Make Your Tailor Your New Best Friend

Is there anything that makes a day longer than pants that do not fit right?I don’t know about you, but if my pants are not right, I am uncomfortable and self conscious.And it is so difficult to find pants that fit perfectly.

So, what’s a girl to do?I always recommend to my customers that we “fit the issue” …that point that is difficult to fit and then adjust the fit for the rest of the pants with alterations.It is so important to buy the best quality you can afford (even if it means having fewer pairs of pants of higher quality) and having them altered appropriately.Here are just a few of the most common alterations that make a pair of pants look and feel their best…

1.Waists can be taken in or let out if there is fabric available;
2.Pants legs can be tapered or hemmed;
3.Pants legs and hips can be widened;
4.Linings can be added.

Two other alterations that are possible, but areconsidered a major alteration– pleats can be removed and the rise can be lowered or raised.

Laura Beth DeHority is a glamourist in San Jose, CA.Check out her daily blog at www.glamourbylbd.com.