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The Most Trusted Tailor Manukau Central Has To Offer

LookSmart will never go out of style, we have the best team of professional tailors and seamstresses in Manukau Central providing high quality clothing alterations, repairs, and dry cleaning services.

Whether you need a new dress or suit altered for a better fit, or a favorite outfit requiring repairs, look no further than LookSmart Alterations located on Ground Level, near Farmers, opposite JD Sports in Westfield Manukau City.

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The Best Tailor in Manukau Central

Looking for high quality tailoring in Manukau Central? Look no further than LookSmart Alterations in Westfield Manukau. Our team of skilled tailors is dedicated to providing custom tailoring services to meet all your fashion needs.

Whether you need pants or jeans shortened, a wedding dress or business suit resized, a zipper repaired, or modifications, you can count on us for a perfect fit every time. With our reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, we’re the local go-to tailor of choice!

According to top retail stores and happy customers, LookSmart Alterations is hands-down the best tailor in New Zealand!

Professional Dry Cleaner in Manukau

LookSmart Alterations in Manukau provides excellent dry cleaning services. We take great care of your clothing, whether it’s delicate apparel or everyday wear.

When you’ve invested in high-quality clothing, proper care is essential to maintaining its longevity and pristine condition. The best way to keep your garments and other several items looking vibrant, soft, and perfectly fitted is through professional dry cleaning.

At LookSmart in Westfield Manukau our dry cleaner specialise in handling delicate fabrics like silk, cashmere, suede, lace, velvet, satin, chiffon, and wool. Entrusting these delicate materials to a household washing machine risks irreversible damage from shrinkage or stretching. Instead, allow our tailored dry cleaning services to meticulously clean and care for your investment pieces.

Get Any Type of Alteration Done in No Time

Our team of professional tailors and seamstresses in Westfield Manukau are capable of completing simple alterations and repairs within 24 hours or less. For more complex tailoring like restyling a vintage heirloom dress or resizing a whole suit, speak to our tailors for a quote and time-frame.

Have an alterations or repair emergency? Ask us about the LookSmart Express add-on service.

Along with basic shortening services, LookSmart provides a full range of clothing alterations to ensure your garments fit perfectly and look exceptional. Our services include:

Repairs: Mending tears and holes, adding buttons, zipper replacement.

Shortening: Adjusting the length of pants, jackets, shirts, dresses, and more for a perfect fit.

Lengthening: Extending the length of garments for a tailored, professional look.

Restyling: Modernising and repurposing outdated outfits for a fresh, stylish appearance.

Taking In: Altering garments to fit after weight loss.

Letting Out: Adjusting garments that fit too tightly for enhanced comfort.

Visit LookSmart’s expert tailors in Manukau for exceptional service and experience high quality tailoring and craftsmanship.

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Clothing Alterations

Whether you want to shorten your pants, take in the waist or restyle your clothes, LookSmart tailors in Manukau can make any alteration you need so you can finally feel completely comfortable in your clothes.

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Dry Cleaning

Entrust your delicate garment to us and we will make sure its professionally cleaned without risk of stretching or shrinkage. Our dry-cleaning services take expert care of your clothes and fabrics so you can wear them for longer.

Wedding Dress Alterations

Wedding Dress Alterations

Our expert tailors will fit your wedding gown to your exact body shape and size, so you’ll look stunning on your special day. We also help with bridesmaids’ dresses, so your whole ensemble will match perfectly.

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Suit Alterations

Always look professional and stylish with LookSmart’s suit alteration service in Manukau Central. Our tailors will take care of everything and make certain they fit your unique shape and size.

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Dress Alterations

Finding a dress that fits perfectly and creates a flattering look is difficult. Let us help you with our dress alterations, so you look your best with a dress which compliments your body.

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Invisible Mending

Have a valuable piece of clothing that needs a flawless fix? With our invisible mending we take individual threads from the unseen interior of the garment and meticulously reweave it to the damaged areas.

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Our Current Offers

Subscriber Offer Subscribe And Get $10 OFF* $10 OFF* clothing alterations and repairs when you subscribe to our newsletter. View terms and conditions.

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20% OFF* Dress Alterations
20% off all dress alterations and repairs when you subscribe to LookSmart. View terms and conditions.

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20% OFF* Suit Alterations
20% off all suit alterations and repairs when you subscribe to LookSmart. View terms and conditions.

LookSmart’s Quadruple Guarantee

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Re-alteration Guarantee
If you’re not satisfied with the results of your alteration, we will re-alter it for free. This means you can always count on a perfect fit without any extra cost.

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100% Money Back Guarantee
If you are still unhappy with the re-alterations, we will refund 100% of your money. We stand by the quality of our work, giving you peace of mind with every alteration.

3

Competitor
Guarantee

Still not satisfied? We will also pay for your garment to be altered by a tailor of your choice. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

4

Damaged Garment
Guarantee

In the unlikely event that your garment gets lost or damaged while in our care, we will reimburse you the fair value of your garment.

*Claims against our guarantees must be presented within 4 weeks of the date of the receipt. Click here to view full T&Cs.

What customers are saying about LookSmart Manukau Central

I forgot to ask the name of woman who assisted me. But I knew she was a Tongan woman. She was very helpful and very kind throughout the process of getting my (bridesmaid) dress altered. I had last minute came in the day before the wedding to get it altered and she stayed back and reassured my dress will be finished that night. She stayed back and finished my dress after 9pm almost 10pm. Thankful is just an understatement! Also might I add she altered my dress to perfection.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Iavinia T – GOOGLE

What customers are saying about LookSmart Manukau Central

This is an inexcusably late review, but in April 2023, I had a dress that needed immediate alteration, and, honestly I did not expect that anyone could do it, but a seamstress in this LookSmart was just awesome and considerate, getting the job done insanely fast – less than 3 hours. Not only was she fast, after the alteration, it was impossible to detect that it was altered in the first place!! I was absolutely blown away by the customer service, and would trust them with altering any of my clothes; they will do an amazing job!!

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Samuelle C – GOOGLE

What customers are saying about LookSmart Manukau Central

I had three pairs of pants hemmed, all done within 24 hours and to an extremely high quality. The woman who helped me was extremely friendly and provided incredible service. I will use them again.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Rachael M – GOOGLE

What customers are saying about LookSmart Manukau Central

Highly recommend for all dress alterations. Friendly helpful staff who did such a great job on both my bridesmaids dresses and my wedding. Fair prices and I would use again. Thanks for all your hard work I really appreciate what you did.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Cheri A – Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a tailor do?

Our expert tailors in Manukau will repair, alter, and modify your garments to fit your preferences and specifications. We’ll take your measurements, arrange fittings, and offer fashion advice to achieve your dream fit.

At LookSmart in Westfield Manukau, we transform off-the-rack clothing into perfect-fitting pieces that make you feel comfortable. We offer a wide range of alteration services to give your pre-loved outfits a tailored, high-quality look.

We meticulously tailor your dress or suit to your exact measurements and body shape. Instead of throwing out old garments, let us restore them to their best quality, highlighting your best features and boosting your confidence.

What do you wear to get tailored?

Our experienced tailors in Manukau will ensure your custom suit fits you perfectly and matches your personal style, while also concealing any areas you’re self-conscious about. We often recommend wearing your casual, everyday clothes when getting measured for a custom suit or other garment.

When you visit our Manukau store for a custom suit or clothing alteration, here are a few tips:

  • Wear the shoes or footwear you plan to wear with the garment. This helps the tailor get the right fit.
  • Bring a dress shirt that complements the suit. This will allow the tailor to see how the full outfit will look.

This way, our experts can do the tailoring and alterations while considering the complete ensemble, ensuring the final result looks and fits exactly how you want.

If you’re getting a dress, wedding dress, or anything altered above the waist, be sure to wear the bra and shapewear you plan to use with the garment. This helps the tailor make the proper adjustments.

How long does an alteration or tailoring take?

LookSmart Alterations in Westfield Manukau aims at timely and efficient service for all alteration and tailoring needs. All basic alterations generally require 24 hours to be completed so that customers have their garments back promptly, and perfectly tailored.

More complex alterations or custom tailoring of clothes might take a bit longer, depending on the request in hand and our workload at that moment in time. Our tailors are highly qualified and work hard to make sure the quality isn’t neglected in an effort to stay on schedule for our customers.

How much will the alteration cost?

Our highly trained staff at LookSmart Alterations in Manukau Central take their time to correctly assess your garment, finding out what alterations are required and how much it may cost. This naturally is dependent on the type of alteration to be done, either simple or with complex bespoke tailoring, such as alterations done on wedding gowns.

Our personalised approach ensures a perfect fit and individually tailored finish, with consideration to the condition of the garment and type of fabric: delicate silk or wool. We also have expertise in enhancing garments that involve intricate details like beading or other customised embellishments, incorporating careful workmanship throughout.

What is the difference between a seamstress and a tailor?

Both “tailor” and “seamstress” describe individuals who specialise in working with clothing, each having unique roles and expertise in garment creation and modification.

A tailor is an individual who focuses on creating, modifying, and fixing clothing, specifically bespoke attire like suits, jackets, and pants. Our tailors typically specialise in tailoring for men’s garments, but they also have experience working on tailored pieces for women.

A seamstress, on the other hand, is someone who stitches, especially someone who creates or mends clothes. The term typically describes a female who does these various sewing duties, but it can be used for anyone regardless of gender.

Can a tailor make my suit slimmer?

Definitely! Our tailors in LookSmart Alterations in Westfield Manukau City specialise in resizing ready-made suits to fit individual body shapes and sizes. Our stylist tailor will measure you and make adjustments as needed for the perfect fit.

You can rely on our experienced stylists to customise your business suits and trousers to your specific liking by just leaving them at our stores. If you want to make a good impression with a stylish outfit for a presentation or a significant event, we have what you need!

What type of alterations do you specialise in?

LookSmart Manukau tailors are experts in providing the prefect fit. Here’s what we do:

  • Clothing alterations
  • Custom tailoring
  • Wedding dress alterations
  • Suit alterations
  • Clothing Repairs
  • Restyling dresses

You can also have your garments ready to wear as soon as you pick them up from our store with our dry cleaning service at LookSmart Your Stylist Tailor and Dry Cleaner in Manukau Central.

Will my alteration be noticeable?

We understand the impact that loose threads and seams can have on your style and confidence, especially in high-pressure situations like shows or performances. Our seamstress and master tailors go above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect, creating a masterpiece that boosts your confidence.

Our tailors expertly restyle and repair all types of garments, leaving no trace of alteration. With our alteration services, your pre-loved and off-the-rack clothes will fit perfectly, helping you look and feel great.

Is dry cleaning included in the alteration service?

Once we’re done with the alteration or repair, we can dry-clean your garment at an additional cost.

LookSmart Manukau Central specialises in dry cleaning business shirts, formal suits, wedding dresses, delicate fabrics like silk, premium wool, and cashmere. Trust us to dry clean your garments, and pick it up in fresh and pristine condition.

Do you offer any guarantee on your alterations?

If you are a first-time or repeat customer, you can trust LookSmart Alterations for any alterations you may need.

We are extremely proud of our work and ensure that we recruit and educate skilled employees, offer excellent service, and promise full satisfaction for our customers.

Re-alteration Guarantee: If you’re not satisfied with how the alteration comes out, we’ll re-alter it on the spot for free. If it’s impossible to finish the alteration within the day, we’ll deliver it to your address at no extra cost. All our hems are guaranteed for the life of the garment.

100% Money Back Guarantee: If you’re still unsatisfied after the re-alteration, we will refund 100% of the cost.

Competitor Guarantee: Still not satisfied? We will pay for your garment to be altered by a different tailor or suit shop of your choice, not exceeding our prices.

Damaged Garment Guarantee: In the unlikely event that your clothes get damaged during alteration or get lost while in our store, we will reimburse the amount presented with the garment’s receipt or the fair value.

Note that claims against these guarantees must be presented within 4 weeks from the date of receipt.

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