I've now been going to Mr. Kim for just over a year. Real nice guy, runs the shop out of his house. Will take his time to make sure he gets the job done right, and if something happens to be wrong, he will fix it for you without issue. Pluses: as opposed to downtown, you can normally find parking without issue, and best? His prices are best for the product received. read more

Mr. Kim did an amazing job on the items that I recently brought in!! I love thrifting so when I find something I absolutely love, but need shortened and/or taken in, it's such a relief to have someone to take it to that can make those changes. A dress, romper and midi skirt were all turned around in impeccable time. They have amazing customer service and I'm definite I'll return. If you're in the Capitol Hill area and are in need of some alterations this is your place. Thanks guys :-) read more

Very satisfied with a small but difficult patch job he did to the crotch area of a pair of suit pants of mine where the fabric had worn thin and torn. $40, and my suit will live on for a couple more years. read more

I found Mr. Kim through a general search of Yelp and must admit that the reviews are all on point. I needed 2 designer suits taken in and only had about 5 days for a turn-around. Mr. Kim not only made them fit perfectly but did it in a week (Despite what looked like dozens of pieces currently in progress behind his counter) before I flew to CA for work. It cost around $100 to take in the skirt and suit jacket, which I didn't find unreasonable, given the amount of work and time given. Some of the other reviews are accurate regarding the work-space and communication: its a tiny 2 room operation, which smells largely of cats, and Mr. Kim moves quickly with few words. He also requests you pay up-front, which usually I refuse to do, but took a chance and am okay doing from now on there. I'm in a wedding in PR and the bridesmaids dresses were ordered from a tiny bridal shop in Providence, RI (way too much remote coordinating going on), where I had to fax? my measurements. Needless to say, a size dress that should be way too big is too tiny in the ribs, so I'll be heading to Mr. Kim this week to have it taken out a smidge. read more

Very satisfied with the quality of Mr. Kim's tailoring. Prices are extremely reasonable.

I can't thank Mr. Kim enough. I tried on my skirt suit a few days before I had to go out of town for work and it was way too big. I was panicking because if I couldn't find someone to alter it within 24 hours I was going to have to buy a new suit, which most likely would be too long on me anyway (even petites tend to be too long). I found Mr. Kim through Yelp and when I got there he told me he could get it done within 24 hours! He discovered that he couldn't shorten the sleeves normally because there were buttons there, but he managed to find a complicated work-around and was still able to get it done within 24 hours. When I came to pick it up I could tell he had been working nonstop to finish it on time. It fit perfectly and was going to be just $90 for the whole suit, which is such a great price for the work, especially since he did it so quickly. It ended up being more expensive because of the sleeve issue, but completely worth it. He will definitely have my business from now on. read more

Hands down the best tailor in DC. I took my boxy poorly fitted work uniform dress shirts to him, and they came out looking perfect! On time as promised, and amazing prices. I won't be going anywhere else in the DMV! read more

Best tailor in Washington, D.C. A little expensive but this is my new go to alterations shop.

Incredible work. Kim completely reconstructed a suit for a last minute occasion and had the suit ready in less than 2 days. Fits like lotion! The best custom tailor in DC for over 30 years. Not to mention his free snacks! read more

I could have been happier since the alterations they did on the pants and shirts I took to them last week were done pretty well. And the prices were inexpensive too. But they took really long. I remember getting the same job done by another shop before and it didn't take them that long. read more

I've been going to Mr. Kim ever since moving to Washington--after doing quite a bit of research. I've only gone to a different tailor once--out of curiosity--and wound up paying more for work that I didn't like as much. I've brought Mr. Kim all kinds of suits (and pants and shirts) with all kinds of problems, and he's made them all fit like they were MTM. In the event that a garment isn't worth altering, he'll tell you. His manner is no-nonesense, and he works quickly, which at first made me nervous that he was rushing. He isn't. He just knows that he's doing. They say when you have a good mechanic, a good doctor, and a good lawyer, never move. I'd add tailor to the list, and recommend Mr. Kim. read more

When my tailor retired to the 'burbs three years ago, I tried places all over town and was met with mediocre, yet expensive, work. Finally, my search for a great tailor is over. Mr. Kim's work is impeccable, his prices are very reasonable, parking is easy, and to top it off, he's just a really nice person. I plan to bring all of my alterations to him from now on! p.s. he accepts credit cards with a $10 minimum. read more

I have been going to Mr. Kim for about two years now, and will continue traveling to see him from anywhere in the city. The sticker shock of DC tailoring has almost worn off because of the quality of his work and amazing turnaround. Best of all, he does not accept alterations that will cost you more, when there is an easier/cheaper workaround (e.g. when my partner took his suit to Mr. Kim to get it taken in and Mr. Kim told us to exchange it for a size down to save on what would otherwise be a massive tailoring job). read more

Today I went in expecting to drop off two pairs of pants, pay a overpriced DC fee and have to come back in a week for pick up. Instead, he repaired both of my pants within 15 minutes and charged me no fee. I tried to get him to take money but he refused. I'm amazed, grateful and spreading the word. read more

Mr. Kim is the man. I bought a suit off the rack, and after being recommended by a couple friends, I took it to Mr. Kim for tailoring. He explained how he felt it should fall, what current styles were, and how he would like to tailor it for my body type. I went with his recommendations and got my order back in a few days. It was perfect. The suit looked so good that my girlfriend plans to ditch her tailor for Mr. Kim. Highly Recommended and will be returning for sure. read more

I have used Mr. Kim to alter three bridesmaid's dresses. I was satisfied with my first two experiences, but this last experience was by far the best. My figure is disproportionate (I have a large chest and comparatively smaller waist), so I had ordered a size up to ensure the dress would fit (at the saleswoman's recommendation) only to find myself swimming in it when it actually arrived. It was a strapless dress and needed to be hemmed and taken in quite a lot at the top to ensure the dress would stay up! Mr. Kim gave me a 10 day estimate and the dress was completed when I came in to pick it up. Unfortunately, although the dress fit very well for the most part, the front of the dress left me a bit exposed given my large chest size. I asked Mr. Kim if there was anything he could do in the next two days to make the dress fit better. He offered to take out the seam at the top and work some magic to try to make the dress sit closer to my body in the front. Lo and behold, two days later, the dress fit perfectly and I did not pay anything additional for the additional work. And, at the wedding, I received more compliments on how beautifully the dress fit me than I ever had before. If I need anything else tailored, I am definitely heading back to Mr. Kim! (P.S. - I rarely give anything 5 stars, so take that for what it is worth, but I would definitely recommend giving Mr. Kim a try!) read more

If you want to get your clothes back smelling like boiled fish heads, kitty litter, and cigarettes then Mr. Kim is your man. I brought two french cuff shirts in to Mr. Kim and asked him to convert them into standard barrel sleeves. The job he did on the shirts was fine, though he did charge me almost twice as much as my old tailor in Boston charged me a few years ago for the same job. In the future, Kim should give you a free gift certificate for dry cleaning or knock 10 bucks off each job to get the stench of his shop off your clothing. At the end of the day I ended up paying more than I should have for the work then even more to get my shirts cleaned. My advice is to stay away from Mr. Kim's. read more

Mr. Kim has tailored four of my suit jackets and sports coats. He has been very professional, taking the time to understand the look I want and suggesting various alterations without being pushy. Each jacket has come out just as I wanted, and I have received several compliments on his work. His prices seem reasonable for the quality he provides. read more

Great job, very reasonable prices. I have been trying to get a new zipper for a leather jacket and was given outrageous quotes by other tailors. Mr. Lee replaced it for half the price. read more

I've been going to Kim's Custom Tailor since he was located in Southwest DC. After I moved to Virginia, I tried another tailor but decided that Mr. Kim was worth the drive. It is very high quality work, he always has it done on time, and the price is reasonable. read more

Perfect sameday hem on my pants. Thank you, Mr. Kim!

i went to this tailor only because of the great yelp reviews, but was very disappointed. I brought in two suit skirts and a blazer, which needed to be taken in. one skirt turned out perfectly fine, but the other skirt was still way too big (and the matching blazer was too big as well, although at least it looked normal). i asked mr. kim whether he could take in the too-big skirt while i was there, but he said that he did not have the time. i fly out tomorrow for a two-day interview, which is why i bought the too-big suit in the first place, so now i don't even know what i'm going to wear the second day. maybe it's under new management? read more

Totally botched the straps on my WEDDING DRESS! Terrible amateurish job, and my dress smelled like smoke when I picked it up. Very unprofessional to smoke around other people's clothes! I was extremely disappointed because he actually did a great job on a bridesmaid's dress I brought in a couple of years ago. My friends have had good experiences at his place also, which is why I gave him two whole stars. As for my second experience, it was like he took no pride in his work. It was the easiest job ever (the straps needed to be shortened about an inch) and he completely failed. The straps were lumpy, the lace didn't match up, and it looked like something a child had done. I took my dress to Anytime Alterations and Maria Luz fixed his mess and made my dress beautiful again. Never coming back! read more

Great local tailor. Had a tux completely overhauled and it fit perfectly. He's nice, quick, and does a great job. Also was willing to stay late if we needed to pick up another piece after hours. All around, a great tailor. read more

I just had a heavy wool coat taken in and am very pleased with the result. The price seemed fair and I am extremely happy with the final product. I plan to return to him with other garments for alterations and will gladly recommend him to friends and family. read more

Mr, Kim is the best. I tore a hole in the sleeve of my brand new North Face parka. I didn't think it could be fixed to be honest. I called North Face and they said it would take them 6 weeks to get it fixed. I brought it to Mr. Kim and he had it back to me in 3 days and it looks as good as new. read more

Terrible experience. I took in a suit jacket and shirt to get tailored on Sep 29 (I actually went twice because the first time the door was locked at 11am and despite it being within his open hours, calling all three listed, and waiting/knocking no one opened up). I didn't need these items right away so he said come back on Oct 18. This was longer than I wanted, but since everyone online said he was good, I just shrugged and went with it. I came back on the 18th to pick up the items. After fumbling around for a few minutes looking for the items, he sheepishly told me they weren't done. He has almost three weeks to get this done and somehow managed not to. I read many online reviews about his quick turnaround so I was pretty frustrated. I was even more frustrated when I came back a week later to pick up the items and his credit card machine wasn't working. I finally picked up the items over a month after dropping them off and he only gave me a $10 discount. This $10 didn't even cover the dry cleaning costs of having to take these items in because they smelled horribly of cats. A brand new suit jacket that I had to dry clean before ever even wearing it. It was such a frustrating experience. The tailoring was fine, but not worth the money and time expenses. Five trips to his shop plus two trips to the dry cleaners plus over forty days plus over $100 so I could finally have half an outfit to wear to work. I've waited a bit to write this to see if I would calm down on the matter, but I'm still super annoyed. Will never go here again and would recommend for you to do the same! read more

Mr Kim is the best...always have nothing but good service here; don''t think you could find a better tailor in the DC area...not sure what happened with the one bad review, but it certainly doesn't reflect my experience with Mr Kim...you can't go wrong here. read more

I just took my futon to Kim's Custom Tailor with a bunch of fabric and asked if he could make a cover. He wasn't familiar with futons, so I explained that it was like a sheet cover for a mattress, but closed with a zipper. I crossed my fingers and said I would be back in 10 days. Well, tonight I picked up the mattress with the cover and boy was I surprised! It was fabulous! He had put edges around the cushion, as if it were a professionally done couch! He spent a lot more time sewing it than we both figured and he charged me a reasonable price. A very gifted tailor and I will definitely use him again! read more

The tailor at this place misguide you all the way. Even though I asked for a hem for a designer dress, he decided to cut it without my consent, damaging the dress. I asked for my money back and he did not agree. He kept saying he would make a copy of the dress. This was a Vera Wang dress, which doesn't make sense to make a copy of it. He was beyond reasoning. I started a credit card charge dispute. Don't come to this place. read more

Mr. Kim is an amazing tailor and all around great guy. He has altered my pants, shirts, jackets and suits. All were tailored to fit me perfectly. He even fixed another tailor's mistake. Thanks Mr. Kim! read more