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5 Best Tailors in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 tailors in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Looking for tailors in Columbia is really two searches: shops that alter clothes you already own, and clothiers that sell and fit suits. The businesses below hold more than 1,200 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.3 to 4.9, and they split across both kinds of work.

Short answer: Men's Wearhouse is the most-reviewed name here, rated 4.7 from more than 600 Google reviews, though it is a menswear retailer with suit rental rather than an alteration shop. For alterations alone, Sew Unique Formal Alterations (4.8), Jackie's Tailoring & Alterations (4.6) and Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House) (4.3) are the alteration shops. No prices are published here, so ask for a quote.
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Columbia Tailors Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Men's Wearhouse 4.7 ★ 608 Suits, rentals and wedding looks View ›
2 Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House) 4.3 ★ 277 Alterations and embroidery View ›
3 Jackie's Tailoring & Alterations 4.6 ★ 176 Everyday alterations View ›
4 Sew Unique Formal Alterations 4.8 ★ 129 Wedding and formal dress alterations View ›
5 BP Skinner Clothiers 4.9 ★ 67 Custom and semi-custom suits View ›
5 Best Tailors in Columbia (2026)

Shop-by-shop notes

Men's Wearhouse logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Men's Wearhouse

4.7608 Google reviews

Men's Wearhouse is a menswear store at 701 Harden Street in Columbia. Google tags it for suit and tuxedo rental, formal wear, wedding wear and men's tailoring. It is a retail store, so it suits buying or renting a suit rather than reworking a garment you already own.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise helpful sales staff who took measurements and built a wedding look
  • A suit rental sizing problem that one reviewer said was fixed promptly before the event
  • Quick suit and bow tie shopping, according to one reviewer
  • Help ordering online if an item is not in the store

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers describe suit rental and shopping rather than alterations work
  • Some lower ratings sit behind the 4.7 average
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume608 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed option here for a suit or tuxedo, especially for a wedding party. For fixing or reshaping clothes you already own, a dedicated alteration shop is the more direct route.

Website+1803-799-6254 Directions

701 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205

Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House) logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House)

4.3277 Google reviews

Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House) is a clothing alteration service at 1628 Decker Blvd in Columbia, with no website listed. Reviewers describe alterations and embroidery, including work on military uniforms. Google lists it open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise quick turnaround on a uniform needed before travel
  • A regular customer says staff can handle both alterations and embroidery
  • One long-time customer has used it for uniform alterations since 2015

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers describe slow or hard-to-reach communication about finished orders
  • Its 4.3 rating is the lowest here, with a visible minority of one-star reviews
  • Short hours and closed Sunday and Monday
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume277 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A busy alteration and embroidery shop with a large review base. The mixed feedback on communication makes it worth calling ahead and getting a pickup date in writing.

+1803-782-9934 Directions

1628 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206

Jackie's Tailoring & Alterations logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Jackie's Tailoring & Alterations

4.6176 Google reviews

Jackie's Tailoring & Alterations is a tailor at 7304 Two Notch Rd in Columbia, with no website listed. Reviewers describe alterations on a lined formal skirt and a duster, and say the shop is a longtime stop for several generations of one family. Google lists hours Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise quick, well-finished alterations
  • One reviewer waited for a customer who called just before closing and had a duster ready in under two days
  • Reviewers call the prices affordable or inexpensive
  • Described by one reviewer as a shop families have used for years

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers disagree on cost, and one found a bridesmaid dress alteration overpriced
  • Calls only, since no website is listed
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume176 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical pick for everyday hems, formalwear and quick turnarounds. Ask for a price before leaving a dress, especially for bridal party pieces.

+1803-736-5723 Directions

7304 Two Notch Rd B, Columbia, SC 29223

Sew Unique Formal Alterations logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sew Unique Formal Alterations

4.8129 Google reviews

Sew Unique Formal Alterations is a formal alteration service at 2317 Camelia St in Cayce, and its Google address says by appointment only. Reviewers describe wedding dress and bridesmaid dress alterations, including bustles and lace hems. Google lists hours Tuesday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise detailed bridal work, including a bustle that held up through a long reception
  • A dress fitted closely, with boning adjusted to avoid gaping, according to one reviewer
  • Responsive, professional communication during wedding planning
  • Pricing that two reviewers called fair for the work

Worth knowing

  • Two reviewers were unhappy with a consultation fee and the estimate on a complex ball gown, so ask about both when booking
  • By appointment only, in Cayce
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume129 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for wedding and formal dress work, with a 4.8 rating on a smaller review base. Confirm the consultation fee and get an estimate before you commit.

+1803-673-9734 Directions

By Appointment only, 2317 Camelia St, Cayce, SC 29033

BP Skinner Clothiers logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

BP Skinner Clothiers

4.967 Google reviews

BP Skinner Clothiers is a custom menswear shop at 1003 Gervais Street in Columbia. Its site describes custom garments, casual clothing and accessories, and says the team will come to you for fittings and consultations. It makes suits rather than altering ones you already own.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the fit, materials and personal attention on custom and semi-custom suits
  • A helpful guide for someone new to buying a suit
  • A well-tailored groom's tuxedo, according to one wedding party
  • A long-time custom-clothing wearer called the fit and materials as good as it gets

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers describe slow communication and tight timing on wedding orders, so order early
  • A smaller review base than the others
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume67 · 71st
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for a made-to-measure suit or a wardrobe built from scratch, with a 4.9 rating on fewer reviews. Allow plenty of lead time for a wedding party.

Website+1803-661-7665 Directions

1003 Gervais St A, Columbia, SC 29201

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared across this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What shapes tailoring costs in Columbia

No prices are published here. Cost depends on the garment, the complexity of the work (a simple hem versus rebuilding a gown or making a suit) and the fabric, so ask for a quote before you leave an item.

Tailors around Columbia

These shops list addresses on Harden Street, Decker Boulevard, Two Notch Road and Gervais Street in Columbia, and on Camelia Street in Cayce. Looking for a tailor near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you drop off a garment

  • What will the alteration cost, and is there a consultation fee?
  • When will it be ready, and how will you tell me?
  • Do you need the shoes or undergarments I will wear with it?
  • Can you work with the fabric, such as lace, beading or lining?
  • What happens if the fit is not right after pickup?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these Columbia businesses are alteration shops and which are clothiers?

Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House), Jackie’s Tailoring & Alterations and Sew Unique Formal Alterations are alteration shops. Men’s Wearhouse is a menswear retailer with suit rental, and BP Skinner Clothiers makes custom menswear.

Who can alter a wedding dress in the Columbia area?

Reviewers describe wedding dress and bridesmaid dress work at Sew Unique Formal Alterations in Cayce, which is by appointment only. Book early and ask about its consultation fee.

Where can I get military uniform alterations or embroidery in Columbia?

Reviewers of Magic Touch Alterations (the Blue House) describe uniform alterations and embroidery. Call ahead for the pickup date, since some reviewers mention slow communication.

Where can I order a made-to-measure suit in Columbia?

BP Skinner Clothiers lists custom menswear, and its site says the team will travel for fittings. Reviewers describe custom and semi-custom suits.

Picking a tailor

Match the shop to the job. Sew Unique suits formal dresses, Jackie’s and Magic Touch handle everyday alterations, and Men’s Wearhouse and BP Skinner are for buying or renting a suit. Get the price and pickup date up front.

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