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No matter what the alteration, LookSmart will ensure you get the
'perfect fit' every time!
Shortening
Get your pants shortened in an hour or it's
FREE*. To ensure that you not only get the perfect length but also the perfect style, LookSmart tailors specialise in putting the original hem back onto your jeans so that they look unaltered and as original as possible to the original stitching.
Perfect for: shortening pant, dress and skirt hems. Also jacket and shirt sleeves and cuffs.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Lengthen
On the tall side? A problem most people wish they had! LookSmart tailors can let out as much as possible from the hem to make sure that you don't get stuck wearing pants that look like Capri's. Worried about the lining, double stitching and splits on the garment? LookSmart specialises in duplicating original finishes because when it comes to tailoring LookSmart is a cut above the rest.
Perfect for: lengthening pant, dress and skirt hems. Also jacket and shirt sleeves and cuffs.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Let Out - Take In
You may have noticed fashion store sizes are not all the same (a size 10 in one fashion store can be a size 12 in another fashion store) or don't even stock your size. Or maybe the length of the jacket you want is perfect but the sides are restricting your breathing. Just head to LookSmart Alterations, where we will ensure we get that garment to fit your exact body shape and size.
Perfect for: take in or let out pants waist, the sides of your jacket, shirt, pants and skirt.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Tailoring
Your collared shirt, suit jacket, pants or skirt will be custom measured and fit to your individual body shape by one of LookSmart master tailors. Altering your business attire means you can look like
a million dollars on any salary!
Perfect for: business suit that will make a great first impression; dress for success.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Resizing
If you're like most people then you too have clothes sitting in your closet that just don't fit! At LookSmart we specialise in
resizing your garments to it your current body. Instead of having to buy a new wardrobe every time your weight fluctuates, you can wear your favourite garments over and over again, at any weight.
Perfect for: treasured garments, which no longer fit you due to weight loss or gain. Or the garment you want off the rack that doesn't come in your size or body shape.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Repair
It's your favourite garment and the zipper has broken off and there's a tear in the seams. LookSmart Alteration can repair tears and zips effortlessly, extending the life of your garment.
Perfect for: broken zippers, missing buttons, slides, tears in seams.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Restyle - Remodel
A great way to follow the trends without dipping deep into your dividends is through altering your existing wardrobe. LookSmart tailors will hike up your maxi hemline, recreate the neckline, add beads, buttons and bows and turn your old wide legs into this season's skinny's, so that you never miss a trend
Perfect for: if you are on a budget or want an original version of the current fashion season style.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Maternity
Wear your favourite jeans even when you're pregnant! LookSmart can change the top panel of your jeans/pants to a stretch fabric so that you can wear them well into your pregnancy. By keeping the denim/fabric, our tailors will make you the envy of mothers everywhere by reversing the process and fitting you into your old jeans right after the baby.
Perfect for: wearing your favourite garments while pregnant, also a more cost effective way then buying brand new maternity clothes.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Invisible Mending
Using threads from the unseen interior fabric, LookSmart tailors can resurrect your golden oldies and make sure those cigarette burns, holes and tears and invisible to the naked eye, simultaneously increasing the life of your garment.
Perfect for: business suits with holes, trench coats with cigarette burns and moth holes in knit wear etc.
For more information: click here.
Wedding Alterations
LookSmart tailors will give you the 'perfect fit' on your 'perfect day' by altering your wedding gown to suit your individual body shape and style. Add beading to your gown, remove fabric or completely restyle it to suit you. LookSmart will ensure you remember looking and feeling good on one of the most memorable days of your life.
Perfect for: getting the perfect fit for your wedding gown, suit and tuxedo, flower girl dress and all other wedding garments.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Bridesmaid Dresses
Every bridesmaid has a different body, meaning one style of dress can look completely different on every one. Our tailors will nip, tuck, shorten, lengthen and rework each dress, custom fitting the same design to suit each body shape.
Perfect for: resizing bridesmaid dresses to ensure the perfect fit for all your bridesmaids.
For more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Hand Embroidery - Beading
Jazz up your wardrobe through hand stitched embroidery. This is a great way to inject style into a plain t-shirt an old pair of jeans, skirt, cardigan or even a summer dress. LookSmart tailors can hand stitch pearls, beads, quills or sequins to selected areas of your garment, instantly updating them.
Perfect for: updating garments or repairing sequin/beaded garments
For
more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Embroidery*
Selected LookSmart branches offer embroidery. Catering for your embroidery needs, from corporate logo designs on business apparel to gift sets. Customise or get LookSmart Alterations to help you with your design. With the best equipments and material you get the highest standard fast.
Perfect for: customising towels, bathrobes and caps as gifts, corporate uniforms, sport team apparels
For more information and branches providing embroidery: click here
Dry Cleaning*
Selected LookSmart branches offer dry cleaning. LookSmart knows the value of your clothes, offering a service that ensures your clothes are treated with care and professionally laundered every time.
Perfect for: formal and bridal wear, business suits, delicates and any garments which specify Dry Cleaning on care instruction label.
For
more information and branches providing dry cleaning: click here
Leather and Suede
Leather and suede garments are difficult to take care of and also costly. Our tailors work with the best equipment and material to ensure your Leather and Suede garments are taken care of in a professional manner - taking into consideration the quality of the leather/suede and it's special requirements.
Perfect for: repairing and caring for your leather and sueded garments.
For
more information: contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
Style Advice
LookSmart is not only your tailor but also your stylist. Our branches offer style advice so you look your best at all times. Why not ask for some style advice on your next visit.
Perfect for: finding out which styles are best for your body shape and size.
For more information: see Style & Tips page for more details or
contact your nearest LookSmart Alterations branch.
LookSmart Alterations is so confident we can get you the perfect look through the perfect fit, we guarantee** it:
- If you're not happy with the service, we will alter your garment again for free
- If you're still not happy with the service the second time round, we'll give you your money back
- To make sure you get exactly what you want, we'll even pay for another tailor of your choice to take care of your needs.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the work and guarantee you'll get the perfect fit - regardless of your body shape and size.
*Only available at selected branches.
** This guarantee does not include invisible mending, dry cleaning and garments which have not been pinned by LookSmart Alterations.