Expert Tailors to Elevate Your Special Occasion Look
Alterations are a great way to elevate the entire look of an already beautiful dress.
Bespoke Suiting – More than simply made to measure
Maybe it’s the fact that we’re in the clothing industry. Or maybe it’s the fact that we love quality clothing. Whatever it is, we’re always in awe of bespoke suits. First of all, the history of the men’s suit can literally be traced back hundreds of years. I mean, the off the rack suit wasn’t even an option till the sewing machine was invented in the early 1800s. Before that, all men wore bespoke suits. Either you were fitted for it with a tailor, or you bought it second-hand. Today, in the midst of the throwaway fashion, there are still plenty of men who know the value, sophistication and confidence that only bespoke suits can bring. It’s the pinnacle of customization. Imagine having a suit designed exclusively for you, with every detail based on your taste. Imagine someone measuring your arms, your legs, your chest, your waist, your back, your seat, even the slope of your shoulders to create a suit just for you. Every imperceptible unique trait of your body is considered in order to make a bespoke suit. The process of creating a pattern and making a suit entirely from scratch is extraordinary. But the fact that you get to be involved in every decision is equally special. Do you need a conservative color and fabric? Go with a navy blue wool suit. Do you want something for warmer weather months? Pick a tan tweed. Do you want a go-to wedding suit? You can’t go wrong with a charcoal gray linen. Do you want to stand out? Choose a pattern that lets you do just that. With a bespoke suit, you choose whatever fabric you want. And if you don’t know what you want, a tailor is always experienced enough to tell you what textures and colors will flatter you. If you have the option of owning a bespoke suit, go for it! It’s such a wonderful experience. A bespoke suit isn’t just the best fitting and most comfortable suit you’ll ever own, it will also be the one you own the longest. It’s not unheard of getting twenty or thirty years of use. Now that’s a good value. Rest assured, Sudsies understands a bespoke suit is an investment that needs to be well-cared for, which is why we combine experience, expertise, and the greenest cutting-edge technologies to keep your bespoke suit in outstanding condition.
IRONING OUT THE FACTS FOR YOU
What to Consider Before Purchasing ‘No Iron’ Garments Garments these days can tout some serious technology, but it’s important to know that sometimes these perks may not be worthy of your wardrobe. We recently received some background about “no-iron” shirts. Passing along this information isn’t to sway our clients one way or the other, we simply believe in sharing our expertise to help you make the most informed decisions when investing in clothing. While the idea of not ironing sounds very convenient, you may not want to permanently stow away your ironing board just yet. According to Consumer Reports, no-iron shirts have a 20-25% shorter lifespan than untreated cotton shirts. The National Cleaners Association goes on to elaborate that the very treatment process that keeps these fabrics so smooth actually makes them more fragile. Collar, cuff, and elbow areas that are exposed to more friction are particularly susceptible to damage. Furthermore, these treatments can make the garments less breathable, thus the wearer may perspire more, which subsequently leads to additional wear-and-tear via dirt and oils. While we emphasize the value of a quality professional cleaning, it’s not a preventative remedy for these already weakened fibers. If the thought of an iron has you steaming, then perhaps this early lifespan is a worthy trade off – we just suggest not getting too attached to these types of garments for the long run. For questions about your clothing, no-iron or not, or about Sudsies green cleaning processes, you can speak with a dedicated customer service concierge at 305.864.3279. Additional information about our services can be found at sudsies.com.
NEW YEAR, MORE FRESH POSSIBILITIES
It’s a New Year, new decade, and new opportunity for Sudsies to best serve as South Florida’s favorite luxury dry cleaner. But first, with us being the sentimental kind and all, we wanted to briefly reflect on just how far we’ve come.
SUDSIES SPOTLIGHT: IT GETS BETTER WITH ANGE CHARLES
dsies aims to set great impressions from start to finish. First impressions in our North Miami boutique begin with Ange Charles. As Front Desk Manager, Ange oversees all customer interactions, and ensures that all the hard work of our cleaning technicians behind the scenes is ultimately presented to the client in the perfect light.
