Tailor-Made Round-Up: Richard’s Tailor Shop and Mikhail Custom Tailoring

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It doesn’t take a pile of cash to make your clothes look like they were made for you.  Just buddy up with a great tailor. 

For the basics, head to Richard’s Tailor Shop, a real find behind a dingy storefront in downtown L.A.’s garment district (pictured above).  Carlos, the friendly man at the counter, will hem your pants for $3 a leg.  For a little more he’ll make shirts fit tighter, pants fit looser, and sleeves hit right at the wrist.  Inexpensive tweaks to off-the-rack clothes can make you look taller, thinner (and richer!) — even if all you wear are Old Navy khakis.

Carlos works magic on all men’s clothes and women’s basics, but for special women’s pieces — maybe your millionth bridesmaid’s dress or a vintage Dior you discovered at a yard sale — try Mikhail Custom Tailoring in mid-Los Angeles.  Prices are higher, but you’ll feel confident that your clothes are in good hands. 

Because when it comes to clothing, if it doesn’t fit, nothing else matters.

Richard’s Tailor Shop, 111 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90015, 213-622-2545, $

Mikhail Custom Tailoring, 7405 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca 90036, 323-937-8378, $$-$$$$ 

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