The All Important Tailor: A Fashion Girl's Best Friend

Whenever you are on the extreme side of body size, whether short & petite or tall & slender you have probably invested money with a tailor. Here at Q's Collections we feel that everyone should find a good tailor because mass production clothing, which is most clothing today will never fit just perfect. The key is to shop for clothing that needs minimal tailoring and then have a great tailor in your Blackberry or IPhone that you can call when needed. A good tailor does much more than hems and zipper fixes, he or she can take your piece of clothing from a okay fit to "tailor-made". 

Investing in a good tailor also comes in hand when you are considering an investment piece like a great suit or the must have LBD. You don't want to spend a chunk of money on pieces like this and then have a ill- fit while wearing them. Not all tailors are equal, there is a difference between a good tailor and a great one. Here a quick list of things to look for when searching for a tailor:

5 Great Tips When Searching for a "Great" Tailor

1. A great tailor will have extensive knowledge about fit, fabric and construction of a garment and will be able to tell you what can and cannot be done to tailor a specific piece.
2. A great tailor will take into consideration you actual body type and be able to offer professional but realistic suggestions on a few basic styles that will look good on your body type. A great tailor will also take your true body measurements at your first consultation with them and give great tips on how correctly fitted under garments play into the fit of your overall outfit.
3. Ask to see the potential tailors portfolio of work. This will give you a good idea if he or she is as good as they say they are.
4. Inquire at custom high end boutiques to see who does their tailoring. Based on the clientele at these boutiques, they will have exceptional tailors and not your run of the mill tailors.
5. Look for custom tailors that actually make suits and dresses. If they are constructing tailor made suits or dresses they will be able to do your alterations with ease.

Our Confession: Laura's Tailoring at 4625 Highway 6 North, does a fabulous job!! Locally owned and very hands on.