108 BESPOKE

Dressing up for work or that big meeting you have with a potential investor can be loads of fun when you have a good range of well-fitting workwear to choose from. But for the plus sized woman, there are very limited options in the market. Sizes are limiting , and are often not accurate, leaving a large percentage of people to compromise on fit just because of their size, which is very inconvenient. We realize that and are here to help! Ours is a one-stop for all your plus sized workwear (be it blouses, skirts, blazers or trousers) and formal wear dresses . Ready-made clothing can only give you a limited selection, but you can come to us with a design or color that you like, and we can build your look around it, with personal styling tips! We create custom made pattern s for each customer and do not work on sizing - something that limits the ready-wear market greatly. Each body is different, and everyone's needs are unique . We understand this and are here to help you

A valid question. Why take the effort of getting your clothes custom made when you can pick them off the rack? You'll be saving time, money and effort. But are saving on these 'costs' justified? Previously, bespoke clothing was only associated with the elite. The cost of a custom-made suit in say, the US is comparatively higher, making made-to-measure clothing inaccessible for a large number of people. Which is quite unfair, as everyone should have access to well-fitting clothing. But now, India has made it affordable for everyone to be able to wear well-fitting clothing, as the culture of tailoring is so popular. Individualization of clothing is something that has been coming up for quite a while now. Be it teenage girls adding bits of lace or sequins to that old denim jacket, or men adding badges and lapel pins to their blazers - everyone wants their clothing to be their own. Mass production can only do so much, and bespoke tailoring takes individualization to the

As a follow up to part 1, all you ladies who want to know the essentials that go in to a workwear wardrobe, this one is for you. 1. A colored top     This works as a standalone piece or something to wear under a blazer. Go for jewel tones instead of the usual black, white or red to add some interest. 2. A colored blazer     You need an alternative to the black or blue that you own on days when you're going out after work. 3. White shirt/blouse     Enough said. Works for interviews, presentations and with a necklace, you're good to hit a few clubs. 4. Pencil skirt   Worn with a blouse/shirt and a pair of heels, that's power dressing for you. 5. Skinny Belt    An absolute essential. A woman is not fully dressed unless she has a belt on. Can be used with pants, skirts or dresses. 6. Black pumps    A pair that every woman should have in her wardrobe. Preferably leather. 7. Black Blazer   A timeless piece. Thrown over even your oldest tee shirt, it can ma