Ella Mon

I was looking for the perfect dress for my sons wedding and explained to Monica (owner) what I had in mind. A few days later, she emailed me a picture of a beautiful Nicole Miller dress. I loved the dress, my husband loved the dress and I felt great wearing it. What a wonderful experience to walk into a store and have the owner take the time to find a dress, order it and take the extra steps to make sure it is perfect. Pros: Local, great hours and beautiful designs Cons: NONE! more

Hi Monica, I wanted to pass this onto you. Last night I was at another Art opening at Davidson Galleries and met a Parisian lady who noticed my beautiful dress I bought at your shop this summer. It's a Gerard Darel design. She has the same dress but bought in in Paris this year! It was very cool to know that the dress I had was one of the latest in Paris and I bought it in Ballard! I am forwarding your web site to her and you will probably be getting a new customer. All the best, Nan Pros: Beautiful fabrics, designs and wonderful service more

Ella Mon is now the first store I go to when I need to update my wardrobe, buy something for a special event, or just splurge on myself. I regulary recommend women go to Ella Mon as I am often complimented on something I'm wearing that I purchased from this wonderful store. In June I needed a dress for a special star-studded event in California. I new exactly where to go to find a dress that I would feel fabulous in...Ella Mon. I got there at 6:30 (a little late)...they close at 7PM; however, they helped me pick out a dress until nearly 8PM. I tried on at least 10 different dresses until I found just the right one. It was a dress that I looked fabulous in, was very comfortable, and even though I was willing to pay ""whatever"" to look great, it was only $85.00. It can be dressed up or down--wear with heels or flip-flops. So, I got to buy a few other items as well for my trip. Fun, fun. Monica, the owner, is great. She's helpful, knows her business, and is NOT pushy. As well, she hires people of the same caliber. If you couldn't tell by now...I LOVE THIS STORE.I'm a 45 year young woman--the clothing lines that Ella Mon carries are perfect for me; they are youthful but not teenagerish, ""cool"" yet sophisticated, and affordable. And, I'm sure these descriptions don't even do them justice. I can't wait to get back. I'm just so busy with my own business I have a hard time getting over there, though I hope to soon. Being a business owner myself I truly appreciate another business who offers wonderful ""products"", and excellent caring service. Ella Mon is just that!! Pros: Beautiful clothing, wonderful staff and service! Cons: Parking sometimes, but still worth it. Just park a block or two away on Ballard Wy(?) more

I took a friend shopping on Saturday morning to update her wardrobe. The sales clerk and then the owner of Ella Mon came to our rescue bringing us pieces of clothing that might be of interest . They then showed us how my friend would wear the tops and pants with each other, how to layer the pieces, how to change the necklines, pull this top down, hike this top up, etc. They were a wealth of information and ideas as well as showing a great deal of patience. We never felt rushed or pressured but felt we got honest opinions as to what worked and what didn't. After 3 hours we left with two shopping bags of new clothes and feeling very good about our experience and her ""new look"". The store carries a nice variety of styles for a variety of ages and body figures. A great shopping experience. Pros: Honest appraisal of what looked good for our age and shape Cons: It was all a good experience more

I spent a half a day in Seattle looking for a MOB (Mother of the Bride) dress that wouldn't make me look like Aunt B., when a friend called and told me to check out Ella Mon. Quite frankly, I was hesitant as boutiques don't often have anything a 50+ person could wear, or should wear. Anyway, at the end of a long and tedious day we dragged ourselves into Ella Mon. The staff were very helpful without being condescending or pushy and I found exactly the dress for my daughter's wedding in two weeks. This shop is definitely worth the trip to this charming neighborhood....Ballard. KittyNC Cons: I live in NC more

I spend a lot of time shopping for myself, and almost as much finding places for my wife to shop. While I do manage to come up with the perfect gift for her from time to time, when it comes to clothes, I usually have to let her do the shopping herself.\r \r I found Ella Mona few months ago just after it took over the old Brazillis location. While Brazillis was a wonderful store, it didn't seem quite right for Seattle, nor for Ballard Avenue. Ella Mon, on the other hand, fits in perfectly. The owner, Monica, has put together a cozy, comfortable boutique full of dozens and dozens of pieces any fashionable, 30-to-50-something Seattle woman would want to wear. \r \r Monica and her helpful staff have repeatedly taken as much time as necessary to help my wife find just the right work blouse, party dress, or entire outfit. Some of my favorites have been a playful sweater from Spain and a soft, faux-fur light jacket, ideal for a fun holiday party. \r \r It needs to be mentioned that one of the best things about Ella Mon are the reasonable prices. From the everyday clothes to the perfect, once-a-year party dresses, everything is a great value.\r Pros: Great service; tons of things you will want to wear. more

Last week I went into this store at the recommendation of a friend. I was looking something nice for my wife for a night out for our anniversary. The staff was extremely helpful in finding exactly the right gift. They really took time to get to know me and what I was looking for. Thanks for exceptional service and for making me feel so very welcome! Pros: Service was exceptional. Selection is beautiful! Cons: None. more

We spent 4 hours on Saturday trying on clothing and deciding on the best outfits. The service and selection were great....they were endlessly patient and had great suggestions on which items to try. We went in looking for a dress for a special occasion and ended up buying a special dress, a dress that could also be a tunic , a cotton scoopneck tee, short blk/wht check jacket, black pants and a drapey cowlneck top to wear with the jacket. Loved but did not buy a green tweed jacket with an asymetrical neckline, a knit tunic, a fabulous necklace and a couple of other things...which they added to my ""Wish List"" for Christmas. They will call and set up an appointment time for my significant other to come in and pick out an item or two. Its great...I know that I will love what I am getting and I won't have to deal with the return after Christmas thing. The party dress selection is really extensive and they have lots of styles and sizes...plus we got a free evening bag when we bought the dress. They also have an evening jacket of faux fur that is so soft you would swear it is really fur. Pros: Great service and really comfortable to shop; couches, bottles of water etc more