This review is long overdue. The recent events in my life left me in need of a tailor: I had 1) moved from NYC to an unfamiliar SoCal and 2) recently lost a lot of weight and needed a complete wardrobe overhaul. I can litter this review with adjective after superfluous adjective to describe how indispensable Alberto is to me, but I think its best illustrated with a couple of stories, so bear with the long review ahead. The very first time I came to Alberto, I simply needed some jeans hemmed. He measured me up (I was wearing running shoes at the time) and showed me what he believed to be the appropriate length. I asked for him to keep it longer, he politely questioned my choice of length, I insisted, and he obliged. Of course when I tried them on with the correct shoes, they were way too long. I sheepishly returned to Alberto, let him know that he was right, and that I needed him to shorten it some more. Of course it was my fault, so I fully expected to be pay again, but Alberto simply grinned and told me he would take care of it free of charge. I knew I had found my tailor. January 1st, 2016, yup New Year's Day. I had recently purchased a Brioni sportcoat that I simply couldn't pass up and was hoping to wear to an event the following evening. I called the store not expecting it to be open but Alberto picked up (he was doing some end of the year inventory clean up) and told me to come on by. I thought I just needed the sleeves to be finished, but to my dismay, Alberto shows me that my $4000+ jacket needs a bit more work (see picture). He is able to take the jacket in to get rid of the ruffling in the back, shorten the hemline, taper the sleeves, and finish the sleeves...all by the next afternoon (and all with impeccable craftsmanship). Oh, and I should mention that this included installing surgeon's cuffs! The end result was a sportcoat that fit like a glove. The next day at the event I received numerous compliments. One guy asked where I got the jacket, and I replied "Bergdorf by way of Alberto in Thousand Oaks." (gotta give credit where credit is due!). There is nobody I would trust more with my clothes. His craftsmanship rivals the best and most expensive tailors I used in Manhattan and his customer service cannot be beat. read more

I was just in for my last fitting for my wedding dress and I seriously could not be happier!!! Alberto, his wife, and Elwin are an unbelievable team! When I had first purchased my wedding dress the boutique had referred me to a different alteration shop down the street. I called and set up an apt. For the next week and when I arrived they were with another client and told me they wouldn't be ready for me for another 45 minutes and to come back- I instantly got a bad feeling from them and decided to yelp alteration shops close by. When I looked over VIP alterations reviews I was so pleased that I called them and they were able to set up an apt. For me that day- when I arrived they were so kind and helpful- Alberto explained to me all the ins and outs of my dress and exactly what he was going to do- he is a alterations MASTER! I had purchased shoes that were too small and when we got to the bottom of the dress and he saw my feet were uncomfortable he told me i needed more comfortable shoes and that he will wait to do the bottom alterations until I find the right shoes to wear so that he can make the alterations absolutely perfect for me. I returned a a few weeks later and he had already completed my first round of alterations and was able to perfect the fit even more (since I had lost a little weight) as well as do the bottom alterations- my dress fitting today was PERFECT- I can not be more excited to walk down the aisle and know the dress fits me like a glove... My wedding is on July 16, and I don't want to post pictures up till after, but I most definitely will after I tie the knot!!! I can't say enough good things about this amazing team! If you want perfection, set up your apt. TODAY :) read more

A+++++ I cannot say enough wonderful things about this tailor/wife duo. From the very beginning, they were incredibly kind, encouraging, and generous with their compliments, making what could have been a stressful experience feel enjoyable and reassuring. My mother-of-the-bride gown required multiple alterations with lace, backing, lining, chiffon, and just when we thought everything was complete, there was a last-minute change that needed to be made the very same day. Without hesitation, without question, they immediately took on the challenge and found a solution and created a new, more modest front on the dress that looks so classy for the occasion! Their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills were truly impressive. Not only did they work quickly under pressure, but their attention to detail and conscientious craftsmanship were exceptional. The finished dress was beautifully tailored and fit perfectly!! They transformed a potentially stressful situation into a seamless experience and delivered results that exceeded all expectations. Their professionalism, talent, and genuine care for clients is a rare find. I am beyond grateful for their expertise and would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone in need of alterations or tailoring. It is exactly why I continue to go back and completely trust them with ANY garment. A+++++ read more

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting V.I.P Alterations in Thousand Oaks, and I have to say, the experience was beyond exceptional. From the moment I walked in, Alberto and Marta, the dynamic husband-and-wife team, made me feel welcome and completely at ease. Their expertise is truly next-level. I initially came in wanting to alter a new suit, but I walked out with so much more than just a perfect fit. Alberto and Marta shared valuable insights into men's fashion that completely changed my perspective on style. Their advice was not just about the suit, but about how to carry myself with confidence. I now feel ready to walk into work like a boss, all thanks to their guidance. Their attention to detail and passion for helping others look and feel their best is unmatched. If you're looking for expert alterations and a personal style upgrade, look no further than V.I.P Alterations. Thank you again, Alberto and Marta--you are a true power couple! read more

Alberto and his wife are amazing! Not only are they superb at their job but they are wonderful people as well. I came to Alberto to get my wedding dress altered and let me tell you it was quite the task. I had chosen a dress with five layers in the skirt, hand beading and lace. When I went in the first time, they had me put on the dress and he spent 45 min with me making sure that everything was just right. I had four fittings and each time something was tweaked. On my last fitting I put on my dress and it fit like a glove. I was amazed because wedding dresses are not exactly made to be comfortable but when I put mine on it was comfortable and it felt and looked like he had made the dress just for me. He even customized a pair of spanks for me. I would highly recommend him. They were always ahead of the game and everything was perfect and they were wonderful. read more

As you can see by the previous review this tailor shop is not very professional and my garments that were ruined were actually very sentimental to me so I understand his frustration as to the unprofessionalism of this establishment that does not recognize error and poor overpriced quality and instead trying to fix it becomes rude and comes back blaming the customer hopefully Yelp doesn't cover this scam any longer by reverting the reviews and pushing my review back into the non recommended reviews when clearly others have the same frustration as myself. I hope YELP recognizes this scam and properly lets other people know the truth about people's experience here. Feel free to email me YELP. Kudos to you Mr. G I stand with your review and don't let this scam get away with there deceitfulness. read more

Alberto is an alterations GOD! He knew what to do with my prized motorcycle jacket with in 30 seconds of me putting it on. I was nervous about leaving my prized leather with him for a couple weeks but as I looked around his organized shop I saw old wedding gowns, suits, jeans, another guys motorcycle jacket and even quilts!! I knew I was in good hands! He ended up taking out 4 inches from my jacket and it fits absolutely PERFECTLY! Alberto, even touched up some scuffs on my coat free of charge and it looks better now than it did the first day I got it. The price was super affordable and I would pay more since his work is outstanding. He is very nice and personable and he LOVES his job. I'm taking ALL my clothes here for alterations from now on. read more

This was our second visit and both times we have been completely satisfied. My daughter competes in horse shows and has an outfit that has a very elaborate handmade top, and the pants must be fitted properly to look good on the horse and allow sufficient freedom of movement. Alberto was very pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. He got the fit perfect first time both times and anyone would swear the outfit was custom made for my daughter. She's still growing and I fully expect we'll be taking it to VIP at least one more time. Both times the alterations were ready when promised. I would not hesitate to go again or recommend VIP to family and friends! read more

Alberto & Martha, I want to sincerely thank you both for your attentiveness and the generosity of your time. The brides are absolutely thrilled with how their dresses turned out -- they couldn't be happier! Your professionalism and seamless teamwork are unmatched. From the very first meeting, the girls felt completely confident in your knowledge and expertise, and you exceeded every expectation. The dresses look stunning, and we are so grateful for the care and detail you put into every adjustment. I will definitely be recommending your work to my family and friends. Thank you for making such an important moment even more special! read more

I came to this place because of the 5 stars on yelp, and at first it seemed great ...but when I came to pick up my dress I was baffled that it was not what I wanted , it wasn't fitting right , the seams were crooked , and the hemming was done on very bad quality , I tried to explain to Alberto (the owner) that this type of job is unacceptable for the price that he charged me, but he didn't offer to correct his mistake, instead he became extremely rude to the point that I had to rush out...DO NOT take your alterations here to get done, Worst place ever !! read more

5 Stars! - Highly Recommend VIP Alterations!! My Fiancée and myself recently had our dresses altered by Alberto and we were incredibly impressed with the entire experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole process so easy. He was able to complete the alterations quickly and efficiently, and I was thrilled with the final result. The staff were also super helpful and kind! I would highly recommend using VIP Alterations for any of your alteration needs! I hope this review is helpful! read more

I couldn't be more happy with the service I received at VIP Alterations! Alberto truly had a vision for how my wedding bustle would look best, and he brought it to life perfectly. His attention to detail, professionalism, and expertise made the entire experience stress-free and exciting. The final result was absolutely beautiful and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality alterations and exceptional service! read more

I cannot thank Alberto and his team enough for I trusted him with my wedding dress, and he did a wonderful, amazing job. Other places told me they were not willing to work on my dress or gave me a difficult time. Alberto explained the whole process of how he would alter my dress, the cost and what I could expect. I was so thankful that he made my dress PERFECT, that I also brought my mom in to fix her dress for my wedding too. I highly recommend him. read more

I came to Alberto's V.I.P. Alterations Shop and brought my Top of my formal gown, blazer, 5 pants and dress to be altered after searching from Yelp Review. He was friendly and nice as well as his wife. Both took good care of my needs. I felt comfortable with Alberto because he knew what he was doing. Everything fits me perfectly. He did an amazing job! I was happy. I will definitely come back and recommend this shop to others. read more

I am a former Fazio cleaners customer; VIP Alterations have totally exceeded my expectations... I was initially referred by Hugo Boss at the Topanga Plaza and i have had all my clothing dry cleaned and tailored by Alberto the owner who is not only very friendly and prompt but his level of professionalism is above all... I recommend his services to the most discriminating of customers. Bryan, Calabasas read more

A friend recommended me vip alterations, I came to this place and I was treated from the very beginning very well, Jaime explained to me in detail what my canali suit needed for me to look well. Today I went to pick up my suit, I was supremely happy as I looked, the pants were perfect and the suit was spectacular. I am very grateful for their good work. Their prices are reasonable for such a fine job. read more

I'm a woman with less time for work and home. Long time ago I looked for a pickup service for my clothes and I found Dry Cleaners Alterations in Canoga Park. Since that I always use their services for their quality and good prices. But I'm very sad because I know that Alberto, the owner of the store moved to Thousand Oaks, and now he must spend more money in fuel, because I won't switch my shop. read more

I came here about two years ago to get my prom dress alter and I'm back to get my younger sister prom dress to her perfect fi. Within a week they had both our dresses ready! I love their services. AMAZING and lovely people. Thank you once again! read more

Hace poco estuve de vacaciones en EEUU y tenía que arreglar con urgencia una ropa fui a VIP Alterations porque me lo reomendaron y de verdad que me atendieron muy bien y no solo eso los arreglos quedaron excelentes. Lo recomiendo al 100% read more