Most women fall into one of the following categories: ones who have their tailor, and ones whoโve never ventured into the world of clothing alterations. We have written some common myths and secrets about clothing alterations.
1. Size matters, buy the right size
Most of us fluctuate in weight, so having several clothes that fit you whether youโre up or down five pounds is always a good idea. Weโve all been there: you find the perfect dress but itโs two or three sizes too large. You think youโll get it tailored one day, so you jump at the opportunity and buy it. Then later you wonder if it might be more trouble than itโs worth. Even if the clothes are on sale, itโs not recommended or sometimes even possible to alter anything more than one size. So think twice before buying the wrong size.
2. Alterations take time
If a tailor is really busy, itโs a pretty good sign that they know their stuff and have loyal customers. So, please donโt expect a miracle overnight. The necessary time depends on the item. If itโs something simple, a one or two-week turnaround is possible. For something more complex, more time is needed. If you need an item for a certain event you should always bring it in expecting that it might take a few weeks to get altered. So, alterations can take anywhere from 3-5 days to a week, depending on how busy your tailor is.
3. Do not alter everything you have
You have to be selective about the pieces you get altered. A fabulous shift dress or the perfect pair of jeans are always worth altering, because youโll wear them to death and feel fabulous while doing so. But trendy, cheaper items arenโt typically worth the time of altering.
Here at OโDry Cleaners we provide quality alteration service with professionally trained staff who will do their best to make your garments look perfect.