Your gown, fitted like a glove.
Family-owned tailor, alterations and dry cleaning in Broadway Plaza. Bridal alterations, bustles and veils, plus prom gowns, hemming, repairs, patches and military insignia.
From the wedding gown to the everyday.
Bridal and formal gowns are our specialty, and we hem, repair, patch and clean everything else your family wears.
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Wedding Dress & Bridal Alterations
Your gown fitted to you like a glove: taking in, hemming, closures, beadwork and lace touch-ups before your big day.
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Bustles
Strong, beautiful bustles, including wrist loop bustles, that hold up through the dancing all night.
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Veils
Custom veils made from the lace you choose.
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Formal & Prom Gowns
Fitting and alterations for prom, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride and evening gowns, beadwork and lace included.
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Hemming
Clean, precise hems for pants, jeans, dresses and skirts.
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Patches & Military Insignia
Patches, military insignia and uniform sewing, straight and secure on vests, jackets and uniforms.
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Clothing Repairs
Tears, rips and split seams repaired so well you’ll never know they happened.
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Pants & Suit Alterations
Waist, seat, length and taper adjustments for pants, jeans and suits.
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Zipper Repair
Zipper replacement and repair for pants, jackets and dresses.
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Corsets & Costumes
Corset and costume fitting and alterations, with quick turnaround when you need it.
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Custom Fittings & Measurements
Professional measurements and fittings for custom garments and commissions.
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Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning and pressing, including careful hand cleaning for beaded and delicate gowns.
Bought off the rack? We’ll make it yours.
We take in, hem and bustle your gown, touch up the beadwork and lace, and make a custom veil from the lace you choose, with fittings in our private lounge.
- Taking in, hemming, closures, beadwork and lace touch-ups
- Strong bustles, including wrist loop bustles, that last through the dancing
- Custom veils from your lace, plus careful hand cleaning for beaded gowns
- Private fitting lounge with mirrors and a fitting pedestal
Gowns we’ve fitted and finished.
Wedding, prom, bridesmaid and evening gowns, taken in, hemmed, bustled and cleaned in our El Cajon shop.
Family-owned for over 20 years.
Mrs Best Alterations & Cleaners is a family-owned tailor, alterations and dry cleaning shop in Broadway Plaza at 546 Broadway, trusted by local families for over 20 years.
Brides come to us for their gowns, and whole families come back for hems, zippers, torn jeans, and patches on vests and military uniforms, often fixed while they wait.
- Private fitting lounge with mirrors and fitting pedestal
- Quick repairs while you wait
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Wedding gown specialists and everyday tailoring for El Cajon families.
59 reviews. 4.8 stars.
“I was so unsure where to go to have a bustle added to my dress and a veil made from lace I bought and I am so glad I came here! Paulin is so talented and knowledgeable, completed work quickly, and was very reasonably priced. Thank you!! UPDATE: Magic worked again to shorten my dress so I can keep wearing it more casually - it’s even better than I hoped!”
“I absolutely loved working with Pauline at Mrs. Best Cleaners & Alterations. She was a recommendation of my bridesmaid and I trusted this. I bought a Wedding Gown off the rack in a local bridal salon and it needed some TLC before my big day. Pauline made it for my body like glove, cleaned up the beading, replaced the closure loops and added a wrist loop bustle that was super strong and held up all night through me socializing and dancing. She hand cleaned and pressed the gown because if the intricate beading. We communicated by text and the gown was ready when she said it would be. Payment was done by card or Venmo. I’m forever grateful for the experience, her skill and patience.”
“This family owned business is quick, friendly and very knowledgeable! They help me when I was in a rush to get my dress altered right before my daughter’s wedding!”
“I recently had the greatest experience at Mrs. Best Alteration & Cleaners! When my favorite pair of pants got a tear, another cleaner said they were irreparable. I headed around the corner to Mrs. Best where her mom swooped in and fixed my pants up in less than 5 minutes! They're not just for formal dress alterations—they handle all sorts of clothing repairs super fast! Mrs. Best Alteration & Cleaners is definitely the spot to go for speedy and reliable fixes! Highly recommend them!”
“I needed some measurements for a custom bodysuit commission. Most tailors in the area turned me away, but not Pauline! She was quick, efficient, and friendly. Recommended!”
“WOW! Customer service, quality, skill, and value! I went in needing a corset taken in a tiny bit around the bust and explained that I needed it for Halloween in two days. She had me throw it on, pinned it, and stitched it while I waited! I was so impressed by the service and the ladies were so personable! I would definitely recommend and will be taking all my alterations there going forward!”
Hours & directions
Address
546 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021
In Broadway Plaza on Broadway in El Cajon. Get directions · Google Maps
Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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