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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The Custom Experience; Part 1 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:47:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Firecracker (Sharan) on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275591 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:21:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1275591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ great dress, Lyn! It's wonderful to have a custom fit without having to do the alterations, isn't it? jackiec on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275348 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:37:33 +0000 jackiec 1275348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great fitting dress! So fun! I'm not much of a dress wearer but will have to have a look at that site. Cool. Jenny H on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275317 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:59:07 +0000 Jenny H 1275317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been ordering dresses from eShakti but I have yet to try the custom option so I find your experience very helpful! Both of your dresses are great (I saw your other post too). Anonymous on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275142 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:52:41 +0000 Anonymous 1275142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a perfectly fitting dress, lyn, and so flattering! I didn't realize you could do all that through the mail. what a great option (and now I have to hop over there and check their prices). Thanks for sharing your great success. Diana on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275134 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:30:40 +0000 Diana 1275134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dress looks great! Thanks for the review. I think I might try ordering a custom fit dress from them too. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275133 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:29:00 +0000 lyn* 1275133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Don't worry, Gigi, it's all under control ... *kind of* Gigi on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275123 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:01:14 +0000 Gigi 1275123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a nice variety! I can't wait to see you in the first one (the light floral)—that is my favorite. That *is* a lot of shopping! But I can relate. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275111 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:47:10 +0000 lyn* 1275111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @Gigi - I decided not to order the ones from Zara, because it was such a hassle and a risk. I have one plaid dress that is due in a month (it's purple!) and has inset sleeves and is fit and flare from eShakti on the way. I also have two dresses from Dorothy Perkins I am expecting as well (see below). Other things I am expecting are a few exchanges via People Tree (#3-5); and I got a bunch of coupons for ChicWish, and ordered a skirt (#6). And of course, my Fairlawn (#7) is still in the mail. :) Man, that's a lot of shopping! Gigi on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275082 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:00:07 +0000 Gigi 1275082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There's nothing like clothes that fit properly! We spend so much time settling that when we finally get something made to order, we are amazed. I can see how excited you are! :) I love the back of it also. It's a little va-va-voom but not so much that you can't wear it to work. Are the other dresses you ordered still to arrive? lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275006 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:38:57 +0000 lyn* 1275006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @JoyceB - They have returns! I'm not sure what the policy is in the states (if it's free returns or not), but you'll have to do a bit of investigation on that (because I'm a Canadian). I have returned there many times and I have had no problems. I think it's a full cash refund in 30 days, or a 110% refund in store credit! @Aida - It was a surprise to me because I was being silly and didn't look at the back, so I didn't know what it actually looked like! @Thistle - I can't wait ... I want to wear it tomorrrrrrow!!! Angie on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1275004 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:37:49 +0000 Angie 1275004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brilliant. And fab dress. xo Joyce B on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274994 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:25:49 +0000 Joyce B 1274994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Lyn, do they have a return policy on custom dresses or are those a final sale? Thistle on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274985 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:18:58 +0000 Thistle 1274985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous! So glad it worked out for you. Aida on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274967 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:07:22 +0000 Aida 1274967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looks good!  Welcome to my fitting world as an IT The back of this dress is super, I love that style of back. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274935 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:45:32 +0000 lyn* 1274935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Faboo! *twirl* pil on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274930 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:42:11 +0000 pil 1274930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking good! How do the shoulders feel? lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274919 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:29:48 +0000 lyn* 1274919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ AHHHH! Maybe next month's budget! MsLuna on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274916 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:23:44 +0000 MsLuna 1274916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think Rockport has some!!!! On their seven to 7 collection! Not sure if they're available this season though! lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274913 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:21:18 +0000 lyn* 1274913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just need some black suede pumps like Kate has MsLuna on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274912 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:20:01 +0000 MsLuna 1274912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks so much lyn! You seem pretty happy with the dress! Going to read your other thread now Mona on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274908 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:18:05 +0000 Mona 1274908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress looks great on you, lyn. I am happy that you had success with this supplier. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274907 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:17:39 +0000 lyn* 1274907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @Katie - You can get custom in two ways; one is like by "standard sizes" or you can enter about 12 different measurements! I didn't have to add anything else, they're pretty detailed!  MsLuna on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274906 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:14:24 +0000 MsLuna 1274906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lyn! Thank you for posting this, fellow frockstar! Funny how we both love dresses but often have fit issues wearing them despite how much we love them! My problem area is ALWAYS the torso length. I often had to take the dress up by at least 2 inches just so the waist falls on my natural waist! Petite sizes work for me but it's so rare to find dresses I like! As for your dress, wow!!! That's very well fitted! Love the Kate Middleton sleeves! When you ordered the dresses, did you have to enter other measurements aside from what eShakti asks for? deb on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274883 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:44:56 +0000 deb 1274883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great idea. The dress looks good on you and I like the color. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274882 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:44:51 +0000 lyn* 1274882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @ JoyceB - if you PM me your email address, I can send you a referral with a gift card of $35 off for you (and $10 for me) Joyce B on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274880 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:42:27 +0000 Joyce B 1274880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's so pretty, Lyn! Can you share the link? lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274878 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:40:18 +0000 lyn* 1274878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hahaha, I'd imagine bridesmaids are another kettle of fish! Anonymous on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274875 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:35:27 +0000 Anonymous 1274875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a wonderful option to have. Local tailors only want to alter and not make dresses...maybe too many bad bridesmaid experiences. Cute dress. lyn* on "The Custom Experience; Part 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-custom-experience-part-1#post-1274872 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:29:43 +0000 lyn* 1274872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been struggling with finding dresses that fit my body; I have the larger arms an shoulders from working out which makes almost every dress a hassle when it comes to fitting a waist and upper chest! And tack in pockets and coverage from work and length just makes me want to scream! I thought that Boden was going to be helpful, but I am in between their sizes which means a lot of sewing for me, and sometimes I worry I am not doing a good job. I turned to a custom designed dress website I had previously used (eShakti) and ordered three dresses to my exact measurements! And I could even get little Kate Middleton sleeves! This is the first dress; it is not as vibrant in colour as I hoped it would be, but the material is nice and soft. The cotton has a lovely feel to it and I love the back V. Definitely can wear to work! <ul> <li>Dress: eShakti</li> </ul> ETA - I remotely had one of Kate Middleton's dresses (Pic #4) in mind when I saw this fabric, but wasn't sure which dress it was! Now I've found it! She loves her straight dresses, but I like my fit and flares!