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Best Foot Forward Formal Alterations by Barb Shoop

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Best Foot Forward Formal Alterations by Barb Shoop

We are a bridal and formal alterations and pressing service in Franklin County, Pa. By Appointment Only

09/30/2024

We'd like to thank all of our clients, family, and friends for their support of our business. We have truly enjoyed working with you all and hope that you enjoyed your events while looking and feeling your best.

There are some changes coming up in our lives that will make it harder to run this service the way that we would like. There just aren't enough hours in the day. We will only be doing alterations for family, friends, and personal referrals from them. This page will be deactivated at the end of this week.

Again, we thank you for making us part of your special days and wish all the best for the days to come.

~ Barb & Steph

06/09/2023

Of all the wedding related reality shows, one of our favorites was "Something Old, Something New." The best part for us was always watching a beautiful, simply classic dress emerge from under pounds of sequins and beads and piles of ruffles and lace. Just look at any 80s era wedding gown and you'll see what we mean.

We've had the opportunity to work on a few such projects and it is always such a rewarding moment to see someone fall in love with a dress in a whole new way. Finding a way to make it "their gown" while keeping the sentimental value is what we love to do.

Do you have a gown that needs a glow up? Message us with your ideas and let's see what we can do!

By the way, assuming you have a good relationship with the original owner of the dress, please get permission before bringing an heirloom to us. We do not want to incur their wrath once we start cutting. (Seriously. We have a waiver. Do not come for us after the seam ripper comes out.)

06/05/2023

FAQs: Do I really need to have my suit or dress pressed?

Answer: Realistically, no. Having a wrinkled dress or suit is not a life or death situation.

However! We do highly recommend it. Not just because it's another service that we offer, but because it pulls the whole look together. I guarantee if you look through someone's wedding album or prom pictures, you can tell who had their outfit pressed and who had theirs laying in a crumpled heap on the hot back seat of their car. Or who opened their new button down shirt the day of the event and has package creases running down their chest.

Any alterations done by us will automatically have pressing included. Your garments will be pressed and ready to go at the final fitting. We will give you instructions on how to store and transport your suit and gown to prevent needing to have it pressed again.

Sometimes guests, family, or even bridal party members travel in from out of town just in time for the big event and there simply isn't room to stretch out a full length dress to prevent wrinkles. No problem! We can arrange to come to your venue the night before (or even the morning of in dire circumstances) and press any needed garments so you can arrive with one less worry on your mind on the big day.

Honestly, we're here to help!

06/02/2023

Now available to schedule!

We have parties for everything else, why not fittings?

Anybody who has ever seen "Say Yes to the Dress" is familiar with "the Entourage." We like to take it to the next level where each guest takes turns being the star and also being in the entourage. This is a perfect time to ooh and ahh over each other and bond over preparations for the big day, whether it be homecoming, prom, a wedding, a military ball, a destination cruise, or anything that calls for formal wear!

Fitting Parties also allow us to take care of multiple clients in one sitting. To show our appreciation for this convenience, we offer each guest being fitted at that time with a discount on their alterations.

They say three's a crowd but we say three's a group! It only takes 3 guests to schedule your fitting party today!

05/30/2023

FAQs: I want to order my suit or gown online. How do I know which size to choose?

Answer: There is no simple answer. As with most of the fashion industry, sizing in formals is as confusing and arbitrary as anything else.

For gowns, your most important measurements are your bust, underbust, waist, and hips. For suits, you'll need your neck circumference, shoulder width, sleeve length, waist, and leg inseam.

One of the most important things to remember when ordering online is to use the size chart for the specific suit or dress you plan to order. Suits are more universal but there are different jacket styles that will vary slightly. Gowns will vary between every designer and style of dress.

The second most important thing is to order so that your "biggest measurement" will fit and then have the rest altered. It is always much easier to take in a garment than let it out.

The last thing I will mention is if there is an option to add on a matching wrap or shawl that is fairly inexpensive, do it! It is an extra few yards of the exact same fabric and dye lot as your gown in case we would need it to add to the dress.

05/26/2023

FAQs: Many bridal shops don't take "outside work." Does it matter where we bought our suit or gown?

Answer: Not at all! "Outside work" is our bread and butter! Shopping has changed drastically in the last decade and online sales are hard to pass up. We're also more than happy to work on your secondhand store treasures.

The only items we cannot work on are rentals. This generally applies to tuxedos but could also apply to gowns if you have rented a dress for a costume ball or similar event. Most rentals have alterations and pressing included in the price, so be sure to make use of it. In the rare case that it's not, we are generally prohibited from performing any sort of alterations on another company's property.

05/22/2023

FAQs: Why do alterations cost so much?

Answer: Sewing from scratch and alterations are two different crafty beasts. Alterations require us to take apart work that is already done, fine tune it to your body, and put it back together in a way that looks like we never touched it.

All that being said, we guarantee our work. While we do require payment at the first fitting, we will work until you are happy with the final product. If you're not smiling, it's not done!

05/19/2023

FAQs: Who do we want to serve?

Answer: Everybody and Every Body.
Whether you want to wear a suit and tie, a tuxedo, or full length gown, you do you. We're just here to sew.

If there is anything we can do to make your experience with us more comfortable, please don't hesitate to ask. We strive to accommodate all needs, including mobility aids, sensory issues, and spectrum capabilities.

We are body positive. Sizes are just numbers.

05/18/2023

Twirls and swishing at the final fitting are signs of a happy client! 😁

05/16/2023

✨✨✨ SPARKLES! ✨✨✨

05/15/2023

FAQs: Where do we do our fittings?

Answer: We come to you! Have pins, will travel!

05/14/2023

What could possibly make a beautiful fit and a smile to match even better?

POCKETS! 😁

Thank you to returning client Hannah for bringing your senior year prom dress to us!

Her shimmery pink A-line gown needed a hem and some adjustments on the straps. As soon as I saw the fabric literally light up the room, I told her she needed to get pictures of the finished dress in the sunlight. Even though her prom night was gray and rainy, she followed through by having a mini-photo shoot a few days earlier in the sunshine. And we're so very glad she did. 💖💖

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Chambersburg, PA
17201

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