A: This will depend on the dress style, cut and the fabric but also whether you change your shape by losing weight. On average you could expect perhaps two fittings, but in some cases and for a simple hem you may only need the one. Alterations are usually charged in addition to the cost of the dress. Some retailers offer an in-house alteration service whilst others will point you in the right direction of a seamstress that they recommend. Before the work commences it’s a good idea to ask for an approximate indication of the cost so that there are no major surprises.
