Dabiana by Kwan - it's all about subtle detail

Find a Custom Gown Designer - Charleston SC, Dabiana by Kwan

2008-11-01T20:58:00.000-07:00

Design Office: Ladson, SC - Serving Charleston Metro and surrounding areas by appointment only.
Ladson,SC
843-324-1693

Email: DabianabyKwan@comcast.net

Custom Wedding Gown Design, bridal and bridesmaid dresses, handcrafted tailoring, unique gown designs for Charleston SC women, weddings, wedding parties, Mother of the Bride, fabulous Formal wear, party gowns, special event gowns and suits, costumes for men and women, fantasy costumes, proms, cotillions and more. Custom alterations for gowns and tuxedos. Handmade suits.

Plus Size Evening Gown Design Charleston, SC - Four Quick Tips

2008-08-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

Four Quick Tips when Shopping for Plus Size Gowns in Charleston, South Carolina

1. Know what styles and cuts look great on you. Call us for a free consultation about "shape and cut" for you personal body style.

2. Shop with people you can trust! You want to look good when you step out for your Charleston Event. You need to know how your gown looks --really-- especially as a full figure woman. You never need someone who will "tickle your ears." You need a friend who will speak only the truth because they only have your best interest at heart.

3. Don't buy a skin tight gown without a "body-shape analysis" first. If it feels too small or too tight...it is. Getting an evening gown for an event is an event unto itself. Shopping for a new gown should be fun and exciting. Not discouraging. You can eliminate the stress of it all by knowing what looks great for your body BEFORE you hit the stores.

4. Give yourself enough time to find a dress! This cannot be stressed enough, Ladies!
Are you going a Christmas Ball or Corporate Holiday Event in Charleston this winter? Guess what? The Ultimate Event: Are you getting Married in the Fall? You better be looking NOW. There won't be anything decent left later. And you are too special to settle for anyone's leftovers!

No matter what your size, it can sometimes take weeks or months when looking for the perfect formal dress or Gown.

Sometimes, the very best and most cost effective solution is to just have your Gown created for you. Then, there is no way your Gown will not be perfect. Not perfect for someone else's "cookie cutter" figure...but perfect for YOU...and only you. - Dabiana by Kwan - Get a consultation.

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Half Up Do's Elelgant and Easy -Learn How to Style Your Own Hair

2008-04-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

Hey there! I am not a hair dresser, but I know the days of those stiff and disastrous Up Doos are gone. It is all about soft and simple. Give yourself that look of sophistication, not helmet hair. Try pinning your hair half up and half down (half updo). The overall look is soft and allows the attention to be drawn to you and your dress. Looking overdone is a thing of the past, unless you are working in Vegas! Whatever you choose to do with your do, Remember what the overall look will be in the end, keep it couture ladies!!!!

Ghetto Prom Dresses - Not Right For Every Girl

2008-04-05T08:01:00.000-07:00

It is all about the dress ladies. when it comes to choosing a prom dress, keep it simple and elegant. You are not going to the club, so don't wear anything that might be able to also pass for lingerie!

Also ladies, too much bling is not a good thing.
You want to make your dress shine, not the bling!

You should choose your gown to fit your body shape. A lot of time young ladies get so caught up in what their friends are wearing and the latest trends and don't think about how the gown may actually look on them.

Unfortunately, these trends are not for every girl. You must first think comfort and you should always choose a style and color of dress that makes you look your absolute best.

For example, if you are shorter and want to appear taller, go for a shorter style dress, maybe tee length. Show off those legs,make them look them " long and lovely" ! If you are tall and lean, go for a slim silouette.

If you are worried about looking to "hippy", choose a dress that has a fuller skirt to drape flawlessly! Remember ladies, you are not going to the club, this is your prom. Make your prom night an elegant and always safe one!!!! Keep it couture ladies!!!!

Save a Buck or Two with Money Saving Fashion Accents

2008-04-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

Hello again! another day, another tip; reinvent your wardrobe! Don't have the money to buy a new look, create your own! Restyling your wardrobe is a great economical way to get a new fresh look.

Try adding some appliques or sequin accents to dress up a pair of jeans, or blouse.

Another way is to shorten a few of your older skirts, to give them a new and flirty appeal. Whatever you do, have fun and remember, that fashion is what you make it! Keep it couture!

Embrace the Trend to Reinvent Your Wardrobe. Import Prints This Spring!

2008-04-01T21:09:00.000-07:00

Before you whip out that boring old sun dress from last year, embrace a trend. Fortunately, those "fashion "people" have allowed a trend to be a little more attainable to the everyday woman!

Prints are back this year, and I must say, every woman can embrace this one!

Take it slow, when it comes to something new
Start out with a funky print on a camisole
Or, go all the way with a "monochromatic combo" of prints
It is all in moderation; if you are not trying to draw attention to that "junk in the trunk", don't put on a loud printed bottom, keep the trend on the top.

However, when choosing a sun dress, prints are pretty much okay for everyone. It is all in the cut of the dress and the color that makes the chosen print pop or flop!

What's Underneath YOUR Gown? Keeping Smooth Lines with the Correct Undergarments

2008-03-31T05:09:00.001-07:00

It is time to put on those

Wedding Gowns for Spring
Bridesmaid Dresses
Prom and Cotillion Dresses
and Spring Fling Ensembles so, let's talk about those CORRECT UNDERGARMENTS!

Long gone are the days of those organ pinching corsettes unless that's your hot spring pick of choice -lol! Today there are so many options for keeping those curves tamed.

I must tell you though, buying a supportive undergarment in a size smaller is a salesperson's way out of telling you they are out of or don't carry your size.

Just like a brazier, your right sized undergarment will give you the support and comfort that you need. If you wanted to be tight and uncomfortable, wear one of those organ pinching corsettes, In the end ladies, it is about looking fabulous and giving the appearance of "smooth lines"!
Keep it Couture Ladies.

Welcome from Dabiana by Kwan - Prom Season, Charleston SC - 2008

2008-03-12T16:45:00.000-07:00

Hey there! Kwan Here. Welcome to Dabaina by Kwan.

There is no time to waste. It is about that time again. Prom Season Charleston - 2008 is right around the corner. So, let's get down to business.

I know the prom is a once in a lifetime event and you simply cannot:

Wear a cookie cutter Prom Dress you seen out in the stores.
You just can't take the chance of wearing the same dress as someone else!
You need a Masterpiece, designed to fit your Unique Body and your Unique size and Shape and Height.
Along with an outstanding Prom dress, you need to co-ordinate your Accessories and Plan you Make-Up and Hair...Dabiana by Kwan...that's what we do!

I am a local designer here in the Charleston, SC Area. Evening Wear is my passion!

Need alterations to an already existing gown, I will tailor specifically.

Don't wait til' the last minute, start thinking about your "Masterpiece",
and let the your imagination run free.

Contact me while there is still time to create. We can discuss your budget.
DabianaByKwan@comcast.net