Cocktail Dress Alterations Manchester

Cocktail Dress AlterationsWith over 40 years of experience, we have established ourselves as Manchester’s leading specialists in Cocktail Dress Alterations and Restyling. Whether your Cocktail Dress plain or embellished with beads, our highly trained seamstresses will work on your dress until it fits you perfectly. Our alterations experts specialise in delicate and luxurious fabrics and materials that are overall not easy to alter. That is why we believe that only experts, like ourselves, should be trusted to perform such delicate work. Our skilful and talented seamstresses can perform any type of Cocktail Dress alterations from shortening a plain hem to completely restyling a heavily beaded Cocktail Dress. By making your dress fit you flawlessly, our dedicated specialists will ensure that you look chic and elegant in your Cocktail Dress. These are just some examples of alterations our seamstresses can carry out on your Cocktail Dress:

Cocktail Dress Alteration Services

  • Take in or Let out Cocktail Dress sides

  • Narrow Cocktail Dress shoulders

  • Shorten / Lengthen Cocktail Dress

  • Shorten / Lengthen Cocktail Dress Straps

  • Reshape Cocktail Dress neckline

  • Replace Cocktail Dress Zip

  • Restyle Cocktail Dress

  • General Cocktail Dress repairs

 





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Why Choose Us?

Alterations Boutique Manchester has over 40 years of experience in Cocktail Dress Alterations. If your Cocktail Dress needs shortening, taking in or restyled our alterations experts can help. Our wealth of experience combined with meticulous attention to detail allows us to perform Cocktail Dress alterations of any complexity. Whether you are attending a special event or a Ball, our experts will help you achieve the best fit for your Cocktail Dress. Our talented seamstresses have the expertise to perform any type of alterations and work with any fabrics and materials including silks, lace, chiffon and organza. While we will happily undertake any simple alterations and repairs we specialise in complex alterations like dress restyling and resizing. Our highly trained and meticulous seamstresses will make sure you look chic and elegant in your perfectly fitted Cocktail dress. Whether your Dress is multi-layered, strapless or floor-length our alterations experts will undertake any type of alterations or restyling on your Dress to create the most precise fit. 

 

 

Professional Cocktail Dress Alterations

Alterations Boutique Manchester is a trusted British tailoring company specialising in expert cocktail dress alterations in Manchester. For your peace of mind, we have a comprehensive insurance policy in place that fully protects your garment while it is in our care. Whether you're having a cocktail dress shortened, reshaped, or completely restyled, you can rely on our experienced team to handle your garment with the highest level of care and professionalism.

Cocktail Dress Alterations Manchester



Cocktail Dress Alterations

The Alterations Team

All of our seamstresses and tailors at Alterations Boutique Manchester are fully qualified professionals with extensive training in alterations and dressmaking. While they already possess the skills required to deliver exceptional results, we invest in ongoing training to ensure they continue to refine their techniques and stay current with the latest trends in fashion and tailoring. This dedication to continuous improvement allows us to provide the highest standard of cocktail dress alterations in Manchester, ensuring every client receives a flawless fit and expert craftsmanship.



Cocktail Dress Alterations Costs

At Alterations Boutique Manchester, we believe in offering fair and reasonable prices for all of our services, including expert cocktail dress alterations in Manchester. To ensure our pricing remains competitive, we regularly review market rates while maintaining our commitment to exceptional quality and service. Our Fair and Reasonable Price Policy ensures that every client receives outstanding craftsmanship and the best possible experience, all without the high-end price tag. Whether you need a subtle adjustment or a full restyle, you can trust us to deliver expert results at honest, affordable rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cocktail Dress Alterations

Here are some of the most common questions we receive about Cocktail Dress alterations:

Absolutely! Our expert tailors are highly skilled in working with delicate fabrics, intricate beadwork, lace, and embellishments, ensuring that any alterations are seamlessly integrated into the original design.

At your appointment, you'll select your collection date using our in-house system. We also offer same-day alterations and next-day services if needed. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an automated text or email with your order number and fitting date. As soon as your cocktail dress is ready for a fitting, our system will notify you automatically.

You can also track your order at any time using our online status checker. If your cocktail dress alterations are completed earlier than expected, you’ll have the option to collect it sooner.

You’re welcome to collect your cocktail dress at any time during our opening hours—no specific appointment is needed. However, please make sure you’ve received an automated text or email confirming that your dress is ready before coming in to try it on.

If you haven’t received a notification, you can check the status using our Order Status Checker on the homepage. If your order is not yet marked as “Completed,” we kindly ask that you wait until it is.

For any questions, feel free to call our customer service team on 0161 832 6420, available Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, or email us at info@alterationsboutiquemanchester.co.uk.

Yes, we offer next-day delivery via DPD (Monday to Friday) for £20. Once your cocktail dress is ready, you’ll receive a text message from DPD with the delivery date and a one-hour time slot, so you’ll know exactly when to expect it.

For more urgent needs, we can arrange same-day delivery via Addison Lee within a 5-mile radius of our location for £50.

In urgent cases, we offer a same-day alterations or next-day service, ensuring your cocktail dress is altered and returned to you promptly. Simply inform us of your requirements during your visit, and we will ensure your garment is ready when you need it.

Unfortunately, we only offer tailoring services. We do not provide a cleaning service and are unable to recommend one.

We accept Apple Pay, most Debit cards and Credit cards.

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You can use the Order Status checker. When we create your order during your first visit, our computer system will send you an automated text/email confirming your order number and fitting or collection date. Once your item is ready for collection, our system will automatically send you a text/email to notify you that your order is ready. This means that if we finish the work ahead of schedule, you will have the option to collect your order sooner.

Absolutely - you can change the fitting date yourself online using the change appointment link or you can send us an email and we can do it for you.

If you want to change your order - you should contact as soon as possible by email or phone. Despite us agreeing on a collection date with you we may start the work immediately after the order is taken so changes are not always possible if we have already started the work.

Unfortunately, we do not permit the consumption of food and drink at the appointment due to the risk of spillage which can make contact with clothing.

We understand you have a busy life but we recommend you try on your garments when you collect so that we can be absolutely sure everything is correct. If you do not have the time you can return within 14 days and we will repeat the work for you free of charge. Note that we will only repeat the work agreed on your order form.

The customer is under an obligation to collect their garment(s) on the agreed collection date stated on their order form. If you want to change the collection date you can do so by using the change appointment link. Uncollected items may be disposed of after 90 days from the agreed collection date. Alterations Boutique Ltd, in such an event, will take reasonable steps to contact the customer using the contact details provided at the time the order was placed. If we are unable to contact the customer, we will not be held liable for any loss the customer may suffer.

Yes - you can send a courier or friend to collect your order. They should provide your order number, name and telephone number or we will be unable to release the order to them. Please note we recommend you collect the order yourself so you can check the order has been carried out correctly in accordance with your instructions. If you cannot you may return the items to re-altered or repaired within 14 days from the time of collection.

If you’re unable to visit our Manchester location in person, we offer a convenient mail-in option for repairs only. Please note, we are unable to offer a suit alterations service by post, as our trained tailors need to take accurate measurements.

To get started, simply follow these steps:
1. Send Your Item: Mail your suit to us using a tracked service to:
Alterations Boutique Manchester,
14 Royal Exchange Arcade,
Manchester,
M2 7EA

Please ensure you include a covering letter with your contact details and a clear description of the alterations you’d like us to carry out.
2. Payment and Quote: After we assess your garment, we’ll contact you with a quote for the repair work. Once you’ve agreed to the price, we’ll proceed with the repairs.
3. Return Shipping: Once the repairs are completed, we’ll send the garment back to you. Shipping costs apply, and we offer both standard and express delivery options.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to assisting you!



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Alterations Boutique
14 Royal Exchange Arcade
Manchester
M2 7EA

  • Monday
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  • Tuesday
10am - 7pm
  • Wednesday
10am - 7pm
  • Thursday
10am - 7pm
  • Friday
10am - 7pm
  • Saturday
10am - 7pm
  • Sunday
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