I recently had an exceedingly disappointing experience with this tailor. Upon discovering the stitching on the arm sleeve of my suit jacket coming undone, which caused a noticeable crease, I brought it in for repair. Additionally, the stitching at the cuff where the buttons are was also unraveling. Given the stellar reviews, I believed I was entrusting my jacket to a professional of high repute, rather than a standard dry cleaner tailor. When I visited his shop to highlight the issues, the owner/tailor mentioned that the jacket was asymmetrical around the torso, which was evident upon inspection. He quoted $200 for the repairs, which I considered steep but somewhat justifiable for his supposed "expertise." However, upon returning to collect my jacket a week later, I was met with immediate disappointment. The crease in the arm sleeve remained, and the cuff was still undone. When I pointed this out, he defensively claimed that he had only worked on the torso's symmetry, as indicated on the receipt. He demanded an additional $100 to fix the sleeve, despite initially agreeing to address all the issues. His broken English and evasive explanations made the situation even more frustrating. It became clear to me that this tailor intended to exploit the situation, attempting to extract as much money from me as possible. Despite my attempts to have him honor our original agreement, he insisted on additional charges. Frustrated and feeling deceived, I paid the $200 but left deeply unsatisfied. This tailor is not a man of his word. His underhanded tactics and lack of integrity are appalling. I strongly urge you to seek your alteration needs elsewhere and avoid falling victim to his deceitful practices. I will attach a copy of my receipt to corroborate my account, clearly showing that he circled "Armhole: Enlarge," which means he did work on the armhole but now claims it would need to be redone and repositioned to remove the crease. Additionally, and once more, there was an absolutely egregious crease in the sleeve for him to ignore and up-charge me. read more

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Highly recommend this shop! Mr Kim is an experienced professional who takes personal care of his clients and made us feel so comfortable during our experience of buying a suit for the first time! read more

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After working with several tailors in the DMV over the years, I finally paid Mr. Kim a visit based on excellent reviews. Mr. Kim has been my go-to tailor for over a decade for tailoring ready to wear clothing, custom shirts, custom suits, as well as repairs and restorations of items. He is a consummate professional who works hard to make sure his clients look their best. Whether you need pants or a suit tailored, would like to have custom shirts made, a bespoke sport coat or suit, and everything in between you will not be disappointed. read more

His alterations are top notch, and he will take on jobs others won't. Like restoring a tattered silk and wool scarf i had from my dad.

A++ for Mr Kim. Perfect tailoring for an old suit that no longer fit, was ready in time for a trip no problem suit fits like a glove and I will absolutely be bringing more clothes for adjustment. Worth every penny. read more

Well, I hate to update this but felt very hosed by my last (and final) experience with Mr Kim. He was my go-to tailor for all kinds of things for many years but charged me $550 for alterations to a suit. Yes, alteration -- the usually kinds of stuff -- let out the sleeves, let out waist, let out back slightly (yes, that's time consuming). Same alterations were $85 to $110 at Jos A Bank. Somehow I moved ahead with it because it was a real expensive suit and I wanted it done right but perhaps he just saw $ signs when he noticed the apparel. When I came to pick it up three weeks later and tried it on, it wasn't done well. Pants a bit tight still, back of jacket not right. When I asked, he told me it was all perfect and gave me a lint roller as a thank you/brush off and pushed me out the door. I'm very disappointed and will not return. Such a shame as perhaps his clothing sales are so down that he has cranked up the price on alterations or I was just being taken advantage of. If the job had been perfect, I might not be writing this but now that really lovely suit just sits in my closet as it's just not quite right and looks awkward at best. Given similar experiences reported on yelp, be cautious if you get a price that seems well beyond what should be remotely expected. read more

My supervisor recommend this place. Actually, both of them attend the same church. I had to alter my wool slack and vest since I was losing inches the past couple of months. Mr. Kim was professional and very direct but friendly in his own special way. I think he did not want to disappoint my boss. To tell you the truth, I think he sort of likes her because he keep asking questions about my boss and her father. I received my clothes back within a weeks time. He did a great job because the slacks and vest fitted perfectly. I highly recommend Mr Kim's establishment. The next time visit this place, I'll look at some of the suits and vests. read more

Christopher Kim's Men's Wear & Tailoring - I had to alter some of my vest and dress pants down from a 48 to 42 - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My search for the best tailor in DC is now over -- Mr. Kim's is the place to be! Brought in a few pairs of pants for slight alterations and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Also, Mr. Kim is such a great guy and works hard to make sure the customer is satisfied. This is officially my go-to tailor and I look forward to bringing my garments to Mr. Kim in the future. read more

Having spilled grease on my suit pants and with a plane to catch the next day, I needed a new suit and needed it that day. Mr. Kim tailored my suit that very afternoon and did a wonderful job. Thank you so much! read more

He is quite the tailor, but he does not seem to care about what you have to say. I brought my suit there to have it tailor and he he did his job quite well and incredibly fast. I could never imagine ever buying a piece of clothing from the store, it seems like all of the clothes have been there since the early 80's and periodically stored in moth balls to ensure that the store smells like an old men's closet rather than an overpriced men's store. If I were in a situation where I need a suit tailored quickly, I would come back even though I paid probably double the normal service the first time. read more

I have never had a worse experience at a tailor, or almost anywhere for that matter. I went in to get a pair of pants hemmed and Mr. Kim directed me to the fitting room. I told him I believe they needed to go up an inch or an inch and a half. He agreed, bent down, and without measuring hastily stuck a pin in. I told him it was a little too high and politely asked if he could adjust accordingly. He immediately said, "No. You do it.", pointing to the pin. I gave him a quizzical look and he responded, "I have a bad knee. I won't bend down again, not for a $20 job. You mark it." The problems with this situation are: 1. As a "professional" tailor he can't and shouldn't just eye a measurement then refuse to correct the error. 2. While wearing pants, you can't accurately adjust a pined hem yourself. 3. If someone pins a hem while not wearing the pants, it defeats the purpose of going to a professional. 4. If you're unwilling and unable to provide a service, as in the case, for a price that's not enough for you to do it, why provide it in the first place? I was planning on purchasing two pairs of pants there, which would have probably made it worth his while to assist me. Ironically, they would also have needed to be hemmed. read more

Mr. Kim is technically proficient, the prices are reasonable, and the turnaround time is not bad; however, Mr. Kim has very specific ideas of what sartorial style is will not deviate from his idea of how something should fit. He also gets pretty adamant about them. His view of appropriate fit tends to be more English than Italian and more 90s/baggy than modern. If that is what you want and you know that going in, you shouldn't have an issue. If you want something tailored to a more modern cut, you should probably look elsewhere. Mr. Kim tailored some items for me, and when I requested they be tailored in a more modern way, he refused. I had to take my items to a different tailor immediately after leaving his shop to have the work redone. read more

Mr. Kim is a real tailor. That means he has expertise and skill, and can, will, and should charge accordingly for that. My new suit, purchased elsewhere and tailored by Mr Kim, fits perfectly. If you want to pay department store pricing for department store tailoring, Mr. Kim is probably not the one for you. But if you want a suit or jacket to fit perfectly and the work to be done on a reasonable (or in one case for me, faster) timeline, with the work done as-described for the quoted price, then I absolutely recommend him. And remember, if you have a nice suit or jacket, you'll be wearing it for years. Wouldn't it be nice and worth the expense to have it fit right? read more

Came to Christopher Kim's with a grey wool blazer I purchased on clearance in desperate need of alterations. I'm a tall, slim guy with long arms and the blazer fit in the shoulders but fit like a box elsewhere. Mr. Kim chatted away as he pinned the jacket while I stood in the mirror, explaining what he was doing each step of the way. His attention to detail was awe-inspiring. He agreed to take in the sides of the jacket and lengthen the sleeves, no problem. When I picked it up a week later, it was absolutely flawless. He perfectly lengthened the sleeves and took-in the sides of the blazer exactly as I had requested. The craftsmanship is stunning, and it's impossible to tell any alterations were made to the garment. While it wasn't cheap, it was 100% worth the cost. I'll definitely be bringing more clothing to Mr. Kim. read more

Hidden gem of a tailor. Mr. Kim's first impressions will not gain him any personality points, but I found it's better to let this expert do what he has been doing for decades. I did some shopping around to get alterations to a two piece suit I was given that fit me rather loose, which took me to Mr. Kim's. He has a very direct, business-like attitude about his work, which was not cheap. But his high rankings in the Washingtonian (2010 Tailor of the year) compelled me to give him a shot. He pointed out several areas I hadn't thought of altering, reinforcing the idea that he knew what he was doing. The jacket and pants fit perfectly, as if it were a custom-made suit. I got so many compliments on the suit that I returned with a second. Mr. Kim can definitely have an abrasive personality, but his high quality work speaks for itself. If you're looking looking for a tailor (not a buddy), Mr. Kim is as good as it gets. read more

I had an oversized designer coat that didnt have a good fit and wanted to get it fixed. You could tell he knew what he was doing. Despite his age he was a workhorse measuring, pinning and so on one person after the next, the unflattering reviews about him not bending down and such ...I wouldnt pay too much attention. It was not cheap but I expected it and with a piece of nice coat it's an insurance it would be done right. Mr Kim is legendary for a reason. I was very happy with his tailoring. read more

Mr. Kim is the finest tailor in Washington, if not the region. I have been using his services for almost 4 years and have never been disappointed. I have taken a half dozen suits to him, jeans and sports jackets and all have been delivered on time and perfectly altered. He has slimmed down jackets, altered hems and cuffs and always finished on time and ensured that I have been satisfied with the final product. If not, he fixes it for free. One visit to Mr. Kim truly demonstrated his professionalism a couple of years ago. I used an internet bespoke suit company and the results were less than what I had expected or been promised. I went to Mr. Kim who gave me a sound assessment. He recommended sending the suit back, rather than just taking my money and trying to save a suit with good money after bad. Had I asked, he would have done the alterations, but it would have doubled the money that I had paid for it. It is this level of professionalism that makes me continue to return to Mr. Kim. If I had children, I would ask him to be their Godfather. read more

After taking some time to clean my closet I remembered that I had two dress pants that I've been meaning to have tailored because the length was a few inches too long. I've been dragging my heels on having them hemmed, and so I asked around and checked for some 5-star Yelpy love for tailors downtown and walked over to Christopher Kim's on M Street. Mr. Kim saw me right away, checked the length, and confirmed my suspicion about the length of my trousers saying, "It's too long." I asked for cuffs on the pants and he said that it'd be $25 for each pair. I came back a week later, tried on both pairs, and they were a perfect fit. I'll definitely come back for tailoring and also to try on a couple of their fedoras. 4.5 stars! read more

This guy knows his suits! He measured me and then came back with a few suit options. As I tried them on he would show me exactly how he would tailor it. He was quick, friendly and I'll definitely return for my next suit! read more

Mr. Kim is a consummate professional and a master tailor. He not only makes an exquisite product (the suit that he picked out and tailored for me is far and away the best suit I've ever worn); he provides an exceptional customer experience. Warm, gregarious, and extremely attentive, Mr. Kim makes you feel like you're the only person in the store. After just a few minutes of working with him, you'll realize that you're in the hands of a craftsman (the Jiro of tailors, if you will) - someone who has honed his masterly skills after decades and someone who continues to take tremendous satisfaction from his work. Go to Mr. Kim to remind yourself what it can be like to interact with a professional at the very top of his game. read more

This guy is seriously the best tailor in town. 10 stars! By way of background, I'm a hardcore fitness/nutrition fanatic (ie, someone with lots of muscle mass and low single digit bodyfat) and so I always have to get my dress clothes radically tailored in order for them to fit properly. A few weeks ago, I brought Mr. Kim a bunch of off-the-rack suits and pants that I had previously had altered elsewhere but still did not fit me at all. (FYI, avoid Nordstrom Rack and Stephan the Tailor for alterations at all costs; two thumbs down.) Long story short, Mr. Kim was able to do some major alternations and now everything fits like a glove. I will definitely have him do all of my tailoring in the future as well. read more

So I brought two suits in to be tailored a month ago. Over $900 and he practically reconstructed the suits. They looked great until last week, one of the suit jackets split down the middle (thread unraveled). Brought it in for repair and Mr. Kim had the nerve to charge $20 bucks for the repair! When I called him on it he said he didn't tailor that part of the jacket (even though I explicitly remember the pins he had down the back). It appears he'd rather make an extra $20 now to lose thousands of future dollars by me not using him ever again. You do the math! read more

Mr. Kim has my business now for as long as I live in DC. I brought in a suit that I got to take in the pants. I wanted a slimmer fit and he was very honest about the work that would need to be done, giving me a fairly pricey quote. Instead of pushing for my business though, he recommended that I return this suit and gave me some ideas as to where to buy a suit that was more what I was looking for. I did, and then brought that suit in for him to fix up. While this was still pricey, the suit looks great, as if it were made for me and never was on the rack. As for his personality? Mr. Kim was nothing but nice and welcoming. He seemed to really care to make my suit look great for me, and was proud to point out all his work when it was done. I thoroughly enjoyed his honesty and working with him. read more

People, please, run away from this tailor, and fast! He spoiled my Hugo Boss corduroy jacket and the suit trousers. I know exactly what I wanted and how clothes are supposed to look on me. I paid $255 for alterations of these two items. I had to throw away both of them, because they couldn't be salvaged... $900 corduroy jacket and $300 suit trousers... He doesn't listen to what you have to say and what your concerns are... he just has an excuse for every screw up he made during alterations... Awful, awful experience! Volodymyr Kozoriz read more

Needed several suits altered and based on the Washingtonian "Best of" article I chose Christopher Kim. Mr. Kim knows his stuff. I was in and out of there in less than 15 minutes, had my suits back in a week and the fit was perfect. He is a straightforward talker and will tell you exactly what needs to be done to make your clothes fit right. While very expensive, if you have to get your suits tailored, this is the place in DC to get it done. read more

Horrible tailor with a very unpleasant personality. Needs to work a lot on customer service. The place and suit options also feel very dated. I would highly recommend going somewhere else. read more

Christopher Kim (& team) is an extraordinary tailor. You can trust him with any job big or small, but be prepared to pay extra for his expertise! read more

I have no idea what I'll do when Mr. Kim retires. He makes off-the-(sale)-rack clothes fit as if they are bespoke. I'm happy to pay his rates because the work is always top-notch, and his alterations make me look and feel like a million bucks. A fair trade, I'd say. read more

I had the pleasure of having Mr Kim work on restructuring shoulders and body fit for a Canali suit, comparing it to a SAMs Hong Kong suit I brought in. He is humble, skilled, and highly communicative on best practices and fits. I would not only recommend him, I believe he sits within very high within the international tailoring market. read more

If you buy good clothes, you really need good tailoring. The tailoring you will receive at Christopher Kim's is as good as you will find in DC (or anywhere else, for that matter). Mr. Kim and his shop do a lovely job, and you get what you pay for. It's not cheap, but you are buying quality. read more

I can only speak for men's wear, but Mr. Kim has repeatedly done well with items I've had tailored. He shop is remarkable in that the alterations are done well and leave no trace. In a particular instance, he tailored a woolen overcoat which had been turned down by a few other tailors. There was little additional material for alteration and the material itself was difficult to deal with. The coat came back almost form fitted. Last, his prices are not cheap, and his personal customer service style lacks a certain warmth or charm. Nonetheless, his laser focus is on your clothes and making them fit well. read more

I bought 2 custom suits from indochino.com that needed alterations I called ahead to see if they would do the alterations, the person who I talked to just said come in. So after making my trek across the city, I get there and he refuses to mark what alterations he would make on the form that I needed to get a reimbursement. I had several other suits that needed some alterations, I'm not taking them here. read more

Mr. Kim saved my wedding day. A few weeks before our Indian/Jamaican wedding my husband and i discovered that our outfits from India were completely the wrong size and were several sizes too small! Mr. Kim tailored all 4 of our wedding outfits in a matter of days. He and his staff were so friendly and professional and they reassured us that our outfits would be perfect the day of. Thanks to their time and their skill we looked great! read more

Truly dreadful. How Washingtonian Magazine rated him as "tops" in the city boggles my mind. The notion of the "customer is always right" is an anathema in this place. I suppose if you are looking for a place to flush your money down a toilette then this place is for you; 5 stars in that regard. Recently lost some weight and needed the waist taken-in on some suit pants. He takes the waist in, but cuts so far down the seat of the pant that they no longer fit through the seat and hips and were now too tight; where they once fit, they no longer did. I tried asking him why they all of a sudden did not fit through the hip and seat and he explained that I did not ask them to be let-out through the seat, but wanted only the waist taken in. A good tailor will be able to understand second and third order effects, how making alterations on one part of the fabric will effect (or is it "affect"?) the fit in other parts and will be able to make adjustments and recommendations accordingly so that the whole garment fits. In order to make them fit through the waist he would have had to make some cuts into the seat, but a truly good tailor would have been able to phase-in the cuts on the fabric as opposed to just cutting a straight line. Furthermore, he double stitched the pants with a sewing machine as opposed to hand-sewing it which would have enabled him to have had a more deft touch and to have made the corrections right the first time. To add to my aggravation he wanted to charge me an additional $50 to then let out the seat and hips. Total damage was $210 for three pair of pants that I then had to turnaround and have fixed elsewhere. Truly depressing. Go to Fields Custom Tailoring up on Wisconsin for a proper tailoring experience. By appointment only, but it is only so that they may devote their undivided attention to you. Not stuffy, not pretentious, second generation store, lovely work. read more

Mr. Kim is simply the best tailor. He did a phenomenal job restoring an overcoat and tailoring an off the rack suit jacket. His prices may seem a little high at first but you always get what you pay for. With Mr. Kim, the prices are nore than reasonable for the quality you get. His turn around time is fast too -- one week and everything was ready. read more

He does good work but has no problem completely ripping you off. He recently quoted me $300 for an alteration and I took it the " fancy" tailor right on M street across from four seasons and he did it for $90. I wil never go back to this guy... read more

Mr. Kim is a very experienced tailor and will ensure the fit is perfect. I trust that whatever garment I bring to him, it will be done right - and it always is. After seeing the impressive work he did to my husband's tuxedo and suits, I started bringing my clothes to him as well. His prices reflect the quality of work; if you're fixing a garment that you care about, you may as well spend the money tailoring it properly. Mr. Kim also goes the distance to ensure that his customers are satisfied. On a recent occasion, I had a bridesmaid's dress altered and I waited until the last minute to pick it up, and when I went home to try it on I had altered it too tight and had a mini meltdown. I called him just as the shop was closing, and he told me to rush over, and he'd fix it overnight. I picked up the dress right before my flight the next morning and of course it fit perfectly. read more

Excellent attentive service and great work. Very professional and timely delivery. Price in the higher end, but you get what you paid for.

I'm happy with the quality of the work here. Most recently, I brought in bespoke odd trousers that were close to developing holes in the crotch. Mr. Kim & co. fixed the trousers, using excess fabric under the hem of a leg to replace the worn-out fabric in the crotch. This isn't an easy job, but they did it very well. It was a little pricey at $150, but I'd rather pay more to have it done properly the first time. And it was worth it for me to give new life to beloved trousers. read more

Christopher Kim's Men's Wear & Tailoring - Mr. Kim restored my bespoke odd trousers, using excess fabric to repair the trouser's crotch, which was about to develop holes. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience here. I brought two suit jackets here that got wrecked by another tailor on U street. I was trying to save money the first time, but I learned my lesson the hard way. I took them to Mr. Kim's shop to see if they could salvage them. It was going to take a bit of work (needed to reconstruct the backs on both) but they were able to do it. It was a little pricey ($150 each), but I knew given the shape they were in, they weren't going to be cheap to fix. A couple weeks later I got back the finished product and I was very happy. Mr. Kim and his team did a great job. I can now actually wear those suits whereas before I was very hesitant to. A month before that, I brought in a $60 winter coat I bought off Amazon, and with some minor adjustments, he made it look like a $400 coat. Now whenever I need some work done on my suits, jackets, pants, etc. I know where to go. Also in terms of customer service, not sure about other reviews on here, but Mr. Kim was extremely gracious and considerate in all of my dealings with him. I have no problems going back here again. read more