The Krakowski, an open bust waist cincher with front boning and a thong back, will whittle you down before Pilates can!  It was custom made by Bra*tenders for Jane Krakowski (30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) then became a hit.  Bra*tenders stocks just about every undergarment you can imagine and is the undergarment go to in New York, while most women don’t need some of their hard to find items like vintage undergarments or a fake pregnancy bump, everyone needs a great bra. www.bratenders.com

Do you have a vintage top that you love, but it doesn’t fit quite right?  Have dresses in your closet that you’ve never worn? Some simple tailoring tricks can turn these pieces into garments you look and feel great in!
My 5 professional tailoring tips:

1. Take a picture! Have your tailor pin your garment on you, then snap a pic and check it out.  A photo (not a mirror) will show you how your garment will look in real life.
2. Bring the correct undergarments! I can’t stress this enough..to Spanx or not to Spanx, a push up bra vs. a strapless bra, waist cincher? (check out my post about the insider go-to undergarment super store http://bratenders.com). The right undergarments will change the fit.
3. Bring the correct shoes! Without the right shoes you won’t get the right hem.
4. Between sizes? Size up! Its always easier to take in then it is to let out.
5. Get the sleeves right.  The correct sleeve length goes a long way for making clothing look well tailored, I also suggest taking the sleeves in to make something less expensive look more high end.