Time Tailor

Really bad experience with the owner. The positive reviews must be from people who enjoy abuse. The owner is so rude. I made the mistake of walking in to see if she would tailor a pair of pants. She let me have it. Yelled at me for not having an appointment. I politely left but was really shocked at how she treats customers. Inside, the place is tiny and dark. Could not possibly fit more than one customer at a time. Some other reviewers noted the owners bad attitude. Only go here if you enjoy abuse.

Elvira adjusted my wedding dress before 1 week and she did a excellent job!
l will always go back.

High end tailoring like you really don’t see anymore. Those tailors you usually see in dry cleaners around town are complete rookies compared to Elvira. We brought in a bunch of things to be adjusted (jackets, pants, etc.) and she did an amazing job on everything.
Not only was the work good, she also gave honest advice on what was worth fixing and what wasn’t, after carefully considering item quality and body shape/​size. Essentially, she threw away a few jobs for herself in order for her customer to have a great looking and properly fitting piece of clothing. That’s integrity. Great shop.

Even though the work she did on my pants was good (taking them in) and her prices and recommendations were reasonable, or at least on par with other tailors, I will not be returning. This lady has a bad attitude and thinks she’s the Tailor Nazi! Next!

Elvira is amazing. 3 reasons you should go.
(1) Solid tailoring.
She takes time to measure and pin; she’ll have you move around in the garment and make sure the fit is correct. She listens to what you want and will give it to you if she can. If she can’t, she’ll give you a thorough explanation as to why she can’t — she’ll explain garment structure, fabric type etc. She will also either suggest an alternate route or tell you point blank if the piece just isn’t worth saving or altering. Her work is also GOOD. This is solid European tailoring at its best.
(2) Great advice.
As I mentioned above, Elvira is a mean fashion consultant. She is very aware and sensitive to body types, fabrics, proportions, cuts and what will or will not flatter you. She’s also great at discerning what pieces will serve you in a timeless wardrobe, and how to make them fit in a classic way. She will tell you whether to keep or return something, or if it’s worth the money. Her advice is gold. She is straightforward and to the point, not rude.
(3) Fair prices.
She is one of the most reasonable tailors I have ever seen. Ask and she will explain the pricing. She will also tell you if it’s not worth it, as I said.
TIPS:
CALL AHEAD!!! Know exactly how many items you are bringing and tell her what you want. She is ridiculously busy, you cannot just walk in. You have to give her the professional courtesy of calling ahead, being honest and making an appointment.
Park at the Stop and Shop and walk over.
Bring any heels or undergarments you plan wearing with an item. Bring accessories too if you feel like it – she has even helped me narrow down what earrings to wear with a dress, and what kind of shoes to boot!
Also — SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS FOR PICK UP! She is old school — does not use a computer etc. Your charge will be handwritten on the receipt, along with the pick up time. If you don’t keep that receipt, it’s on you if you feel there’s some miscommunication about pricing or pick up time. If this bothers you, don’t go!

I can’t review their work, but I couldn’t even make it past the first phone call. You may want to consider having an actual nice human being answer the phone. Taking my business elsewhere.

Every single hem she did for me has fallen out in less than 9 months. EVERY single one. I also found her treatment to be condescending and insulting. I recommend going elsewhere.

Actually took the time to write my first review simply because Elvira is the BOMB!
I’ve been going to her for about a year now and like everyone else has said she is honest, efficient and a professional. There is no doubt in the quality of her and her staff’s work. Always, always make an appointment! This makes life easier. Be honest with what you want and what you need.
Elvira and her staff worked on a suit that I really needed for a wedding. I received tons of compliments regarding the cut and fit of the suit. I was repeatedly asked where I got it. I made it a point that it wasn’t where I got it that mattered but who worked on it. Little did they know I got one awesome Russian tailor helping me out!
Elvira has a great eye for detail and great fashion sense. She is 120% in tune with the times alright?! Whenever I am about to mention something that I want done she is already suggesting it or already doing it. Always a step ahead of me. At times, I feel like I don’t have to say anything really. If something looks off and is bothering me, I always make it a point to discuss it with her and take her advice into consideration. All in all, she gets me.
good luck!

I recently had 2 evening gowns altered here. Elvira and her staff are efficient and do excellent work. I’m not accustomed to having alterations done, so seemed a bit on the pricey side. Nonetheless, I was very happy with the quality and timeliness of her work. You won’t be disappointed.

Elvira is great! I was searching for somewhere to bring a bridesmaid dress for a friend’s wedding and came across Time Tailor on Unilocal.I am so happy I did because Elvira did a wonderful job on the alterations to the dress and in a short amount of time.
I will surely be bringing anything I need altered to Elvira in the future. She is very honest and efficient and truly appreciates a phone call in advance for an appointment as she is quite busy which is a testament to her work.

For about five years, Elvira has been our family’s go-​to tailor. Real old European tailoring skills that go way beyond hems and such. She has worked miracles with our weight gains and losses, and her prices have always been very fair. I also like that she has a good fashion sense with men’s and women clothing.
Bonus: Elvira will tell you the truth about the outfit you purchased «on sale», and if its worthy the cost of alterations. So, before you rip off the tags, let her see you in it. She’ll be straight with you if she thinks you should take it back.
Some tips we’ve picked up along the way:
Elvira really appreciates a call ahead of your visit, especially if you’ll be coming in with an armload of alterations.
For the fittings, its important to wear applicable undergarments and shoes.
Make sure the garments are clean before you bring them in. Pressing is an integral part of the tailoring process. But, pressing soiled fabrics creates a big problem because the heat is likely to turn it into a permanent stain.
Elvira is a very sought-​after tailor. Sales people at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom often refer their customers to her. Don’t wait till the last minute when you need something done. Especially during typically busy seasons… weddings months, Christmas parties, proms, etc. Do yourself and Elvira a favor. Build-​in some lead time. It’ll be worth it.

Truly a great place to get anything tailored. Fast service and very professional. She does give you her opinion on something you want to alter and she will recommend you to do it or not depending on if it is worth doing it.
I dropped by on Thursday and asked her if she could urgently make some alterations to one of my pants so I could pick it up ASAP because I dropped off 3 pairs of pants.
To my surprise, she had all 3 of them ready yesterday. She gave me a call ahead of time that the pants were ready and called me again just to make sure I had understood, due to the urgency of these alterations.
I am definitely coming back again and recommending it to anyone in the area.

I liked this place a lot, but after a year the stitching in my suit jacked is coming apart.

Elvira is great. I dropped off 15 items, a combination of shirts, pants, and outerwear. It was my first time visiting the store, and I was impressed with her honesty. All of my items were from days when I was carrying lots of extra weight so there was lots of work to do. Elvira took the time to go through each one with me and give me her thoughts on each. She even will tell you if it’s not worth it to alter, or if she thinks it won’t look good tailored. I mean who turns down work?
Definitely call ahead for an appointment so she can block off time for you.

A small store with big service. Call ahead as they like to schedule a convenient time. Excellent service and pricing and they can make you feel 100% better when your
clothes fit correctly. Now-​a-​days with so much clothing purchased off the internet, its important to have a good tailor that can make the almost right, exactly right.
Time Tailor is next door to Westchester Burger which will make it easy to find on your first trip. Park in Stop N Shop as there is precious little parking on this part of Westchester Avenue.
Note: this is not a dry cleaner.