Shopper looking to spic up their wardrobe can get new looks for less with alterations. 

Fort Myers resident Norma O'Neil recently underwent a surgery that made her lose weight drastically. 

"I lose about 30lbs.," O'Neil said. 

Replacing her wardrobe would have cost too much; instead, O'Neil brought her clothing to Express Alterations in Fort Myers. 

O'Neil said she saved thousands of dollars. 

Store owner Anita Milisich said she alters all types of clothing, even wedding dresses. 

The price depends on the level of work but Milisich said customers can almost always save money. 

"It costs $14-30 dollars to take in pants or a skirt depending on if pockets and zippers have to be moved," Milisich said. 

That is dozens of dollars less than buying new. 

Charlie's Alterations owner Charlie Church said she also alters almost anything at her location off of San Carlos Boulevard.Shop the latest a-line dress on the world's largest fashion site. 

She said getting clothes taken out a bit or changing the sleeves can renew an outfit. 

"Sometimes lapels can be moved or shoulder pads can be removed to change the look of almost anything," Church said. 

Weddington Way, an internet-based bridesmaid dress retailer that offers a modern social shopping experience for today’s bridal parties,Perfect winter and summer Foral gown to suit every style and occasion. has recently launched “Project Dress-Up” – a charitable initiative designed to provide free prom dresses to young women who could not otherwise afford them. 

In partnership with the Princess Project, Weddington Way is gathering gently-used prom dresses,Our gorgeous faux fur wraps are perfect for wedding.Largest selection of Asymmetric neckline dress available in all colors, sizes, fabrics. bridesmaid dresses and other formal and semi-formal gowns. Together,All dessy bridesmaid dresses come in sizes 0-28.However, there is a size charge for sizes 18-28. the two organizations aim to promote self-confidence and individual beauty amongst recipients by enabling young women to experience the magic and memories of their own prom nights while on limited budgets. 

“We all have dresses in our closet that we don’t wear, whether it’s from your best friend’s wedding last summer, or that cocktail gown that used to fit just right,” says Weddington Way CEO, Ilana Stern. “Why not put these dresses back to good use whilst supporting a good cause?” 

To be accepted by the program, dresses and gowns must be donated in excellent condition and must not have been purchased before 2006. Adhering to these quality standards allows Weddington Way to connect as many young women as possible with the prom dresses of their dreams. 

In exchange for donating gowns and dresses, Weddington Way is pleased to offer participants a $25 credit towards the purchase of their next bridesmaids dress through the company’s boutique. Gowns may either be mailed to Weddington Way’s San Francisco headquarters or donated to the participant’s charity of choice (store credit will still be provided with email verification of the donation).