Wo’s Custom Tailoring

I have a long leather coat which I had not worn for two reasons: it had shoulder pads which made my already broad shoulders look like Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce or Joan Collins in Dynasty (depending on your age). It also only had one button for closure which didn’t boad well for cold days. So I brought it to Wo’s. Lin was great translating the questions/​answers between me and the tailor. I think he (the tailor whose name I forgot) considered the zipper a complex modification but he took on the job. We did the mods in two transactions: first he took out the shoulder pads and then he added the zipper. I now wear the coat as if it was tailored for me … oh, wait, it was!
Cash only so hit the ATM before you pick up your item. Great turnaround time — shorter than was originally quoted.

A gem of a tailor shop on the UES, Wo’s is operated by people who care a lot about their work. I brought my vintage fur coat here for repair. Lin’s consultation on the condition of my coat, the process it would require, and the final cost was very reassuring. She also respected my time and commute since I live in Brooklyn and had the coat ready and available for me to pick up the next day. She mentioned the tailor spent three hours on my coat that morning. I paid a good price here and they saved my beautiful vintage coat from further damage.

I’ve gone to multiple tailors since I’ve lived in the city and they ranged from horrible to okay at best. Wo’s is leaps and bounds better than any other tailor that I’ve been to in the city. Not only is the store actually nice and comfortable to be in, but they actually listen to what you want and do a great tailoring job. I have never been dissatisfied with any clothes I’ve gotten tailored at Wo’s and always felt that they actually cared about doing a great job.

I went here to get a bridesmaid dress tailored for my sister’s wedding. They turned a dress that looked like a fallen down curtain into a beautiful gown. I was very picky and asked them to take two beaded belts I purchased and turn it into a waist sash to put on the gown. They were very diligent and honest in their work — telling me what could be realistically done and what to not touch so as not to ruin the dress or the fabric. They were unbelievably patient and ten times nicer than most every other tailor in the area. They did an excellent job on a jacket for my dad as well. Highly recommended to anyone in need of a job well done!

The best, most accommodating and reasonably priced tailors I have found in NYC. Wo’s accept walk-​ins, they are very knowledgable and have worked wonders for me thus far (they completely saved my silk chiffon trench coat). They are super reliable, always do an amazing job and are very reasonably priced.
Cash or check on collection, good turnaround time, private fitting area.

They work magic! Seriously! I dropped off a gown Monday… they had it taken out that afternoon and then hemmed a few days later. I picked up the finished gown Thursday for my event Friday! Honestly they do such quality work… worth every penny! Cash or check only! Professional on every level.

Best tailor on the UES! Wo and his staff are well trained expert tailors who have mastered the art of making the customer happy. I am never disappointed by Wo’s craftsmanship and will continue to use his services as long as I can. Wo has tailored multiple suits, pants, jeans, jackets for myself and each time I am incredibly impressed by the attention to detail.

Nice work and quick turn around on multiple leather and silk pieces my first time in.

I can’t say enough about the expert and reasonable alterations done on four dresses I brought in for my daughter’s wedding.
Sheila and her staff of expert tailors worked till all hours to make every adjustment I asked for and to suggest their own creative ways of giving my dresses — all if which were too big everywhere except the waist for my petite frame — the most flattering shape.
I am fussy and impossible to fit and have nightmares re childhood trips bad tailors. I did not look forward to this important adult trip.
I read endless Unilocal reviews of all the recommended wedding alteration tailors — invariably embedded among the rave reviews would be mention of prima donna attitudes and outrageous pricing.
Undeterred, I went off the grid and discovered Wo’s Custom Tailor, had a wonderful experience, and after three long, PATIENT fittings, I left feeling confident in the way my arduously selected
MOB dresses fit.
I trust Wo’s honesty, their Eye and their fashion sense. They even helped me choose between two dresses — one of which would have been much more expensive to alter, so it would have been more profit for them, and it turned out to be a hit.
I think this sincere concern for their customers — which I observed with everyone who came into the shop during my long fittings — is what earns Wo a loyal customer base, both male and female.
They do great work on complicated gowns and you won’t leave feeling ripped off or demeaned.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! I call them MIRACLE workers! I took my wedding dress there in a complete panic as i ordered it and it was 1 inch too small at the bust and i couldn’t even zip it up! They took the time to listen to me, they were KIND, and they reassured me that it was going to be okay! I had a lace overlay and had taken it to a number of places before who were going to charge me double what these guys quotes and wanted to chop up the dress.
Lyn was so wonderful and they quoted me a great price. When i picked it up i oculdnt believe it! It was perfect!!! It looked like the dress was made for me and the lace overlay was perfect. the craftsmenship was just wonderful too! Look no further– go to these guys!

I’ve taken two dresses — a sundress and a bridesmaids dress — to be altered at Wo’s Tailoring and I’ve been incredibly happy with both results. Only four stars because they are expensive. It was $ 40 to have a few inches cut off my sundress (two layers) and $ 100 to have my bridesmaids dress taken in (they had to remove the zipper which increases the price). I can’t complain too much, however, because both dresses were altered exactly the way I wanted.

Wo’s Custom Tailoring saved the day! I ordered a bridesmaid’s dress that was a size too small and needed a piece of fabric added to the bust to make it fit. I went to three tailors in Flatiron that refused to help and told me that I needed to re-​order the dress (which there wasn’t time for). Wo’s accepted the challenge and tailored the dress so that it was a perfect fit! Perfect length and just the amount of extra room so I could dance the night away at my best friend’s wedding without adjusting it every minute. Oh, and they did this all in under 2 weeks.
One last thing: The team that helped me was unbelievably accomodating and a pleasure to work with. I already felt super self conscious that my dress didn’t fit and they made me not only comfortable but beautiful in my bridal wear!

I was very satisfied with the work done on my dress. It wasn’t rushed and I felt like a priority. A little on the pricey side but hey you get what you pay for.

Brooks brothers tailors butchered my suits and I brought them here. These guys fixed it beautifully. Both suits came back fitting like a glove. Will definitely come back here. He knows what he’s doing.

I would give this tailor a 0 if i could. This was a very bad experience.
My now husband took his Joseph A Bank suit to this tailor for our upcoming wedding. He lost weight while we were getting ready for the wedding and the suit no longer fit. I read great reviews that they took store bought suits and made them look like they were specially made for you. This was not the case. We came back for him to try it on and pick it up and the thing looked off. It was like the jacket was taken in the center too much and the bottom flared out like a lady jacket would for your hips. We spent a long time there trying to explain the issue but now they were acting like they didn’t understand English. They stopped helping us for a period of time to help new people coming in almost hoping we would give up and go away. We were left with him just standing there in the suit by the mirror for about a half an hr. I started to get upset and went directly up to the people and asked for them to help us again. We were already late for another appointment. One of the ladies started to say that there was nothing that they could do because this was not a tailor made suit and this is the way suits are when you buy them at a store. I said I know its not a tailored suit and that’s why we are paying to have it tailored to fit him. Then they said the could fix it for $ 100 more. We came back the next day and they had sewed a little strap on the back under the flaps that was uneven. I pointed out that it was uneven and the woman said it wasn’t so she took a ruler to prove it to me and ended up showing herself that it was uneven. The whole shitty experience was a long time suck that we didn’t need so close to the wedding. We ended up paying them double what the suit cost in order to have them tailor it and my husband did not feel 100% comfortable in it.
WAY TO MUCH MONEY FOR SHIT SERVICE AND A SHIT JOB!

they did a really nice job on my dress.
i was having a vintage dress altered, and the alterations ended up costing more than the dress itself since it turns out wo’s on the the higher-​end side of things, but they did a perfect job. everyone who works here is incredibly polite and friendly, and they seem to really care about their work. my only complaint is that they are cash only which can be inconvenient since they are pricey.

Great place for alterations! I took a bridesmaid dress that needed to be taken in and I had less than 2 weeks! They were very fast and got the alterations doen on time, when I went to try it on it still needed a small change and they did it right their on the spot by hand! I think its a bit pricey, but I think the prices match the area.
Would definitely go back!

I went again to the shop a couple weeks back. I was in a wedding party so I had to get my (cheap) suit fitted. The Tailor (I made it proper because that’s how good he is) saw the suit and understood without a single word exchanged between us what he had to do. However, I’ve been coming to him many times since the last review, which is why he knew what I wanted.
Fast forward 2 weeks when I had to pick up the suit and Holy Sh! te!!, he made me look good. The suit was perfectly tailored and well executed. I can not say enough about him and his work.
P. S. Since my last review, I have gotten many blazers and sport jackets done. I’m telling you, he makes the clothes fit you so right, like you spent a lot of money on your clothes.

This was my first experience with Wo’s tailor. It has a nice décor with an upscale vibe (see photos above). A friendly lady greeted me and escorted me to the back. She translated for Wo, and we took time to discuss a few alteration options. The man is experienced and knowledgeable.
I had the sleeves of my overcoat shortened and a shirt slimmed down. They did a fantastic job. The sleeves were complicated (double layer) and the final product was as good as new. They also did an excellent job with the shirt, right down to the details. It now fits me like a glove.
The price is reasonable and is on par with another tailor nearby. I’m satisfied with their work and will definitely be back. I recommend this place.

Wo’s definitely has a nicer, cleaner, more upscale vibe than your typical tailor /​cleaners, which are usually cramped into a small, dingy storefront. Great open space and nice lighting.
Very friendly lady led me into a back area where I could try on my winter coat and explain what I needed — fairly complicated sleeve shortening due to a zipper built into the sleeves. Two Chinese ladies and a gentleman took their time diagnosing the issue and then gave me my options, in fact recommending the cheapest and simplest fix.
Picked up my coat 5 days later and they had done a great job. Quality craftsmanship down to the detailed stitching pattern. Price was very fair at $ 30. Not dirt cheap, but at Wo’s you will get what you pay for!
The folks who run Wo’s are SUPER friendly, knowledgeable, work well together, and are familiar with most all tailoring issues, whether simple or complex.