A well-fitting suit has the power to change how you look and feel, yet most ready-to-wear suits seldom provide a perfect fit straight off the hanger. Whether you have recently changed size or bought a new suit that needs refining, professional suit alterations can transform any suit into something sharp, balanced and comfortable.
At Hidalgo Brothers on Savile Row, we bring decades of bespoke tailoring expertise to every adjustment. Our tailors understand construction, proportion and balance in a way that only true craftsmen can. The result is simple: your suit looks better, feels better and carries the refinement of a bespoke piece.
Below is an overview of the suit alterations we offer.
Our Suit Alterations Services at Hidalgo Brothers
1. Take In or Let Out the Suit Sides
We adjust the circumference of the jacket to refine the fit across the chest, waist and hips.
This process involves carefully re-sewing seams to create a clean, natural silhouette without distorting the jacket’s balance.
2. Shorten or Lengthen Suit Sleeves
Sleeve adjustments depend on the design of the suit:
- Sleeves without buttonholes can be altered from the cuff.
- Sleeves with buttonholes require a more involved process where the sleeve is removed, shortened or lengthened, and reattached with precision.
Our Savile Row tailors ensure the proportions remain balanced and true to classic Savile Row standards.
3. Adjust the Length of the Suit Jacket
Jacket length shapes the entire look. We can shorten or lengthen your jacket depending on the fabric allowance and the overall pocket placement.
If your jacket is oversized, we can reduce it; if it needs letting out, we assess the available inlay to achieve the best possible result.
4. Adjust or Restyle the Lapel
If the lapel style does not match your preference, certain suit alterations allow for a redesign. Our specialist team can reshape lapels, such as modifying a notch lapel into a peak lapel, giving your jacket a more refined or formal character.
5. Shorten or Lengthen Trousers
Trousers often come unhemmed or with extra inlay, which gives you flexibility:
- Shortening trousers to achieve the ideal break
- Lengthening them if they sit too high or reveal socks
- Optional creation of cuffs if there is enough material and the style suits your look
6. Taper Suit Trousers
Our tailors can narrow the leg from the knee downward to create a cleaner, modern silhouette. While trousers cannot be made longer through tapering, they can be refined to follow your natural proportions more closely.
Why Choose Hidalgo Brothers for Suit Alterations
Choosing the right professional for your suit alterations makes all the difference. Clients trust us because:
- Expert craftsmanship: Several decades of Savile Row experience ensure the highest standard of work on every suit.
- Attention to detail: Every seam, adjustment and proportion is handled with precision.
- Transparent pricing: We provide clear quotes with no hidden fees.
- Wide expertise: From classic fabrics to leather and suede, our team is equipped to work on suits many tailors will not undertake.
- Exceptional service: We treat each client and each item with care, delivering a result that feels personal and polished.
Your suit deserves expert hands, and we take pride in delivering alterations that elevate both comfort and confidence.
Book Your Suit Alterations Appointment
If you are ready to refine your wardrobe and achieve the perfect fit, book a consultation with our Savile Row specialists today. Experience how expert suit alterations can make your suit look and feel truly made for you.
Let us help you look your best.