4 ways to freshen up your holiday wardrobe 

When it comes to our summer holidays a lot of us get into a bad habit of feeling like we need to go out and buy lots of new clothes to take with us. Not only is this bad for the environment, but it’s also really bad for our bank accounts! Especially when planning a holiday, the money would be much better spent on doing fun activities or upgrading to a nicer room.

We’ve put together this blog to help you refresh your holiday wardrobe without going out and spending a lot of money. Keep reading for four ways to get your wardrobe holiday ready without splashing lots of cash! 

Three popular 2022 prom dresses

Prom season is upon us, and as always we want to take a look at what styles are the most popular this year. We’ve rounded up some of the dress styles we expect to see this year as people celebrate the end of their school career. Every year we see different styles coming out, so what should we expect from our 2022 prom attendees? Keep reading for some of the most popular prom styles we’re expecting to see this summer.

Professional suit alterations

Having your suit tailored can make a large difference to how it looks on you. Everybody is unique, so when you buy a suit from a store without having it tailored a lot of the time there are aspects of the suit that don't quite fit you just right. This is where suit alterations come in! Your seamstress will be able to work with you to make your suit fit you perfectly. 

Make your Prom Dress Unique 

Choosing what to wear on your prom night can be a difficult choice. There are so many different styles and options out there that it can be quite overwhelming to decide what it is that you want! There is also always the fear that you’ll turn up wearing the exact same gown as somebody else. So, how do you make a prom dress so unique that you don’t need to overthink everything? Keep reading for some tips on how the addition of alterations can help to create your very own unique prom dress.

Which Jeans Are Best For Your Body Type

Jeans are one of those staple items that every woman needs in their wardrobe. They can be dressed up or dressed down, perfect for any time of day, and also are great for wearing all year round. A lot of people struggle and say that jeans don’t flatter them, but the truth is there is a pair of jeans out there for everyone! You just need to find the right shape and style that suits you, rather than just going with the latest fashion trend. 

Finding the perfect pair of jeans to flatter your body type can be a stressful time, which is why we’ve put this guide together to help you. Keep reading for our recommendations of what jeans you should go for that will suit your body type.

If there is one thing people are great at buying too many of, it’s coats and jackets. Every year when the new season comes it’s so easy to pop into a shop and see all the new styles out and convince yourself you need to buy a new one, when realistically they’re all pretty much the same. A great way to simplify your wardrobe is to stick to the staples, and only have what you need. We’ve put together this blog to help you choose your four most essential coats to have in your wardrobe, and stop you overbuying! Keep reading for the coats everyone needs in their wardrobe.

Prom dress season is upon us, and the age old question still stands: what can I do to make my prom dress unique? Everyone wants to stand out in their prom dress, and the best way to do that is have a prom dress that you know nobody else is going to have! Getting a dress custom made isn’t an option for everybody, but luckily prom dress alterations are available where you can make changes to a dress you’ve bought. 

Now that autumn is here, we are seeing a shift in fashion trends. As the weather gets colder we have to change up the clothes we’re wearing. Just because it is getting colder doesn’t mean all fashion needs to go out the window! There are plenty of fashionable autumn trends that you can get involved in. You may even have some clothes from last year that you’d like to wear, which is where clothing alterations come in. Keep reading for the autumn 2019 fashion trends you need to know about. 

Gowns for the 2019 bride

On the hunt for a wedding dress and looking to learn what other brides are wearing? We’ve been researching and have put together a list of some of the 2019 wedding dress trends we’ve seen this year. Knowing what trends are in the bridal world can help you prepare for your own big day and guide your wedding dress appointment. It’s always good to go into your appointment with some idea of what styles you’re interested in. Keep reading for all you need to know about the top bridal trends this year. If you find one that you love but you would just like a few extra details added, consider wedding dress alterations. 

Got an event you’re going to but don’t know what to wear? Fear no more, we’ve put together some cocktail dress style inspiration! A cocktail dress is an elegant and sleek dress for semi-formal occasions such as garden parties and dinner parties. There are many different styles of cocktail dresses for you to choose from, though sometimes it can be difficult to know exactly what to go for. As experts in cocktail dress alterations, we know a thing or two about them. Keep reading for some style inspiration for your upcoming event.

Being a professional, your tailor can deliver exceptional results on a range of clothing items.

Altering a jumpsuit is no exception!

If you’re the fashionable type with hundreds of favourite items in your wardrobe, you’ll probably own a jumpsuit in there somewhere. You may have also experienced first hand how helpful tailors can be when you find that clothing item that no longer fits. Jumpsuits may seem like a nightmare to alter, but with Alterations Boutique, you’re guaranteed to be in safe hands. Altering a jumpsuit has never been easier.

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.

Your wedding dress is the most important dress you will ever wear in your entire life, so it’s pretty essential to get it right. There are so many things to consider when choosing the perfect dress for you, but there are two things in particular that are the most important: what suits your body type and knowing what wedding dress alterations you need. This post will be your essential guide to what to avoid, what to look for, and alteration recommendations you may want to make to your dress.

As a leading wedding dress alterations boutique, we get a lot of questions about what can be done with a wedding dress to ensure it is perfect for the bride wearing it. Consider this FAQ post a convenient cheat sheet if you’re a bride-to-be looking to find out more about the alterations process for your dress!

Can a wedding dress be made bigger or smaller?

Something old, something new… with our vintage wedding dress alterations service, you can rock vintage bridalwear with confidence and style. As high-end bridal seamstresses with decades of experience, you can trust our team to treat your dress with the utmost care and consideration. We regularly transform dresses both old and new to ensure the perfect fit for your big day.

Vintage Wedding Dress Alterations

Clients come to Alterations Boutique with vintage wedding dresses for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your dress is a cherished family heirloom or a vintage purchase that you simply fell in love with when you saw it. Some of our clients have an entire vintage-themed wedding planned and need their dress to be perfect for the occasion. No matter what you’re looking to achieve, we can help you with our specialist wedding dress alteration services.

Fall in Love with Your Dress Again

It’s natural for our bodies to change over time, so a dress that fitted like a dream a few years ago may be a little too loose or tight when you try it on now. Or perhaps that dress you love on the hanger has never felt totally comfortable while you wear it! Given that everyone is a slightly different shape, unless you have a custom-tailored dress it’s likely that the fit could be improved.

This is where dress alterations come in: an expert seamstress can make the right changes to ensure every dress in your wardrobe is the perfect fit, flattering your figure and increasing your confidence for special events and everyday outfits. The dress gathering dust in your wardrobe can become a favoured choice for daily wear or occasions, making you feel fantastic whenever you wear it. That’s the power of alterations.

Subject to the eye of envy from many is the well-dressed lady.  What’s the secret? Tailoring! Even the most luxurious expensive clothing can be spoilt by ill-fitted shoulders or a sagging waistline.

High quality real fur can last a lifetime given the right treatment, but sometimes styles age and they can end up in the back of the cupboard. If you have a precious fur coat which you’re looking to prolong the lifespan of we can help you alter it into a more modern fit. Our team of experts have vast experience performing Fur Coat Alterations to manage unsightly tears, splits and general wear / tear.

A prom dress is something to cherish, to keep and maybe re-wear or pass down to the next generation one day. A perfect prom dress matches your body type, compliments your figure and looks as though it was created just for you. Unfortunately, this is not always the case 10 years later as our bodies change, so must a prom dress. Breathe new life into a prom dress using our Prom Dress Alterations service.

Correct fitting clothing really does make all the difference for a causal or even a formal occasion such as a ball. Ball gowns are an item which particularly rely upon fit to uphold the look. It might be worth speaking with one of our expert alteration designers to see what they can do for you with our Ball Gown Alterations service.

Last but not least the skirt, one item which is a popular choice for alterations. The amount of alterations that can be made to a skirt are boundless. Add a waistband to an oversized skirt to prolong the fit, add pockets for functionality, adhere accessories to enhance the look and more. Discuss the options available to you with one of our master seamstress via our Skirt Alterations service

From Ladies Alterations

If there’s one thing that’s worth splashing out on, it’s a spectacular outfit for a truly special occasion. From weddings and graduations to gala dinners, anniversary parties and awards events, there’s nothing like getting dressed up to the nines and going out on the town. As any good quality formal outfit will put a dent in your finances, it’s important to get as much use out of your new gown, suit or jacket as possible. This means you’ll not only need to look after it carefully over the years, but also that you’ll need to make sure it fits you perfectly now by investing in relevant ball gown alterations.

By asking a skilled and experienced tailor to take in your dress sleeves, let out your waist or carry out a few simple skirt alterations, you can transform the look of your evening gown and create a garment that will be suitable for a variety of occasions. You can even alter your skirt, dress or jacket to make your look less formal, giving you a high quality outfit that you can wear to work, events and other semi-formal functions. Whatever nips and tucks your formal wear needs, making the changes early on in your outfit ownership will help you to get the most out of your new look.

Alternatively, if you have a semi-formal look that you’d like to transform into an outfit that’s fit for the most exclusive events, you can have your tailor work their magic with a few blouse alterations and give your formal wear a brand new lease of life. Likewise, if you have some good quality items of eveningwear that have seen better days. An experience tailor will be able to bring them back to life with a little TLC, adding valuable variations to your wardrobe and giving you a formal look to be proud of.

Another popular trend that we’re seeing more and more is women investing in prom dress alterations both before and after their graduations in order to allow them to re-wear their gowns at future occasions. Women will change the look of a shop bought dress before their prom and then alter it again afterwards, transforming the look of the outfit and allowing them to wear their high quality piece of couture to a range of formal events. This is especially worthwhile if the outfit is made from good quality materials as the resulting formal look will be more durable and easier to achieve.

A wedding dress is probably the most important gown most women will ever wear, so it’s no surprise that many brides-to-be choose to have their dresses altered to ensure they fit perfectly come the big day. A few nips here and tucks there can make a huge difference to how a dress looks and feels, transforming a beautiful gown into a spectacular one.

Though bridal dress alterations are a big part of what we do, our expert team also works its magic on a number of other garments. From bringing classic outfits back to life and altering skirts and dresses to suit modern styles, to adjusting coats, jackets and shirts to fit changing bodies, we can use our expert skills to transform your wardrobe and your look.