Hello
Curvies!
Today’s post is a little different than my other
(read, previous) fashion posts as this is in response to all of you working
ladies who have been asking me for ways to dress up as a corporate woman while
keeping intact your inner fashionista. I get it, as we grow older, adulting
takes over and if you are a business woman or even remotely associated with the
corporate sector, dressing in a formal attire becomes all the more vital.
However, going by the trends, it is as if the conventional formal clothing
brands do not think us plus sized women worthy of working in the corporate
sector. I mean what other explanation can be given for the lack of even
remotely decent formal attire for the curvier of us in the market?
I am all for equality, and more than gender equality, I feel the need of
the hour is human equality. Being fat does not make you less worthy of your
profession or your home or love in that case. But it is you who decides your
respect in the society, and of course the way you dress speaks volumes about
not just how you look but how you feel. And trust me it is only when you feel
good about yourself, will your persona ooze a charm which will demand respect.
I have seen a lot of plus size clothing for women
doing wonders on the professional front but still getting subdued because they
feel they are not good-looking enough to be worthy of all this. Also, being on
the top most rung of the corporate ladder demands professional clothing. Enough
of run-of-the-mill sarees and ill-fitting pant suits, Samshek as a brand has
made sure that every woman–professional or not–has the right to look and feel
great in the formal attire that she chooses to wear by giving her just the
right fit and feel of the outfit.
Samshek is one of the very few e-clothing brands in India which has brought
in the concept of customization alive. Many times, ordering clothes online gets
very tedious because sizing is a big problem with us plus sizes. If our bust
size tells us we are a size 3 in a particular brand our waist size tells
another story altogether. In such cases (very common with me to be honest),
customized sizing options come as such a relief. Samshek has a range of varied
clothing–from casuals, tops, bottoms, party wear to formal wear while its major
focus stays on bringing premium luxury clothing to the Indian masses at prices
that won’t burn a hole in the pockets.
And this post by no means is a promotional
post, I genuinely Loved the dress, and this is why this blog post. So, coming
to the dress now. I chose a navy-blue Peter Pan Collar Work Dress with a
not-so-cinched waist from the website. Now customization at this website is
very easy. Either you choose a dress from the catalog, alter the sizes and the
design (neck, sleeves, length, etc) or you chose a dress, select a ready-made
size and get it delivered. Whatever way you choose, Samshek makes sure to get
the dress to you within 5 days. Talk of convenience. Also, if you are anything
like me and love pampering yourself with gifts, you need to get a dress from
here and you’ll get to know what I am talking about once you see the package.
It comes in a solid black box which indeed gives it major luxury clothing
feels. Try it to believe it.
The dress I chose here is from their Corporate
clothing section and is named as the Peter Pan Collar Work Wear Dress. All the dress details are mentioned on the website and the
dress design completely adheres to what is shown on the website, so no
faltering on that front. The dress is made of a gorgeous crepe fabric, has a
rounded peter pan collar, a belt which gathers at the waist and a concealed
side zip which adds to the relaxed fit of the dress. I customized my dress
sleeves to a little longer than what were shown on the website but other than
that I kept the design intact so that you girls can see what kind of designs
does the brand have.
The only drawback I feel for this dress is the
length and had I been a tad bit shorter or had got the dress altered to be an inch
longer at the knees, I feel this would have been all the more flattering. But
this isn’t really the dress’ or the brand’s fault! However, the belt at the
upper waist (which comes with belt loops) should have been accompanied with a
real waist belt of a similar or contrasting colour. Here I have paired my dress
with a nude belt and heels of similar colour to add to the formal chic look but
without the belt, the belt loops do look a little awkward just lying there.
For
the formal and polished look, here I have paired this soft crepe navy blue short length formal dress with my favourite blue jewelled earrings which I got
off a flea market. The hues of blue in the earrings look iridescent with the
navy hue of the dress while making the outfit look classy, chic and
sophisticated at the same time. These earrings for sure add the much-needed fun
element in the dress. But if you are of the serious corporate world where fun
dressing is not acceptable, by all means, swap the earrings for some pearls,
remove the bright red handcuff and adorn a beige-nude manicure for that added
oomph. The nude heels and the beige belt will do the rest of the formal work
for you just fine.
Remember,
it is only when you feel confident that you look confident. And only when you
look confident, will the world believe in you and let you take charge while
respecting you for the same. Clothing makes a big difference in who you are,
but it does not define you. You are beautiful with or without a business suitor a formal dress. never forget that.
Love,
The Curvy Princess
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