Every woman yearns to have the perfect "little black dress"–- that prized solution to any fashion emergency. But finding that ultimate “it” dress can be a tedious, if not impossible task-- and the only sure way to have a flawless silhouette is to have an immaculate fit.

Unfortunately, unless you’re a Victoria’s Secret model, most women have some type of body issue. A dress is too tight, then the next size up is too big. And those who are super-tiny or plus-sized may not even be able to find the latest styles in their size. But now, there’s a solution to your body-morphic shopping nightmares–- custom couture dresses, where you can have pieces made for prices that are surprisingly comparable to off-the-rack.

While there are online tailors that offer an array of designs, ranging from classic pencils to looks fresh off the runway such as Style Shake and Dress by Design, Top Runway wins for the best fits and styles at the most competitive prices. The average price for a dress is $85 to $120, including shipping: and suits are $130 to $160. Each piece is made to your exact measurements, specifications, and fabric choice. Their detail-oriented designer will tweak their designs to your personal liking, so you can create a dress that’s fit for you in just four steps:

Step 1: Choose your desired design and decide on any possible alterations, such as neckline, sleeve or skirt length.

Step 2: Select color and fabric.

Step 3: Take your measurements. You’ll need to be very precise for a perfect fit, so get someone to help you, because it’s difficult to do on yourself. We found that it’s best to have the measurements on the snug side, since most fabrics have a bit of stretch. Top Runway suggests that you always double-check the numbers.

Step 4: Submit your order and payment and expect your new dress in 10 days to around three weeks. We received our sample in less than 3-weeks from the date we placed our order.

Top Runway has outstanding customer service and are very helpful throughout the entire process, and always very quick to respond to questions or concerns. They also take special orders, so you can submit your own design for a truly unique piece. Now your perfect "little black dress" is within reach.

~Joanna Kunze