eShakti is an online retailer which offers an amazing service to their customers- the convenience of tailored to perfection pieces, right from your own home! I was contacted by their media relations to review this customized process, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to customize your piece, and how accurate the fit is!
{YOU CAN NOW USE THE PROMO CODE 'kateandkouture' ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR 10% OFF OF YOUR CUSTOMIZED PURCHASE FROM NOW UNTIL November 21ST 2014!!}
I was lucky enough to get to pick the garment I wanted to customize, and immediately fell in love with this dress that has a taupe and black pleated full skirt, and fitted bodice with embroidery around the neckline. The website took me to the customization page where I could fill in all of my measurements, pick the colour combination, sleeve length, and skirt hem length.
The measurements page is very user friendly! It tells you what measurements are needed, and shows you where to measure to and from! After completing my measurements, I was able to fill in all of my shipping information, and once I submitted my customized order, I immediately received a confirmation email showing what piece I ordered and all of the measurements I submitted.
I was also given a tracking number so I could see where my package was and it's estimated time of arrival! Sure enough, it showed up right around it's scheduled delivery date!
I tried on the dress right away and was amazed with how accurate the fit was! It was absolutely perfect and identical to what the website showed! It is a fully lined, quality garment that is made with an easy-to-care-for fabric, and flattering design lines!
{YOU CAN NOW USE THE PROMO CODE 'kateandkouture' ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR 10% OFF OF YOUR CUSTOMIZED PURCHASE FROM NOW UNTIL November 21ST 2014!!}
I was lucky enough to get to pick the garment I wanted to customize, and immediately fell in love with this dress that has a taupe and black pleated full skirt, and fitted bodice with embroidery around the neckline. The website took me to the customization page where I could fill in all of my measurements, pick the colour combination, sleeve length, and skirt hem length.
The measurements page is very user friendly! It tells you what measurements are needed, and shows you where to measure to and from! After completing my measurements, I was able to fill in all of my shipping information, and once I submitted my customized order, I immediately received a confirmation email showing what piece I ordered and all of the measurements I submitted.
I was also given a tracking number so I could see where my package was and it's estimated time of arrival! Sure enough, it showed up right around it's scheduled delivery date!
I tried on the dress right away and was amazed with how accurate the fit was! It was absolutely perfect and identical to what the website showed! It is a fully lined, quality garment that is made with an easy-to-care-for fabric, and flattering design lines!
Here is the lovely dress, and the different ways I styled it!
I was more than excited with the overall appearance of this dress! The black contrast band sits on my natural waist, and the entire black and taupe striped skirt is pleated at the waistline releasing fullness towards the bottom of the skirt. The bodice of the dress fits my torso like a glove! There is a zipper in the side seam of the dress to allow for the embroidery on the back! The front and back of the bodice have top stitched princess seams which helps create the perfect fit, as well as some appealing design lines!
I decided to keep the skirt length JUST above the knew because I think it is a very classy length, and decided to make the dress short sleeved because I think it makes the dress look quite modern and chic. I specifically love the contrast of the dainty, damask embroidery with the chunky striped skirt. This detail around the neck, and the heavy stripes really balance the outfit. The sleeves and fullness of the skirt also balance the outfit and make it look quite proportioned. And of course, the black waistband is quite flattering!
OH! AND THIS DRESS HAS POCKETS!!!!
I decided to keep the skirt length JUST above the knew because I think it is a very classy length, and decided to make the dress short sleeved because I think it makes the dress look quite modern and chic. I specifically love the contrast of the dainty, damask embroidery with the chunky striped skirt. This detail around the neck, and the heavy stripes really balance the outfit. The sleeves and fullness of the skirt also balance the outfit and make it look quite proportioned. And of course, the black waistband is quite flattering!
OH! AND THIS DRESS HAS POCKETS!!!!
I always love a good jacket, and I knew I had the perfect one to pair with this dress!
I paired my black Eli Tahari blazer that has intricate black embroidery all over the front and back, and on the shoulders! It tied in with the embroidery on the dress, and adds extra texture to the outfit! I wore my black MIA lace up heels from Macy's with this ensemble for a bit of an edgy, but still chic look.
I paired my black Eli Tahari blazer that has intricate black embroidery all over the front and back, and on the shoulders! It tied in with the embroidery on the dress, and adds extra texture to the outfit! I wore my black MIA lace up heels from Macy's with this ensemble for a bit of an edgy, but still chic look.
Because I'm an accessories girl, and all about the shoes, bags, jewelry, hats, and scarves, this outfit was in much need for a faux fur shawl! I think adding accessories is a great way to make an outfit much more unique, and to add your personal style to it!
For a completely different look, which is (I would say) more casual, yet still quite sophisticated and fashionable, I threw a black turtle neck sweater overtop of the dress and belted it with a black leather belt that has small gold hardware on it. I love the combination of the relaxed sweater with a more structured and flared dress, it is very Parisian!
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