Perhaps my something old to fight the cold..

It's no secret that Vail is cold in the winter. It's also no secret that it'll most likely snow in February. So for the last few months, I've been on the search to find the perfect cover-up for a cold night. I want to keep the elegant look without going too overboard, but I still really want to use some sort of jacket. Originally, I thought that I would use my grandmother's stole (as my something old), but there is a small dilemma- I have a stole from each grandmother; one is dark brown and the other is a chestnut color. Both have their name embroidered inside the jacket, and it would be really special if I could carry a piece of their legacy with me.

Grandmother Susie's fur... a chestnut classic fit.


Grandmother Hazel's fur... much darker with extended bodice. At first I thought the brown would be too dark, but it could bring out the dark tone in my champagne color dress.


So in addition to these two choices, I looked around for some other cover-up faux fur choices.
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CHAMP- READ ANY FURTHER AND YOU MAY BE HURT (ps I love you)
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Just for kicks, I tried a white stole at the bridal shop while I had on my dress.


Didn't really like it, but I guess it allowed me to picture the dress with a fur... Please excuse the very large paper clips on my bum


I've always loved the bolero style, and it can be beautiful with a fitted dress. The only problem I have with boleros is that I'll need more warmth!

(source: wonderful wraps)

This is actually a "champagne" colored faux fur... could go well with my dress, but I would want to find a pretty jewel to fasten it together. Eh, I don't know.

(source: Megafurs)

And for some "real bride" inspiration, a fellow longtime Vail girl was married last December and had a beautiful fur, and the color is similar to Grandma Susie's stole.


I thought Grandmother Hazel's fur was going to be too dark, but then I see these beautiful pictures!



(source: Anna Kuperberg Photography)


So now I wait for my dress to arrive so I can either choose Susie, Hazel, or something else. I would love for this to be my something old!

What was your something old, and how did you pay tribute to the owner?