Bespoke
specializes in the bespoke and the unique. We will make you an outfit entirely tailored to you – a perfectly fitted garment of distinction. Here you can see some examples of . If you see something you like, or have an idea for a dress just for you, drop us a line here.
About
is the brainchild of Irene Wadsworth, fashion nomad and offspring of the dark satanic mills of Lancashire. Her journey has been that of a couture vagabond: she has done it all, from designing couture corsets and dresses and making millions of dinky handbags to organising fashion shows. In 2001 she finally settled down and opened the iconically-named SHOP in Edinburgh. Her fashion remit is as broad as it is remarkable: hers is the tailored seam where Victoriana meets the Beardsley fop of the 1960s.
Our thing is catering for the individual by providing high-quality, beautifully-fitting and flattering ladies clothes, designed and made with flair, imagination and a certain je ne sais quoi. Since everything is not only designed but also made by Irene, you can glam it up assured that your outfit is exploitation-free and made with passion and attention to detail.
These are not clothes for lounging around the house in – they demand to be taken out and shown a good time…
Contact
Send a message here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can, or just call on +44 (0)7719 327 902.
What customers say
Wedding dress: tartan pencil skirt (daytime), tartan circle skirt (evening)
Look and feel fantastic babe! Once again thank you so immensely for making me such BEAUTIFUL skirts — I love them so much and I’m so looking forward to wearing them again!!
Homecoming tartan bustle skirt, corset and sporran handbag
It was a sensation! Stole the show thank you for making it happen-made my birthday xxx
Skirt and blouse arrived safely last week and they are wonderful..better than I thought they would turn out! So thank you very much!
Looking forward to see what the waist cincher looks like with it all!
Tartan hotpants for Scotland–Italy game
Hi got my hotpants + theyre perfect! thanks!
Tartan camisole and knickers
Many, many thanks, it is FAB-U-LOUS!!!! Will model it tonight and again, many thanks, I am delighted. This will be my Christmas outfit!!!
Thanks for adjusting the waistcincher — it has arrived in Sweden and fits just great!
Congratulations on your wonderful designs. They came to my attention on Monday at the opening of the Edinburgh Film Festival. I noticed Brian Cox’s wife Nicole was wearing a stunning tartan corset and she told me it was all down to you. I am an opinion columnist for The Scottish Sun. Whenever I go to a function or do TV I always try to wear a bit of tartan to fly the flag. But oh how I struggle to keep it up with little in the shops.
Many thanks,
Martel M, Glasgow
Made to measure crumbcatcher dress
It came Saturday and it fits beautifully. Thank you very much, it’s gorgeous.
Made-to-measure ballgown
Just to say thanks so much for helping me to feel a million dollars at the ESBC Ball — the dress was amazing & I got no end of compliments in it.
Thanks so much – you’re a star!
Dinkybags and purse
Thank you!! I bought a bag from you at the festival and i can assure you it’s used every day! The bag and purse are for my bridesmaid as a thank you for freezing her bits off on our wedding day, I’m sure she’ll love it as much as i love my bag!! They have arrived safe, sound and very cool!! Your bags should come with a government health warning-highly addictive however sure fire cure for seasonal affective disorder!!
Poker Urban Jungle Bag
Bag arrived few days ago. It is truly beautiful!
Three pairs frilly knickers with bow
Hi Irene, The pants arrived here this morning, while I was out. I’m delighted with them, they’re even prettier that they appear on the web site! Thanks for the tips about washing them, it’s much appreciated.
Alice urban jungle handbag
I’ve just received the bag !! It’s amazing, thank you so much 🙂
Happy new year !
Pinstripe bustle skirt & waistcincher, frilly pants with bow
Hi ya honey! Guess what…its HERE! And it is fabulous! I picked it up on my way to work this morning and I had to put it on in the office and model it for the girls! It fits beautifully! Oh … and then i found the delightful surprise! I love them! Thank you soooo much Irene for everything.
The bag has arrived – and is much appreciated. thanks for your prompt service. my partner bought a dinky bag at your stall in the Edinburgh festival — she loves it and uses it virtually everyday! That’s why we thought it would be a nice gift….
Punk dinkybag
As promised, my email to let you know that my handbag arrived in the post yesterday!!I am over the moon with it, it’s gorgeous it matches my shoes, hair bows etc, etc … I would not hesitate to use your company again! Thank you
Dogtooth Check Urban Jungle Bag
Just to let you know I recieved the bag yesterday morning. Thank you very much it is even prettier than expected!! I can’t wait to go and show it off!! I think I am now addicted as Im planning which one I will get next!!
I am VERY HAPPY with your pants! I tried one couple of days ago. You should sell them 3 times the price. Thanks a lot!
Patchwork Daintybag & Isles tweed Dinkybag
I received the bags today and they are absolutely gorgeous. I’ve already had a few comments from folk at work. Thanks again.
I have just received the bag I have ordered and I think it is beautiful. I visited Edinburgh about three years ago and bought the smallest version of the bag on a market. I love that bag so on a rainy day I googled impractical clothes and found your website. When I saw that there is also a larger version I ordered it immediately. And now I can take one with me for every occasion, to work or a party. Thank you for making these beautiful bags!!!
Good luck in the future, I’ll keep an eye on the website and I’ll definitely tell all my friends about you.
Press
See in the news!
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Modh magazine
Impractical Clothes appears in Modh magazine issue 5. Read it here!