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Saturday, June 1, 2013

eShakti Review Part Deux!

I reviewed an eShakti dress in a previous post, and I am back to showcase another gem from their extensive line of "Real Fashion for Real People"!  

After hours of pouring over gorgeous garments and careful consideration, 
I went with the Shawl Collar Large Check Dress 
in Sky Blue/Olive/Navy/Cream:


From the site: "A shawl collar frames the V-neckline of this cotton check dress, nipped in at the waist with piped trim and flared out to a full circle skirt."

  • Slips on over head; partial side zip closure.
  • Short self-button front.
  • Dolman cap sleeves with partial elastic cuffs.
  • Princess seamed to shape.
  • Side seam pockets.
  • Below knee length.
  • Lined in cotton voile.
  • Cotton, woven check, no stretch, midweight.
  • Machine wash.

Upon ordering, I chose the custom option to select a "Deep V" neckline in lieu of the dress's more modest V-neck.  I also elected to submit my measurements for a custom-sized garment, just as I had done with the dress in my previous review.    I would have loved the option to lengthen the sleeves on this dress to a true short sleeve - or even a 3/4 - but, alas, t'was not an option for this frock!

As per usual, eShakti's shipping was quick and convenient.  The garment was expertly folded and packed so flat it belied the dress's fabulous, voluminous skirt!  After a once-over with some light starch and the iron, I stored my dress in a garment bag and headed off to my hometown with my family to visit with friends and celebrate my 6th wedding anniversary.

I was struck by the ease with which I slipped into the dress and admired the weight of the fabric that is also fully lined.  The color combination in the plaid is very striking and evokes the mid-60s Mad Men era.  I chose to play up the dress's vintage appeal with Texas-big, roller set hair and shimmery green eyeshadow with winged liner.  Paired with white jute-soled sandals, a gold bangle, and pearl studs with a matching pearl necklace, I was ready to celebrate with my husband at the place where we met and fell in love, the Cadieux Cafe.  

This amazing dress received compliment after compliment!  It is my new favorite summer frock, perfect for anything from a picnic in the park to a night out at a rock show.  
I am even considering getting this one in Rust/Brown/Cream/Gray:

eShakti has knocked it out of the park again with this dress design; retro enough to pass for true vintage, but modern in its sturdy construction, availability, and size range from 0 to 36W.  
Finding hip, feminine, quality clothing to fit *any* body has never been so easy! 
 And the custom options give you the power to be the designer- 
which is simply unheard of at eShakti's competitive prices.


If you are a new shopper with eShakti, you are entitled to save $25 with your first order when you register with them.  So start browsing for your next favorite wardrobe item, gurl!


Disclosure statement- I was provided with a sample garment from eShakti in order to 
complete this review.



2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the comment on my blog. Pretty dress you choose!
    Laura. xx

    www.stylishvue.blogspot.com

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