Silhouettes & Profiles

10/20/09

Talented, Efficient and Sweet as can be...

by gmoneylove at Citysearch

I found this company of talented women through NYVintage where I bought a beautiful satin cocktail dress from the 50's (I think). The detail on this dress is in the folds and draping of the thing- I had to have it taken in from an 8 to 4/6 which is no easy feat. I also needed it done in a week due to the limits of an out of town wedding I was attending. I cannot express enough what a magician this woman was, and so sweet when I asked her opinion or expressed concern of any sort. She had patience and even suggested a slight hem to make it more youthful on me. This dress belongs in a museum under the heading "Ava Gardner red carpet looks" but it's mine. Oh yeah they even reinforced the fabric where it was beginning to fray. In a word BRILLIANT

• Pros: Artists of the cloth, Sooo accomodating and more than reason
• Cons: I don't live close enough

10/19/09

Best Tailors!

by lsland2000 at Citysearch

The tailors at Silhouettes & Profiles are amazing. I was recently in two weddings (one at 7 months pregnant and one at 8 months pregnant) and neither bridesmaid dress was maternity. However, they worked their magic and both dresses fit perfectly. Plus they suggested that they do the work just before the weddings to get the best fit and suggested we do two fittings to make sure the dresses look perfect. I was so pleased with their work and that I now refuse to go to any other tailor! Thanks Silhouettes & Profiles!!!

• Pros: Able to rework any clothing item

10/12/09

Really great!!!

by KPine at Citysearch

I have been to many, many tailors in NYC and am rarely satisfied. I brought in a bridesmaids dress that fit horribly and they really did make this too picky girl happy. They reworked the entire dress to fit me and stayed patient with me through many fittings. Highly recommended!

• Pros: Best alterations in NYC...Very Patient!!!

09/08/09

Amazing wedding dress alterations!

by Lizzie G in NYC at Citysearch

I bought a sample wedding gown in a size 14, my street clothes are size 4. My dress has beading, sequins, and a long train. Irina and her staff made my dress fit perfectly! She took the dress in everywhere and created a beautiful bustle. And she and her office manager are just the sweetest!

I went to the shop at least five times for alterations before the dress fit perfectly. I love that Irina is willing to make even the smallest changes -- I have not felt like she was rushing me out of the store or trying to convince me the dress fit where it didn't.

The shop is small and can be a bit crowded on Saturday afternoons -- but it's fun to have an audience! Last weekend I even met another customer whose wedding dress was altered by Silhouettes & Profiles years ago. Seems they have many lifetime customers!

I think the price is very fair, especially for NYC. I wound up paying 20% more than I would have paid to the bridal shop in Maryland where I bought the dress -- and they offered a flat fee.

I recommend them for your most precious dress without hesitation!

• Pros: Attention to detail, perfectionists
• Cons: Limited hours

08/13/09

The Best Alterations in NYC

by ChristyR at Citysearch

I am very slim and it’s difficult to find anything that fits me. I first brought them suits that were size 0, but looked huge on me. They ladies made my suits fit like a glove! They’re perfect and you’d never know they were altered, except that they fit me so perfectly! Because they did such an amazing job on all my suits, I took my wedding dress to them for major alterations. My dress was 8 sizes too big, and I was told it could not be taken in at the place it was bought, due to the beadwork and pickups. Of course, the ladies at Silhouettes & Profiles said it was no problem, and it wasn’t! I just picked up the dress today, and it is unbelievably beautiful! They altered my dress without damaging the lace, beadwork and pickups…and the price was awesome! I was afraid it would be super expensive, because of all the work it needed and since it’s so delicate, but it was an extremely great price. They are miracle workers! They are so wonderful. I recommend them for everything you need altered. I will go back to them for every alteration I ever need done. I can’t describe them any better than simply amazing. THE BEST!

• Pros: Best alterations in town!
• Cons: None

08/05/09

Best alterations place in the city!

by dlglas at Citysearch

I have only praise for this place. Irene and Anna worked absolute magic on my wedding dress, entirely recreating the dress I brought in to exactly the way I wanted it. They did not let me leave with it until it was perfect. I highly recommend this place for any and all alterations and recreations!

• Pros: Very talented seamstresses

06/13/09

These dressmakers use magic!

by curly52 at Citysearch

Thank you Citysearch for introducing me to Silhouettes & Profiles last year. I have since gone back many times.

Whether it's vintage clothing, new clothes, or old clothes that need updating and altering, I can't say enough good things about the remarkable artistry and talent of these women. They have salvaged many vintage dresses I've found so that they fit perfectly and are expertly repaired. Old suits of mine that were destined for the thrift shop because they were so hopelessly out of date are now part of my wardrobe again because these amazing dressmakers brought them back to life and contemporary looking. When clothes have to be let out but there appears to be no extra material in the seams, they work magic. I don't know how they do it! True professionals..

• Pros: impeccable work; great service

05/17/09

Great work and service

by codyalexa at Citysearch

I brought my grandmother's 1940s black gown to Silhouettes & Profiles hoping to have it tailored for the Columbia University Ball with only a weeks notice...they were so nice and understanding that they got it back to me before the actual event date! Their work is flawless and to the T. I had the chest taken in, zipper replaced, and elastic replaced. The gown looked amazing! Also, when I was about to leave, I noticed a minor tear under the sleeve that I hadn't pointed out to them to fix the week prior..they were SO accommodating and quickly fixed it for me with no extra charge. I will continue to use their services for the rest of my time here in NY

• Pros: Quick, experienced, respectful/friendly
• Cons: None!

05/15/09

They can tailor ANYTHING

by mavis223 at Citysearch

These ladies are excellent. Anna altered a bridesmaid dress for me that was basically unwearable. They were able to add inserts on the neckline while keeping the v-neck essence. They really are remarkable. I would take even the most un-alter-able piece of clothing here to see what they could do. Truly a find!!!

• Pros: They are quick and kind
• Cons: zero

05/04/09

excellent service

by oalisanov at Citysearch

Very nice personnel,high quality service,personal approach. Nobody could have done better! I'm very satisfied with their job and would recommend them to everybody. They do all kinds of alterations of men and women's apparel

• Pros: professional,fast,afordable