I've been meaning to write this review for quite some time now. Lam Couture works wonders. I purchased a Carolina Herrera gown that I found on sale, but unfortunately it was the last one available and a full size too small. I took the dress to Lam Couture, and they were able to expand the dress so that it fit like a glove -- and in very short turnaround (2 days). In addition to using the extra material at the bottom of the gown, they took the fabric from inside the pockets to further expand the dress. (They replaced that fabric with something similar since nobody sees the inside of your pockets. Brilliant!) Will certainly return for all future alterations. read more

Professional and give a discount if you have over 5 items. Very fair pricing and fair turnaround

Brought in a collection of three pieces of exotic silk fabrics, and Lam Couture owner worked with me to design very elegant long dresses. Got fitted twice and after 3 weeks I now have three exclusively chic dresses for receptions. My husband followed suit, had 2 lightweight jackets custom made. With inside and outside pockets, they are perfect for travel. Extremely pleased with her creativity and flawless completions. So glad that I found a gem in the local tailoring. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place. After another tailor damaged a dress I intended to wear to my SIL's wedding, Lam Couture was able to save the dress, making it look as good as new. Kathy and her team are prompt, responsive and talented. read more

This is my first Yelp! review & I only hopped on to tell everyone how AMAZING Mrs. Lam and her team are. I needed a dress with a very quick turn around, not to mention I kept changing my mind & they more than delivered, they exceeded my expectations!! I had an amazing time at the Peace Ball at the NMAAHC all because of Mrs. Lam & she now has a lifelong customer out of me and permanent referrals! read more

Lam Couture - Peace Ball NMAAHC - Mrs. Lam saved the day!! - Bespoke Clothing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is going to be my go-to tailor from here on out. The tailoring was great, and the price is lower than other places I contacted. I also had a last-minute complication that meant I had to pick up the dress two days earlier than planned, and they were able to work with that without any issue. Highly recommended! read more

I needed a jumpsuit to be completely redone as it was two sizes or so too big, and they did a perfect job! Everything had to be move and re-proportioned, so it was not a simple job, but it turned out amazing! Great price for such a complex job and also done very quickly. The shop is well run and the staff very professional and nice. I'm very glad I didn't risk just going to my corner dry cleaner and sought out Lam because they clearly know what they're doing! read more

My bridesmaid dress for a friend's wedding got delayed because of COVID and by the time it arrived it was just a few weeks before the wedding. The dress was HUGE on me--probably a full two sizes off. I had three different places tell me the dress was too complicated to fix because of the extensive beading, especially on such a short timeline. Lam Couture saved me! They did a beautiful job on a complicated project on a tight schedule. It fits perfectly and looks like it was made for me. And the ladies were just a delight to work with. Can't recommend more highly! read more

I bought a formal, sequined Badgley-Mischka dress from a Rent-the-Runway clearance sale that was my size, according to the designer specs. The dress arrived, and, it did not fit. I knew I needed an expert tailor, and, I chose Lam Couture. They were amazing. I am a size 16-18, and short. The dress was too small in the bust, too long in the shoulders, the zipper panel was misshapen, and, it was rough under the arms because of the sequins. The designers at Lam Couture were miracle workers. I wish this platform allowed for before- and after pictures. I paid $150 for all of the alterations, and trust me, it was worth every penny. Thank you, Lam Couture. I'm hoping one of our professional photographers got a better image, but, for now, I'll share the photos my pals took. I can't wait to wear this dress again for another event. read more

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Good quality alterations on a nice suit, including jacket. Will go back.

I brought in my wedding dress for alterations and Lam Couture did an amazing job on it! It is a family-run business and the mother and two daughters who handled my dress were so sweet and accommodating. There was a mix-up with the date that I needed to pick it up and one of the daughters actually drove home to get it for me. The dress itself fit me perfectly, and you couldn't tell it was altered, even with all of the intricate lace and details that they removed and hand sewed back on so it would all look as if it was made that way. Can't recommend enough!! read more

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They have excellent service and do quality work. Especially like that they text you when the work is complete! Very Convenient. read more

I came here to have an evening gown altered and was really blown away by the service. They really took time to look at my gown, see how it fit my body, and then measured for a perfect fit. I think their prices are a little higher than most, but they are far from unreasonable and are justified by the quality of the work. I also think the alterations were done within a reasonable time window. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Lam Couture did an amazing job not only hemming a long dress that I wore to a friend's wedding, but also hemming a pair of dress pants. They were so nice, and the work was truly wonderful! I am so grateful to have found a tailor that I trust in DC. I'd definitely recommend them. read more

Lam Couture is a gem. I started going there a few months ago to get clothes tailored, and they always did a great job - impeccable attention to detail and quality. I recently had Kathy & Lan make a suit for me, and it is perfect, easily the best I have owned. If you are looking for a tailor who is better than the standard neighborhood dry cleaners, this is the place for you! read more

I live downtown, so I'm not expecting any good deals as far as excellent tailoring is concerned. (Still hurts my wallet though!) However, these ladies are a mere few blocks from home and don't miss a single detail. I brought in items anywhere from a few simple darts to a complete rework of a designer tuxedo jacket (women's). All were perfect when I picked them up. They were all done on time. I recommend trying to find a cheaper spot if you just need a hem (and let me know!), But Lam Couture is on [needle] point. read more

I brought in a beautiful, but shapeless blue velvet gown. I was going to a ballet and wanted to make the dress a bit more form fitting. They did an amazing job!! I was thinking pulling in a bit here, a bit there... she started pinning, and suddenly I had a butt, an amazing neckline, and strong shoulders. I looked fantastic. Her recommendations made all the difference and I will be back. read more

Lam Couture is my go-to tailor! I've taken over 10 pairs of pants and 3 suits there to be tailored. Aside from the impeccable customer service, their skills and abilities to create, design, and alter are beyond belief. I am very particular regarding the fit of my pants whether they be jeans or dress slacks and they are always able to nail what I am looking for! I got married in June and they were able to take my vision and hand craft a beautiful tuxedo that blew away my expectations.They will always listen to what it is you want and never try to convince you to get something you are uncomfortable with. They are extremely knowledgeable and always willing to provide helpful recommendations. I've never had a bad experience at Lam's and will continue to bring my clothes there even after I leave the city. I have gained friends that are also exceptional tailors and I am very happy about it! read more

I was invited to the congressional Hispanic caucus with 2 days to get a dress. Found my dress and brought it here the next day. Not only did my dress fit perfectly, it was altered wonderfully. It was a black floor length Valentino that had a train in the back. She was able to fix my dress, where all "sides" had to fall at different lengths. She also fit the open back for me perfectly which I imagine was quite difficult, especially due to the intense beading on the front of the dress. It was all done in 1 day and was perfect!! Thank you thank you thank you! Definitely a must visit if you are looking for expert alteration!!! read more

Lam Couture - It fit perfectly and it was done in only one day!! - Bespoke Clothing Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

An excellent tailor. When I first moved to DC I was unsure of where to go to have my business clothes tailored and after reading so many positive reviews, I'm very glad I chose this business. The owners are wonderful at what they do, very professional and warm people, and I know I can always trust them with my clothes. The prices for tailoring are on par for DC ($20-$40 to tailor an item), but with how wonderful the service is it's well worth it. read more

Had 2 jackets one leather and one made of a special stretch shiny cotton material. The leather jacket needed the entire zipper replaced and the cotton jacket needed elbow patches. They went above and beyond to find a fabric that matched the cotton jacket which I was not expecting. I will definitely bring any other alterations/fixes I need to Lam Couture. read more

They do very well on minor things like hems and putting in zippers (a 5 for that) But unimpressed with tailor-made clothes. Ordered pants which took forever to be complete (you have to ask them if items are ready, they don't notify you) and when the were finally ready, they did not fit at all despite the measurements they took. Ordered a blazer which was fine but not perfection, as one would expect with a bespoke item. read more

I needed a custom dress made. I found Lam Couture through their reviews on yelp and decided to give them a try. I walked in with some fabric my in-laws had sent me and a picture on my phone of a dress. From that, they turned around a beautiful Chinese wedding dress (cheongsam) in about two months that looks exactly like the picture and fits me perfectly. I was amazed! They were so easy to work with. Everything was on time and as promised. They were not cheap, but definitely are high quality. I would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

Second time there and they were just as great as the first time. This time it was a much simpler alteration so it was much cheaper ($30 to shorten the straps on a long Maeve dress). But I'm happy to say they're officially my "go-to" place for alterations. read more

Lam Couture has been great to me. They've now altered 4 of my dresses, with fantastic results, at affordable prices. I have a proportionately larger bust, which wreaks havoc with many store-bought dresses. In two cases where the bust was too tight, Lam figured out fixes without having to add fabric (in one case letting out all seams slightly to gain 1/4" at at time; in the other deepening an existing 4-button crew neck to allow more give). Each alteration looks completely organic to the dress; you'd never know it didn't come that way. Lam also worked on two dresses in which my larger bust size raised the dresses' waist above my natural waist (creating a slight muumuu effect). For each dress, Lam found a matching or coordinating fabric and added an extra 1.5" horizontal band that extends to bodice and drops the point at which the skirt begins to flare out. For one of the dresses that operation was particularly complicated because the dress zips up the back and they had to entirely remove and then re-position the zipper. Although there was an initial miscommunication about what precisely I wanted done, Lam went back and corrected it to my specifications without charging me extra, even though the project required a lot more labor than was contemplated by the initial quote. The altered fit is great and the addition--in essence a flattering new built-in belt--is integrated so naturally that you'd never know it wasn't part of the original dress design. Bottom line, I'll stick with them for any tailoring I need done in the future. read more

Lam Couture is the place to go in DC for complicated suit alterations at a very reasonable price. Not only do they do great work, but the Lam Couture family are good people and I've never had a bad experience! They even helped me with some simple last minute sewing when I was in a pinch and wouldn't accept payment because they treat their repeat customers well! Highly recommend Lam Couture. read more

Lam Couture tailored two bridesmaid's dresses for me and they did a phenomenal job. They were polite, kind and very detailed- the finished products were perfect! Better than I could have imagined and they worked with my tight schedule, which I really appreciated. They were wonderful to work with and I definitely plan to return. read more

Lam Couture provides impeccable tailoring services. They've tailored for me two jackets, two pairs of slacks, and three shirts (sleeves, waist, back) in the past 3 months. They carefully measured me every time and asked what I wanted. I gotta say, I was so impressed when I put on the tailored clothing. I looked so sharp in those items now, thanks to Lam Couture's flawless work. If I ever have any tailoring I need, I'm bringing it to them. I'm also thinking about checking out their custom clothing services! read more

I really like the service and quality of the work I've had done at Lam Couture! The team is friendly, professional and pretty quick! Most of my alterations are pretty simple, but I haven't had good luck at any other places with high quality and quick turn around time. They are so great! I think simple hems are reasonably priced (and even if others disagree on the price point, I still think the quality and their location make up for it). So worth it! read more

SUPER helpful. Need too tight sleeves taken out of a dress and had gone to tailors previously who said they couldn't fix the dress. Walked by Lam Couture by chance and thought I'd give the dress one last shot. Not only did Lam Couture fix the dress- they fixed in 72 hours and it looks even better than before. Thank you! read more

Very professional service. Took several pants for various types of adjustments and all fit perfectly. Great finishing. Thank you Lam Couture team. read more

Lam Couture is the real deal. I've taken 2 designer dresses and they have improved each one. They have a real eye for design and the skills to go with it. They are amazing. And probably the most reasonably priced tailor shop in DC. I'm so glad I found them, thanks to Yelp. read more

I went in with a very complicated request - to remove one sleeve off of a drapey designer blouse with lots of fabric as well as a lining. Through some miracle of geometry and mathematics, they managed to figure out how to do it perfectly. The service was fast, polite, and they texted when they were done, which was SO helpful to someone who hates talking on the phone. Recommend completely. read more

I called Lam Couture based on the reviews I had read. I was looking for a place that could do alterations on a bridesmaids dress for an upcoming wedding. I am pregnant and the dress was definitely not compatible with my growing bump. When I called, they told me they could see me immediately. Unfortunately, because the dress was delayed in shipping, I did not have time to order extra fabric, but Lam Couture was able to work with what I gave them. They made huge alterations to the dress but when I came back in to try it on, it appeared that I had grown and the dress still did not fit. The owner stayed up late in the night and totally reworked the dress so that it would fit. When I came in the next day, the dress fit! I got so many compliments on how well the dress fit me at the wedding. The work that was done was fantastic and it did not cost an arm and a leg for basically reconstructing an entire dress. I will definitely be coming back here for all my future alteration needs. read more

It's hard to find a great tailor in DC, but this is certainly one. I had a new suit that needed hemming, adjustments in the waist, and tapering in the coat. The staff really took their time with measurements from all angles, and in only a week had the suit ready to go and looking fantastic. Really happy with the results, and the price was completely reasonable. I will definitely be back! read more

I went to Lam Couture the morning of an engagement shoot in complete desperation. I had just picked up my dress for the shoot the evening before and my previous alteration place had completely botched the job. It was unwearable. When I arrived, I was kindly greeted by the lady at the front. I explained the issue and how, as crazy as it was, I needed them to alter the dress by the end of the day. Whereas every tailor before had laughed when I told them how soon I needed the fix, Lam couture said they would try to get it done, even after telling me how busy they were that day. Literally three hours later they had called to tell me that they had finished the job! I went back to try it on and it was perfect- no since of the horrible and damaging work from before. Not only had they finished in such a quick time and done an incredible job, I couldn't believe the price- completely affordable! Great people, great work, great service, great price. I definitely recommend and I will 100% go back with all of my tailoring needs. read more