When eShakti offered to let me try out one of their dresses, I was more than happy to oblige. There’s many things about this online retailer that I love: they have beautiful styles in a wide range of colors and sizes (0-26W). They tell you right away what the fabric content of every item is, which is very important to me. But what I love best of all is the fact that they will customize sizes and change certain elements of items such as the hem and sleeve length for an additional fee. So many times I will see an item that I love on a website, but I won’t like the cap sleeves, or there won’t be enough room in the hips. eShakti eliminates that problem by changing it for you.
This dress was customized from the original with a shorter hem and 3/4 sleeves. The color and fabric are fantastic, and the craftsmanship is very good. It’s such a beautiful dress, and I love the ruffle detail at the neckline.
Unfortunately, I don’t think it was the right choice for my body type, because it doesn’t flatter my hips. I had to wear another dress underneath to remain decent, because whenever the wind blew, it would fly open. However, this has everything to do with the wrap styling of the dress, which was the one I chose. I still consider it to be a quality product, and I will definitely buy from eShakti again. I’ll likely get this red dress soon in a knee length, since I need more solid colored dresses.
I’m so happy that I was able to wear this outside without a sweater or jacket. It’s finally starting to feel like spring again. I’m feeling so ready to shed some layers and enjoy the warmth that Florida is well known for.
What signs of Spring’s arrival have you been noticing?
Wrap dress: Courtesy of eShakti
Polka dot dress (underneath): Express
Blue Cami (underneath): Old Navy
Tights: Hue
Boots: Dansko Risa (via Ebay)
Bangles: Jill Popowich
Pearls: Coryell Design
Purse: Morelle Charlotte
Quote: Anatole over Paris, by Eve Titus
(Disclaimer: I received this dress for free from eShakti, but I was not compensated in any way for this post. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.)
The burgandy color is really nice on you. The only problem I see with the dress is, that the overlap at the wrap part is too small. the wrap should cover the front of the dress twice.
I have to agree with bluerose. I think the color choice is excelent and also that the style suits you. It’s rather unfortunate that they don’t ship to Europe. I would likely have gotten the same dress
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i have come across that site several times when i have seen other bloggers mention them. they have several dresses i would love to try! its good to know that this one doesnt quite wrap all the way around (since i have issues with wrap dresses to start with, i will probably avoid the wrap styles from their site)
i love that they let you customize!
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You chose wisely, lady – that frock is fabulous on yas.
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eep! i didnt realize that i hadnt updated you on my blogroll! thanks for pointing it out, and its all fixed now.
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completely new site to me…definitely going to check it out. love the color of that dress and how you layered it over the polka dot dress…you just gave me so much inspiration for outfits for me now!!!
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I was just looking at that website yesterday! They have some of the cutest things. Lucky girl in Fl., oh how I miss it. Finally a little sunshine here & a little wamer (in the 40s).
You’re in Tampa! Woot Woot! I visit every year to see a friend and get my hair done
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i think i already mentioned it on flickr, but that colour is awesome on you.
and signs of spring? living in a town just across the water from the recent “Spring Olympics”, signs of warmer weather are all around right now!
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That dress is really pretty and definitely a gorgeous color on you. Any chance you could use that hem tape or something like that to keep the flap closed?
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That dress is sooooo pretty! The color is to DIE for!
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Spooky spooky! I had never heard of eShakti before, but today I saw them on 2 blogs! They have some very nice looking things, and the option to customize is really cool.
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that dress really is a dream, the color, fabric and cut well done.
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I really love the color of the dress! Perfect on you!
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This dress is AMAZING on you!
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That colour is beautiful!
Great dress dear, love the peaking polka dots
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Love that!
I think this is AMAZING!!! Love it, and I want it too at the same time but I wouldn’t look nearly as good. You are amazing!
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isn’t it weird it links me to someone else?
Even with the dress flying open, I loveloveLOVE this dress on you. It looks just beautiful!
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