Whenever the cocktail or formal event dressing question pops up in our Facebook group, I usually point our members to White Label Noba, Sacha Drake and Moonlight bird … but I’ve found a new label to add to that go-to list.
Say hello to Montique. Montique offers a ready-to-wear collection of elegant, contemporary event wear for every occasion, from bridesmaids to mother of the bride, formal wear, racewear and cocktail wear … with many styles offering up to size 20.
I fell in love with the below cocktail dress at first sight and now I’m hanging for a suitable occasion to trot her out.
(For my tips on how to plan an event outfits, click HERE)
The model
Montique Monaco one-shoulder, hand-beaded dress
and me
Montique cocktail dress (I’m in XL) | FRANKiE4 Footwear ALANA heels (not current)
I have to say, I was unsure whether this dress would work for me but let us all thank the power of stretch and sequins for making a girl feel a million dollars.
This dress slides on beautifully and feels incredibly comfortable on. It hugs your shape but not in a way where I feel like an over-stuffed sausage. You see just a hint of the shape of the lining, which creates the perfect silhouette. I’m 166cm and the sequinned overlay falls to a perfect spot for me. While the lining is shorter, it doesn’t feel too short because of the overlay.
The colour – kind of like a mushroom colour – offset by silver sequins, throws the look of a pewter finish, a combination that feels fabulous on.
A pair of earrings, a clutch and some heels are all you need to complete this outfit and be event ready in a flash.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until midnight, Thursday October 24, 2019, save 25% site-wide at Montique. Enter code SHOPPING25 at checkout.
This garment was gifted to me for editorial consideration.
Styling You The Label pops up at West Village, West End, Brisbane
Brisbane Stylers, come on down to check out the collection in person at our pop-up this Saturday, October 26, at West Village, West End. We’ll be open from 10am-4pm. You’ll be able to try on and buy off the rack. All the details HERE.
Next Wednesday, SYTL makes its runway debut as part of the Brisbane Fashion Month resort show finale … we’ll be unveiling some new resort pieces of our own. If you can’t get along on the night, tune into our Facebook or Instagram pages … we’ll be streaming the new looks live.
Comments 13
Hi Nikki
Could you show different angles when you do these posts? It’s really hard to tell how the dress looks in this post.
Thanks
Omg… that Montique dress is beyond amaZING on you Nikki. X
Author
It’s something special! Thank you x
Wow Nikki you look amazing in this dress xx
Author
Thanks Lisa! It’s amazing on x
I love a Montique dress. Always elegant and lovely.
Author
My first taste of this brand and won’t be the last!
How do I go about ordering this dress. – pricing please
Author
The links are in the blog post above x
Nikki
Looking great in the model and me dress.
(FYI Moonlight bird link not working.)
Fran xx
Author
Thanks for the heads up, Fran … all fixed!
Wow gorgeous dress and looks amazing on you
Author
Thanks so much – amazing to wear!