Are you always chasing down the perfect fit in slacks? Or do you have a wonderful jacket that is missing an equally beautiful pair of coordinating pants?
If you are now in senior management at a large corporation or professional firm, it may be time to elevate your style and executive image through custom design and tailoring. Ms. Incognita will be writing more about this option in a future article. However, if you need a custom piece in time for the upcoming holiday season, now may be the time to act.
Dara Lamb (www.daralamb.com), a well-known custom clothier for senior executive women, is taking orders now for the holiday season. Ms. Incognita was in Dara’s atelier in NYC this week to be fitted for elegant flowing pants to match a deep ruby velvet jacket scooped up on sale at Burberry years ago. After looking in vain for a piece that coordinates more stylishly than basic black, Ms. Incognita now will have an event outfit that is beautiful, unique, and pitch-perfect professional.
Of course, custom clothing encompasses more than pants for formal event. You can also obtain the perfect jacket, tailored pants, or sheath dress, for example. The best way to determine whether custom clothing is a good option for building your wardrobe is to first dip your toe in the water. What wardrobe item are you missing or can never find in the right version? Work with a custom clothier on that particular piece, and after evaluating the result, consider whether you might continue to add pieces from time to time.
Be aware that custom clothing is definitely not inexpensive. However, it can be an investment with a high ROI if you are spending time in the halls of power or are planning to be. The quality of the fabrics and workmanship can be amazing, and the pieces that you buy express and enhance you in a way that off-the-rack clothing seldom can. Even better, if you keep your focus on classic styles, you will have pieces that will last for decades and still radiate style and class.
You can check out Dara’s website, but keep in mind that she has a much wider selection of designs and fabrics than shown and will work with you to create the look you want. In fact, bring pictures or examples if you have a specific need in mind. Dara’s showroom is in NYC at 37 West 57th Street – Suite 1001. However, she often takes the “show” on the road, appearing for several days at Neiman Marcus locations in major cities. If you sign up at her website, you’ll receive notice of such visits and also of sales.
ALERT FOR HOUSTON-BASED READERS: Dara will be at Neiman Marcus in the Galleria October 7 and 8, Thursday and Friday of next week. Call 212-935-2344 for details and to make an appointment with Dara. Or e-mail Ms. Incognita at msincognita@executivechic.com for a copy of the announcement or to ask any questions on her personal experience with custom clothing.
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