Aardvark Clothier

"We're born naked and the rest is drag." -RuPaul

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Added some gorgeous lace to extend the length on this gorgeous dress #cocktaildress #blackandwhite #lengthen #lace (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Only 6 days until another night of dance-mayhem is upon us at @villainsbeastro with @stephenhargreaves laying down an eclectic selection of queer dance hits like no other!

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Lace overlay vs. doorknob. Textile mechanic to the rescue and it's good as new! #textilemechanic #fixitdontpitchit #lace #skirt #womenswear #repair #goodasnew (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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One large vintage wool scarf come full circle skirt. Love inventive clients who come up with conversions like this one! #somethingnewfromsomethingold #floral #circleskirt #custom #custommade (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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About to start a custom circle skirt from this vintage wool shawl. Very excited to see how it comes together! #vintage #wool #shawl #handmedown #circleskirt #floral #print (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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#dimestorediamond time again!!! head to toe, here we go! #eyewear @urbanplanet spring 2016, $7.99 #earrings @nibinabestudio spring 2016, $10 #tunnels @bodyartforms 2015, $10 #croptop @boathouse spring 2016, $5 #timepiece #bumblebee #ringwatch @walmart summer 2014, $15 #trousers @urbanplanet again, spring 2016, $13.99 #handbag @meowingtons spring 2016, $20 #shoes @samedelman spring 2016, $10 @boathouse #patentleather #cowhair #vintagechair @valuevillage 2006 $19.99 total: $111.97 Only alteration performed was a pant hem, so another $10 if you're short like me ;)

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Vintage shirt, vintage buttons, updated look! LOVE the audacious print! #blouse #androgynouswag #tiger #bold #shoulderpads #vintage #pearlbuttons (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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completely custom, hand made tie made yesterday for a lovely gents September wedding. Love the little foxes! #tie #dapper #print #menswear #mensformal #foxes #neckwear (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Sometimes, things are just made in an impractical way...like a lovely purse, with a chain for a strap. Why?! To make it more comfortable, I removed the chain where it sits on my shoulder and replaced it with a leather strap, attaching it with D-rings. All better! #leather #purse #handbag #functionoverform #chain (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Windsor's monthly LGBTQ dance party is TONIGHT @villainsbeastro ! Doors at10. See youse there! (at VillainsBeastro Windsor)

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Such a cool project! This suit jacket was purchased from a wardrobe auction from Madmen, worn by Roger Sterling! The sleeves were too short for it's new owner, Andrew. Luckily, the on-set tailor hadn't cut the hem allowance or the vent, so we were able to restore it to original length and style! Looking sharp, thanks for posing for me! #wardrobe #madmen #suit #menswear #alterations #television (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Rocking a little 'Kentucky Derby Realness' for this week's #dimestorediamond ;) I was really lucky that all of these pieces fit me off the rack! I could have shortened the skirt, but I'm trying to experiment with a bigger variety of skirt lengths. Ok! Top to bottom, here we go! Hat: @ardene spring/summer 2015, $14.99 Sunnies: @forever21 spring 2016, $6.99 Earrings: @bodyartforms spring 2015, reg about $25, bought on clearance for $6 Necklace: @pennyjanes in Walkerville, $40 Jacket: @oldnavy purchased @valuevillage $7.99 Top: @h&m spring/summer 2015 $6.99 Skirt: @valuevillage, vintage Basler, 100% virgin wool, $14.99 Shoes: @jeffreycampbell from @urbanoutfitters spring/summer 2015 regular about $130, nabbed on sale for $40 Total cost: $137.95 Total savings: $109 (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Fixing #holesinunfortunateplaces since 2000. Classic jean patch today! As always, if if fits under the sewing machine foot, we can fix it! #fixitdontpitchit #jeans #favoritejeans #deminpatch #denim (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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I love looking decent on the cheap, and the last outfit shots I posted got me thinking...for the summer at least, I'm going to try to do a weekly #dimestorediamond outfit breakdown post. Here we go, top to bottom! Sunglasses: @forever21, spring 2016, $10.99 Earrings: @bodyartforms, summer 2014, origin $130, snagged on sale for $60 Jacket: @GAP, fall 2014, reg around $120, got it on sale for $34.99 Dress: @OldNavy, fall 2015, reg $34.99, got it on sale $7.99 Bag: @timothybeaudrydesigns spring 2015, $120 Legwear: @eBay, $1 Booties: genuine leather, Italian made, found @valuevillage, $14.99 Total cost: $249.96 accessories, outerwear and all! Total savings: $182.01 #outfit #littleblackdress #womaninblack #masculady #lbd (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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For the past few months, I've been sewing the canvases for @matthewhawtin 's futuristic 3-dimensional frames. Now that collab has come to fruition, and is showing at Art Gallery Windsor @agw401 until June 5! So stoked to go see the finished works! #fineart #localartist #windsorontario #artgallerywindsor #behindthescenes #windsorhustle (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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Feeling 'very style' today...loving all the green that's come out over the last couple days!! #verystyle #floral #shamelessselefie #whitehot #businesscasual #nottoofemme #brogues #catdies #size12 (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)

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I have done some delicate work before, but this was a first, and luckily a very successful first! So yes, we can repair some lingerie and intimate items...bring them for a consult and I'll let you know what's possible! #lingerie #lace #delicate #dontpitchitfixit (at Aardvark Tailoring & Custom Clothier)