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Have you been invited to a formal event? Then you are probably bursting with excitement right now. The chance to get all dressed up in a beautiful dress and gorgeous shoes doesn’t happen too often, and these are moments you do need to cherish when they arrive.
If you already have a dress you love, and you’re planning to wear it at your next formal event, you’re going to be disappointed if it no longer fits as perfectly as it once did. But don’t worry, simply pay a visit to your local Looksmart and we will get that beautiful dress fitted, repaired and modified so it will fit your body perfectly.
With a great looking dress that fits like a glove, you can feel confident and radiant on your special occasion.
How Much Do Formal Dress Alterations Cost?
It isn’t easy to determine the cost of dress alterations without an assessment. As you can imagine, there are numerous factors that could affect the cost of getting your formal dress changed such as the following;
Type of work – Some alterations is much easier to accomplish than others. For example, shortening a dress is much easier than lengthening it and letting it out is also a lot harder than taking a dress in if it is too big. The type of work you request may have a significant impact on the price.
A number of changes – Tailors cannot charge the same fee for a simple project as they would for doing numerous changes. The more changes you need to do to the dress will affect the cost.
Fabric type – Delicate fabrics such as lace and silk are a lot harder to work with than other types. Extreme caution is required in order to keep the fabric in great condition when the fabric is delicate of nature and might result in extra costs.
Materials used – Do you need to add some more detail to the dress? Beading, tulle fabrics, overlays, embroidery, and other decorative elements will all cost a bit extra to accomplish the finished effect you’re looking for.
Type of dress – Some types of dresses are a lot easier to modify than other types. A wedding dress or corset, for example, is a lot more complex than a simple A-line dress. The type of formal dress you have could affect the price.
Labour intensity – Some dressmaking tasks take a lot longer than others. Beading, for example, takes hours because each bead has to be hand sewn to the dress. Therefore, the time it takes to do the modifications will also affect the alteration fee.
The condition of the dress – Is the dress still relatively new? Or is it extremely old? Old, worn out dresses usually require more repairs, and matching fabrics for modifications are often hard to find.
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Formal Dress Alterations near Me Carried out By Professionals
One of the best reasons to choose Looksmart is that it is close by. Our stores are located inside shopping centres and malls to enhance the convenience of getting your clothing refashioned while you do your shopping or to get new clothing instantly modified and ready for wear as soon as you get home.
Visit our stores now and find everything you need and all the help you need so you can shine at any formal event.
Looksmart are the world’s largest tailoring and dry cleaning company in Australia & New Zealand. We also offer clothing alterations & tailoring services in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, & other areas of Australia. Some of our other services include:
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If you are still not happy with the re-alterations, we will refund 100% of your money.
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Still not satisfied? We will also pay for your garment to be altered at a tailor of your choice.
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In the unlikely event that your garment gets lost or damaged while in our care, we will reimburse you the fair value of your garment.
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