Meiko Tailor – get it made or altered to fit

Adele from Meiko Tailor, a family-run tailoring house for both menswear and womenswear, is passionate about making clothes that flatter, fit better and seamlessly cover the bits you want minimised!

Online clothes shopping has become more popular, but it can be disappointing when clothes bought online are illfitting, says Adele. “Either the proportions don’t fit your body or the fabric is wrong. Or perhaps the cut isn’t quite what it looks like on the website. And, remember, Asian sizes can differ from UK or US sizing, and every brand has its own house cut.”

Instead of paying to return, Adele suggests getting the clothes altered. “We have quite a few clients coming to us for adjustment of their online buys – jackets, dresses and even jeans. Most often, a simple nip and tuck, the removal of darts or a raised hemline can make it wearable. Alterations to suit jackets and evening dresses can be tricky, as extensive deconstruction and reconstruction work is needed; and adjustments are subjected to the available seam allowance; so it’s always advisable to go to a trusted tailor to get them fixed.”

So how do we find clothes that fit for our own particular body type – or is that a unicorn? Adele has a few tricks up her sleeve. “When you’re clothes shopping or getting things made by a tailor, look at necklines, patterns and stripes that will flatter and hide. The length of a dress can also make a world of difference, and it’s so easy to tweak at the tailors.” Getting clothes altered, whether it’s a new purchase or even pieces that have been hanging around in your wardrobe, gives them a second chance. Chat with Adele and her team of seamstresses to explore options to salvage those pieces.

#02-01 Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard 6334 6911 | WhatsApp 8180 6418 (for appointments) meikotailor.com