When planning for the perfect wardrobe, From Do's To Shoes knows that budget is often times a factor. The idea of buying new clothes simply feels like a luxury to many in this struggling economy. So while we all try to make good on our new years resolutions of getting into a healthy body, our clothing allowance stays as it is, and we begin to look like disheveled messes in our once beautiful clothes.
Enter the tailor.
A tailor (also known as a seamstress, alterations person or fashion saviour) is one of the best things you can do for your wardrobe (aside from hiring From Do's To Shoes Styling - of course). They are really one of the oldest tricks in the book, but their industry continues to thrive because they are so great.
What do they do?
Of course, there are the basics: hemming a pant leg, shortening a sleeve, adding a button etc. Then there are the more advanced things like fixing a button down shirt to fit a broad chest or shoulders; or letting out the seams of a pant to make your butt fit while not compromising on a waist line that slips down every time you sit. And of course there is the expert stuff like creating a dress or suit from scratch; or fixing a textured or highly detailed garment.
Why should you have one?
A tailor is important because it means saving money in a big way. The expense of going out to buy a new pant, top or blazer can be an expensive ordeal and often times without a proper stylist, finding the right shape and size in those items can be a struggle. This leaves you settling yet again for a semi-fitted piece, and less money than you started with. A tailor can take the item already in your closet and make it fit to you perfectly.
How do you find a good one?
If you shop at high-end retailers, most good sales people should be able to guide you on this. But if you are like the other huge percent of North Americans that don't, then ask around. Often times your dry cleaners might know someone (or have one on hand), and any good stylist has a good list of them too. If you need a tailor in your neighborhood, please feel free to email us at fromdostoshoes@gmail.com for our recommendations.
When trying to fill the gaps in your closet, remember that often times the pieces you've already got don't need to be replaced. Save yourself some money and a head ache or two by getting your clothes altered. What a great way to start to feel better in your wardrobe!
Stay Chic,
From Do's To Shoes Styling
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