I suggest a vintage cardigan instead? In the 50’s they were made short in the body, usually w/ three quarter length sleeves (I noticed you pushed up the sleeves, which looks great), and often had beading around the collar. Try some local vintage shops or online–they are everywhere. Otherwise, go w/ the pale pink one!

4/2/08 @ 7:09 pm (reply)

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Linda

Now I just might. I think you inspired me!

4/2/08 @ 7:32 pm (reply)

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glittergrl (message) 356 posts, Helper bee

I’m going to have dissent here:

I really like the pale pink color with your dress, but I have to be honest, I’m not feeling these cardigans with your dress. They don’t have the right cut and the sweater looks really sloppy.

If you had a tee-length or more flirty gown, then they would work. But your gown has a more deco style (from the pictures at least)

If you are trying to bring in something more ‘vintage’ looking may I suggest a cashmere shrug or bolero. It will keep you warm and its weightless so you can move and dance, but the style will compliment your dress much more. Clasp it with a big beautiful sparkly broach and you are good to go.

4/2/08 @ 7:40 pm (reply)

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glittergrl (message) 356 posts, Helper bee

I realized i didn’t post a link. this is shorter sleeved and not exactly what i was thinking but you get the idea.
http://www.freewebs.com/gypsyloot/f21%20shrug%20full2.jpg

4/2/08 @ 7:42 pm (reply)

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carrieitly (message) 243 posts, Helper bee

I love those cardigans, especially the third, but I have to second glittergirl and Ms. Frou. Your dress looks very formal and elegant- the ruffle and color of the third cardigan are really pretty, but the back is so basic “cardigan” (especially the band hem finish) that it might look like grabbed the cardigan as a bit of an afterthought…

Don’t let us rain on your parade though- make yourself happy!

4/2/08 @ 8:09 pm (reply)

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huskerlex16 (message) 7 posts, Newbee

I completely agree with glittergrl. I’m not a fan of the cardigans. Definitely takes your dress down a notch in elegance. I also agree that a bolero or shrug would be a much better match with your dress. especially with the length of the bolero since they usually hit mid back which by the looks of your dress would be perfect. Maybe something such as this, but not lace
http://www.bbride.com/acatalog/Product_Range_Naomi__bolero__224.html

4/2/08 @ 8:44 pm (reply)

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loveletter

I love that pale pink cardigan! I think it goes great with the vintage theme nd I love the sillouette it gives, especially with that shot of the back of your gown.

4/2/08 @ 8:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Shortcake (message) 465 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for the suggestions and links girls! - glittergirl, that bolero is super sweet!

I already considered a bolero (and am still considering lace boleros for the bridesmaids), but i really feel that anything short sleeved just won’t do - I have Reynaud’s syndrome, and literally freeze within seconds of being somewhere chilly - no way to spend an evening

Mrs Frou, I’m definitely going to do some ebay hunting, thanks for the suggestion!

And the cropped ruffle cardigan is much more fitted when it’s buttoned up a bit - I had it loose and sloppy because it was warm in the salon.

Thanks again ! =D

4/2/08 @ 9:12 pm (reply)

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CarrieC

Honestly, I think it looks out of wack with the dress. Ornate beading and a cardigan? What about a caplet or shrug or something a bit more formal

4/2/08 @ 9:15 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lemon (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

I love the idea, and the front look, but like the others, the back photo shows the draping of the sweater and really hides how pretty the gown is.

I’d suggest a shrug, or even better… an elegant capelet!

Here’s a silk georgette shrug from Bloomie’s that might work:
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=80677&PseudoMasterProdID=109946&PseudoCat=b.comSearch&PageID=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch%2Ebloomingdales%2Ecom%2Fexec%2F%3Fu1%3Dq%26pdp%5Fnav%3D1%26q%3Dshrug%26cm%5Fmmc%3DPMD%5FSE%2D%5F%2DGoogleSales%2D%5F%2DF4H%2D%5F%2DShrug%26n%3D7#

I’m not sure if anyone currently has capelets for sale commercially (since it’s summer and they were in vogue a few seasons ago), but something like this:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1707/542/320/Anthropologie%20Capelet%20002.1.jpg

4/2/08 @ 9:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Shortcake (message) 465 posts, Helper bee

ooh! Mrs Lemon, I love that capelet! Does anybody have any links for a pink one?

I’m afraid of returning this cardigan only to be left with no subsitute