Occasionwear alterations
Bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits, prom dresses and evening wear — fitted on you at the studio.
You are welcome to send a photo on WhatsApp for context. We will still need to see the garment in person to confirm what is possible and what it will cost.
Elegant changes, expertly handled
Occasionwear often needs careful shaping so it sits beautifully and feels comfortable for the event. We alter evening dresses, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses and special occasion pieces with a close eye on line and finish.
Evening dresses · promwear · bridesmaid dresses · special occasion outfits
What we alter
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Bridesmaid dresses
- Hems, taking in and straps
- Each dress fitted on the person who will wear it
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Mother-of-the-bride outfits
- Hems, taking in and letting out where the fabric allows
- Jacket sleeves shortened
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Prom dresses
- Hems, bodice and straps
- Length judged on the shoes you will wear
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Evening wear
- Hems, waistbands and straps
- Taking in and letting out where the fabric allows
Decorative embellishments can also be added.
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Your fitting
- The garment is tried on and assessed in person, and pinned or marked while you are wearing it.
- Please bring the shoes you intend to wear with the outfit, or a pair of a similar height, so the finished length can be judged accurately.
- You get a clear price once the work has been assessed, and an expected completion date before any work begins.
Planning your alterations
Prom dresses
- How far ahead to book: at least one month in advance
- Typical turnaround: around two weeks
Other occasionwear
- If the garment is needed for a particular event or date, we recommend booking at least one month in advance too.
- Your expected completion date is confirmed after the garment has been seen and assessed at your consultation.
Booking ahead is about having room to fit the garment and do the work before the day — it is not how long the alteration itself takes.
Final fitting and collection
When your garment is ready, you will normally be asked to try it on before taking it away. This allows the finished fit to be checked and gives us the opportunity to make any small tweaks if needed.
What a customer said
“Debella was so lovely and did a great job with taking up my bridesmaid dress (even steamed it for me too)! Great communication and very flexible with timings for drop off/collection also. Highly recommend Debella to anyone! Thank you 💗”
Related alterations
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Wedding dresses
Hems, bodices, straps and bustles, fitted in an unhurried private appointment.
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Clothing alterations
Trousers, jeans, shirts, dresses, skirts and coats, altered to fit properly.
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Book a fitting
Bring the garment to the studio and we will try it on, talk it through and pin it in place. You will have a clear price and a completion date before any work begins.
- Fittings and consultations are free and without obligation.