Stacy London and Clinton Kelly say that we shouldn't expect to find clothes off the rack that fit us perfectly. At least this is what I remind myself time and time again while I am shopping and getting frustrated because things are too long or too snug in certain areas.
In search for a great pair of black pants for work, I tried on many, many pairs of pants. Finally found one that fit great except for extra two inches of material under my feet. I was tired, I was over-shopped (yes, it does happen), and I decided to look on the bight-side. I had found my pants and all they needed was a little alteration.
The next weekend I took them to Kathy's Alterations which is located in Legend Dry Cleaners. I should have know better than to go that weekend, it was the weekend before PROM and Kathy was a little swamped by teenage girls. Also, I learned from the girl behind the counter that fittings are "By appointment only" and I hadn't made an appointment. Bummer.
So I made an appointment to come by later in the week and the girl reminded me to bring shoes with the same heel that I would normally wear with these pants so we could get the length right. Good reminder!
When I did come back, Kathy let me into a little room to change into my too-long pants. The room is covered in pictures from clients past and served as visuals of all the great work she has done. When she returned, she was very friendly and chatty and made me feel totally comfortable while she pinned up my pants to where she thought they would look best for me. She answered all of my questions and let me know when I could pick them up.
I just got them back the other day and I love them. The length is perfect and I can't wait to wear them to work. Stacy and Clinton are right! A few extra dollars can make it much more enjoyable to wear clothes that fit great!! Thanks Kathy!