Saturday was a gorgeous day, and we spent most of it shopping. We were looking for some big dog couture – doggie vests to be exact. The Boys are dining out next month for a magazine article and I thought matching vests would be pawfect!
Strolling down King Street we popped our head in Woof Gang Bakery…
Besides Doodle*licious treats and more, they have a retail section with the cutest apparel I’ve ever seen. But as Jaxson conferred with his friend, there’s limited big dog couture to pawchase…
Why is that? It’s the same on the internet . Not much to choose from, especially for male dogs.
BIG MALE DOGS WANT FASHION TOO –
I rarely dress the Boys in clothing.
Sure, there’s the occasional neck/bowtie for formal affairs…
And Jaxson has been known to model a hat or two in exchange for some string cheese…
But they’re Doodle Dad’s hats, and they don’t stay on long…
I’d love a cool apple jack cap for Jaxson, but one made for a big headed dog #hescertainlygotone
Most of the dog clothes I come across are frilly, lacy, pastel colored material with bows and rhinestones. If I do find something “neutral” colored the X-Large is still too snug. It’s as if it was meant for a full figured small dog!
FURRY, FIERCE AND FABULOUS –
Meet Jasmine a Gorgeous Goldendoodle who looks to be about Jaxson’s size…
Jasmine (sitting with her pet parent Lenny and “Pet Fashionista” Roberto Negrin) is wearing a cupcake dress…
And it fits!!!
KING OF DOGGIE COUTURE –
That’s the name given to Roberto Negrin –
He ambushes everyday dogs and creates runway-ready fashions inspired by their unique adoption stories. BRAVO
Neither Harley nor Jaxson were adopted but wouldn’t it be #toocoolfordoodleschool if he felt so inclined to “whip up” a couple of Doodle vests!
I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING –
Why can’t she just make a doggie vest?
Trust me, my sewing skills gene is so bad and SO strong it transferred to my daughter and neither one of us can sew on a button 🙁
My lack-of talent is similar to Denise Huxtables from The Cosby Show. In the first season – Denise tried to re-create a Gordon Gartrelle designer shirt for her brother Theo.
The episode was called “Huxtable Hotness”…
That photo just about sums up my sewing machine talent.
Guess I’m gonna have to send Mr. Negrin an email, begging like Harley and see if he’s interested in “helping a sister out!”
But because that sounds like a super Doodle long shot – does anyone out there know where I can find nice apparel for a 70 lb Goldendoodle with a dinner date coming up soon?
Check out Jasmine’s story on Bravo
Every weekend should be a three-day weekend ❤️
February 20, 2017
OMC! That bakery is pawsome! It’s doggy heaven! You two look good in those hats, too,
February 23, 2017
That’s one store a pet parent could stay all day in. They’ve got super feline merchandise too!
February 20, 2017
How about a man’s tuxedo vest? That and a bow tie would have Jaxson and Harley looking very dapper!
February 21, 2017
Or even a tuxedo vest for an older child.
February 23, 2017
I’ve tried little boy clothes before but they’re not shaped right. I think I will look into Etsy.
February 23, 2017
They’ve got “formal” wear already, I need something more – rustic…
I’ve tried human clothing before but because I don’t sew, it looks like I’ve put a dog in human clothing. I appreciate your suggestion! I might have to revisit that concept again though.
February 20, 2017
Hi Cathy,
Have you thought of Etsy? I just did a really quick search for large dog clothing and it appears that you can request to have clothing made in the larger sizes. Here is an example of one: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MilaSmilasDogClothes?ref=l2-shopheader-name&show_panel=true
I am not endorsing her work as I have not purchased anything from her, but she is willing to work in custom orders. Maybe shoot her a message and explain what you are looking for?
Just an idea…
February 23, 2017
I’ve never used Etsy before – but I’m hearing lot’s of good things about them, so I will check it out. Thanks for the link.
February 21, 2017
My mom would probably just make one, but if you can’t sew? There is a blog called Sew Doggy Style. She makes nice scarves and bandanas, maybe she could make vests?
February 23, 2017
I’ll check it out Emma – thanks!
February 21, 2017
That place is fantastic
Lily & Edward
February 23, 2017
It’s certainly worth checking out when you come to town.
February 21, 2017
Hahaha, I had to laugh about the sewing thing, because that’s me too! I tried to sew a pair of pants when I was in high school home-ec and they were a disaster. Plus I hated it!
I hope someone can help you out. We limit our fashion to coats and bandanas for Luke, but he’s only about 60 lbs.
February 23, 2017
Girlfriend, I failed home economics trying to sew an apron!!!!!
February 22, 2017
Love that bakery name! That said, considering you mentioned you have little sewing DNA, I’d check out Etsy. I swear you can find ANYTHING your heart desires on that site that someone creatively envisioned and executed flawlessly. Good luck!
February 23, 2017
Thanks what many people have told me – so Etsy sounds like a place I need to visit during the weekend.