Tipping your tailor is an unwritten fashion rule.
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Having your clothing tailored is one of those services thats absolutely necessary, but often underrated.
Broken zipper on your jeans?
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Athrifted dressthat doesnt fit quite right?
A treasured favorite badly in need of repair?
Tailors come in clutch for all the above scenarios and so many more.
This begs the question: How much should you tip your tailor, and is a tip even required?
The answer depends, but our handy guide on tipping tailors makes it a cinch (pun intended).
Should You Always Tip Your Tailor?
How Much to Tip Your Tailor
Its not a requirement to tip your tailor.
Otherwise, a great review, word-of-mouth referrals, or bringing repeat business can be just as valuable.
The more complex the work (or if it required a quick turnaround), the higher the tip.
In this case, being honest with the tailor is important.
Marinoff says, The fit of a garment is almost as important as the garment itself.
A poorly fit garment can ruin the most gorgeous garment.
should lay perfectlyevery small detail counts.
Marinoff says, A great dressmaker on your team is essential!
