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Learn how to find the correct suit jacket length, test the fit at home, and understand the costs and limits of shortening a jacket.
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One of the most common questions we get during a jean fitting is: "How do you shorten denim without losing that cool, lived-in look…
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If your favorite trousers or dress feel restrictive, you don't necessarily need new clothes. You might just need a skillful tailor. Here's a quick…
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In the world of tailoring, an inch makes a huge difference in the style and fit of your pants. Whether you're drawn to the…
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Most clothing brands design for a single, standardized mannequin that doesn't exist in the real world. A size 8, a medium - these sizes…
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You found your dream leggings. They fit almost perfectly, and now you're wondering whether a tailor can alter them. The short answer is: usually,…
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Leather, fur, and shearling sit in a different category than everything else in your closet. These are the pieces that appreciate with age, the…
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Silk is luxurious to wear, but its delicate nature makes alterations feel intimidating. Whether it is a vintage slip dress or a modern blouse,…
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Yes, a wedding dress can be made bigger. Most gowns can be let out by one to two sizes, and in some cases more.…
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What's possible, what to expect, and how to get It right. From sleeve additions to silhouette transformations, discover the wedding dress alteration ideas worth…
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Your fittings are where the dress stops being beautiful and starts being yours. Most brides arrive at their first appointment knowing roughly what to…
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Most wedding dress alterations take 6 to 10 weeks from your first fitting to final pickup. Book your first appointment 8 to 12 weeks…
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Your gown is one of the most important things you'll wear in your life. Getting the timing right for alterations is what transforms it…
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Finding your dress is the exciting part. Budgeting for alterations is the practical part. Here is a breakdown of what you expect to spend…
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Bustling secures your train after the ceremony using hooks, buttons, or ribbons, creating a clean, elevated silhouette that moves with you through the reception.…
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A fitting appointment is different from a shopping appointment. The goal isn't to browse or try on styles. It's precision work. Your seamstress needs…
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Wedding season has a way of making your closet feel both overflowing and completely empty at the same time. You've spent time shopping for…
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On the Big Day, there is always a lot of focus on the bride - as there should be! But the Mother of the…
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So you finally found a suit you love for your big day. Whether it's off the rack, custom, or a family piece that's been…
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Learn how to evaluate secondhand clothes like a professional tailor. Spot fabric wear, understand alteration limits, and calculate the value of a garment for…
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You know the feeling. You open your closet and you have plenty of clothes – technically – but somehow, nothing to wear. That blazer…
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What is cost per wear, and why does it matter? You have probably heard the term thrown around in fashion circles. The concept is…
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At some point, every garment reaches that moment of decision - toss, or repair? And the most common reason people default to replacing something,…
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Hosting the Grammys requires a lot of things: talent, timing, and a perfectly fitted suit. This year, our own VIP tailor handled the latter…
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What happens backstage at New York Fashion Week often stays there - unless it ends up in Vogue. This season, it did. And our…
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Alts recently had the honor of providing alterations for Oprah ahead of her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Because it was…
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