11/01/09

Marina Gets It Right

by E Concierge

Marina understands the many dimensions of fashion for individuals. She helps me decide whether to keep new items that I purchase, and advises me on boutiques and websites to shop. My clothes look better and can be worn in more ways thanks to Marina. Meeting her has been an important step in upgrading my image from grunge (I'm from the 90s) to uniquely sophisticated for my career. Thank you!

• Pros: Quality Intelligent Intuitive Work

07/01/09

THE BEST IN LA

by Lynette2005

Marina has named her business for exactly what it represents. 1ST CLASS TAILORS is by far the absolute best place in LA to have your clothes tailored. It doesn't matter if the piece is worth $10 or $1000, you're going to receive the same high quality workmanship, caring advice and timely alterations. She will NOT do unecessary alterations just to make money. If you don't need it - she's going to tell you. Her knowledge of how a garmet should fit your body is incredible. High Five, Marina!!!!!

04/18/09

FINALLY found a good tailor in LA...

by AK1USC

I've been looking for a tailor I trust in LA since I moved here seven years ago, and after trial and error this is the only one I trust.

Marina has fantastic knowledge of what she's doing, and she's incredibly upfront. She will decline to do any work if the garment doesn't need it or isn't well-suited for alterations, and she points out every single potential issue ahead of time so you know exactly what to expect. And what to expect is expert tailoring - everything I bring there looks amazing afterward.

It is a little pricey for routine alterations (taking in shirts, hemming pants), but for suit jacket alterations and other big tasks she and her staff can do WONDERS at very competitive prices.

Definite recommend.

• Pros: Marina has a great eye and cares how her work makes you look
• Cons: Parking, and maybe a few bucks too expensive for some jobs

03/25/09

Sensitive Tailoring!

by Nanci

I have know Marina for way over a decade, and I have to say that even after I moved away from the area, I will travel over thirty minutes to see her. I have never had to bring any garment back for adjusting. She gets it right the first time around. She is also brutally honest. If she does not think it is worth fixing she will tell you. You can't get any better than that.

I love her!!!

• Pros: I travel 30 minutes for Marina
• Cons: Parking lot is tight

03/23/09

If you want to look great in your clothes, new or old ones..

by RobinBurg

Marina, the owner, is a magician! She can help you

update your current wardrobe. She is always honest with her opinion of your new and old clothes. If something is not right, she will either fix it or tell you when it is not worth fixing. From tailoring to wardrobe consulting, she is the best! My husband also trusts her opinion on his clothing.

When there is no parking space, the vallet of the shopping center will take your car so parking is not an issue.

• Pros: The owner is up on current styles plus classic looks
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

01/05/09

Best Tailor in Los Angeles

by ChandlerB

Every word you read about how amazing Marina is totally true.

I just had my first experience with First Class Tailors!!!

I went in Friday before New Years, after reading some glowing recommendations online....

3 Jackets, 5 pairs of pants to alter....

I walk in ( no problem parking), and Marina takes care of me better than Stacy and Clinton on "What not to wear" ... She consults with me about clothing and style, and then she school's me on what I should be looking for when shopping. Not only about styles, but also she suggested brands to try that would look good on me... (I especially was looking for some jeans ideas)

She says the standard week to complete the work and 50% down cash. Fine with me if the clothes look good, right? A week seemed fair enough... and there was New Years in there...

The prices she quoted were all the same as everyone else around here, so I was totally cool with her rates......

So, today, Monday, she calls me and says " Everything is ready!!!"

DAYS EARLY!!!

I was so thrilled... I had been out shopping for jeans with her recommendations in mind, and I was wanting to bring some jeans I bought to her, if my other clothes turned out right.

I went and tried on my clothes.... WHAT!!!@!!! RIDICULOUS!!! The best work I have ever seen... truly perfect, and I am so hard to please....Two of my jackets were kinda lame originally, but Marina totally remade the jackets and now they are INCREDIBLE....!!! Also, she narrowed the legs of some of my pants, making them just perfect for MY body... WOW!

Everything is totally perfect... the pants, the jackets... AMAZING! PERFECTION!!!

So, I left the jeans to the Master!!!

I can't wait to get them back...

Marina, You are totally a rockstar in my book... I can not thank you enough for making me look so good.

Everyone else, If you want an amazing wardrobe, go to Marina... she is truly your golden ticket for getting perfect fitting clothing!

• Pros: Amazing fashion advice and perfect work!
• Cons: Not in my neighborhood ( cant really think of anything bad about this place)

11/10/08

Truly First Class

by pichky

I had a Vera Wang dress altered here in August for a wedding. The work was extensive and complicated. Esperanza did an incredible job. She is an expert, and I truly feel lucky to have found her. This dress alteration could have been a disaster; but, thankfully, the dress turned out exactly as I had hoped it would. I am grateful for the Esperanza and the rest of the staff's expertise and professionalism. My only advise is to plan more complicated alterations in advance.

11/10/08

Best tailor I"ve found since I've moved to LA!

by hoopslvr

Marina, is truly a find!

She is just incredibe, will send you away if she thinks the item isn't worth spending

money on to fix.. she's so honest!

And her work if flawless. I've searched for a great tailor for years, and a friend

at my gym highly praised Marina, and boy was she right!i!

My husband also thinks she's terrific as well.

Her prices are very reasonable, and her work is exceptional. Can't ask

for anything more in a tailor.. plus she's such a doll to work with!

Carolyn D in Santa Monica

10/25/08

Best place ever to get your clothes tailored!

by jenzen1

This is the first time I've ever had my clothes professionally tailored. I read the great reviews and, believe me, it really is as incredible as everyone says it is. I was nervous going in, but Marina put me right at ease. She's honest, which I appreciate. She has an incredible eye for what works and what won't work. I left feeling great about my experience. Marina is wonderful and the best at what she does. I won't even think about going anywhere else to get my clothes tailored.

10/20/08

Very knowledgable, skilled and honest!

by cynnyc

I went to First Class Tailors on the strength of the CS reviews of this business (not many other tailors in the area had more than a few reviews if any--but this one had 30 reviews and there were all gleaming. When a tailor has this many good reviews, I felt it was really something worth checking out!)

Having lost a significant amount of weight recently, I wanted to see if a few favorite pieces could be saved/altered. Marina was able to rework a few pieces and she was also very honest in telling me which items were not worth altering.

Marina really goes beyond pinning your clothes--it is more like she's sculpting your outfit to fit your body. If you show her a garment that she doesn't think is flattering on you, be prepared for her honest opinion--she will tell you to return a newly purchased item if she doesn't think it looks good, or if it's something you've owned for a while, she may advise you to retire it. She generally won't alter clothes is she feels that they will not look good on you even if this means it is costing her a sale. But boy do I appreciate that if she thinks something looks awful on me, will cost too much to alter, or is dated/out of fashion, that she will tell me.

When I go to pick up my clothes, Marina has me try them on to check the fit. Once something needed to be tweaked, and I really appreciate that this business cares enough to make sure the clothes look perfect before they go out the door.

Marina really cares about her clients and she really knows clothes and sewing. Do call before you plan on going so you can make sure that Marina will be there. Her staff is knowledgeable but especially if it is your first time, you may want to meet with Marina herself.

I've only been frequenting this business for about a month, but I have to say that I really like it so far and can see that if things continue, I will be a loyal client for as long as I live here.

• Pros: Marina knows her stuff
• Cons: you may have to park valet, Saturdays are really busy (go during the week if you can)