6 Fit Hacks That Will Upgrade Your Look
If I was only allowed to give one piece of advice to anyone reading this post it would be (drumroll) : FIT IS EVERYTHING. Not to yell, but trust me, it’s the truth. How do I know? Any client who goes through our process also goes through a tailoring session. And those who experience a proper fit session are floored at what a difference it makes, and how they start to see garments in a whole new light. If case you need more proof, here are my top 4 reasons to get your clothing tailored:
A great fitting garment looks expensive, regardless of the retail price.
Tailoring is the perfect way to make all of your clothing look custom made.
Proper tailoring will highlight your best features.
Tailoring can make tricky styles work for your body type (i.e. fixing common fit “problem areas” like the shoulders, waist, and inseam).
Let’s be honest, we’re probably all in need of a good tailoring session! While I can’t give you one here and now, I can give you a quick crash course in the most common fit issues I encounter with my clients, and how we go about fixing them:
01too tight
If a garment pulls across the bust* or the hip, it’s too small.
*Note: If a garment pulls at the bust only when you move a certain way, it can mean the buttons aren’t spaced right for your proportion. Adding in a couple security snaps or hooks & eyes can make all the difference.
02big or small
If a garment is too big in one area and too small in another, you need to take one size up, and tailor it down from there.
03sloppy sleeve
Most of the time, the shirt cuff just needs to be narrowed. A small tweak like this makes a big difference. If the sleeve is extra long, it may need to be shortened in addition to taking in the cuff.
04back bubble
A garment that is too long in the torso will create a bubble that can easily be smoothed out by tailoring. If you are short waisted, this is a magic fix and worth the additional cost to get it right.
05tight armhole or neckline
Not many people realize this, but a tailor can easily lower the armhole or neck opening of a garment to provide the breathing room you need.
06losing it over length
Having trouble finding pants the right length? Here’s a quick guide to where your pant hems should hit:
Full Length: Wider leg pants that should graze the floor.
Ankle Length: Narrow pant legs should hit at the ankle with little to no break.
Cropped Length: Pants this length should hit 1-1 1/2 inch above the ankle bone.
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