Benefits of having clothes tailored Posted on October 8, 2019 under alterations, Blog, Champion Service. | no comments.
If you wonder about the benefits of having clothes tailored, think about your shopping experiences. Does it take you forever going from store to store to find clothes that fit you well? Do you settle for something that fits “fine” instead of “fantastic?”
Maybe you even do a little sewing yourself and you think you can take up the hem or slim the waist. But, do you ever get around to it?
A professional tailor or seamstress may be the answer to make sure your clothes fit and flatter you.
However, you may ask yourself if it’s worth it. It’s actually more affordable and convenient than you may think. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why you should consider alterations.
Benefits of having clothes tailored
Look and feel your best
Whether you want to feel more confident, look professional or impress someone special, having your clothes tailored to your body shape is more flattering. When you look good, you feel good. It’s not just the confidence that feels great, however. Tailor-fit clothes are more comfortable to wear, because they match your form.
Save time shopping
Once you’ve had clothes tailored, you can easily have a tailor duplicate the alterations for you on other clothes. Save yourself the time pursuing several stores for pants, tops, dresses or suits for that perfect fit.
Have you ever shopped for clothes online to save you the time and effort of going through store after store, only to find that the clothes you ordered in your size didn’t fit your body right? The truth is, every brand and every garment fits a little different on everyone. Sometimes, even if you try multiple sizes, a dress won’t fit you perfectly at both the top and the bottom. You can order clothes online and have them altered to fit you just right.
Save money on new clothes
Do you have old clothes that don’t fit you right anymore? Instead of spending money on a brand new wardrobe, bring your clothes in to the professional seamstress at Champion Cleaners for alterations. They can be altered for a fraction of what new clothing costs.
Reduce your environmental impact
Every year, clothing goes into landfills because people think the old clothes that don’t fit them aren’t useless. Not to mention, the fossil fuels burned by clothing manufacturers producing more clothing a year than people can wear. By having your clothes tailored to fit you instead of buying yourself new clothes altogether, you reduce your impact on the environment. Rather than saying “no” to hand-me-downs or throwing away final sale clothing you can’t return, bring clothes in for alterations.
It’s more convenient than you think
Having your clothes altered is easier than you might think. In fact, Champion Cleaners offers alterations as well as clothing repairs. You can have your alterations done when you drop off clothes for cleaning. It’s also an affordable alternative to new clothes.
Clothes that don’t fit you just right are a waste of your money. While a shirt, dress or pants may be insanely cute, you won’t look your best if it doesn’t sit perfectly on your frame. While clothing designers can’t make garments that flatter everyone’s body with the same cuts and measurements, tailors are experts who can make any garment look like it was made for you.
