New York City is the fashion capital of the world, and for good reason; New Yorkers are meticulous about they way they present themselves. From the impeccably polished to the fabulously funky, everyone in the city seems to make a statement with their clothing choices. While the trends may come and go, one constant in the ever-changing New York City fashion scene is 6 Avenue Tailor on West 57th Street.

Fabric and concept can make a garment interesting to behold, but fit is king. If you’re wearing an ill-fitting coat or jacket, for example, it doesn’t matter how luxurious the fabric is or what the designer tag says. Luckily, the talented tailors and seamstresses from 6 Avenue Tailor can make any piece of clothing fit as if it were custom made. Since winter is upon the city, the tailors from 6 Avenue Tailor are busy with one of their most frequently requested seasonal tasks: shortening coat and jacket sleeves.

Since most coats and jackets are mass manufactured, the sleeve lengths are often too long for people of average height. When sleeves are too long, they throw off the proportion of the jacket and can actually make you look shorter and stockier. Long sleeves can also impair the utility of your favorite pieces of outwear by getting in the way and making small tasks like pulling out your wallet or sipping a cup of coffee more difficult.

From woolen winter overcoats to tailored suit jackets, shortening sleeves is an easy way to make all of your coats and jackets fit you like a dream. Stop by 6 Avenue Tailor for all of your alteration needs, and visit them online or give them a call at (212) 593-1925 if you have any questions.