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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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
03

Work Dress Alterations: Become Tailor Made for Your Job!

Work Dress Alterations: Become Tailor Made for Your Job!

It’s no secret that a great-fitting piece of clothing can improve your confidence by leaps and bounds. This is no less true for the work dress; a stylish and professional dress can transport you into business mode, ready to take on that board meeting or deliver that crucial presentation. These are the situations where confidence-inspiring clothing is essential!

Sadly, not every dress you purchase will be the perfect fit; in some places it may be too tight, in others too loose, or just not quite to your liking. You may find yourself relegating a dress you originally bought with excitement to the back of the wardrobe, or wear it only if you must. It doesn’t always have to be so! Thankfully professional dress alterations can give your work dresses a new lease of life.

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