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Alterations in NY - How much do they REALLY cost?

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    lkao81    9/27/2008   NY

    I found my dress at RK Bridal.  It's gorgeous and I love it and was super excited.  Until I found out they charge a $350 flat alteration fee.  I dont know yet what i would need done yet obivously, but from the sample i tried on it probably wont be more that taking it in a little in certain places, hemming and a bustle.  Would I save money getting it altered elsewhere?  Or does $350 seem reasonable?  TIA.

     
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    jcabc    9-20-08   NYC

    This seems to be normal pratice, at least in NYC.  Kleinfeld actually charges $575!!  Saks charges $450 and Amsale charges $400.  Does seem a bit crazy but I think a lot of work goes into even a simple change.  If you do end up buying the dress, make sure the $350 includes EVERYTHING - including your bustle!

     
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    lkao81    9/27/2008   NY

    Thanks jcabc, now $350 doesnt seem so bad!  haha.  Are there other ladies out there who have had a la carte alterations so to speak?  I am really curious how much each things costs, and if not that, just how much alterations costs outside of these bridal houses in general. 

     
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    Amy       New York City

    i'm getting my dress altered at a non-bridal house in nyc.  alterations will cost $400 which include taking my dress in at the zipper, sewing in cups, getting my dress hemmed and doing a bustle.  I was given a la carte pricing but i think it all depends on how much of each thing you're doing. 

     
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    tarallilove    9/13/2008   NYC

    I have a very simple Nicole Miller dress that I took to their recommended spot, Village Tailors (in SoHo), for alterations.  It's really more of a dry cleaners, but they alter designer gowns all the time.  I had cups sewn in, the sides taken in, straps shortened, and a bustle for $135.  But keep in mind, my dress did not have any beading, lace, etc. to drive up the price!

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    misslilacs       New York

    i got my dress at RK sample sale and they don't alter sample dresses so i had to find an affordable alternative.  i went with G+G Cleaners, they've been mentioned on this board as well as on theknot...this is not a bridal salon, it's a mom-n-pop dry cleaner...my dress is beaded lace and i was weary about a non bridal place but I still went to see the cost of it.  when i got there, the dressing room is literally a curtain next to the counter...angela is a sweetheart and reassures me that she'll do a great job and showed me several dresses hung up with lace waiting for alterations so i felt more comfortable with it.  i had the dress taken in 2 sizes, hem about 1", added buttons to the back, fixed some loose beads and lace, and added a simple 1point bustle..the cost came out to be around $200...i also took my qipao and evening gown dress to get them alter and the total came out to be less than $350...i was very satisfied with the results and all 3 dresses fits me like a glove unless i gain or lose any weight from now till the wedding.  they even had my dresses steamed/pressed...

     
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    ZoeZhang    September 27, 2010   NY

    Please let me know the address or contact info of G+G cleaners...

    I just brought my dream gown at a sample sale and it needs some cleaning and alteration.

     Thank you soooo much!!!

     

     
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    jcabc    9-20-08   NYC

    Think its offical name is G + G Laundry.  Here is the info from yelp.com:

     30 Grand St
    (between Avenue Of The Americas & Thompson St)
    New York, NY 10013 (212) 966-9813

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    TaskyBride    10/11/08   NYC

    Thanks ladies!  I have been panicking trying to find alterations for my Bridal Garden dress for less than $500!  I just called Angela and I am going to see her on Saturday.  I'll report back with my findings!

     

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