CONSULTATION HOURS
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At our studio, or we can come to you.
Appointments are available
Tuesday to Saturday
09:00am – 06:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am – 07:00pm
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WHY CHOOSE D&A?
With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in high-quality alterations and tailoring. Trusted by private clients, stylists, and luxury brands like The Row and Gucci, we ensure a perfect fit every time.
BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
We alter all types of wedding dresses, bridal gowns, jumpsuits and bridal ensembles; Bride & Alter, sister company of Design & Alter
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High-quality Clothes Alterations
Buying a garment off the peg means choosing an item in the size closest to your body measurements. Because the industry uses prototype measurements that fit a variety of body shapes, the item might fit you ‘well’ rather than perfectly. Body shapes...
Coat alterations
Coat alteration: The rediscovery of my leopard print coat Just fixing the fit of an item can turn it into a favourite you’ll love for years. My coat experience made me realise how valuable alterations can be. I vividly remember spotting this...
What to Wear at British Social Events
WHAT TO WEAR 'The occasion is exceptional, and dressing for the event is essential for the race-day experience. The Ascot Racecourse sends this message to introduce one of the highlights of the British Social Events, the annual Royal Ascot...
Stylish with a Capsule Wardrobe
In style with a capsule wardrobe Imagine, you can't go wrong with your wardrobe choices, and putting an outfit together is easy. Capsule wardrobes are a creative and structured way to organise clothes to make life easier and have time for the more...
More sustainability in fashion
Positive Fashion The fashion designer and lifelong vegetarian Stella McCartney defined a powerful animal and eco-friendly strategy as the core of her Fashion brand when she launched it in 2001: High-quality, exceptional designer...
Confident dress style
CONFIDENT IN YOUR DRESS STYLE Ralph Lauren suggests that fashion is something that comes from inside within you. We agree that some people just have it; they look effortlessly stylish whatever they wear. Unfortunately, no method fits all, but here...
Alteration Costs
Alteration costs In this blog, we explain clothes alterations and why they can be more challenging than tailoring an outfit from scratch. We include some insight, care, and shopping tips in this article, as well as how to double-check the...
The Clothes I don’t wear
The clothes I don't wear 'I have my cupboard full of clothes but nothing to wear.' We all know the feeling and occasional boredom of an uninspiring wardrobe. Did you know that at least 50% of the clothes we have we never wear? That 80% of the time...
Supporting ReTweed, supporting women and tailoring
Have you heard of ReTweed? Design & Alter supports an inspiring award winning initiative in Scotland ReTweed, based in Eyemouth, is an award-winning social enterprise supporting women on the Scottish border. In a...