OOTD // No diamonds in the trees, just leaves of gold*

Hello there!
Am I the only person in the world that sometimes has trouble finding dresses? Surely not! There is always that dress that has too small a waist or shoulders and it feels like it can be nearly impossible to find a nice dress that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and hours of wasted time in cramped fitting rooms. If you sweat about this as much as I do (which is quite a lot - I do like a nice dress), your saviour may come in the form of eShakti.

Dress: eShakti* (here)

Coat: Primark

Shoes: Topshop (old)

For me, the experience with eShakti was fantastic. They have a super large range from sizes 0-36 which, for the most part, is customizable! If you want a shorter/longer hem, they'll do it! You want sleeves on that top? They'll add them. Even better, for a small charge they'll make your garment to your measurements - what's not to love? There were so many bits and pieces that I fell in love with, it was incredibly hard to choose just one item!

I decided to go for the custom measurement option which was as easy as measuring myself at home and plugging it into their website - simple as! This dress, which is beautiful, super comfy and has pockets (yay!) is available in three lengths and I went for the mini. Sure it's not very short but it makes the dress very suitable for that family wedding or perhaps an evening at the theatre. I'm very tempted to take the hem up a little bit but it's such a flattering length, I may just leave it.

Overall, my experience with eShakti was brilliant. I got a gorgeous, good quality, dress custom made at what is a very brilliant price. I do keep having a look at their website and get ever so tempted to pick something else up. Their blouses are just gorgeous! 

Can I just say, the weather in Vancouver is absolutely beautiful right now. It's cold and crisp and sunny and I just cannot get enough. It is making revising for finals very difficult right now.

Anyway, does dress shopping sound like your worst nightmare? Have you been looking into custom made clothing? Let me know! 

*Disclaimer: this item was sent for review but all views are my own!