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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.
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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:
- Wedding Dress Alterations
- Evening Gown Alterations
- Formal Dress Alterations
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Clothing Alterations
Whether you want to shorten or restyle your clothes, we can make any alteration you need so you can finally feel completely comfortable in your clothes. We will ensure you get the perfect fit on every piece.
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Dry
Cleaning
Entrust your delicate garment to us and we will make sure its professionally cleaned without risk of stretching or shrinkage. Our dry-cleaning services take expert care of your clothes and fabrics so you can wear them for longer.
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Wedding Dress Alterations
Our expert tailors will fit your wedding gown to your exact shape and size, so you’ll look stunning on your special day. We also help with bridesmaids’ dresses, so your whole ensemble will match perfectly.
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Suit
Alterations
Make sure you always look professional and sharp with our suit alteration service. Our tailors will take care of everything and make certain they fit your unique shape and size.
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Dress
Alterations
Finding a dress that fits perfectly and creates a flattering look is difficult. Let us help you with our dress alterations, so you look your best with a dress which compliments your body.
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Dressmaking
Haven’t found a dress you love for that special occasion? Fret no more, the LOOKSMART dressmakers can create a unique and glamorous look just for you. We also make custom-made suits to help you ace that interview or get noticed at your next event.
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Embroidery
Create the perfect gift for your loved ones with our personalized embroidered gifts. Whether it’s a baby blanket or a cushion or pillow, an embroidered gift will help you make an original and unforgettable present.
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Invisible Mending
Have a valuable piece of clothing that needs a flawless fix? With our invisible mending we will take individual threads from the unseen interior of the garment and meticulously reweave it to the damaged areas.
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All our hems are guaranteed for life. If you’re not totally satisfied with the results of your alteration, we will re-alter it on the spot, or deliver it to you for free.
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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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Hear Why 1 Million+ Customers Use LOOKSMART Every Year
My wedding dress was initially altered by a home-business who completely and utterly ruined the design, stitching, size of my dress and even machine oil on it. I took my dress into Looksmart in Modbury and they unpicked every panel on my satin, fishtail gown to re-stitch it all back together after making the necessary changes. Thanks to LookSmart I had my dream dress back. LOOKSMART Modbury (SA) – Caitlin B
Had an absolutely amazing experience. I came here to alter my dresses as a bridesmaid a year ago... and the last few months have been back to alter my own wedding dresses! They are well experienced, has great attention to detail and followed through with my job from beginning to end. I’ve been here 6 times now and the service is just impeccable. Highly recommend this place! LOOKSMART Chatswood (NSW) - Michelle W
Amazing service! One of the "best" places in Perth said what I wanted couldn't be done. I went to Mona under a recommendation and will definitely be a return customer. She spent a whole hour pinning my wedding dress and it was perfect. She even did a fitting and made the tiniest adjustments. So worth the money if you want something done properly! LOOKSMART Gateway (WA) - Lana D
Had my pants altered with original hem done in 30 mins! The work was professional and the staffs were friendly. I will be getting all my alterations done here from now on. LOOKSMART Chadstone (VIC) – Joseph C
Miracle workers. Had a dress that needed some serious work done due to sunlight damage. It required one of the panels to be removed and reversed. This dress is made from a variety of materials and required skill, attention to detail and extreme care, both of which Looksmart in Glenorchy provided. Thank you so much to the incredibly talented seamstress. I also had 4 items dry cleaned. 10/10 Highly recommended. LOOKSMART Northgate (TAS) – Elise T
Claremont team in WA are very good at what they do and so focused on customer care which is rare today. They rescued a garment of mine, Karen Millen skirt. Since then I have not only had several items altered by them, I've also had one shirt made from scratch. Their technical expertise is of a very high standard. I would rate them all A+. Thanks for being so amazing. LOOKSMART Claremont (WA) - Alexsandra G
Hi, just wanted feedback given about some sewing i had done at Charlestown NSW. The staff was a delight and sewed my top beautifully. I gave her a prepaid satchel and she was able to post it to me, as I couldn’t pick it up, as I lived an hour away. She did a lovely job and was very. LOOKSMART Charlestown (NSW) – Mandy T
I’ve been to both Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah shops, amazing work from both, but extremely happy with erina today. I dropped off my pants on Thursday and it was ready on the Sunday, they did a great job with how much I needed my pants to be altered and in such a short amount of time! LOOKSMART Erina (NSW) - Bianca
I just wanted to let you know the service I have been receiving at charlestown is amazing!Ashley has saved me before and has now come to the rescue with my wedding dress after someone else stuffed it!She has amazing service even though you can tell she is flat out! LOOKSMART Charlestown (NSW) – Brianee L
I bought a new business suit, which I had to wear to work the next day as I was starting a new job.Despite having only few hours at hand, they did an excellent job by altering my suit before end of business day. You guys have me as a customer for life now just because of the exceptional service extended by this employee of your company. LOOKSMART Modbury (SA) – Mukesh I
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