Bowie Tailors

This was by far the WORST tailor experience I’ve ever had. I’ve been in the fashion business for the past 17 years, which at the very least makes me an educated consumer. My brother prompted me to visit the shop to order his (rental) groomsmen tuxedos, but when I arrived in the dingy, worn down store, I was provided service from a grumpy Asian man who did not have an organized system for Wedding parties — could not find the name of the registry, did not know how the factory orders worked, etc. Long story short, the customer service was non existent, they did not operate as a certified bridal or groom rental company, did not take appropriate measurements and overall they did not provide a NICE experience for customers who were looking forward to one of the biggest moments in their lives. I will post pics of the environment, including the tuxedo catalog which appeared to be from the 90s… Avoid this Awful place…

Mens’ Clothing. I find the alterations very well done. The prices are reasonable. The work is neat and timely. I have had cuffs and sleeves on suits adjusted. Waits taken in and let out. Had reweaving on suits (on two different suits) and the work was invisible — using the fabric I saved from the original cuff alterations. The prices for my work were comparable with prices at men’s clothing stores when the suits were first altered. Their English is not great, which may explain the perception they are rude. I recommend their work.

I have used this tailor for more than 5 years. I agree with the other posters that the staff is not very warm and the prices seem high relative to other shops I have used. Occasionally, I have persuaded them to reduce a price, but usually not by much. However, I find the work itself to be excellent, so I will take clothing there when it needs more than just a hem and I want to make sure it is altered correctly.
The other shop I often use, which is just as good, but is in DC is Melvin’s Custom Tailoring at 1317 F St NW Washington, DC 20 004; (202) 737‑2100. It’s a mother and son team and they are much friendlier, the service is pretty fast, and it seems to be a little less expensive.

I completely agree with Kevin’s review. I had spaghetti straps on a dress shortened — literally 10 stitches worth of work, and they charged me $ 30. The guys who run this place are downright rude. They act as if you’re intruding when you walk in and they resent your business. Prices are outrageous. Go somewhere else! I’d give them zero stars if I could.

I went here to have my prom dress altered. The staff is not very charming, but I would say they did good work for a reasonable price. My gown was two layer silk chiffon and the cost to hem it was $ 45. I can’t say much about any waiting period because I went in a good month or two in advance. It is a bit awkward to try to understand what they are commanding you to do, often in broken English. I wouldn’t recommend them, but I wouldn’t say they are the worst out there. I probably won’t return to them for any more business.

Rude staff. You walk in and they seem to try to be as rude as possible and actually annoyed at the business.
Prices = riduclious

Decent, but work is never finished when promised. Had to return twice for skirt that was being taken in.