CustomClothingStore.com

Sites showcase mix-and-match couture

Clothes shoppers create own pieces

By Erin Weinger

Los Angeles Times

Custom fashion once required a meeting in Karl Lagerfeld’s atelier. Now all you need is a WiFi connection.

Cyber shops allow shoppers to personalize clothes and accessories from a palette of options. We’re not talking about sketched-from-scratch couture. These predesigned goods only become “custom” when set options are changed – you pick a shoe sole from a lineup or a dress fabric from swatches.

But if you’re looking to take customization beyond the monogrammed tote, mix-and-match Web sites may be the ticket.

I surfed several sites that let shoppers personalize handbags, sandals and even a swanky cocktail dress down to the tiniest detail. Some were more user-friendly – and fashion-forward – than others.

Click here to see the rest of the article that reviews StyleShake.com (skirts and dresses), LandsEnd.com (pants), Freddyandma.com (custom bags), and DressMonkey.com (men’s jackets).