As a young girl, I loved to dress dolls.
As an adult, not much has changed.
Save for the size of the dolls. And the pricetag of their clothes.
Last night I got a frantic email from Tenley Molzahn – yes, that Tenley Molzahn – desperately looking for a showstopping dress for a post-Emmy’s party that would knock Kiptyn’s socks off, and shed her of her Cinderella persona.
I knew the only solution was to reach out to my friends at ShopBop – a Midwestern outlet that can rock the (knee) socks off of any store on either coast, and we pulled together three dresses for Tenley to walk the red carpet alongside Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and Kiptyn.
Check out my picks and then head over to ShopBop and pick out the dress you think Tenley should wear. Post your suggestions, and Tenley will choose from your suggestions (and mine. Natch.)
On Monday, we’ll reveal the dress Tenley ended up wearing, and you can snag the dress for your very own from ShopBop.
Think of it as the reality TV version of playing dress up with your dolls.
Here's my pick. A&O is perfect for Tenley!http://www.shopbop.com/charlie-embellished-ombre-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441867860.htm?folderID=2534374302023685&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall
Definatly think the Foley + Corinna Asymmetrical Dress the winner!
1)Foley + Corinna
Netting Dress
Style #:FOLEY20335
2)Alice + Olivia
Annette Sequin Dress
Style #:ALICE21135
3)Alice + Olivia
Anna Strapless Dress with Ruched Skirt
Style #:ALICE20977
Definitely Foley + Corinna!
Definitely the Alice + Olivia! Adorable!!
What! Definitely the Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier!
I think Tenley would look great in this Milly Strapless Rose dress:
http://www.shopbop.com/strapless-rose-dress-milly/vp/v=1/845524441877223.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Style#MILLY20570
But she'll look great in anything!
Tenley has fab legs- I say she shows them off!
1) Illusion Fringe Dress
Style #:HAUTE20476
2)
Antik Batik
Laria Mini Dress
Style #:ANTKB20303
http://www.shopbop.com/actions/productZoomPageAction.action?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441875625&color=15314&viewIndex=0
3)
Alice + Olivia
Casey Cluster Sequin Dress
Style #:ALICE21053
http://www.shopbop.com/casey-cluster-sequin-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441861541.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Love them all, but my vote is for the Foley + Corinna dress. I love the nude color, the asymmetry, and the ruffly fabric. Tenley would look beautiful in it!
My dearest Tenley is stunning in any outfit…but given the three the fusha is a powerful dress yet does also say I am a princess…just NOT Cinderellla..besides she is more of an Arielle!
Dana, your suggestions are great. The think the 2nd of your choices is her best bet.
BUT I HAVE THE BEST CHOICE. tell Shopbop to get the new Robert Rodriguez one shoulder GATHERED teal ostrich dress! Its fabulous and will knock and Kips socks off!! (i can email you a pic. Its NO where online.) Pair with some fabulous grey suede booties and she is ALL set.
BUT I also think these would look fabulous on her
1. Young Fabulous and Broke
http://www.shopbop.com/hazel-sequin-dress-young-fabulous/vp/v=1/845524441875586.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize
2. Tibi
http://www.shopbop.com/bond-strapless-dress-tibi/vp/v=1/845524441878273.htm?folderID=2534374302053184&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall
Theory Taliana Dress. for sure.
my vote is Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier. the sparkles definitely are a statement.
Good luck Tenley!! You will look great in any of them, but here is my order:
1) Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier
2) Foley + Corinna Asymmetrical Dress
3) Theory Taliana Dress
Alice and Olivia
My personal favorite is the pink dress. Good luck!
Agree with BabyMama1075. Alice + Olivia: simple, sexy and elegant
I like the Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier Dress you chose.
My pick from Shopbop is the Sheri Bodell Valkyrie Dress: http://tinyurl.com/29f8l2d
Agree with BabyMama1075. Alice + Olivia: simple, sexy and elegant
Definitely the Alice & Olivia Dress! The other 2 are too cutesy! Esp the pink one…
But another choice would also be the Alice & Olivia Annette dress!
http://www.shopbop.com/annette-sequin-dress-alice-olivia/vp/v=1/845524441877201.htm?folderID=2534374302023685&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize
Or if she REALLY wants to turn some heads, the Beyond Vintage Sequin Dress is a hot lil number!
http://www.shopbop.com/sequin-halter-dress-beyond-vintage/vp/v=1/845524441872154.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
The ALice & Olivia dress is stunning. Tenley would ROCK that dress with her fabulous figure
Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier!!! It has a edge to it that gives her a little push from innocent to classy/sexy lady!
Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier!!!!
1. Alice + Olivia
Kristin Strapless Dress
Style #:ALICE21151
2. Halston Heritage
Spaghetti Dress
Style #:HALST20062
3. Alice + Olivia
Aubrey Bustier Dress with Sequin Skirt
Style #:ALICE21153
For Ms. Tenley, I would select the Alice & Olivia dress as the sequin skirt will bring attention to her fabulous long legs…SEXY! My second choice is the Foley & Corinna as the design of this dress is very unique and would photograph nice.
Alice + Olivia = the perfect 10 red carpet look for Tenley!
Love them all…great pics! I was the most drawn to the silver Alice + Olivia dress because I thought the model was the chick-a-dee from the Bachelor that got kicked off for making out with the “Staffer”.
i think she would look amazing in this http://www.shopbop.com/beaded-dress-herve-leger/vp/v=1/845524441869921.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
It's formfitting and has glimmer and I know it would look amazing on Tenley!
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Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier for sure. The Emmys call for a little sparkle!
The Theory dress for sure. Frankly, the A&O dress seems to be trying a bit too hard. I like that the Theory dress is different, with a bold color, but more sophisticated. If it were a different A&O dress, I might have another opinion. But I just am not digging the contrasting fabrics in the silver. It's too much of a mishmash. Tenley should get some help from her friends at FIDM. Theory, Tenley!! Trust me.
Alice + Olivia Bustier is perfect for a post-Emmy's party. She has already done the one shoulder thing. If u want to wear something different and sexy, do the strapless number with your hair pulled back into a low, sleek bun. Go get him, Tenley!
foley and corinna or the alice and olivia
I think she will look so cute in the Theory Taliana Dress.
I vote for the pink number. It'll complement her radiant complexion.
Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier!!! For sure! She can rock that.
Definitely the Alice+Olivia dress. So perfect for her!!
I vote for the Alice & Olivia number. It looks gorgeous.
My Favorite for beautiful Tenley:
She will most def. shine and turn heads in this #: http://www.shopbop.com/casey-cluster-sequin-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441861541.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Alice and Olivia for sure!
1. Alice + Olivia Gabby Embellished Dress – the beading makes it formal enough but the shirttail hem makes it sexy – definitely an eye-catcher!
http://www.shopbop.com/gabby-embellished-dress-alice-olivia/vp/v=1/845524441872980.htm?folderID=2534374302023685&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall
2. Factory Open Back Dress – definitely styled with black booties – this gives it more of an edge, as do the pointed shoulders. The print is cool and the open/mesh back makes it more edgy than the things we're used to seeing Tenley in.
http://www.shopbop.com/open-back-dress-factory/vp/v=1/845524441878229.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Tenley we love your bubbly personality but now its time to work that bod/those legs we all know you have!! xoxo
Alice & Olivia…
It's short and sexy, yet simple and sparkly!
Of course Tenley will look good in ANYTHING she wears.
Sheri Bodell Metal Beaded Low Back DressStyle #:SHERI20052
Elizabeth and JamesAlita Haunted Floral DressStyle #:ELIJA21018
The A+O dress is gorgeous, but I think she'll be show-stopping (heh) in the Foley + Corinna Asymmetrical Dress. The lines are incredible and if I could afford that right now, you better believe I'd be rocking it alongside Tenley!
I think Tenley should wear the Pink Theory Taliana Dress.
Either the Foley + Corinna or the Alice + Olivia!!! The Theory Talianna has been done so much this season that it is predictable.
This Alice + Olivia gliter dress has already been worn on the bachelorette/achelor I htink by Gia?? she cant wear it
http://www.shopbop.com/casey-cluster-sequin-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441861541.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Ali wore the Casey Cluster, and Gia wore the sequin keyhole dress. xo D
I love the Alice and Olivia pick; it will definitely free her of her Disney princess persona. My pick is from Halston Heritage -style #HALST20045. Here's the link:
http://www.shopbop.com/halter-day-dress-halston-heritage/vp/v=1/845524441873672.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
I love the Alice and Olivia pick; it will definitely free her of her Disney princess persona. My pick is from Halston Heritage -style #HALST20045. Here's the link:
http://www.shopbop.com/halter-day-dress-halston-heritage/vp/v=1/845524441873672.htm?folderID=2534374302063518&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Alice & Olivia. The pink one looks like a cheap prom dress!!! The other one is just hideous!
Alice & Olivia is short, sparkly, HOT! Do it!
These two were already posted, but I want to vote for both of them because either would be GORGEOUS!!!
1) Young Fabulous & BrokeHazel Sequin DressStyle #:YFBAA20279
http://www.shopbop.com/hazel-sequin-dress-young-fabulous/vp/v=1/845524441875586.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize
or
2) Alice + OliviaCasey Cluster Sequin DressStyle #:ALICE21053
http://www.shopbop.com/casey-cluster-sequin-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441861541.htm?folderID=2534374302063655&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall
Go get him Tenley!
Alice and Olivia Definitely.
My vote goes to: Alice + Olivia
Katrina Rhinestone Dress
Style #:ALICE21199
but the one Alice + Olivia bustier dress would be a close second!
I like the Foley & Corrina. I think it suits Tenley's personality best, and she likes to wear those color dresses. I think the pink is too girly and I don't like the layout of the dress. The Alex and Olivia is cute, but I don't think its something she would pick.
Here are my picks for Tenley:
1)Halston Heritage, One Shoulder Wrap Dress in Sapphire: http://www.shopbop.com/one-shoulder-wrap-dress-halston/vp/v=1/845524441878414.htm?folderID=2534374302090413&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize
2)Mara Hoffman, Ruched Fitted Open Back Dress in Black:
http://www.shopbop.com/ruched-fitted-open-back-dress/vp/v=1/845524441878460.htm?folderID=2534374302090413&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize
3)Haute Hippie, One Shoulder Sequin Dress in University Blue:
http://www.shopbop.com/one-shoulder-sequin-stripe-dress/vp/v=1/845524441878029.htm?folderID=2534374302090413&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize
4) Haute Hippie, Open Sleeve Dress With Feather Straps in Black:
http://www.shopbop.com/open-sleeve-dress-wtih-feather/vp/v=1/845524441878093.htm?folderID=2534374302090413&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize
I think these are all dresses I could see her wearing.
Theory Taliana Dress
The A+O bustier will break the cinderella complex
like the Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier Dress
I like the Alice + Olivia Aubrey Bustier Dress! Very sleek and not too many frills or princess like attire.
I love to see Tenley wearing Theory Taliana Dress…Awesome
I like the pink dress i think the color would go pretty with her both her skin tone and hair color.
Alice + Olive Aubrey Bustier — so gorgeous! Tenley is beautiful inside and out, so it doesn't matter what she'll wear! She'll look great wearing any of these, but my vote is for the bustier. So stunning!
LOVE the Alice + Olivia dress!! It has my vote.
Awesome collection! I like the Anna strapless dress with ruched skirt. Looks gorgeous!
I would love to wear the Theory Taliana Dress in pearl color.
I would love to wear the Theory Taliana Dress in pearl color.