Every woman needs one, and perhaps some of you have yet to find your perfect one.
The search for my perfect little black dress has been an extensive one.
This staple piece I was searching for has many prerequisites you see.
Lets run through what requirements I had for my perfect ‘Little Black Dress’;
- Design; the dress should be a fit on top and flare at the bottom design.
- Formfitting; the dress should be a flattering fit for my curvy frame.
- Fabric; the dress should be made of a high end fabric that breathes but is durable as I would like to wear this dress for years to come.
- Multi Occasion; It should be a transition piece that could easily be worn for different occasions; in both the office and during a night out.
- Multi Season; I would like the ability to wear the dress in spring, summer and fall, maybe even winter with a pair of stockings and a jacket
- Length; Nothing too short, but just about hitting the knee.
- Pockets; And ideally it should have pockets too, I love pockets in dresses!
Was I asking for too much?
I think that every woman deserves to find to her perfect ‘Little Black Dress’. The dress that is her go to and she is always comfortable in. That dress that always yields the response ‘You look amazing!’, The dress that she wears when she has an important presentation at work. The dress that puts her at ease when she is going on that first date. The dress that she feels and looks great in! Her very own ‘Little Black Dress’.
One thing became very apparent. It was very unlikely that I was going to find my perfect ‘Little Black Dress’ in a boutique or department store. I was not going to find exactly what I wanted off-the-rack.
This is where I was introduced to Dress Mavens. You might remember the interview with our Tall Sister and co-owner of Dress Mavens, Nadine Moffatt. If not you can read it HERE.
Dress Mavens set out to create custom made dresses for the working woman, including petite, tall, curvy & plus size.
Owners Nadine and Pauline believe; ‘Forget size and Focus on Fit’ is the way every woman should shop. I could not agree more!
Each dress is made to measure by a team of expert tailors, using quality fabrics with a generous stretch. The service is incredibly easy to use. Pick your style, customize it and within 3-4 weeks you receive your purchase at home.
I picked The Emily dress in black, as the design was exactly what I had in mind. I opted for a ¾ sleeve. I took measurements and entered those. I love the idea of a perfect fit. The Emily has a waist seam, princess seam bodice, a scoop neckline, and a full circle skirt with pockets. The Emily is made out of a luxurious cotton cashmere strechable fabric. The peace of mind knowing that the dress you just ordered will fit perfectly is worth so much.
When I first slipped into my Emily dress, I was overjoyed because I had achieved what I set out to do. I finally had my perfect ‘Little Black Dress’. I think the energy exuding from these images perfectly illustrate how happy I am with this new addition to my wardrobe and I thank the Dress Mavens team for this unique opportunity! Dress mavens is an incredible options for ALL women.
Go to dressmavens.com and order your very own ‘Little Black Dress’!
The Emily Dress c/o Dress Mavens
Photo Credit: Aqut Photography
Xoxo
