Master tailor stitching a bespoke jacket
Est. Chicago · Old Irving Park

Where a stitch
becomes a signature.

Perez Tailor Shop is a master tailor on West Montrose — quietly perfecting suits, gowns, and everyday garments for Chicagoans who notice the difference.

4.5/5
64 Google Reviews

"Martin is the best. No ludicrous mark-ups, just honest, expert work."— Ryan C., Local Guide

Tailor shop interior with fabric rolls and dress form
Our Story

A measuring tape,
a steady hand,
a promise kept.

For years, the Perez family has dressed Chicago — from the boardroom to the chapel. Every garment passes through hands that have stitched thousands before it.

No shortcuts. No surprises at the register. Just garments that fit the way they were meant to.

8K+
Garments tailored
20+
Years on Montrose
4.5★
Average rating
Services

Honest prices.
Exceptional fit.

We quote you up front — no Lincoln Park mark-ups, no wedding tax. The same fair rates whether you're tailoring a tuxedo or hemming a pair of jeans.

01

Suit Tailoring

Jackets, trousers, waistcoats — taken in, let out, restructured.

From $35
02

Wedding & Formal

Bridal gowns, bridesmaids, prom — handled with care and timing you can trust.

Quote on fitting
03

Trouser Alterations

Hems, waists, tapers. Our most-requested craft — done right the first time.

From $15
04

Drapery & Home

Curtain hems, cushion covers, household linens. The shop sews more than fashion.

From $20
05

Zipper & Repair

New zippers, seam repairs, button replacement. Bring it back to life.

From $12
06

Custom Restyle

Reshape a vintage piece, modernize a hand-me-down, save what you love.

Quote on fitting
Bespoke emerald suit jacket detail
The Detail

"He took up a suit other tailors quoted me $350 for — perfectly, for a fraction."

— Google Review, 2025
For Her Day

Wedding alterations,
handled like family.

Brides from across Chicago bring their gowns to Perez. We understand the weight of the day — and the dress.

Wedding dress alterations being pinned
4.5 ★ on Google · 64 Reviews

Loved by the
neighborhood.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Martin is the best! After my long-term tailor retired, I had a terrible time finding a good tailor that doesn't charge ludicrous wedding mark-up prices. Perez was the answer."
Ryan Carpenter
Local Guide
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Brought in my mother's dress to be altered for my own wedding. The work was flawless, the price was kind, and the experience felt personal."
Maria L.
Wedding client
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Three suits, two pairs of trousers, and a winter coat — all came back fitting like they were made for me. I won't go anywhere else."
David K.
Returning customer
Visit the Shop

Find us on
Montrose Avenue.

Address
2834 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Open · Closes 7 PM
Walk-ins welcome · Fittings by appointment