https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 06:08:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13192 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:57:16 +0000 Tanya 13192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely idea Angie &#38; Ana ! Can't wait to see the final result! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13178 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:28:30 +0000 Ana 13178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'll get one sweater done this way for something special. Thanks for the idea, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13174 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:14:07 +0000 Angie 13174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm excited to see the end result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13164 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:10:12 +0000 Anonymous 13164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is really a cool new place for a monogram. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13151 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:06:49 +0000 Ana 13151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so cool, I never thought of that. I don't think J. Crew gives the option, but I know lots of places will do a custom monogram. Hmm.....I might just do it. I like behind the neck because I wear my hair pulled up a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13145 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:41:37 +0000 Angie 13145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thinking was opposite. I fancied the idea of monogramming in a subtle way. For example in an area that’s not obvious , like behind the neck, in the bottom back corner of the garment or behind a sleeve. In this way, it’s unexpected and mysterious. The monogram itself would become visible when you moved as opposed to it being blatantly visible. I personally like that idea best. It’s an evolved way of retro ’50’s monogramming. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13134 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:15:14 +0000 Dani 13134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, monogramming is not my thing. I'm not big on labels on clothes anyway. If you're looking for something really different, this would definitely do that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13108 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:26:50 +0000 Anonymous 13108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like a retro look from the 50's. If I remember correctly cardigans were monogrammed. I think it would be fun done in a retro way. Monogrammed fonts can be very beautiful. I would not like it so much if it was as small as the little aligators done on polo shirts. It should be significant and beautiful. Tone on tone would be nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13101 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:49:45 +0000 Sihaya 13101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am conflicted about this one. One part of me says: that sounds too preppy and not suited to what I've seen of your style Ana. But another part of me says that contrasts are often what make things really interesting and eye catching. And then I think, what if you did it and took it one step further. Instead of it being small and subtle and self color on your sweater, what if the monogram was somehow funkier in design and made a bolder statement - not sure they offer that but just where my mind started to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13094 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:45:29 +0000 Antje 13094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, this one surprises me and somehow I can't see this on you, Ana. I think it's kinda preppy and a very different style from what we've seen of you so far. But hey, horses for courses, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13089 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:39:46 +0000 Anonymous 13089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's tacky. It's definitely preppy and a little retro, which you can rock. I have seen it on cardigans as well as on casual (canvas, mostly) totes. If I had a canvas tote, say from J.Crew, I would consider monogramming it to add a little personal touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13038 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:37:35 +0000 shiny 13038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a very preppy look. My DH would do it - prep is totally his thing. Except he never spends money on new clothes. He's so preppy, he believes that no clothes today are as good as those made 20-25 years ago. So he finds his clothes at vintage stores. Which means they may have monograms, but they won't be his monogram. </p> <p>I'm getting sidetracked - sorry!</p> <p>I think if old-money/ivy league preppy is what you are going after, then go for it. I think monogramming came in style because people that when to prep school preferred it to having someone write their name in permanent marker in the tag. </p> <p>Tacky? No... today I think it would be more retro or cheeky! I would say go for it for one item - for fun - but maybe not your whole wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13028 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:07:34 +0000 Ana 13028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it's on the left chest, pretty small (1/2"), initials. I'm not sure about doing it, but I thought it might be an interesting alternative to an alligator, polo man, etc. Of course, I can always leave it plain too, which is what I usually do. Honestly, I don't even know if people would even notice something like that--I probably wouldn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13022 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:56:45 +0000 Angie 13022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where would you monogram the garment, Ana? Would it be your initials? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-13003 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:28:38 +0000 Tanya 13003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally would not do it for myself, but I can see a person with the right personality pulling it off! I did like the trend of necklace with one's initial a few years ago though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-all-think-of-monogramming#post-12995 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:45:26 +0000 Ana 12995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everyone!</p> <p>What do you all think of monogramming clothing? J. Crew offers a monogramming service on some of its sweaters, and I am already planning on picking up a few for this fall. I hadn't ever considered getting them monogrammed, and I'm not sure I would want to do it, but do you all think it's an interesting way to personalize something, or is it just kind of tacky? </p> <p>Thank you! </p>