With these newly lifted bans, and more people possibly returning to work, we do not want to forget about the essential steps that keep everyone safe. A mask should always be worn in public settings where social distancing can be difficult like grocery stores and the post office.
Silhouette is a tailoring boutique and design studio, and tailoring to women’s bodies is clearly our specialty. We can expertly handle complicated alterations with delicate fabrics through the bridal/formal wear side of the business as well as making your everyday garments have their very best fit and proportions. We love to handle what others might not be able to, and our knowledge on knits, finer fabrics and vintage clothing is something that sets us apart. However, having a specialty does not mean that that’s all the services we offer (and of course, for clients we welcome non-binary and men as well!).
I first learned about the “original hem” for jeans in 2010. I was talking with a boutique owner about alteration referrals and the owner asked if I hemmed jeans with the original hem, because that is what her clients wanted….
Normally, when you find out you are pregnant, you should first tell your partner. Then go to the doctor to confirm and find out how far along you are in your pregnancy. At that point, you might tell your parents,…
What is a wedding dress? Well, simply, the dress you wear at your wedding. It can be a traditional ball gown or a short cotton frock. It can be separates or a jumpsuit, white or pink, silk or lace, purchased…
You just ordered your dream wedding dress, but what underwear are you going to wear with it? If your gown is a more slender silhouette or thinner material, you will definitely need to wear a seamless undergarment or go without….
We’ve altered gowns that walked red carpets, and we’ve made one beaded dress out of two, but there is nothing, NOTHING, we take more pride in than mending. It is easy to do, but incredibly challenging to do well. We…
You’ve ordered your wedding dress, and now it’s time to schedule your alterations. We completely understand that this is your first time planning a wedding, and probably your first time ever getting a garment altered. So, here is the information…
Planning a wedding isn’t easy. And the timeline for every element, at least for me, was the most complicated. You need to book your venue how far in advance? When does catering need to have a final head count? Wait,…
While it would be amazing if we could all afford made-to-measure or bespoke suit jackets, that is just not realistic. This is a guide for what to look for while shopping for a blazer with alterations in mind. If you’ll…
