A Day At The Ballet

Dress c/o eShakti//Tights: Target//Shoes: Steve Madden

Recently, I had the opportunity to go to the Boston Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker. It was such a delightful show! I have been dying to see it but have had a hard time justifying the expense. Imagine my excitement when I won two tickets from Elissa! I pretty much never win anything (and I enter A LOT of giveaways) so I could hardly believe it was real! We went to a matinee, which was delightful because we were able to get a leisurely meal afterwards in the Theater District.

Luckily, I had also just received the perfect dress for the day! I have a hard time buying retail since starting to sew my own clothes in earnest, but eShakti is one shop I’m always pleased with. They customize the piece you order in a number of different ways, starting with custom measurements. You can just order a straight size, but why not have a piece that’s tailored specifically to you? You can also usually change the neckline, skirt length, and sleeve length to name a few. This is my third experience with eShakti and I’ve been really happy with all the garments. This was the first time since starting to sew, so I was curious if I’d still feel the same. Three strangers complimented me on the dress in the span of an hour, and I felt lovely in it. So yes, it’s safe to say I’m thrilled!

PS. It was flipping freezing when we were taking these photos (in case the ruddy cheeks weren’t a giveaway). Blogger problems, I tell you.