Professional Dress Alterations for a Flawless Look
With over 40 years of experience, we are London’s trusted specialists in professional dress alterations with branches across London. If you need a minor adjustment or a complete transformation, our highly skilled seamstresses are experts in dress resizing, restyling, and custom dress tailoring. With over 40 years of experience, we are London’s trusted specialists in professional dress alterations.
High-Quality Dress Alterations Near You
Our expert team of works with all types of dresses, including luxury beaded gowns, sequined evening dresses, bridal wear, and everyday fashion. From delicate lace to premium silk and intricate embellishments, we handle every fabric with precision and care. Whether you need a simple dress hem adjustment or a complex restyling, our commitment to craftsmanship ensures an impeccable finish.
Our Dress Alteration Services
We offer a full range of dress alterations in London, including:
Taking in or letting out dress sides for a custom fit
Narrowing dress shoulders for a refined shape
Shortening or lengthening dress hems to achieve the ideal length
Adjusting or extending dress straps for enhanced comfort
Reshaping dress necklines for a more flattering look
Replacing dress zips to restore functionality
Restyling dresses to modernize or customize your outfit
General dress repairs to restore damaged garments
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Why Choose Us for Dress Alterations in London?
Over 40 Years of Expertise in high-quality dress alterations
Specialists in Luxury Fabrics – lace, silk, satin, tulle, and beading
Precision Tailoring for perfect fit and ultimate comfort
Unlimited Fittings Policy – we adjust until your dress is flawless
Convenient London Locations – easily accessible across the city
Find the Best Dress Alterations in London
If you're searching for dress alterations near you, we have boutiques located across London for expert tailoring. Whether it’s an evening gown, a bridesmaid dress, or workwear, our professional seamstresses ensure your dress is altered to perfection.
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Don’t settle for an ill-fitting dress — let our specialists tailor your dress perfectly to you. Schedule an appointment now to experience the best dress alterations in London.
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Reassurance
Alterations Boutique Limited is a VAT-registered company with a comprehensive insurance policy that fully protects your dress while it is in our care. Unfortunately, some rogue businesses operate without proper tax compliance, accept cash payments only, and lack the necessary insurance coverage, leaving you and your garment at risk.
We are proud to be a reputable British company that adheres to all legal and regulatory standards. Our commitment to professionalism, transparency, and compliance ensures that our clients receive exceptional service and complete peace of mind when trusting us with their garments.
The Team
All members of our team are professionally qualified dressmakers by trade. However, even with their formal qualifications, every team member is required to complete a rigorous Alterations Boutique training program in dress alteration to ensure their work meets our exceptionally high standards.
To maintain our commitment to excellence, we also provide ongoing regular dress alterations training, enabling our team to continually refine their skills and stay at the forefront of industry techniques. This dedication ensures every garment we work on receives the highest level of craftsmanship and care.
Types of dress alterations we specialise in:
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Dress Alterations Costs
We believe in offering fair and reasonable prices for our dress alterations services. To ensure our rates remain moderate and competitive, we regularly conduct market research.
While we understand the importance of knowing costs upfront, dress alterations can vary widely depending on factors such as fabric, finishing, construction, and detailing. For this reason, we encourage customers to visit us for a free, no-obligation consultation. During your appointment, we will provide an accurate quote along with a detailed breakdown of costs, ensuring transparency. We always strive to work within your budget while delivering exceptional quality.
Our Fair and Reasonable Price policy ensures that you receive the highest level of service and outstanding workmanship without paying premium prices.
Additionally, all fittings, including the consultation, are completely free. You only pay for the agreed work, and we guarantee that you are charged only once. For example, if we take in a dress and further adjustments are needed to achieve the perfect fit, there will be no extra charge. We look forward to helping you achieve the perfect fit for your dress!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dress Alterations
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about dress alterations:
Common dress alterations typically involve hemming the dress to shorten or lengthen it to the desired length. The sides or seams may be taken in or let out to create a better fit, while adjustments to the neckline or straps can help refine the overall shape. Sleeves can be added or removed depending on the style, and the waist or bust may be reshaped for a more flattering silhouette. Additionally, embellishments like lace, beads, or buttons may be added or removed to enhance the dress’s design and style.
Yes, dresses can generally be altered to fit better. If a dress is too large, we can take in the seams, especially around the waist, bust, and hips. If it’s too small, we can let out the seams, though this is sometimes limited depending on the fabric and available extra material.
It’s helpful to bring the shoes you plan to wear with the dress, along with any undergarments, such as a bra or shapewear, especially for dresses with fitted bodices or straps. This ensures the alterations are made to suit your final look.
At your appointment, you will choose your collection date using our in-house system. We also offer same-day alterations or next-day services if required. You will receive an automated text or email with your order number and fitting date. Once your dress is ready for a fitting, our system will automatically notify you via text or email. Alternatively, you can track your order anytime using our online status checker . If your dress is completed ahead of schedule, you’ll have the option to collect it sooner.
You do not need to arrive at a specific time to collect your dress. However, please ensure you have received an automated text message or email confirming your dress is ready before visiting to try it on. If you have not received this message, please use the order status checker on our homepage and confirm that it says “Completed.” If it does not, kindly wait until it is marked as “Completed.” For any queries, you can call our customer service line at 0207 724 4147, operational from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, or email us at
Yes, for £20, we can ship your dress via DPD for next-day delivery, Monday to Friday. Once your dress is ready, you’ll receive a text message from DPD with the delivery day and a one-hour time slot, so you’ll know exactly when to expect it. If you require same-day delivery, we can arrange shipping via Addison Lee within a 5-mile radius of our locations for £50.
In urgent cases, we offer a same day alterations or next-day service, ensuring your garment is altered and returned to you promptly. Simply inform us of your requirements during your visit, and we will ensure your garment is ready when you need it.
Unfortunately, we only offer tailoring services. We do not provide a cleaning service and are unable to recommend one.
We accept Apple Pay, most Debit cards and Credit cards.
You can use the Order Status checker. When we create your order during your first visit, our computer system will send you an automated text/email confirming your order number and fitting or collection date. Once your dress is ready for collection, our system will automatically send you a text/email to notify you that your order is ready. This means that if we finish the work ahead of schedule, you will have the option to collect your order sooner.
Absolutely - you can change the fitting date yourself online using the change appointment link or you can send us an email and we can do it for you.
If you want to change your order - you should contact as soon as possible by email or phone. Despite us agreeing on a collection date with you we may start the work immediately after the order is taken so changes are not always possible if we have already started the work.
Unfortunately, we do not permit the consumption of food and drink at the appointment due to the risk of spillage which can make contact with clothing.
We understand you have a busy life but we recommend you try on your dress when you collect so that we can be absolutely sure everything is correct. If you do not have the time you can return within 14 days and we will repeat the work for you free of charge. Note that we will only repeat the work agreed on your order form.
The customer is under an obligation to collect their dress on the agreed collection date stated on their order form. If you want to change the collection date you can do so by using the change appointment link. Uncollected items may be disposed of after 90 days from the agreed collection date. Alterations Boutique Ltd, in such an event, will take reasonable steps to contact the customer using the contact details provided at the time the order was placed. If we are unable to contact the customer, we will not be held liable for any loss the customer may suffer.
Yes - you can send a courier or friend to collect your dress They should provide your order number, name and telephone number or we will be unable to release the order to them. Please note we recommend you collect the dress yourself so you can check the order has been carried out correctly in accordance with your instructions. If you cannot you may return the dress to re-altered or repaired within 14 days from the time of collection.
If you’re unable to visit one of our locations in person, we offer a convenient mail-in option for repairs only. Please note, we are unable to offer a dress alterations service by post, as our trained tailors need to take accurate measurements. To get started, simply follow these steps: 1. Send Your Item: Mail your dress to us using a tracked service to: Alterations Boutique, 14 New Quebec Street, London W1H 7RS. Please ensure you include a covering letter with your contact details and a clear description of the repairs you’d like us to carry out. 2. Payment and Quote: After we assess your dress, we’ll contact you with a quote for the repair work. Once you’ve agreed to the price, we’ll proceed with the repairs. 3. Return Shipping: Once the dress repairs are completed, we’ll send the dress back to you. Shipping costs apply, and we offer both standard and express delivery options. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to assisting you!
