The Frock Doc

28 Comments

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  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* replied 9 years ago

  Hahaha, I'd imagine bridesmaids are another kettle of fish!

• Joyce B replied 9 years ago

  That's so pretty, Lyn! Can you share the link?

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  @ 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) :)

• deb replied 9 years ago

  What a great idea. The dress looks good on you and I like the color.

• MsLuna replied 9 years ago

  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?

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  @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! 

• Mona replied 9 years ago

  The dress looks great on you, lyn. I am happy that you had success with this supplier.

• MsLuna replied 9 years ago

  Thanks so much lyn! You seem pretty happy with the dress! Going to read your other thread now ;)

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  I just need some black suede pumps like Kate has ;)

• MsLuna replied 9 years ago

  I think Rockport has some!!!! On their seven to 7 collection! Not sure if they're available this season though!

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  AHHHH! Maybe next month's budget!

• pil replied 9 years ago

  Looking good! How do the shoulders feel?

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  Faboo! *twirl*

• Aida replied 9 years ago

  Looks good!  Welcome to my fitting world as an IT ;) The back of this dress is super, I love that style of back.

• Thistle replied 9 years ago

  Fabulous! So glad it worked out for you.

• Joyce B replied 9 years ago

  Thanks, Lyn, do they have a return policy on custom dresses or are those a final sale?

• Angie replied 9 years ago

  Brilliant. And fab dress. xo

• lyn* replied 9 years ago

  @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!!!

• Gigi replied 9 years ago

  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* replied 9 years ago

  @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!

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• Gigi replied 9 years ago

  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* replied 9 years ago

  Don't worry, Gigi, it's all under control ... *kind of*

• Diana replied 9 years ago

  Dress looks great! Thanks for the review. I think I might try ordering a custom fit dress from them too.

• replied 9 years ago

  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. :D

• Jenny H replied 9 years ago

  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).

• jackiec replied 9 years ago

  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.

• Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

  great dress, Lyn! It's wonderful to have a custom fit without having to do the alterations, isn't it?