Every woman yearns to posses her own perfect "little black dress"–- that prized piece that’s always there to solve any fashion emergency. But finding that ultimate “it” dress can prove to 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. You try on one dress and it’s too tight, and then the next size up is just too big. And for those who are super tiny or plus size, you may not even be able to find your size in the latest styles. Finally, there’s a solution to your body-morphic shopping nightmares–- custom couture dresses, where you can have pieces made for surprisingly affordable prices, 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 to the design 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 take these measurements 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 & payment and expect your new dress in 10-23 days. 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, always very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. They also take special orders, so you can submit your own design for a truly unique piece. Now your "little black dress" is just a few steps away.

~Joanna Kunze