Silhouettes & Profiles

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!\r \r 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.\r \r 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!\r \r 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.\r \r I recommend them for your most precious dress without hesitation! Pros: Attention to detail, perfectionists Cons: Limited hours more

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! more

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 more

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

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! more

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 more

\r 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 more

Irina and Anna are the kindest and most perfectionistic craftspeople. I have lived in NYC for over for 40 years. I have used many tailors in my many years including some of tops on Madison Avenue. I just bought a vintage 1930's gown which they did a most fabulous reworking. I can not recommend Silhouettes & Profiles more highly. They are so attentive to details and are so accomodating. You must try them.... SPS Pros: They are the finest craftswomen I have ever experienced. more

I needed to alter a window treatment which had been mistakenly measured and required an involved alteration. Silhouettes & Profiles did an amazing job fixing it, and at a reasonable cost. Since then, my wife and I have used them for more typical clothing alterations and they've been fantastic! Pros: Highly Skilled. Very Helpul. more

I purchased a designer gown while on vacation in Puerto Rico. It was unique,a lovely shade of red,elegant, but made for a much larger woman. No tailors in my area of NJ would attempt to alter it. After reading the glowing reviews on City Search, I decided to give them a try. Irene is a magician. She completely redesigned the bodice, made new straps, and altered the gown so that it looks like it was made just for me. Anna, the young woman who assists and usually answers the phone is delightful as is her twin sister , Caterina. I had several fittings and the gown was finished in a timely fashion and at a very reasonable price. Irene will tell you honestly what should and should not be done. Go with total confidence. You won't be sorry. Margaret Pros: Confident,Helpful,Friendly,Efficient,Talented more

The ladies at Silouettes and Profiles were all so friendly and helpful. I have been a professional dancer for 20 years and have had many costumes custom made for my body. I felt very confident when I brought my wedding dress in to be altered.They were all so patient with me as I am a nervous bride and don't know much about how a wedding dress should fit. I felt very calm as they made choices in the alterations that actually made my dress look even more beautiful. There are no hidden fees and their prices are reasonable. They are extremely honest and talented dress makers! Pros: convenient location, reasonable rates, talented dress makers Cons: I may not look as good as my dress does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

I Have used many tailors in the US including Silhouettes & Profiles .most of them are just out of college students recruited for measuring and the tailoring is done by people in Asia. so you ultimately rely on Second hand service at an Expensive price.in most of the cases it is cash upfront. I have tried a real visiting tailor from Bangkok, ""Savile Row Tailor"". He was recommended to me by my Business colleagues in Bangkok and travels for Measurement taking 2 to 3 times a year to the US. I had 1 Suit 450 USD and a deal of 5 Shirts for 300 USD. All inclusive of Delivery to my door step. delivery time is 7 to 8 weeks ,which is the same as tom James and finished product / fitting is of a far better quality. you can check him out at www.savilerowfahion dot biz\r \r Pros: better than any US service, Price\r \r Cons: some might feel uncomfortable with tailor from the other side of the planet. not me. more

The ladies at Silhouettes & Profiles are absolutely incredible! I brought them my old cashmere sweater to fix after discovering it was completely moth-eaten. It?s nothing fancy, but it was given to me by a dear friend and I didn?t want it laying around, collecting dust. They are true artists, or should I say magicians? They took a long look at the sweater, told me they had an idea, and when I came to pick it up in just a few weeks, I was speechless?. my ruined sweater was a work of art! Every hole was a beautiful patchwork of fabric and yarn. I actually regretted there weren?t more holes! Every time I wear that sweater I get compliments, and I have sent several of my friends with similar problems and they?ve created something beautiful and different each time. I don?t think I?ve ever seen anything like it before; it?s definitely the most creative technique I know of for fixing moth-eaten clothing. I recommend this place to anyone in need of a solution to their clothing dilemma! Pros: very friendly people and great quality! Cons: none! more

Simply the best alteration place in NYC!!!!!!!! They are not cheap but definitely worth it. The quality of their work is perfect and no other tailor can do what these talented ladies can. I have been their customer for a long time and I strongly recommend that place!!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, Silhouettes & Profiles does men's clothes alteration too! But what makes this place absolutely amazing is the fact that Irene (owner) and Anna design and sell their own clothes too. They carry the most gorgeous and exquisite selection of blouses, jackets and dresses that combine both contemporary and vintage styles. I've already bought two blouses and a cocktail dress, which is simply stunning! They use their original designs and make only one copy of each, so I can be sure no one else has the same dress :) Pros: they are perfect more

Both Irina and Anna were extremely kind and helpful when I came to Silhouettes & Profiles to have a dress altered for my wedding. I was so worried before meeting them because I wanted the dress to be perfect...and it was thanks to them. The alterations were perfect and I plan on returning to them because I know they are so talented. I would recommend them to my family and friends and truly can't say enough good things about them. It is so rare to find individuals who not only excel at their craft but are such wonderful people. more

I'm singing Irina's praises. I had a traditional, very elegant, silk Chinese Cheong-sam dress that I had bought several years ago for my brother's wedding. It has a great deal of sentimental value to me. I had the opportunity to wear it again to my boyfriend's brother's wedding, but I needed to have it taken in (I had lost about 15-20 pounds). I stupidly brought it to the taylor at my dry cleaners and twhen I picked it up, the line was all wrong. It was twisted and didn't lay right in the back at all. I stupidly (again) asked the same taylor to correct it, and they messed it up even more! I found Silhouettes and in a panic I raced over there with less than a week to go until the wedding! I asked Irene if it was salvageable, and she reassured me that while it would require a good bit of reconstructing, everything was salvageable. She finished it in just a couple of days and WOW! It was perfect!!! Beautiful!!! Even better than when I had first bought it. She saved my life! No more dry cleaners. I'm bringing everything to Silhouettes from now on! Pros: Truly expert tailoring! Quick service in an ""emergency"" situation. Very helpful. Cons: Located in a residential building and is a little cramped and strange to find. But worth it! more

I have been a client of Irina for 7 years. I've just read all the four star reviews. How can I elaborate on what everyone has said? There are those people who are born and blessed with special gifts. Great dancers such as Baryshnikov, great actors like Tom Hanks, great minds as Albert Einstein. Irina without a doubt, belongs in this category.of gifted people. She is extraordinary and brilliant, she creates magic in everything she touches. A magician of the cloth. As a former stylist and collector of vintage clothing for 25 years, I feel so fortunate to be her client and am honored to know Irina. I admire her not only for her magic hands but for being a human being with a beautiful heart as well. I would also like to mention and thank the very talented Anna, who makes her own special contribution to Silhouettes and Profiles. . more

I brought in a designer name suit that I got from an online outlet (Overstock) and the pants were ridiculously small. They literally had to rebuild the pants by reconstructing the waistband, and they now fit perfectly. These folks are experts! You need to allow sufficient time (a couple of weeks) for the job to be done, but you WILL be pleased. Pros: Expert tailoring: they are professionals, so they are not quick and not cheap, but worth every penny more

I have been collecting and selling vintage clothing for approximately thirty-five years and had been recommended to Silhouettes and Profiles many years ago by a fellow vintage clothing dealer. Irene and Anna, her very capable assistant, are not merely seamstresses, but actually artists and often times ""miracle workers"". Several months ago, I had brought them a 1920's beaded dress with the entire back panel missing. I was actually embarrassed to admit how much I had paid for it. A few weeks later, I picked it up, and the missing panel had reappeared as if by magic. I still can't figure out how they did it. Besides her regular clientele, Irene has a long list of New York and California designers clamoring for her services. If Karl Lagerfeld or Galliano ever heard about her, I'm sure that she would be in Paris and we'd never see her again. In addition to being so proficient, she is also extremely modest. She has done restoration work for museum exhibits including Chanel and Schiaparelli and I'm sure many others that I'm not aware of. For the workmanship that Irene and her staff puts forth, I believe that her fees are actually more than reasonable. I could go on and on with my praises for Silhouettes and Profiles, but suffice it to say that I have nothing but the highest recommendations, and I'm not even related! more

This tailor is fantastic. Everyone I came in contact with, including the extremely talented seamstress who ended up doing the work on my dress, was friendly, competent and - most importantly - very skilled! I walked in without an appointment and was promptly helped. They have a trained eye and really know their trade. The alterations I needed were rather tricky (I wanted to add sleeves to a sleeveless evening dress) and required quite a bit of skill and vision. In the end, my dress looked as though the sleeves had always been a part of the design. The service was impeccable, the alteration exceptional and the entire experience a pleasure! And the price was extremely fair. UPDATE: I just used them again to get that very dress altered (I had a baby recently and am not quite back to my old pre-baby weight) and again, I was amazed at the extraordinary job they did! I had given up on the dress, thinking that there is little that can be done to make it bigger. Boy, was I wrong. The talented team did their magic and the dress now once more fits like a glove and no one would know it was let out. More importantly, from the second I stepped into their studio, I felt in the best of hands. Once more, they produced impeccable work and were very prompt, efficient and nice about it. They also did wonders on another evening gown I brought along that had an indecently deep bust opening I felt uncomfortable about. For the tailors at S&P that was no problem at all and now that dress looks perfect! Again, I highly recommend S&P: what a pleasure! Pros: very skilled, pleasant and helpful more