A good tailor can make or break your outfit. When you’re trying to choose a great tailor, chances are your wardrobe piece is especially important to you. The chances of your clothing being ruined from a bad tailor are more than you want to take. This is why we highly recommend you do a little work before taking in your favorite jeans, suit, or wedding dress to get altered. Follow our tips below to choose a great tailor. Research Your Tailors Look at online reviews on Google, Yelp, and the tailor’s Facebook page. Then, take it a step further. This article on Esquire recommends asking local form ..read more

Swimwear Coverups Summer is here, time to jump in the pool or lay by the beach and enjoy the warmer weather! When you’re not splashing in the water or sunbathing safely, you probably want adorable swimwear coverups to make your way from water’s edge to public places. Save money and a trip to the department stores with these DIY cover up ideas! Kimono Swimwear Coverup Image source: Pinterest Let’s start with this adorable cover up from Jamie Sanders at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. With a free pattern, this super easy coverup is perfect for the crafty sewer short on time and money. One s ..read more

The Perfect Charleston Summer Outfit Summer is a favorite for Charleston. With the warmer weather, the waterfront beckons and outdoor adventures carry us away. Finding the perfect Charleston summer outfit for your events can be a challenge but luckily, we are here for you. We’ve even linked the pieces so you can get your perfect Charleston summer outfit, too! While we love our beautiful city in the summer, we average 6 inches of rain and 86 degrees from June to August. The fashionable Charlestonian needs an ensemble that is both cool and breezy, and ready for an unexpected downpour. The unique ..read more

Prom season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited for the fabulous designs trending for this year’s dresses. From off-the-shoulder to sparkly sequin, this year’s gowns are all about making a statement and having fun! At your prom this spring, let your true colors shine in a dress that shows off your personality. Finding the perfect ensemble can be daunting with all the choices available. Lucky for you, we’ve paired the season’s biggest trends with their matching personality type. Now, choosing a dress is easier than ever. Once you have the perfect look, you’ll be ready to dance the night aw ..read more

  Spring Trends Mean Spring Tailoring   With warmer temperatures, it’s finally time to put away the heavy winter jackets and opt for light layers and bright colors to reflect the cheery Spring weather. The change in season means a change in fashion. To look your best this season, follow these top tips for tailoring your on-trend Spring pieces. TREND: Haute Denim Whether paired with heels and a blazer or sequin top, denim is a must-have for your evening soirees this Spring. TIP: Make your jeans the right length. This easy tailoring adjustment can take you from frumpy to fashionable. InStyle’s ..read more

For most of us, the first and last conversation we had about hemlines was a young girl, when our mother (or grandmother) gave us The Golden Rule of Hemlines: Put your arms down at your sides. If your hemline falls below your fingertips, it’s safe to wear. The good news is that there is no such thing as a mandatory hemline. Although there is an interesting theory about the how hemlines correlate with, of all things, the economy. It’s called the “Hemline Index.” In 1926, Wharton economist George Taylor posited that hemlines rise and fall in lockstep with stock prices, and his idea stuck. Thus th ..read more

  As professional tailors, style and fashion is part of our DNA. So we’ve been keeping a lookout for what fun and fashionable things we can look forward to in 2018. Here are some of the top clothing trends that we are excited about.   Trouser Trends Wide-leg pants are the trouser trend that’s here to stay through 2018. From wide-leg cropped trousers, to high-waist paper-bag pants, you’ll see plenty of these cool and comfortable bottoms throughout 2018. Another trouser trend to look for: corduroy pants in all colors and styles will make a comeback this year.   Embellished Sneakers Most agree t ..read more

Tailoring is an age-old profession, with a rich and diverse history – and a language of its own. We believe in giving our clients the best possible service from start to finish; part of that is helping you be more knowledgeable about tailoring terminology. Here’s an A-Z list of tailoring terms: Baste: Basting is the bread and butter of clothing alteration. It describes the action of sewing long, easily removable stitches that are used to mock-up a fitting, hold a zipper into place and keep slippery fabrics in place. The next time we are stitching you into something, chances are we’re basting ..read more

We are talking about your wedding dress. It’s a pretty important thing. In fact, it’s probably the most significant garment you will ever wear. Therefore, you want it to reflect your personality and personal style. However, finding a bridal style that appears distinctive from all the rest is no easy feat – unless you have a gown custom designed for you (which most of us cannot afford) or choose one of these “wow” add-ons (which everyone can afford –and we can do for you): Something Old How about incorporating a piece of fabric from your sister, mother or grandmother’s wedding dress to your own ..read more

Two words for women readers: prom and bridesmaid. Chances are you have at least one of those types of dresses –perhaps more- gathering dust in the furthest corner of your closet. Much like a wedding dress, prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses are one of those things you wear only once. And that’s such a shame, considering all the time, effort and money that went into choosing it. That is, unless you repurpose it into a fabulous one of a kind Halloween costume. After all, isn’t Halloween the one day a year that you get a free pass to dress up in whatever you like? You may not have been the ..read more