Curated womenswear & made-to-measure alterations
Marlowe & Finch keeps a small, considered rail in the shop — then alters it until it sits exactly where it should. Pins, chalk and a tailor who listens, included.
The collection
Every piece is chosen to be worn with the rest of the rail — and to be altered without losing its line. Come in and pull things down. Take your time with it.
Made-to-measure alterations
Bring us something from the rail, or something you already love and can't quite wear. We pin it on you, mark it in chalk, and stitch it to your numbers.
Book a fittingWe take your measurements over what you'll wear underneath, standing the way you actually stand.
Chalk lines where the hem, waist or shoulder should fall, with pins to hold the plan in place while you're still wearing the garment.
A loose stitch first, so you can try the fit and move in it before anything is final. Adjustments happen here, not after.
Final stitching, pressed, folded and returned to you ready to wear.
Online sizing help
A size chart tells you the average. We would rather know you. Take three measurements, send them over with the piece you are looking at, and we will tell you what to order — or whether to wait and try it in the shop instead.
Around the fullest part of the bust, tape level under the arms and snug — not tight.
At the natural waist, the narrowest point, usually just above the navel. Keep the tape relaxed.
Around the fullest part of the hips, feet together and the tape running level all the way round.
Between two sizes, or unsure where a garment is meant to sit? That is exactly the kind of question we like.
Private styling appointments
An appointment gives you the rail to yourself and a tailor on hand to pin as you go. Bring what you have been meaning to fix, and bring what you already own — we will make it work together.
Tell us a little and we will come back to you about a time.