The Case for Tailoring: Why Fit is the Future of Sustainable Fashion
Because when it fits right, it feels good
In a culture driven by instant gratification, tailoring might seem like a forgotten art. But at CIRQULAR, we see it differently; tailoring isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s an essential tool for feeling fabulous in the clothes you wear. We’re making the case for better fit over fast fixes because when your clothes fit you properly, you wear them longer, love them more, and ultimately buy less! (You're practically saving money)
Let’s Talk About Fit
Ever bought something you loved in-store, only to find it hangs unworn in your wardrobe because the fit’s just... not quite right? You’re not alone. Fit is one of the top reasons clothes get discarded or resold. The solution? Tailoring.
Tailoring bridges the gap between what’s available off the rack and what actually works for your body. It’s the ultimate form of personalisation and it’s quietly radical. It says, “I care enough about this piece to make it work for me.”
When we start to buy better, our clothes last longer, but that doesn’t always mean they’ll always fit us the way they used to. Like seasons, our bodies change. Rather than letting those ‘I used to fit into that’ items hang quietly, hoping for a change in season, tailoring can help you either upsize or take in your once favourite fashion items.
Tailoring Is for Everyone
Tailoring has long been misunderstood as something reserved for wedding suits or luxury pieces. But we’re here to challenge that. Every day clothes from vintage denim to oversized blazers, bias-cut skirts to jumpsuits all deserve a custom fit.
We encourage our community to treat tailoring not as a last resort, but a first step in building a personalised wardrobe that we love and care for. It’s not about chasing trends. It’s about refining what you already have, so it serves you now.
Our Tailoring Service at CIRQULAR
We’ve built a community of local tailors and alteration specialists who understand not just construction, but care. Whether it's reworking vintage finds, adjusting investment pieces, or fine-tuning the fit of something sentimental, we’ll help you create a wardrobe that works for you.
What You Can Tailor
Here are a few common tailoring fixes that can transform your wardrobe:
- Trousers: Take up the hem, taper the leg, adjust the waist
- Shirts + Blouses: Take in the side seams, shorten the sleeves
- Dresses: Adjust the straps, take in the waist, shorten the hem
- Blazers + Jackets: Cinch the back, narrow the sleeves, add structure
- Skirts: Shorten the length, reset the zip, refit the hips
How to book a tailoring service with us
- Book a fitting or send us your piece by submitting your item of clothing here
- We’ll assess the garment and provide options, quotes and lead times
- Expert tailoring gets done, thoughtfully and locally
- You receive your piece that fits beautifully
Need some inspo on where to get started? Book a restyling service with one of our expert stylists here
Tailoring is the Future
Fit first, trend second. Fast fashion thrives on ill-fitting, throwaway clothing. Tailoring flips that narrative. When we tailor, we:
- Extend the life of existing garments
- Reduce waste and overproduction
- Maximise what we already own
- Create a more conscious wardrobe
It also prevents premature donations or landfill contributions. A hem here, a dart there and suddenly, that “meh” piece becomes a forever favourite. Sustainability isn’t just about fabric choices and production practices, it’s about shifting our mindset. A tailored wardrobe is a slower, more intentional way to get dressed. And that’s where true style begins. So next time you’re tempted to toss or replace, pause. Could a little tailoring breathe new life into it?
Because when it fits, it stays.
And when it stays, uniquely yours always.
