OCT
09

How to Take in a Dress: Creating the Perfect Dress for You

How to Take in a Dress: Creating the Perfect Dress for You

Knowing how to take in a dress can make all the difference, if it is done correctly.

When it comes to dresses, the key is how it fits. Dresses we buy from high-street shops are made to standard UK sizes, categories we do not all fit in to. It is common that we go shopping for a dress and find one size fits in some areas and not the others, which can be extremely frustrating when you thought you had found the perfect outfit. This is where knowing how to take in a dress comes in! When something fits you flawlessly, you look and feel great. Alterations can turn a standard dress into the perfect outfit for you.

There are many alterations that can be made to a gown to achieve your desired result. If you’re looking for experts who know how to take in a dress, then keep reading to find out what we can do for you!

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JUN
25

Transform Your Inherited Wedding Dress with Alterations

Transform Your Inherited Wedding Dress with Alterations

A wedding is a great time for families to come together. It makes sense, then, that for many brides an inherited wedding dress can be a beautiful thing. You’re wearing a dress steeped in family history down the aisle, all to start your own chapter in the story! However, not every bride-to-be will immediately fall in love with the wedding dress passed down from a previous generation; because fashion evolves and tastes differ, you may end up with a wedding dress you just don’t want to wear!

As your big day should be primarily about you and your partner, don’t feel pressured into wearing a dress you really don’t like just because it has sentimental value to your relatives. However, another solution that may keep everyone happy is to transform your inherited gown into something old and borrowed yet totally updated and new with wedding dress alterations.

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MAR
26

“Which Wedding Dress is Right for Me?” Find Your Ideal Bridal Style

Which Wedding Dress is Right for Me

When it comes to choosing your wedding dress, what bridal style you’re looking for is essential to know. These range all the way from fairy tale princess to dark gothic queen, with everything else in between. This post will teach you about the four most popular themes for wedding dresses, helping you figure out which style suits your personality. We’ll also throw in tips about how you can use wedding dress alterations  to make the dress even more unique to your style!

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FEB
16

Avoid ‘Wedding Dress Regret’ with Alterations

Avoid Wedding Dress Regret with Alterations

You may have heard of the phenomenon of ‘wedding dress regret’, where a bride has doubts about her dress after buying it and before the wedding day comes. There can be several reasons why these feelings of regret occur – perhaps you’ve found a dress style you like more since purchasing your gown, or maybe the dress doesn’t feel comfortable enough for you to feel relaxed and confident on your big day.

A good wedding dress seamstress can help you avoid wedding dress regret! Here at Alterations Boutique, our wedding dress alterations experts can help you feel perfect in your dress. From simple repairs and alterations for a better fit to total restyling procedures, a bridal seamstress can make significant changes to transform a dress.

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JAN
31

The Design is in the Details: Small Clothing Alterations Make a Big Difference

Clothing Alterations Zip Repairs

Here at Alterations Boutique, we believe that even the smallest clothing alterations can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your clothes. From shortening and lengthening to zip or button repairs, we offer a variety of services to ensure you feel fantastic in everything you wear.

Choosing alterations can help you feel more comfortable in your clothes, renew your interest in old wardrobe items, and is better for the environment than repeatedly buying. This is why clothing alterations and repairs are the best options for a diverse range of pieces, from work suits to wedding dresses, especially for items you have invested in for a special event or for lasting use.

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