10 Easy Tips to Make your Outfit Look More Expensive | Slow Fashion | Emily Westenberger

[@pitchforkedangel]

Could you tell more about what are some easy wins/areas to focus when getting a piece to a tailored to fit?

[@emilywestenberger]

Hi Manasa! Thanks for watching! This is a great question. I hope to cover this in videos to come, so stay tuned! As far as specific areas to target when getting your clothing altered, this depends a lot on the garment. If you have any specific styles in mind, let me know, and I can cover it in a video. First things first, I would suggest finding a good tailor through word-of-mouth or doing some research by asking high end boutiques where they refer customers. Whatever you want tailored will involve trying it on and having a conversation with your tailor. The tailor should be able to discuss the fit with you, explain how an alteration will get you the look you want and whether they can do it successfully. They’ll pin the changes on you and mark the necessary adjustments. You might just need a hem or to bring in a waistline. It’s always harder to let a garment out then bring it in, so make sure that a garment fits your widest part and then have the tailor bring it in where you need. For example if you’re busty, avoid sizing down to make something fits your waistline. Instead, focus on choosing a size that fits your bust. Pants should fit nicely through the hips and be hemmed to your shoe height. For both skirts and pants, you should hem them to a point where your legs taper. This may depend on the style but in general for leaner legs, have your tailor hem the pants so there is a a slight break in the front hem between your foot and the hem. I like my pants hemmed right above my ankle at the skinniest point of my leg. The back hem should usually be about 1/2 inch from the floor. These a general tips, and like I said, they ultimately depend on the garment. There are other ways to alter garments like altering shoulder width, which is usually more expensive to do. I will definitely make a note to cover this in the future! Thanks again, Manasa!

[@pitchforkedangel]

@@emilywestenberger Thank you very much! This improved my understanding of how tailoring can further the polish of a look. Also, I really have been loving these videos you have been putting out. They have been very informative. Looking forward to more amazing content from you. :)

[@emilywestenberger]

@@pitchforkedangel thanks Manasa! Much more to come :)

[@thelmasbar]

Thank you. I need help! Could you do a video about how to be stylish and older but not frumpy or like a teenager? tytyty

[@emilywestenberger]

Yes, this is an awesome topic suggestion!

[@lybo1581]

Love it! Very helpful👌🏽

[@emilywestenberger]

So glad to hear that :) Thanks for watching!!