After selecting the item I wanted to review, I entered my measurements into a form on the website, including waist, hips, and height. The skirt has a high waist with a side zip, and a removable fabric belt, and to my delight, it fit perfectly. You can read about their customer service and custom sizing and styling here.
Now y'all know how I love black and red together, and this full circle skirt with its 50's shape and lip-print overlay makes a fun addition to my wardrobe. Worn with a sleeveless top or an embellished jacket, sheer stockings and heels, it would make a great "fancy party" outfit, but I chose to make it casual, with a cardigan sweater, plaid tights, and clunky boots. I decided to wear my "Madge" glasses in keeping with the retro feel of the skirt.
The underskirt is a cotton/poly blend, and in the description of the skirt
on the website, the sheer overlay was said to be made of tulle. In
my experience, tulle has more stiffness to it than the sheer nylon
fabric the overlay is actually made of. The care
instructions state that the skirt can be washed by machine, but I would
be concerned about whether the nylon overlay would survive.
I added my trusty red crinoline underneath to add the required floofiness.
All that fabric and those ruby red lips inspired me to blow a few kisses...
and of course, I had to do a twirl or two
and of course, I had to do a twirl or two
The skirt has lovely deep pockets, which is always a plus for any item of clothing! My red carved bakelite bangle matches the red of my belt and the lip-print perfectly.
lip-print skirt - courtesy of eShakti
vintage cashmere sweater - Mesh Consignment boutique
belt - thrifted
plaid tights and boots - retail
arm party - my favourite silver bracelets and bakelite bangle from Phantastica
Overall, my experience with eShakti was a positive one. The ordering and size customization was very straightforward and the shipping efficient. Other than some disappointment about the fabric of the embroidered overlay, I was very happy with the look and the fit of my skirt, and I received dozens of compliments over the course of the day, and when I wore it to the Wearable Technology and Made Clothing Show at Museum London that night. If you have difficulty finding dresses that fit all of your body, instead of just your bust, waist, or hips, eShakti could be the solution. Enter the code 'fcfes' in the "promotional code box"to get 10% off your purchase until April 18th.
What a gorgeous outfit on you!
ReplyDeleteNiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!!!! And fuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnn! Very flattering! Great color combo and niiiiiiiice bracelets!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit! I've seen eShakti stuff around the blogosphere, but always had my own hesitations about actual fabrics. Gotta love the pockets, though!
ReplyDeleteYou totally rock in that outfit !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous choice - so Shelley! Love that saucy peek of petticoat and your rist adorned with bling and those tights rock! x
ReplyDeletechic outfit!
ReplyDeletelove that you made it "casual". i wore black with red a lot in The 80´s, then forgot about in favor of more subtle mixes. but you inspiring me with that fab look!
the eShakti skirt is perfect on you - but the overlay fabric would disappoint me too. i think there is a technical reason why it´s not real tulle. (i have a degree in that department)
red lippy kisses back to you :-*
Fantastic outfit, Shelley! I love, love the red petticoat for added ooomph. xo
ReplyDeleteYes, eShakti reviews are all over the place, aren't they?! You made a good choice, Shelley, your power colours of black and red really work so well on you, and of course your funky styling is perfect. Loving the 50s vibe, the addition of the red petticoat is wonderful, and your hair looks so cool! xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable!!!
ReplyDeletenice. As for washing it, I'd turn it inside out and put it in a mesh bag.
ReplyDeleteYou really chose the perfect item for yourself. I adore the red petticoat.
ReplyDeletebisous
Suzanne
Perfection!
ReplyDeleteFabulousnessss!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou look absolutely gorgeous, love your new skirt (and red crinoline, wouuuu), and love your tartan tights and boots and love your style and sassiness!!
oh yes, love everything!!!!!
besos & red lips
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteBlack and red totally rock, and that skirt is damned funky! I have similar tights, but not as nice a shade of red, as yours! Divoon, darling! XXX
Yes, you know how to put the funk in Shakti alright. Fabulosity in action.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!
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