Ever wonder why A-list celebrities have access to designer clothes perfectly tailored to fit their every curve and styled to bring out their best assets (and usually at no cost)? Didn’t think so.
Everyone knows that if you’re a well known celebrity about to make waves at a well publicized event, thats what fame gets you. A nice job perk if you ask me. If I had tried to negotiate for a “personal stylist, designer clothes and a tailor” when my contract was up for discussion I probably would have been shown the “custom fitted orthopedics” section (filed under podiatry) of the benefit booklet…and that would have been end of discussion. A perfectly styled wardrobe isn’t exactly perceived as a tangible benefit to company productivity… even though I’d like to argue that it is.
Once again I’ve found a way to supplement this lavish benefit for something more accessible yet still quite indulgent. A new wave of customizable clothing has reached the market in the past decade due to an increase in demand for products that reflect our own sense of style and uniqueness. Retail giants all across the board from Apple electronics to Ikea home furnishings to Nike runners have caught on to this trend and offer numerous customizable options online. The rich and famous are no longer the only ones who can demand a red plaid high-top sneaker with the name of their alter ego embellished on the side a la ‘Miley Cyrus (though are we really taking any style inspiration from her?).
The point is: We can join the ranks of the rich and famous and have personally tailored clothing designed by person who knows your sense of style best: YOU.
Recently I discovered some fabulous “designed by you” sites:
Shoes of Prey: You choose the heel, toe, fabric, colour & embellishments. Expert craftsmen then make your shoes to measure, swaddle them in a soft dust bag and crisp new box, and ship them to your
waiting feet. They guarantee you’ll love your shoes or you’ll get your money back.
Coco Myles: An impressive collection of customizable dresses, including celebrity-inspired fashions from sizes 0-32 in every style.
Zazzle: Allows you to create the highest quality footwear with your photos, designs, text and more, ensuring a pair of shoes unique as you. Choose from 7 different Keds shoe styles for men, women and kids.
MakeYourOwnJeans.com: There’s a wide choice of styles, whether you prefer a classic fit, a slimmer boot cut or anything in-between. They also offer a wide variety of fabrics: Heavy-weight, Medium-weight or the popular new Cross-hatch Denim,corduroys and twills; all in a choice of colours.
Ravis Taylor.com: Offering bespoke custom, made to measure, customized off the rack and favourite clothing replication services. Although not an extremely attractive site, if your looking for professional services for designing your custom workwear item this may be your best bet, especially if you have a hard time finding dress clothes that fit.
What are you waiting for? Unleash your inner designer and let the creativity flow because nothing compares with the feeling of owning a custom designed, one of a kind piece.
PS: All sites ship to Canada as always
~Chelsea
) here’s some great alternatives that will make you feel just as SATC fabulous: 
