Prior I only went to the tailor to have the length taken up on pants. A few years ago I expanded my tailor experience by getting the chub rub rips repaired (Yes! you can do that, it’s very easy and only $10-$15).
Chub Rub experience: I had a new pair of 7 For all Mankind jeans I had been wearing daily to work and after only 3 months BOOM the thighs were coming a part. I couldn’t let that money go down the drain that quickly so I finally expanded my tailor experience.
After that I became a little more open minded but still forgot tailoring as an option with the exception of more chub rub repairs, a broken zipper and a maxi dress hem (FYI that is the second most expensive “repair” I’ve had).
For the past year or so I have searched (and purchased) high and low for the right boilersuit. After purchasing 2 that were more fitted I scored this TopShop boilersuit 50% off *praise hands*. However, once it came in and I tried it on the waist was MASSIVE for me. When I shared the fit and my concerns on stories, the ladies really came through for me and recommended having the waist taken in. With $100 alterations credit at Nordstrom and a visual from a more expensive version I made the commitment to have elastic put in the back of the waist band.
When I took the jumpsuit into the tailor she said I actually needed an inch of fabric taken in on both sides of the upper body. She said that would be enough but now I had this vision of a cinched waist so I requested she put the elastic in the back. She did such a good job, I expected the back to look like a toddlers pants but the elastic is very discreet.
After this experience my mind is open to more alterations and making pieces my own by having clothes fit MY body type.
BEFORE TAILORING
AFTER TAILORING
Love the denim!