Being 5’2″ has always presented me an extra challenge when shopping for clothes. For decades, I tried only buying things that fit perfectly off the rack, but it was uphill battle, resulting in an accumulation of pieces that almost fit right. I didn’t feel great or confident wearing these “almost-fitting” items, and often times they were only worn once or twice before ending up in the back of my closet, forgotten forever. Obviously, this is not very cost-efficient, so I started getting these garments altered in an effort to get the most out of my purchases. When I got them back from my tailor, wow, the difference was incredible! I felt like a million bucks because now these clothes were custom fitted for me and me alone, not a generic size chart.
Visiting my tailor is now a regular occurrence. I’m all about clothes that make you feel your best, so to me, the added cost of alterations to achieve a flattering and flawlessly fit justifies the extra expense. This applies to everyone, by the way, not just petite ladies like myself. 🙂