Express Tailor Shop

Ok let me say this was not my first time using this company BUT IS THE LAST. Took 3 items to be tailored. 2 jumpsuits and 1 dress. At the drop off I should have walked out. Customer next to me with $ 10 dress (tag on) was arguing (in Spanish) she wanted dress tailored split and all for $ 5. Her argument was dress only cost $ 10 so she felt $ 5 was fair. They agreed quietly! ! I on the other hand debated $ 25 for straight hem summer dress was too much but I paid. I left 3 items paying $ 85. Well I returned days later pu items and headed home 2 hour trip. Started packing bags for trip and was on my way. Got to destination n dress had never been tailored. PISSED
So when I return to NYC take item back and request immediate tailoring. «OH MOMMIE YOU SHOULD HAVE CALLED ME I AM BUSY TODAY» Well after words back and forth I asked for a refund. «WE DONT GIVE REFUNDS but I WILL FIX DRESS NOW.»
While they fixed I typed this… NEVER AGAIN YOU LOST A CUSTOMER.

This shop is extremely speedy and helpful. I’ve brought 5 coats and 4 shirts here so far, and I’ll keep coming back.

As others have experienced, I brought in a $ 400 Maid of Honor dress to be tailored, told them «no rush», they said come back on Wednesday at 6 (5 days later). My dress was not even started when I came for pickup! They told me it would be 30 more minutes. I waited for an 1 HOUR and 15 MINUTES for them to finish it. There were no apologies or anything. I tried on the dress before paying and was not happy: the shoulders were off, the fabric hung weird, the seams looked bad. I voiced my concerns about the bad work and the hour long wait and the girl only said I could bring it back and they’ll fix it. No discount, no «sorry», no nothing. I will NEVER go there again. My poor dress SUCKS now. Express Tailors sucks.

HIGHLY recommended for quick, good quality work. I had a ball gown altered here; they took it up by a few inches and took the sides in, and they did it in about four hours. It came back fitting perfectly. I will definitely go back here!

After being rejected by two local tailor shops on Orchard for the simple thing we needed they took us and did SUCH AN AMAZING JOB. This will always be our first stop for all tailoring thank you!!!

While this is my second choice for tailors on Rivington Street (you will have to read my other reviews to learn what my #1 choice is), I have nothing but positive things to write about Express Tailors. They do good work and they do it quickly.

Fast jean repair in 20 minutes. And cheap! I don’t know how they do it, but they do. Well deserving of a 5-​star rating.

It was my first time here and I got 5 skirts from J Crew altered. Did such a good job with speedy service!

Great tailors. They are out of my way, but worth the trip. I have a pair of gorgeous vintage 501’s that I was afraid to screw up. The ladies at Reformation recommended I take them here and it was the best decision EVER. They did a fantastic and FAST job tapering my jeans. Very reasonable price: $ 10
Finding a pair of vintage 501’s in a tiny size is impossible. SO GLAD these babies aren’t ruined!

These guys a great and do a great speedy job every time for a good price! No complaints. I have been coming here for a while now, and also recommended some friends who now also frequent this place — nothing but good to say about these guys.

I have to say, I don’t know if these guys tailors or magicians. Every time I bring a suit here, they tailor it brilliantly! And FAST! Love it!

INEXPENSIVE they are not! I had some fantasy about low prices, but they do a very
good job of tailoring, they are reasonably speedy and they’re a fun group of MEN
to poke and pin you. I schlepped clothing all the way from L.A. and it probably
was cheaper than having it done here-​and actually easier for me to pack and
bag than to navigate getting to my cleaners here. I’m not sure this is the way
to go if you’re traveling, but… I had used another tailor around the corner the
last time and while they were ok, I THOUGHT they were too expensive. Now
I’m not so sure, but let’s stop complaining. They know what they’re doing
and while they are a bit disorganized, it comes with the territory. A positive
experience and actually ‘fun’

I brought them material and they duplicated a pair of Christian Dior slacks that I had since 2005. I couldn’t wear them anymore because they were a size 29 and I’m about a 32 waist now. A lot of people have different views on these guys but anybody that can replicate a piece from scratch is ok in my book.

Not the best work I’ve had done, but they definitely know the current style and fit of clothes and have a good eye for what needs to be done. If you have a only a few items, the turnaround can be super quick.
I brought one shirt to get done and the price point was really decent for the amount of work getting done. The stitching wasn’t completely straight, but it fit really well. Subsequently I brought my entire wardrobe and had everything altered. Honestly it all fits a ton better now.
They have 3 dressing rooms right in the front and you can even watch the work being done. Their time estimates aren’t the best, but the work gets done. In terms of the other tailors in the neighborhood, they are all similarly competitive in terms of pricing.

I do not write reviews on Unilocal.But I am so frustrated with these tailors I had to write a review. I had to go to the store 3 times because the pants weren’t done, weren’t completed and when I finally got my clothing it took an hour because they had to «finish». Of the three times I came to the shop I heard people complaining each time. I can’t believe they are still in business.

Disorganized. Tried this place based on the reviews, turned up a week after the alterations were due, hadn’t even started. Returned the next day, tried on completed clothes in their changing rooms and found they were only half finished. Lots of apologies and offers to do it while I waited. Sorry guys I didn’t leave clothes with you for 2 weeks to stand around. Shame as I hoped to use them for a bunch of stuff.
Pros: cheap
Cons: need to spend time managing them, calling to check work is complete

this was my spot for any alterations. went today, to have my pants let out an inch (while you wait). came out to $ 10, I was shocked at the cost. I guess now that the area is trendy…
looks like I’ll have to find another spot.
good bye, old friend…

Where is that zero star button when I need it.
I’ve been using these guys for over a decade, and it’s time to move on. Over the years they have done some good work, mainly the simple stuff like hemming jeans. But that was mixed with always being late, messing up jacket sleeves, making shirts too tight, and other mistakes. But I always gave them a chance to fix things.
This time around, last month, they «lost» a new pair of suit pants. I should have known not to take a pair of J. Lindeberg pants to them, but I wasn’t thinking, or was I just being fair? Why not give them a chance, when more expensive tailors have messed up as well? When they could not find the pants, the offer of store credit was insulting. They would have been hemming pants for me for the next 5 years!
So I’m not going back, and I’ll be looking for two tailors, one for cheap hems, and one for suits and expensive clothes. Life is too short to deal with this level of incompetence.

Dear Express Tailor Shop,
A couple months back I stopped in to inquire about getting a bridesmaid dress fitted. The dress was nearly 2 sizes too big but you guys declared it wouldn’t be an issue. You measured, pinned and told me it would be ready in 3 days.
When I stopped back in to pick up the dress I was ecstatic to find that it fit like a glove. The tailor assigned to my case hemmed that dress like a boss and I couldn’t have been happier. The price of the alteration was more than I was hoping to spend (about $ 75) but not only did you shorten a couple inches, you took that dress in nearly 3″… so I wasn’t really all that surprised by the cost.
Thank you for being speedy, professional and all around awesome. See you guys in the near future.
Sincerely,
Alyssa

Anyone who gives this place less than 5-​stars is crazy. I got two pairs of pants patched up in the ABC (ass-​ball-​connecter) for $ 15 total (not each — total!) where I couldn’t get a quote anywhere for less than $ 48 per pair of pants.
My loyalty has been bought-​en.