Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by eShakti.com. However, all opinions and photos are my own!
Recently, I was contacted by a representative of eShakti with the opportunity to choose and customize a garment from their stock, providing that I write a review of the garment on my blog. First of all, um...free clothes? YES PLEASE. Secondly, I have never done a sponsored post before, so I will just be straightforward and no-nonsense about all of the linkage required:
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There! Now that that's taken care of, let's talk about the clothes!
The thing I love about eShakti is that they have sizes ranging from 0-36W and each garment is made according to your specifications. This is amazing for several reasons. For one thing, there aren't a lot of great options out there for plus-sized (or, as I like to call it, "normal-sized") women. Or, if there are options, they are this stock, shapeless or shape-specific type of thing that doesn't fit all curvy bodies the same way. eShakti provides options for customized measurements, hem length, sleeve length, neckline and pockets (though, why anyone would choose to remove pockets from a dress is beyond my comprehension!).
I chose this dress:
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| Stock image from eShakti confirmation email |
A boat neckline is not the most flattering on me, so I had it customized with a sweetheart neckline. I kept the cap sleeves, and chose "below the knee" for length. I wanted a dress that would work in the later summer months in Texas, but still be appropriate for the crisp, autumn months with the addition of fall staples (tights, cardigans, booties, etc.).
The dress arrived promptly, and I'm wearing it today!
(Check out that morning light! So yummy!)
The dress ended up being the perfect length. So many dresses on me these days are somewhere in between "way too short for a working mom in her early 30s" and "ugh why do I keep tripping on this?!" So the "just below knee" length works perfect. I also love how the overlay is just a bit longer than the skirt of the dress.
The neckline ended up being a little more ornate than I was envisioning, but I don't own any other dresses with a similar neckline, so it stands out among dresses I usually wear. I can't decide if it makes me look more or less top-heavy, but I do like it. So that's a plus!
The embroidery is beautiful on the skirt. I absolutely love the colors for fall, and they work really well with my skin tone. I have to admit, I don't love the sash at all. I almost thought it was a mistake when I found it in the garment box, because it just doesn't seem to work naturally with the dress. There are no belt loops, so the sash slips around a lot. I might try this dress with a belt of my own some time. Maybe a braided brown one or a black leather sash belt I already own.
I styled this dress very simply. Nude heels (I got them from a secondhand shop - Plato's Closet - but the label says they're Rue 21), plastic feather earrings to go with the bird motif (PUT A BIRD ON IT!), also from Plato's closet, and my black & gold reversible braided headband from Target.
The cap sleeves are perfect. Sometimes, especially on curvier girls, cap sleeves can be the devil, and squeeze the tops of the arms really badly. This dress is made in such a way that the sleeves have that perfect flare at the top, but scoop way back under the arms. Plenty of room!
The cap sleeves are perfect. Sometimes, especially on curvier girls, cap sleeves can be the devil, and squeeze the tops of the arms really badly. This dress is made in such a way that the sleeves have that perfect flare at the top, but scoop way back under the arms. Plenty of room!
Every eShakti dress also comes with pockets, as I mentioned (love!) and bra strap stays (little snaps that hold your bra strap in place! genius!).
The only cons:
- It's hand-wash only. Note to self: don't spill anything on this dress and try to change out of it before dealing with the toddler.
- The sash - not my favorite, but not a deal-breaker.
- Wrinkles easily (but also irons out easily with low heat iron. Also! The overlay irons easily without getting weird as netting/mesh sometimes does.).
- The side zipper is a real struggle, especially zipping it over the waistline, where the seam is.
That's it! Overall, I love this dress. It's a great quality, well-made, and I love the quirky design. eShakti has some of the cutest prints and patterns. It was really hard to choose just one dress, and I think I'll have to go do some shopping before the weather really cools down...
If you'd like to do the same, please feel free to use a coupon code that eShakti was kind enough to provide readers of this blog! Enter code "theoperawife" (minus the quotes, not case-sensitive) at checkout to receive 10% off your order. Coupon code only valid until 10/16/14.
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