# Custom Swimwear Look

Distinctive Custom Swimwear Designed For You

I create expressive swimwear and coordinated fashion looks shaped around your style, fit, and vision.

A considered design experience for creating swimwear that feels unmistakably personal.
A More Personal Way to Define Your Style
I begin by learning what you want your swimwear to express, from the overall mood and silhouette to the details that make the look feel like you. Together, we explore shape, color, fabric direction, and coordinating fashion elements that support the full concept.
The process is collaborative and focused, with thoughtful guidance at each stage. Your final look is developed as a cohesive expression of your style, whether you are preparing for a special setting, building a statement wardrobe piece, or seeking something unlike anything found in a store.
Ideal For
Clients seeking one-of-a-kind swimwearResort, vacation, or poolside looksCoordinated swimwear and fashion stylingPersonal creative concepts ready to develop
How It Works
Share Your Vision: Tell me about your style, occasion, fit preferences, and design ideas.Shape the Concept: We refine the silhouette, details, materials, and coordinating look together.Develop the Design: I turn the approved direction into a distinctive custom swimwear concept.

- Design session

## About

I am Taniqua Lashar Smith, the designer behind LBN Creative, also known as Laid By Niq. I create handmade custom fashion and alterations for people who want garments that feel personal, expressive, and thoughtfully made. My work blends creativity with careful construction and fit, bringing each design to life through faith, love, and a willingness to grow. From custom dresses to runway and editorial looks, I approach every stitch with purpose and pride.

## Services

- [Custom Dress Design](https://www.lbncreative.com/services/custom-dress-design.md): I create custom-designed dresses tailored to your vision, fit, and occasion.
- [Fashion Alterations](https://www.lbncreative.com/services/fashion-alterations.md): I refine and alter garments to improve fit, finish, and personal style.
- [Runway Styling](https://www.lbncreative.com/services/runway-styling.md): I provide fashion styling and original looks for runway and creative showcases.

## FAQ

### What does a custom fashion designer do?

A custom fashion designer develops garments around a client's vision, preferences, and intended use. The process can include shaping the concept, selecting construction methods, and refining the fit and finish of the piece.

### What is the difference between custom clothing and ready-to-wear?

Custom clothing is created with a particular person, concept, or purpose in mind rather than produced as a standard size for a broad audience. This allows the design and construction to be considered more intentionally for the desired look and fit.

### When should I consider alterations?

Alterations can help improve how an existing garment sits, moves, or complements the wearer. A professional can assess the garment's construction and identify adjustments that support a more comfortable and polished result.

### How should I prepare for a custom garment or alteration consultation?

Bring a clear idea of the occasion, preferred style, and fit concerns you want to discuss. Reference images or an existing garment can also help communicate the overall direction, while a professional can guide the design and construction considerations.

### Why work with a professional for custom fashion or alterations?

A professional brings technical knowledge to the relationship between design, fabric, construction, and fit. Their guidance can help turn an idea into a thoughtfully made garment and address details that may be difficult to evaluate on your own.