Slaters in the states...
 

...and no, not the creepy crawly type:)
Any ex Scottish Central belters know of a place in NJ or NYC like Slater's menswear? Am on the hunt for somewhere that can measure a gent and get the perfect fit for him without it being a totally high end place

Any and all help appreciated as always

Ails

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A British tailor would be high-end, but you may find some perfectly competent Asians who trained the same way. Remember the reputation of Hong Kong! Ask around at Asian-owned businesses and see if they know anyone.

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Thanks speedwell!

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Some of the regular old department stores like Macys still have little old men with tapes around their necks hidden in basements.

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That sounds like just the ticket. Thanks eccles!

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Men's Wearhouse?

I thought the thread was going to be about Eastenders :lol:

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I'm still wondering what a "creepy crawly type" slater is:confused:

Ps...I live in shorts and t-shirts now...not needed a real tailor since we arrived here. I know a couple of good ones in Singapore and Hong Kong though.....:unsure:

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Thank you Sally r

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Wood louse yorkie

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They're called slaters? Never heard that before......

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... and I though Ails needed to have her roof repaired. :o

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I take my shirts and trousers to what would be commonly called a 'Dry Cleaners' or just 'Cleaners' here - eg http://www.yelp.com/biz/hosanna-1hr-...s-walnut-creek . In most of the ones I've used over the years, they have someone who does basic repairs and/or, they will refer you to someone locally that does. I recently needed a bunch of adjustments made, and I was referred to a fantastic little old Asian lady in a strip mall who did a bang-up job for a very reasonable price. So I'd approach your local 'cleaners' as a start.

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It might be a Scottish thing, or a word my dad just made up but convinced us it was genuine :-)

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Think there is a wee cleaners not far from, will have a look. Thanks steerpike

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Uh, oh...I do that with mine. Its just sooooo easy when they're young. I often have explaining to do to their teachers......:o