Long Lasting Leather Clothing

Leather clothing is a staple wardrobe item for almost all of us. Whether it is your favourite leather jacket that you wear almost every day, or a treasured pair of leather trousers that you only get out on special occasions, there’s leather clothing out there for everybody. There’s no hiding the fact that real leather items can be more expensive than the average item of clothing. To source the material is more expensive for the manufacturer, although due to its sturdy and long lasting structure, leather items are worth that extra bit of money. If you look after your leather clothes, they truly can last you a long time.

Summer comes out of nowhere, so most the time we aren’t prepared for the sudden sunny days! There is nothing worse than going out in the sun and being uncomfortable in thick winter clothes, which is why you should consider clothing alterations. Buying new clothes can be expensive and unsustainable, whereas alterations give you the opportunity to put a new life into some old clothing that you no longer wear, and have it be completely unique to you!

Prom season is upon us, and you need a dress that makes you feel like a princess for the day. Prom is about celebrating the end of your time at school, and you want to go out feeling like the best version of yourself.

Of course the first step is finding your perfect style of dress. From fishtail to ballgown, you are sure to find something that suits you and your personality perfectly. The next step, and arguably most important, is getting the perfect fit, which is where prom dress alterations come in.

What Dresses can be Altered?

Alterations Boutique is one of London’s leading dress alterations experts. Customers frequently ask if it’s possible to alter a prom dress, wedding dress, ball gown, work uniform, cocktail dress… the list goes on. To make things simple, we’ve put together a guide on which dresses can be altered.

The end of next month will see us move into the autumnal equinox, swapping our short and t-shirts combinations for jeans and jumpers. For many of us a whole year may have passed since we last tried on many items of our autumn wardrobes, and many of us may find items don’t still fit quite as well as they did the year before. This is a very common occurrence and one which we can easily rectify for you. Whether you’re looking to re-model your entire wardrobe or require something more specific such as bridesmaid dress alterations, our dedicated and skilled team are ready to be of service.

Regardless of the quality of your attire or the brands which they hail from the key element of any good outfit for a man or a woman is how it fits the person wearing it. We have been providing an alterations service for over 30 years and have seen it all. Whether you require some last minute bridesmaid dress alterations or something as simple as a zipper repaired, we have the expertise to help you on your way to an idealic wardrobe.

There’s nothing that pains us more than seeing an outfit which is ill-fitted to the person wearing it. It’s not all about the quality of the garment you’re wearing it’s mostly about how it fits the individual. Individual being the key word, each person has a different body type form the next, we are not all one-size. However, we have the solution, with a few alterations to any off-the-rack garment we can alter them to compliment your body type rather than negate it. Let our tailors loose to work their wonders, you will be surprised with the transformation. Let’s look at a few popular garments to get altered and what can be achieved.

It’s quickly becoming the norm to have alterations carried out on clothing purchased from retails stores. But what alterations are popular and why are people having them carried out? The increased popularity of alterations comes with the actualisation that it’s not too expensive to have clothing altered. Not only is it inexpensive but the benefits are worthy, when purchasing new clothing you expect it to fit and compliment your figure however this is rarely the case without alterations. We are now going to look at the most popular alterations that everyone is having done to their favourite items of clothing and why.

Most items of clothing you pick up off a rack in a store will more than likely not fit you in one way or another due to standards in sizing which only fit a small minority of people perfectly. However, this doesn’t mean you must settle on clothing forever not quite fitting correctly in one way or another, with a few alterations we can transform any item of clothing to match your physique to perfection.  

So you’ve planned out your perfect wedding and the big day nears ever closer, but as the closer it gets the more the stresses and worries intensify. One of the most common worries is over wedding attire, be the wedding dress, the bridesmaid dresses, or the suits and how they all fit. This in particular is a stress that needs not to exist as we have the perfect solution, alterations. With a few alterations, not only do you eliminate the worry of clothing not fitting well on the day but it also broadens your choices when it comes to picking the clothing out initially. Not everyone can afford to have a dress created and fitted to perfection but an equally viable choice can be to buy off-the-rack and alter that item to perfection, not many will be able to spot the difference.

It’s soon to be the most popular period of the year for people to get married. Have you been asked to be bridesmaid for someone or are you getting married and require alterations to your wedding dress or bridesmaids’ dresses in time for the big day.

Summer is fast approaching and with that comes a whole new host of clothing which might not have seen the light of day since last summer. Our bodies fluctuate in size sometimes a surprising amount in a year, so don’t be surprised to find that, a once well fitted shirt no longer looking quite so complimentary. Get prepared in advance, get your favourite summer clothing items out and try them on early, if they don’t fit don’t panic, we are here to help. Although your body shape may have changed, your outfit can do so too, with a few minor tweaks and alterations your attire can be fitting as intended once more. This stands when speaking regarding any item of clothing, it’s a little-known fact that it’s often cheaper to alter a current item of clothing than it is to replace it.

There’s nothing more infuriating than a broken zip when it’s cold, wet and windy. Unfortunately, it happens, and for a multitude of reasons zips become jammed or the zip heads broken rendering it useless. We offer the perfect solution, we can take your garment and replace the zip or zip head promising a quick turn-around time for most items. We can also add customised zip heads for adding that personalised, uniqueness to your garments.

You’d be surprised how many people are unaware at how their clothing should fit, maybe you don’t know, but not for long as this guide will inform you of the correct fit for many items of clothing.

Our bodies change throughout our lives. Whether it’s because we go on a diet, become pregnant, suffer from a long term condition or simply give into too many tasty treats, most of us will experience weight fluctuations over the years. Though we all love splashing out on new clothes, restocking your entire wardrobe every time you drop a dress size can get pricey. Luckily, there is an alternative. Simply bring your favourite outfits to us and we’ll carry out trouser, shirt, jacket and jeans alterations , giving you the look you really want.

Many of the pieces that our customers bring us are made from tough, durable, high quality materials and are built to last. For example, pieces of clothing made out of leather, if looked after properly, can last a lifetime, serving you faithfully year in, year out. If your body shape has changed significantly, it’s well worth investing in a few quick and easy leather alterations instead of throwing your favourite leather jacket, waistcoat or leather trousers out for good.

Another of the most common outfits we work on is the suit. Customers that have a suit they really love, and that they’ve invested a lot of money in, generally want to keep the outfit, and make use of it, for as long as possible. To help ensure you can get as much wear out of your suit as possible, bring it to us and we’ll work our magic with a few clever jacket, trouser and shirt alterations. Before you know it, your favourite suit will once more complement your body shape perfectly.

Though many of the alterations we carry out are on high quality, everyday items like jeans, jackets and suits, occasionally we also use our skills to alter one-off pieces like wedding gowns and prom dresses. A lot of women work hard to lose weight before a big event like a wedding or a graduation, so it’s not uncommon for them to require wedding or prom dress alterations in the run up to the big day. Luckily, our experienced team can use their skills to quickly and effectively alter even the most elaborately made and elegantly tailored gowns. To find out more about the wide range of alterations on offer, or to arrange a wardrobe makeover of your own, explore our site today or get in touch with a member of our team.

All too often, we throw out perfectly good items of clothing because of small rips, tears or other imperfections. Many people simply get rid of beautiful coats, dresses and suits as soon as they see the smallest bit of damage, causing them to spend more on replacing items and rebuilding their wardrobe. However, if your clothes are of a good quality, repairing them is more affordable and better for the environment. If you have a coat that doesn’t quite fit but that’s made from high quality materials, we can provide standard and fur coat alterations to ensure the garment fits your body and your look perfectly.

Another common reason for getting rid of a pair of trousers, an evening dress or a jacket is a broken zip. Making a garment all but useless, a zip that’s stuck firmly in place, or that won’t connect with its other half, can make your favourite piece of clothing unwearable. Instead of throwing your treasured item away, simply send it to us for zip repairs. Quick, easy and very effective, a repaired or replaced zip can give your favourite outfit a brand new lease of life.

As well as damage and wear and tear, another common reason for getting rid of high quality pieces of clothing is changing body shape. Losing or gaining even a few pounds can dramatically alter the way a garment hangs, changing the way it looks and affecting how you feel when you’re wearing it. We can easily solve this common issue by performing basic dress, coat and shirt alterations. Perfect when you have a high quality garment that you want to reuse after a diet, or if you’ve rediscovered a piece of clothing from your youth and want to bring it back into your life, our alterations can help you create the wardrobe you’ve always wanted.

Sometimes, even the best quality pieces of clothing begin to tire thanks to wear and tear. This is especially true of coats as many of us will wear our favourite jacket throughout the year, giving it plenty of use and pushing the fabric to its limits. Luckily, a tired coat can easily be brought back to life with our coat relining service. Choose the material that you want to reline your coat with and we’ll do the rest, giving you a garment that you can continue to enjoy for years to come. To find out more about this, or any of our other services, explore our website or get in touch with a member of our team.

Give your wedding suit a new lease of life with some simple alterations

With countless brides around the country working hard to lose weight before their wedding, it’s not uncommon for women to need dress alterations in the run up to their big day. Helping to ensure that their dress fits perfectly, alterations will make every bride feel beautiful when they walk down the aisle.

However, far fewer men understand the potential benefits of suit alterations. Not only can well made alterations help to perfect the fit of a suit, a few adjustments to trousers, coats and shirts can transform them from wedding clothes into high end business clothes.

Pre wedding alterations

Like brides, grooms often try to get fit and tone up before their wedding day. Whether they’ve lost weight or bulked up, most men will benefit from having their suit altered to fit their new and improved body.

Whether it’s trouser, shirt or coat alterations that are required, the work can be done quickly and efficiently, ensuring that every groom has the perfect outfit for their perfect day.

Even if the groom’s dress size hasn’t changed, the wedding suit may still need alterations to help it fit in the most flattering way. As we have extensive experience altering all types of suits to fit all kinds of bodies, we’ll be able to give your suit the nips and tucks it needs to fit you perfectly.

Post wedding alterations

Unlike wedding dresses, which are often packed away never to be worn again, wedding suits can have a second lease of life as a high quality addition to the office wardrobe.

As most of the suits that men invest in for their weddings are made of good quality materials and are tailored to fit, it’s well worth upcycling these outfits. Alterations can dramatically change the way a suit looks, transforming it from an outfit for a special occasion into something that wouldn’t look out of place in the office.

Altering a suit is much more affordable than buying a new one. And as most grooms go to great lengths to find that perfect outfit, it makes sense to get the most of the purchase and enjoy the suit for as long as possible.

If you’d like to find out more about altering your suit ready for your big day, or you have a wedding suit that you’d like to update for everyday use, get in touch with a member of our expert team today. 

What to do If you Find the Perfect Outfit in a Shop but Not in Your Size

There’s a special occasion coming up and it needs an outfit that is equally special, and it may be that the invitation specifies a particular dress code, especially for a formal event.

It is said that first impressions count and that people make their assessment of a newly met person in the first few seconds, so it is no surprise that what we wear has become increasingly important.

Fashion Disasters and How to Resurrect Them

It used to be said that looking into many women’s wardrobe would be likely to reveal some outfits that have languished there unworn ever since they were bought but these days the phenomenon is not confined to women. The seasonal fashions for men and women change and the desire to grab a bargain is universal. As people have become more and more conscious of their appearance inevitably mistakes will happen.