Unless your entire wardrobe is couture (we wish), it’s likely not every garment you own is a perfect—or flattering—fit. Local fashion experts concur: Getting clothes altered is one of the single most important habits of people who always look good.
“Always tailor your investment pieces, which, for women, are most often blazers, jeans, trousers, and dresses.” –Girl About Westchester blogger Cristin Grogan
“Alterations can make a big difference in your appearance. Buy for the largest part of your body and get the rest tailored. They can also update a look, and this can be a lot more affordable than buying a new item.” –Westchester stylist Sandy Hapoienu
“It is super-important that a blazer be impeccably tailored. Otherwise, a woman runs the danger of looking too masculine, or completely losing her waistline.”
–Locally based swimwear designer Melinda Huff
“My favorite local tailor is right in Briarcliff Manor: European Tailors on North State Road.” –Lynn Puro, owner of March Boutique in Briarcliff Manor
Tip: Bring those fall and winter items languishing in storage, too. Get it done now, and you’ll save so much time trying to find something that fits later on.
