https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675998 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:51:16 +0000 April 675998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, it seems like simple shells might cost more than they're worth to have custom-made. Could you find a couple you like where the armholes are too deep and have them taken up at the shoulder seam? I often have this done, and it's a pretty simple fix. </p> <p>Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675995 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:49:07 +0000 Parsley 675995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, I'll see if I can dig up the name of the place we used. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675986 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:40:58 +0000 Anonymous 675986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck Kirti! I hope you get some simple shells made, that would be so nice to be able to able to get them perfect. You could take in a couple of your tops and say that you want the neckline of top A and the hi-lo hem of top B, for example. That should be easy to do. As for the trousers, if you can find anything ready made that is almost a perfect fit, having them tailored should be a whole lot easier than having trousers custom made from scratch. I would think it would be easier to have a few simple sheath or shift dresses made for you as opposed to trousers. And silk, did you say? *le sigh* Your trip sounds so exciting, have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675491 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:34:45 +0000 Kirti 675491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Parsley! I will be collecting pictures of the kind of tops I want then, since I am getting them made because I can't find them in stores! Do you have any recommendations for a tailor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675476 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:08:48 +0000 Parsley 675476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kirti,<br /> I've had things made in Thailand with mixed results.</p> <p>The most sure-fire way to get clothes tailored that you'll like is to take something you already have that fits perfectly and have it duplicated.</p> <p>If you're having something made from scratch it helps to have a picture showing the style you want. If not, then you need to know and describe every detail of what you want, which is harder than you'd think!</p> <p>Then, it helps to have at least a few fittings unless it's something really simple.</p> <p>The prices are great there and the silks are absolutely gorgeous. The menswear fabric selection is good, too.</p> <p>Good luck. Thailand is just wonderful-have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-clothes-tailord#post-675437 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:02:07 +0000 Kirti 675437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're planning a trip to Bangkok in a couple of months and since the tailors there are so famous, I was thinking I would get some clothes tailored. However, after asking about getting trousers tailored, Angie and some others told me a tailor may not necessarily guarantee te perfect fit.</p> <p>So now I'm rethinking the whole tailoring idea - is it wise? I am thinking of getting a few button down shirts stitched because they rarely fit me right.</p> <p>I am also considering getting a couple of basic sleevless cotton shells made, because the sleeveless tops I find in stores usually have a too low neckline or too low armholes or both. </p> <p>I'm not sure if I should get dresses made, mostly because I just bought a few, plus because those aren't as cheap to get custom stitched.</p> <p>What do you think? Is it a good idea to get a few tops and shirts custom made? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. I know it is still early, but I like to be well prepared! </p>