I couldn't be happier with VIP Alterations. We needed a tailor - fast- to alter two pairs of my son's absolutely ginormous high school basketball uniform shorts. Absolutely unwearable at the size he was accidentally given. We were not allowed to have even one aspect of the design or school logo changed. (We barely got permission from the coach to alter them at all, so keeping the design intact was very important.) I was nervous to pick them up just now, but they are PERFECT. And the people there are very sweet. Two pairs of shorts custom altered shorts isn't cheap - but we went to three places- one said it couldn't be done at all, the other was $20 more expensive than VIP. My kid is going to be thrilled, as am I. read more

Took a few dresses to be shortened and it took them THREE weeks to do so. When I got them home, I tried them on and I unfortunately need to have them hemmed again, as they are far too long (despite me taking my shoes to the appointment for them to get the proper measurements). I need the ASAP, so I will need to go elsewhere to get it done properly and in a timely manner, I cannot be waiting that long to get my items back (summer will be over). It also cost an absolute fortune, I could almost buy two more new dresses for the price of the alterations. Needless to say I won't be returning here again. read more

Had an emergency with my dress for my cousins wedding around June 16th. The zipper on the back of my dress was so bumpy and tight everywhere. Literally every alteration spot I went to said it was impossible to fix and then I found this place. Everyone was very friendly and even though the wedding was tomorrow and there were people in front of me, she told me it would be ready on time. I am so so happy and thankful for the people here and will come here every time I need something altered! read more

I have been going to Alberto at VIP Alterations for the past 4 years. I'm extremely particular about the way my suits fit and I've gone to many other tailors before I found him. Alberto is not only a true craftsman, he is gifted in that he makes suggestions based on your own personal style. I've often times gone to tailors and told them exactly what I want and they usually don't understand because they aren't well versed in modern fits. Alberto is knowledgeable and when he makes a suggestion, I trust him entirely. He's even changed the way I buy suits, and advises me which cuts can be faulty. He is patient and does not settle until you are happy. I trust Alberto completely. His wife Martha is a sweetheart and his entire team is very nice. I have sent many people to him and everyone has had nothing but great things to say. Go to VIP Alterations, it's worth every penny. read more

VIP Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I walked in on a Monday asking for help with a dress for that Saturday. The young woman there helped me immediately, I tried on the dress for her, got pinned up, and was out in 15 minutes. I received so many compliments at my event which would not have been possible without them. Thank you!! read more

Very friendly family place. We did alteration on my boyfriend's pants and he was very happy how fast and good it was done. Thank you. Will come again. read more

VIP Alterations was recommended to me by a friend of a friend for my wedding dress and I have to say I was not disappointed. I love that it is a family run business and each and every person there is so kind and helpful! They did such an amazing job on my wedding dress, which I was super nervous taking anywhere to have tailored, and were very upfront about the cost so there were no surprises. I highly recommend this place and I will be back for any future tailoring needs. Thanks!!! read more

Could not find a place that would fix my dress and of course VIP Alterations could! Very kind people and will definitely go back! read more

Alberto and his team go above beyond to get you exactly what you want. I walked into his shop today around 11am with an emergency and bigger job on a sports coat I needed altered. He called me at 7:30pm and it fits great - I really needed it before tomorrow because I'll be at a conference all weekend long. Life saver and amazing quality work. I'll never go anywhere else. read more

I found them on Yelp. Super friendly staff. Quick and quality alterations. Convenient location.

Drove down from Santa Barbara because this tailor came highly recommended. I see why. Alberto explained thoroughly on how a suit needs to fit and look. I can see why he comes highly recommended. I thought I came from a far distance but he has clients from New York to Florida! I paid $195 for my jacket and pants to be altered to my body. Of course prices will change depe on what it needed. I come from line of boxers so I have broad shoulders. I wear a size 46-48 Short jacket!! You can hardly find that. Glad i met this guy. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Alberto is extremely talented at what he does. Their service is prompt and the staff are very friendly. My experience here made me feel part of the community... it has that kind of small-town vibe and attention to detail. I highly recommend them! read more

They do a great job. Prices are a little steep for what I've had done but the work is done well. If the prices were a little better on a couple of simple alterations I would have given them 5 stars. Update: I had them redo a hem and take in a tunic. It was a simple job. They charged me $110 for these alterations. I was shocked at the steep price for an easy alteration. It came out fine but nothing special and took two weeks. I'm never going back. read more

Alberto was professional, kind, discerning, and timely! He took my daughter first communion dress that, in my opinion, would take a LOT of skill, time, and energy to hem, and he made sure that it turned out perfectly. Alberto is Amazing!!! read more

I have had them alter clothes for several years, always accommodating and do excellent work, whether it is fitting a suit or just hemming pants, the are great. read more

I love this place! I bought a maternity dress but it was too long for me so I went to VIP Alterations just to cut my dress from the bottom. But Alberto suggested a nicer and more elegant cut. He was so nice, patient and helpful, I am definitely coming back! :) read more

Let's see if this post stays up. I have my doubts as to whether all the rave reviews are accurate, given my appalling experience. First of all, I grew up locally and respect small local businesses and I do not believe I have ever been so mistreated by a local business. I brought in my wedding dress for an alterations quote after reading Yelp reviews. they were initially nice - there was a young, new, sales guy. A lady with really long nails was called over to help me in to my delicate wedding dress, and to look at my dress, which is all very fine lace. I face the store, back to window, in dress. She starts grabbing the fabric rapidly behind me ( looking at back) and shooting off rapid fire Spanish to the other guy, as she is literally scratching me. I ask him, MULTIPLE TIMES, to ask her to be more gentle as the dress is a very delicate lace, besides, it hurt. She ignores him and continues to grab at me. Then they quote me $1200 for alterations. lol. absurd. No hard feelings, I leave a pair of pants to get a zipper done, take the dress and leave. The next day, I see a button is is hanging by a thread (the one she kept messing with) on the dress and I call the shop and they said, "Sorry, no problem, we'll fix it." "Okay, thank you." I said. Then the guy calls me hours later and says that he was not going to fix it as I just came in to make them fix my button. WHAT?????? SERIOUSLY??? I was stunned. As if someone is going to schlep a wedding dress out and go through that kind of hassle to fix a button. Um, please- doya know what weddings cost? Doya know what that dress alone cost?? Do you know how busy brides are in the month before their wedding? If you think a bride has time or inclination to pull a heist for button services, you need many years of therapy. I said that's nonsense, he argues - literally yelling at me- which was so weird, and I state I will post a complaint. Then he states he thinks I just came in to complain and get a button fixed. I feel like I am completely in the Twilight Zone, who are these people and what do they usually deal with??? I left them a pair of designer jeans- which by the way - a zipper there is $27 which is totally ridiculous - why would I ...oh forget it, they are just nuts. I was stunned at how rude the guy was, and requested to have his manager call me to explain what he was talking about. The manager never called me. (Oh another thing the guy said was that they watched the camera and did not see her tear my button. Seriously? First of all, a button tears with use, and it was not torn when I came in and the dress had only been tried on once in the store, and was protected in. Bridal bag. Second of all, I was NOT aware my dressing room was able to be seen on camera (!!!) and when I was out of the dressing room my back was two feet from the window with crazy nail chick behind me, all over my stuff moving quickly.) their camera is up front. So unless they are illegally filming people, they would not see it. And what craziness anyhow? You tore a button, say sorry, fix it. Don't call me aggressive and screaming with insane theories. it is a BUTTON, a button. These people are really scary crazy. What would have been a courtesy turned into a travesty of poor service. Seriously people? Worst. service. ever. Oh, by the way, I went to the most lovely tailor in Thousand Oaks, she is a doll and works from home on word of mouth only. My dress was totally overhauled and looked gorgeous, and the cost was $450. I would do your homework and find someone good who is genuine and polite, and does not gouge. *** I have now received a message from the manager saying I asked for $400 - LOL. again, what planet do these people come from? NUTS. That is an absolute untruth. It would make me angry if it was not so totally farfetched. They ripped my button, I asked - quite politely - that they fix it - they said yes, I said thank you - hung up - then my phone rang at which point I was a victim of an utter barrage of insane accusations and untruths. I strongly recommend not getting involved with these unstable individuals. They should have: 1) apologized, 2) fixed the button and 3) moved on. Even if the kid who runs the store is making up stories, the owners are so bad, they never had the courtesy to call the customer. I don't know what is wrong with this staff but it is very very wrong. Have you ever had the misfortune of interacting with a totally insane person who is belligerent and somewhat dangerous? that is what I feel like with this place. AVOID. read more

Alberto did an amazing job on my fiancé's Bonobos suit for our wedding ! They were reasonable in pricing and quick to get the work done . We couldn't be happier and will definitely come back for future alteration needs ! read more

One word: amazing!!!! I was referred here after buying my veil, they altered my wedding dress amazingly and were so responsive and helpful. My dress needed 7 ( yes 7!) bustles and they patiently taught my maid of honor how to bustle them all. Everyone who works there is very friendly and professional! Highly recommend them for any tailor needs especially for a wedding dress! read more

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Thank you to Alberto and his team for the beautiful alterations to my wedding dress. They were very professional and accommodating. Will be back with other items! Thank you!!! read more

I have to say that Alberto is one of the best tailors I have ever used. I have been to VIP multiple times with several suits. The first suit I brought in was for a funeral. When Alberto found this out, he made sure the suit was ready the following day. Most recently, I brought my suit in to alter for my wedding. I am a pretty short and stalky but somehow he made the suit very flattering, which I didn't think was possible. He made this off rack suit look like it was made specifically for me...I even received multiple compliments throughout the night. Alberto seems like he truly cares about you just as much as the clothes he is altering. I would will take all of my clothes to VIP Alterations. read more

Great craftsmanship and service! Just got a jacket done recently and it fits perfectly.

This place is pretty far away from me but they are worth the travel. I have had two suits tailored here on two separate occasions and they have done an exceptional job on both. Everyone there is very helpful and friendly. They really seem to take pride in their work which is comforting when you are handing over an expensive suit for someone to alter. read more

Overpriced! Went in for a fitting today. I needed to Do minor alterations to the back of dress(with no beading) a short hem and add a bustle =$1200 I don't get wedding dress alterations every day but I am a smart person and know that they were overpriced at about $600. They knew the dress was expensive and they based it on the cost of the dress. Not how I like to do business. read more

I walked into this place near tears over a dress, twice! And without hesitation, or batting an eye, they said "don't worry, sweetie, we will fix this." I have never met a couple more professional and confident in their work. Alberto made me feel like a princess in a dress made to fit ONLY ME. And guess what, it was done in less than a week. I'm telling you, even if you're not in a bind and running out of time, VIP Alterations is where you need to go. read more

VIP Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The only thing VIP about this place is the price you'll pay. I had a suit tailored here recently. Would give 0 stars if possible for poor workmanship and customer service. Compared to other tailors, the prices are very expensive. But it's VIP right? Not exactly. As soon as I put my suit on my sister noticed one of the seams was open. There was no thread visible in the seam (back of jacket), as if a spot had been missed. As I had traveled across the US, I was stuck looking somewhat shabby for my event. When I returned with my jacket the owner Alberto offered to repair the seam, blaming it on the thread. I explained that in this case I paid for the job to be done right the first time and I would like a partial refund ($45 out of a total bill of $220) for the alteration which was incorrectly performed. Without pause, the owner refused, accused me of being dishonest, added that I could have gained weight (I'm 6'4" 190 for the last 5 years) and ripped the seam, and reiterated that he thought he did a great job. It's a problem with the thread he says. But you only use the best thread I ask. Of course, only the best thread he says. Other highlights: -During my initial appointment I waited and extra 20min while walk in customers were helped. Owner/tailor did not show up until halfway through my fitting -had to come back twice as initial alterations were wrong. Pants too long by a lot. And clearly assistant failed to spot open seam. My recommendation. Go to golden thimble in spite of the odd hours. Or go to the place next to whole foods. Dont waste your time and money here. read more

Decided to visit their store after seeing the 100% 5-star ratings on Yelp, and I had a great experience with VIP Alterations. I called on a Sunday afternoon when they were closed, but they told me to come on in and the owner (Alberto) spent nearly an hour with me pinning up 7 dress shirts that needed to be taken in for a better, athletic fit. They dropped what they were doing on a day off to make it convenient for me as a customer. He had me try on every shirt and took the time to explain how he felt the fit of each one could be improved. Most of the shirts just needed darts added (which all turned out great), but two of them (Banana Republic/Gap button down) also needed to have the sleeves slightly shortened. The quality of the work is excellent, and the prices seemed fair. I dropped off 7 shirts on a Sunday afternoon and picked up the completed shirts 8 business days later. Their Thousand Oaks shop (right next to FedEx Kinkos on TO Blvd.) is easy to find, and you can park right on the street in front. I'll go back again soon to do some other alterations on my other dress shirts. Highly recommend you check them out. read more

The staff here is always very friendly and welcoming. I've had bad luck at other tailors before. But as soon as I started interacting with Alberto, it was obvious that he knew his stuff and is a master of his profession. I've brought multiple suits to him, and he's always done a phenomenal job. And now I'll never take my suits to any other tailor. read more

Best alteration team in the whole area. Everyone at the shop is friendly, reliable, extremely accommodating, careful to ask and answer any questions, and the work is impeccable. I take every special occasion dress there and have always been pleased. They are on-time and communicative. I so appreciate having VIP Alterations as my go-to. read more

After searching around for a few alterations places, I decided to pay a visit to VIP Alterations. I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism from Alberto and his team. They took the time to make sure my measurements were precise and their service was extraordinary. Many thanks to Alberto and his team at VIP Alterations! read more

The team here is great! I had a suit altered back in 2017 and I moved unexpectedly after. They still had my suit! Thank you so much to the VIP Alteration team. I highly recommend their services. read more

Absolutely best place around! I get all my high-end denim jeans tailored here and they always turn out great! The customer service is also top notch. Alberto and his staff are some of the nicest people and always get the job done in a timely fashion. All around, I would recommend these guys to anyone looking for alterations and great customer service! read more

I took my wedding dress to VIP and they did an amazing job!! They worked quickly, kept me in the loop, and were affordable. They were so friendly and my dress came out beautiful! I will be using VIP for all my tailoring needs. read more

VIP Alterations - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I brought my wedding dress in a few weeks before my wedding and Alberto and his team were able to help me immediately! Alberto took his time making sure my dress was the perfect length and fit. I picked up the dress a week before the wedding and everything was perfect! I plan on coming here for all of my future alterations ! Highly recommend! Great prices too! THANK YOU ALBERTO & team for my beautiful perfect dress! read more

I love supporting local mom and pop shops, and this is one of them! We bought my daughter's prom dress and since she's only 5ft tall, we definitely needed to have it altered. I found this place thanks to my fellow Yelpers. I called ahead and booked an appointment. When I got there we were greeted by the owner and his wife. Such sweet people. My daughter tried on the dress and we received an immediate estimate and agreed to the price. You really can't argue with talent and skill. Altering is not just cutting and sewing. The owner knows a woman's form and offered his recommendations to accentuate her waist and height. We had 2 fittings before prom and the final product was complete in 3 weeks. My daughter looked stunning and I can't thank VIP Alterations enough! Highly recommended! read more

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I was looking to alter my wedding dress. I am glad that I ended up going V.I.P Alterations. The customer service is on point, they are all sweet and friendly. Alberto did an amazing job. He also fixed minor details on my dress making it look like new. Would recommend this place to anyone around Ventura County. Thank you Alberto, my dress fits perfectly! read more

Easy 5 stars. Brother got in 2 dresses. One he said was perfect and needed no alterations. He said, "Save your money". Wow! Loved the honesty? The second dress was altered perfectly and on time. So nice to have honest local place to get clothes altered. read more

They worked wonders on my daughters prom dress . She loved the alterations!!! Thank you !

Went to VIP alterations for my beautiful Tori Burch dress to be altered On the top only , Alberto did a wonderful job . They really treat you like a VIP. read more

1. Service is great 2. Alberto knows exactly what I want without saying much 3. I come back in a couple of days and it's pretty much on point, but if there's any fine tuning, they take care of it. 4. My $100 suits look like $500 suits and my $500 suits look like $1000. What else can you ask for. read more