Fashion Is Fun

Can I Get Fries With That Shake?

ah.pngWe’ve probably been doodling our fantasy outfits since fifth grade, dreaming of the day that we can somehow make them into a reality. And now, thanks to a little thing called styleshake.com, we can.

Styleshake is my ten year old self’s dream come true, a site that allows you to create anything from your dream wedding dress to a plain skirt for work that fits like a glove. You pick out the cut, length, fabric and color, click buy and presto! Ten business days later, your dream item arrives in the mail. You can even plug in your exact measurements to have the garment made perfectly for your body.

The site honestly does give you a plethora of choices, allowing you to select your own neckline, sleeves, type of skirt and bodice. You can even change color mid way to create a color blocking effect, or add bows, belts, frills - whatever your inner Westwood wants.

So naturally, we’re pretty much addicted already. Let’s just hope we don’t start wearing shades indoors and ordering out diet cokes be brought to us by a butler…

— HAYLEY PHELAN

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posted by BIBA

Jul 22, 2008 2:06PM

OMFG

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 2:35PM

I've known about this site for a long time now..it's interesting but i don't think it's as amazing as everyone is making it out to be. The fabrics/colours are uninventive and it lacks the option for individuals to add any truly personal touches other than a boring neckline and a bow round the waist. All you do is order from the options they present you (and the million other girls that use it)..it feels cheap.. like ordering from a selection of standard accoutrements at a frozen yogourt place..

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 3:03PM

I LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 9:35PM

No way. This is bad.

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 9:54PM

I agree with guest at 2:35 - they severely limit the kinds of options you can choose. I wanted to make something with full-length bell sleeves (don't ask), but there was no option, and from what I can see, no option for special requests, either.

boo.

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 10:25PM

so you actually get the outfit you design in the mail?

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posted by guest

Jul 22, 2008 11:29PM

wow, that picture included above with this posting suggests this website's clothes are really unflattering. or was the point to create something that looked like a colorblock potato sack?

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posted by BIBA

Jul 23, 2008 9:16AM

i can see it being good for an event, that's when i'd use it if i needed a nice dress.

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posted by guest

Jul 23, 2008 9:35AM

To be fair, the site will obviously have limitations. They don't have a great selection of fabrics, but they need to make sure they have everything in stock at all times. As for sleeves, I think they have some pretty decent options.

The clothes aren't have to unflattering, either. You can send in your own measurements for a excellent fit.

Stop hating, girls(& guys?)

P.S: I just finished looking at a few dresses from members, and some are really creative!

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posted by guest

Jul 28, 2008 7:28AM

here is a similar site:

http://www.studio28couture.com/designyourowndress.html

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