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    mandymarie    10 November 2007   Westminster, MD

    My wedding is this November, and I decided (last night) that I want to add a shawl to the bridesmaid gifts.  My MOH is always cold, and I know she had mentioned wanting a wrap of sorts.

    I can't afford the real pashminas, but I found rayon substitutes that will work for one night.  Even though they're not going to be of super quality, I want them to be a color that can be re-used.

    So here's my question:  The girls' dresses are a deep burgundy (long, halter top).  I'm afraid to try to match reds, and although pale pink is my accent color, I'm afraid pink shawls would be a bit matchy-matchy.  That leaves me with options like black, ivory, or white.  (my dress is white)  Which color do you think would both look best and be the most practical to use again??

    *I'm also thinking of getting one for myself in either white or pink - opinions on that would be helpful as well!*

    Thanks!

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    blueberry    May 25, 2007   Missouri

    How about black shawls for them?  They say everyone needs a little black dress, so it'd make sense to have a little black wrap to match! :-)  I love the idea of you having a pink one, too....a little pop of color, sort of like the blue shoes trend!

     
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    amysue    6/6/09  

    putting them in white and yours in pink might be cute and be a nice contrast...

     
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    nash0922    05/24/2008   Minneapolis, MN

    I think that getting them white & you pink would be cute.

    Maybe because I am thinking about doing the same thing for my bridesmaids. Where did you find these shawls?

     
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    smartl    August 23, 2008   Vancouver, BC

    What about a taupe shade?  That might look nice.  Personally I wouldn't go with black.  Maybe it's just my personal style but if I were to go out in a black dress I would not pair it with a black shawl, that would be too all-over-black.  I'd want a contrasting colour shawl.

     
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    mandymarie    10 November 2007   Westminster, MD

    Thanks for the input, girls!  Again, these aren't real pashmina shawls, but I'm going for cheap and warm rather than luxury! hehe (aka I already got a gift for the girls, I just don't want them to freeze!)

    http://www.amazingcollections.com/site/778527/page/541335

    http://www.peachcouture.com/2plyArt_pashmina.html

    If you're looking for true pashminas, or pashmina blends, typing in pashmina at google.com will provide plenty of good results.

     
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    aoedorothee    10/27/2007   la mirada, ca

    i think you can get them the ivory and then get the pink one for yourself.

     
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    Sweeney2Be    Aug 23, 2008   Twin Cities Minnesota

    My vote is for Black, chances are they won't wear them in photos and you know when a maid gets cold in a wedding what does she grab - a groomsmen's jacket.....

     

    Plus it will match with everything they own for the most part.

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    champion    12/12/08   ct

    Beautiful discounted pashmina silk bridal and bridesmaid shawls up to 70% off at www.yourselegantly.com

     

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    DCbrideinATL    11.07.09   Washington, DC

    I love the idea of the pink, but if you don't like it, I think I'd go with ivory. Black would look nice, but I'm thinking of doing something similar for my maids, and I realized that a lot of people already have their own black wraps!

     
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    rosychicklet    September 27, 2008   Boston, MA

    What about chocolate brown or a golden hue?

     
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    MsPopcorn    August 2007   Toronto, ON, Canada

    I think black would be most reusable, but depending on the mood, if you want to lighten the look, I'd choose ivory.

    Although you might not be able to afford a high end silk-cashmere blend pashmina for everyone, if you can get something that is at least a wool blend and not all rayon, it will be warmer.  even among pashminas that are labelled real, there are grades of quality, so you might still be able to find something affordable in real wool if you have access to a china town type of shopping area.

     
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    bridecat    October 11, 2008   Flint Hill, Norcross, GA

    Just wanted to throw out there that I got these for my BMs and was reaally pleased with the quality. My girls dresses are a deep teal.

    Click!

    They did take 2-3 weeks to come from Hong Kong, but the price is good.

    So maybe you could go with a pattern - then you could pull in one of your other colors?

     
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    emileee       San Jose, CA

    i would prefer ivory.  i personally feel like black would darken your color scheme.

     

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