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Tailoring

We’ve offered a lot of tailoring clothes tips over the years, from the best alterations for suits to the most common tailoring requests that stylish women make. These are some of our best posts on point, including:

  • A Guide to Suiting Alterations
  • Tailoring Alterations for Women: What to Ask For To Look More Polished
  • How to Get Your Pants Hemmed
  • Top Five Alterations for Women (Reader Poll)
  • How Short is Too Short for a Skirt

You may also want to check out our series on Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path, as well as some of our discussions on the best made-to-order clothes for professional women.tailoring clothes tips - what stylish women get tailored - image of a professional woman's dress being tailored

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Want to get a polished, tailored look but not sure where to start with alterations? These are our best tailoring clothes tips to keep your professional wardrobe looking SHARP.

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    Shopping | Tailoring

    7 Stores That Offer Free Alterations

    Updated07/22/2025
    2 Comments

    We’ve updated our list of stores with free alterations — and most still offer them!

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    Tailoring

    The Best Trouser Length for Ladies

    Updated01/22/2025
    12 Comments

    Let’s discuss… what are the correct trouser lengths for women? Where should pants hit with heels? I’m rounding up examples of too long, too short, and juuuust right….

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    Fashion | Special Sizes | Tailoring | Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path

    The Best Made-to-Measure Clothing for Women: Workwear & Beyond

    Updated10/26/2023
    4 Comments

    Hunting for workwear that fits you perfectly? We just did a mini-update to our roundup.

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    Special Sizes | Tailoring

    XXS Work Clothes: Shopping Tips When You’re Slim But Not Petite

    Updated02/29/2024
    57 Comments

    If you’re slim with a small frame, but too tall for petite sizes, where do you shop?

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    Body Shapes | Special Sizes | Tailoring | Wear to Work | Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path

    Busty Blazers: How to Find Interview Suits if You’re Curvy

    Updated01/19/2023
    47 Comments

    Which are the best blazers if you’re small and busty? Where can you find interview suits if you’re curvy? Reader K wonders: One of my biggest obstacles when it comes to finding business appropriate clothes are my breasts. I feel like it’s impossible to find a jacket or blouse that won’t either pull or else…

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    • Guide to Basic Women’s Suiting
      • The Best Women’s Suits of 2025
      • Where to Find Stylish Petite Suits for Women
      • Guide to The Best Tops for Under Women’s Suits
      • The Best Plus-Size Suits
      • Discussions on Women’s Suiting
    • Guide to Comfortable Heels
    • Guide to Business Casual for Women
      • 100+ Stores for Plus-Size Work Clothes
      • Where to Find Petite-Friendly Clothes for Work
    • Wardrobe Essentials for Work
    • Plus-Size Workwear
      • 100+ Places to Shop for Plus-Size Workwear
      • Plus-Size Wardrobe Essentials
      • The Best Plus-Size Suits for Women
      • Trendy Picks for Plus-Size Work Clothes
      • Where to Find Plus-Size Maternity for Work Clothes
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