Find Your Perfect Tailor

We all know how difficult it is to find a tailor we trust. Similar to a barber, a tailor will be someone you commit to and you visit for years to come. Unfortunately, moving will sometimes create the problem that we can no longer go to these guys and will have to go through the arduous task of finding a new tailor. For those of us trying to embark on a quest to find the perfect tailor, your search may have just gotten easier.

Moving is tough for all, I could spend all day talking about the hassles of a move and everything it entails. If you’re new in town and wish to find a new tailor that knows his way around your garments, follow these steps and in no time your clothes will be looking better than ever.

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There is such thing as bad publicity!

When it comes to looking for a new tailor nothing is as effective as word of mouth. Asking a neighbor or friend about where their clothing alterations are made can save you some time but in case you’re completely new in town you might want to search online for high rated local tailors. Read some of these reviews carefully and take everything into consideration.

Ask the experts

Fashion boutiques are ubiquitous in big cities. They provide helpful tips and also tend to send their clientele over to an esteemed colleague for any work articles of clothing. These little shops have a reputation to keep and will not risk their good name by sending you to just any tailor.

More is not always better

A lot of us to save time tend to head over to the tailor section of big name department stores and ask to have alterations performed there. This might be a bad idea because of influx of clothing that they will receive, especially during the holidays. Avoid the headaches of having to return clothing to these guys and just look for a local tailor instead.

Do not give the benefit of the doubt

When you think you find a tailor of your liking before you go any further, make sure to ask to see a piece of their work. Similar to a barber, you see how much attention they give to detail and how meticulous they are. Garment should look symmetrical and stitching should look flawless. Granted some articles are more difficult than others but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be judged for their work.

  

Take a starter kit

Do not take your most expensive garments to this new guy; make sure you test him with your basic jeans. Try and get a feel of his work before you trust him with your most complicated fabrics.  

Any advice is good advice

Talking to your tailor and asking him for fashion tips doesn’t mean you don’t know what you want, it means you want helpful advice on what alteration needs to be done. This will ultimately save you money whilst saving you time next time you go clothes shopping. It also gives you the opportunity of getting an idea of how knowledgeable your new tailor really is. This tip makes sure you’re happy with the alteration and your tailor knows what it is you really want (sometimes we don’t know what we want therefore we do not do a good job of explaining). 

When you’re a special size and feel clothing has not been made to fit you perfectly, you’re one of the millions of Americans that visit a tailor every year. Tailors not only make alterations to your clothing, they provide fashion tips that help you next time you go clothes shopping. If you’re like me, you can’t tell the difference between regular and slim fit, chinos and khaki etc. The important thing to realize is you’re not alone in this and finding the perfect tailor is just a matter of effort. If you’ve just moved to Poughkeepsie and hope to find a Poughkeepsie tailor, your search has just come to an end. Poughkeepsietailoring is made possible thanks to the experts at Red Cap Cleaners. For over 60 years they have been providing Poughkeepsie tailoring and dry cleaningPoughkeepsie to residents and businesses alike. With three convenient locations in Poughkeepsie and one in Hyde Park, Red Cap Cleaners has the customer satisfaction and experience you can trust.  

For more information, contact Red Cap Cleaners today.