AilsWallace

...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

Speedwell

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.

AilsWallace

Thanks speedwell!

sir_eccles

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

AilsWallace

That sounds like just the ticket. Thanks eccles!

Sally Redux

Men's Wearhouse?

I thought the thread was going to be about Eastenders

Yorkieabroad

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

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.....

AilsWallace

Thank you Sally r

AilsWallace

Wood louse yorkie

Yorkieabroad

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

lizzyq

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

Steerpike

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.

AilsWallace

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

AilsWallace

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

Yorkieabroad

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