Alterations

Professional modifications to a garment's fit — hemming pants, tapering sleeves, taking in a jacket waist, or adjusting shoulder seams. The most cost-effective way to achieve a custom fit.

Also known as: Tailoring. Category: Shopping & Care.

In men's style, "alterations" belongs to the Shopping & Care family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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