Custom Women's Occasion Wear
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Ships across India
India
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Studio at Vashi, Navi Mumbai
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Shalini khanija, SS, 3 Shop no 15, police station, 17, near vashi, sector 2, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India
Boutique near Inorbit Mall Vashi, APMC Market Vashi, Sanpada, Nerul, Palm Beach Road
Serves clients across Mumbai Metropolitan Area
Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Maharashtra
I design custom hand-embroidered outfits for women, working with you to create unique looks for weddings, parties, and special occasions, including matching sets and worldwide delivery.
Pricing Guide
Custom Drape Sarees & Indo-Western Sets
Core Garment Structure
- Silhouette: Options include pre-stitched ready-to-wear drape sarees, palazzo sets with crop tops, or embellished blazers with drape skirts.
- Fabric: Uses fluid fabrics like Viscose Georgette, Crepe, or Organza for superior draping.
- Tailoring: Made-to-measure stitching with complex pattern cutting for cowls and pleats. Pre-stitched pallu secured for easy wear.
Handwork & Detailing
- Embellishment: Focus on heavy blouse and belt detailing using cutdana (glass beads), sequins, and mirror work.
- Boho Elements: Options for high-impact materials like cowrie shells, glass stones, and leather applique.
- Blouse Specs: Fully padded with cups, butter-crepe or shantoon lining, and hook/latkan back opening.
Process
- Consultation: One-on-one session to finalize color palette and cuts.
- Fittings: Includes 1 trial session for fit adjustments.
- Delivery: Steam ironed and packed in a garment bag.
Heavy Hand-Embroidered Evening Gowns
Gown Construction
- Silhouette: Specialization in body-hugging Mermaid/Fish-cut styles or classic A-line ballgowns.
- Structure: Features built-in bra cups, bodice boning for shape retention, and layers of hard net (can-can) for volume.
- Fabric: Satin or Raw Silk base with a Net or Tulle overlay for embroidery.
Embroidery & Finishes
- Workmanship: Heavy all-over hand embroidery using metallic tubes (Salli), dense sequencing, and Cutdana.
- Signature Details: Options to add ostrich feather detailing on sleeves or shoulders.
- Visuals: High-glitter factor patterns often mimicking celebrity styles with sheer panels or geometric lines.
Customization
- Design: Ability to replicate celebrity looks or customize necklines (off-shoulder, one-shoulder).
- Fitting: Includes 2 fitting sessions to ensure precise waist fit.
Premium Custom Lehengas
Skirt Construction
- Volume: 3.5 to 5-meter flare constructed with 12-16 kalis (panels).
- Structure: High-quality canvas fusing at the hem and double layers of stiff can-can for shape holding.
- Embroidery: Intricate handwork using Zardosi, Thread-work, or Leather Applique with heavy 4-6 inch borders.
Blouse & Dupatta
- Blouse: Custom padded blouse with back design and sleeve embroidery matching the skirt.
- Dupatta: 2.5-meter Net or Organza dupatta with fully embroidered borders on all four sides and scattered buttis.
- Fabrics: Options include Velvet (winter), Pure Banarasi Silk, or Embroidered Raw Silk.
Production Details
- Timeline: Requires 4-6 weeks for production.
- Finishing: High-quality finishing with concealed zippers and soft waist lining to prevent skin irritation.
Mother & Daughter Twinning Set
Outfit Components
- Adult Outfit: One heavy evening gown or light lehenga.
- Kid's Outfit: One matching miniature version (ballgown with soft tulle or mini-lehenga).
- Design: Exact color matching and scaled-down embroidery motifs suitable for children.
Child Comfort Specs
- Lining: Extra soft cotton (Malmal) lining to prevent scratching from sequins or net.
- Fit: Generous seam allowances (2-3 inches) included for future height adjustments.
- Weight: Reduced embroidery density on the child's outfit for ease of movement.
Accessories
- Styling: Includes a coordinated hair accessory (bow or hairband) made from the same fabric.
About Custom Women's Occasion Wear
Why I Do This
Making someone feel amazing in an outfit that’s really theirs - that’s what drives me. I’m obsessed with moving beyond boring basics and making trendy, one-of-a-kind pieces. If you’ve got a wild idea or just a Pinterest moodboard, I can help shape it into reality. The best moment? When I see a bride twirl in her custom bridal lehenga design and just glow.
What I Make
- Gowns for cocktail nights, engagement parties, or that showstopper bridal look (think hand-embroidered party gown with fish-cut or A-line silhouette).
- Lehengas, including Lucknowi embroidery for the classic vibe or Banarasi silk for Haldi ceremonies.
- Easy drape sarees with fancy blouses and belts - no fuss, just style.
- Shararas and co-ord sets, perfect for Mehendi or a destination wedding.
- Dresses for everything from theme parties to designer maternity dress shoots.
My Process
Your vision matters. We’ll chat, sketch, and tweak everything - silhouette, colors, and all those tiny details. I love creating mother-daughter matching outfits too, especially for those Insta-perfect family moments. I work with clients across India and ship worldwide, so borders don’t hold us back.
The Details
Hand embroidery is my signature. I work with cutdana, sali, sequins, Swarovski crystals, and sometimes throw in feathers, shells, or leather for extra drama. Fabrics? Velvet, organza, crape - only the good stuff.
For Every Celebration
Weddings (Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet), cocktail parties, birthdays, maternity shoots - if it’s a special occasion, I’m here to make you stand out.
Meet your Expert
Shalini Khanija
51 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Shalini. Clothes aren’t just clothes for me, they’re memories stitched together. I get super excited by tiny details – that hand embroidery, the way a drape sits, the sparkle from a crystal, all of it. Watching a sketch turn into a real outfit with our Indian artisans is just wow. But nothing beats seeing you light up in your outfit, doing a happy twirl or just feeling fab. Celebs or not, I want every woman to feel classy, confident, and herself.
My Work
Custom & Rental Designer Outfits - Buy or rent lehengas, drape sarees, gowns, blazers, coord sets, and sherwanis for women and kids.
Handcrafted Embroidery - We use cutdana, sequence, Swarovski crystals, mirrors for hand embroidered cocktail gowns and bridal dresses.
Unique Silhouettes & Colours - Fishcut lehenga designs, peplum blouses, drape dresses—no boring basics, only fresh and bold looks.
Outfits for Every Occasion - From destination weddings to haldi, engagement, or twinning outfits for kids and moms, we’ve got you.
Personalised Design Process - Your vision leads, we follow—making your dream outfit with you, one stitch at a time.