On Fit

Why clothing fit matters more than labels. Thoughts on alterations, craftsmanship, and dressing with intention from Alter & Spruce Dubai.

There is a quiet confidence that comes from wearing something that fits properly. Not tight. Not loose. Just right. It changes how you move, how you stand, how you feel in a room.

Most clothes are made for a standardized body that does not exist. Off-the-rack garments are designed to fit a general shape, which means they rarely fit anyone perfectly. Sleeves are often too long or short. Shoulders do not sit where they should. Hems fall at odd angles.

This is where alterations make a difference. A skilled tailor can take a garment that almost works and make it work completely. The adjustments are often small. A centimeter here, a seam taken in there. But the cumulative effect is significant.

Consider a blazer. When the shoulders align with your natural shoulder line, when the back lies flat without pulling, when the sleeves show just the right amount of shirt cuff, the entire garment looks more considered. More intentional. More you.

A small stitch can make a big difference. We see this every day at Alter & Spruce. Garments arrive looking adequate. They leave looking like they belong to their owners.

Fit is not about perfection. It is about clothes that work with your body rather than against it. That is worth taking seriously.