Custom made and Bespoke dresses in Soho
Dress tailoring in London
At Golden Tailoring, we specialise in creating custom dresses designed from scratch and built around you. Our dress tailoring london service offers three distinct approaches: custom design from your ideas, made-to-measure precision, and our unique copy-your-favourite dress service.
4.9 stars
Rated five stars by hundreds of happy customers.
Based in Soho, Central London
Our services are easily accessible across Central London.
Same day alterations
Most common alterations are completed within hours, not days.
15+ years of experience
Built on extensive experience, combining traditional craftsmanship.
Three ways we can make your dress
Made-to-measure adapts an existing pattern to your exact measurements, offering a faster turnaround and a more accessible price point. It’s ideal if you have a clear style in mind and want a personalised fit.
Bespoke is built entirely from scratch around your body, posture, and preferences, involving multiple fittings and the highest level of personalisation. Perfect for a truly unique garment tailored exclusively for you.
Not sure which suits your needs? Come in for a free consultation and our tailors will guide you.
Expert tailoring for every dress
Our dress tailoring services
Everyday and casual dress tailoring
Custom casual dress
Made to your measurements in your chosen fabric and style, ensuring a perfect fit for daily wear.
Made-to-measure day dress
Adapted from our patterns to your exact proportions for comfortable, flattering everyday dresses.
Copy-your-favourite casual dress
Recreate a dress you love in a new fabric or colour, with any adjustments you desire.
Fabric consultation
Expert guidance on cotton, linen, jersey, and wrap fabrics to find what works best for everyday wear.
A well-made casual dress fits differently to anything off the rack, no gaping, no pulling, just a clean comfortable fit that works for your body.
Occasion and evening dress tailoring
Custom occasion dress
Designed specifically for weddings, parties, events, and formal occasions where you want to look exceptional.
Evening gown tailoring
Made-to-measure or bespoke evening gowns for truly standout pieces that photograph beautifully.
Custom cocktail dress
Tailored to your measurements and style preference for sophisticated shorter formal wear.
Copy-your-favourite occasion dress
Recreate a special dress in a new or upgraded fabric for different occasions.
Fabric and embellishment consultation
Expert advice on silk, satin, chiffon, and velvet to choose the perfect fabric for your occasion.
For occasions that matter, an off-the-rack dress is a compromise. A dress made for you fits every curve and moves with you, not against you.
Professional and work dress tailoring
Custom work dress
Tailored specifically for the office, client meetings, and professional settings where appearance matters.
Made-to-measure shirt dress
Clean lines and precise fit, built around your proportions for professional polish.
Fabric consultation
Guidance on structured fabrics, ponte, and wool blends that work best for professional wear.
Professional dressing requires precision. A tailored work dress projects confidence and authority in a way that off-the-rack rarely achieves.
Bridal and formal dress tailoring
We also tailor dresses for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and wedding guests, ensuring everyone in the party looks and feels their best. For wedding dress tailoring specifically, visit our dedicated bridal dress tailoring page.
How it works
Copy your favourite dress
Bring your dress in
The dress you want recreated, along with any ideas for changes, you'd like to make.
Pattern creation
Our tailors create a pattern directly from our range, or bring your own material.
Fabric selection
Choose your new fabric from our range, or bring your own material.
Made for you
The new dress is cut and made to the pattern, fitted to your measurements.
Want the new dress but in different colour? A winter version of your favourite summer dress? A smarter fabric for an occassion? This service makes it possible.
Fabrics and materials for dress tailoring
We work with fabrics suited to every dress type and occasion. For everyday wear, we use cotton known for its softness and durability, linen prized for its strength and lightweight properties, and comfortable jersey fabrics. For special occasions, we offer silk that provides effortless drape and breathability, satin with its polished shine and structured feel, and chiffon that creates graceful movement. Professional dresses benefit from ponte and wool blends that maintain structure throughout the workday. Not sure which fabric is right for your dress? Our tailors will guide you through the options based on your style, occasion, and budget.
Dresses we make
Our tailoring expertise covers casual day dresses, shirt dresses, wrap dresses, midi dresses, maxi dresses, mini dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, occasion dresses, work dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses, summer dresses, winter dresses, and formal dresses. Whatever your style preference or occasion requirement, we create dresses that fit impeccably and reflect your personal taste.
The tailoring process — what to expect
Consultation
Discuss your dress, style, occasion, and fabric preferences. Bring sketches, reference images, Pinterest boards, or a favourite dress for inspiration. Free, no obligation.
Measurements
Full body measurements taken precisely. For copy-your-garment service, a pattern is created from your existing piece.
First fitting
Try on the initial dress; adjustments are marked and any design refinements discussed.
Final collection
Receive your finished dress with perfect fit. Any last touches are made on the spot.
Areas we serve
Custom dress tailoring in Soho, Central London
Our custom dresses workshop serves client throughout Mayfair, Covent Garden, Westminster, and Fitzrovia, creating garments perfectly suited to London’s professional and social calendar. We understand the requirements of city life and craft dresses for all types of occasion.
- Soho
- Covent Garden
- Chinatown
- Leicester Square
- Trafalgar Square
- Mayfair
- St. James's
- and more
Let's make your dress
Whether you have a clear design in mind, a dress you want recreated, or just a rough idea of what you’re looking for, bring it in and we’ll make it happen. Our Soho tailors are ready to create something made entirely for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we create custom dresses from sketches, photos, or reference images. Bring your ideas to our consultation and we’ll discuss how to bring your vision to life. The process typically takes 3-5 weeks.
Absolutely. We create a pattern directly from your existing dress and recreate it in new fabric with any changes you want. This service takes 2-3 weeks and allows you to have your favourite dress in different colours or fabrics.
Prices vary depending on fabric choice, complexity, and whether it’s made-to-measure or fully bespoke. We provide transparent pricing during consultation with no hidden costs.
Bespoke involves creating a completely unique pattern from scratch with multiple fittings and unlimited customisation. Made-to-measure adapts existing patterns to your measurements for excellent fit with faster turnaround.
Made-to-measure dresses take 2-3 weeks, bespoke or custom designs take 3-5 weeks, and copy-your-garment service takes 2-3 weeks depending on complexity.
We work with cotton, linen, silk, satin, chiffon, velvet, jersey, ponte, wool blends, and many other fabrics. Our tailors will guide you to the best choice based on your dress style and intended use.
Yes, we tailor dresses for weddings, parties, formal events, professional occasions, and everyday wear. Each dress is created to suit the specific occasion and your personal style.