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Women's Custom Clothing in Phoenix
Custom suiting, made-to-measure everyday wear, mother of the bride and groom dresses, and one-on-one styling. Every appointment, made just for you.
Custom clothing is more than an outfit. It is a long-term investment in quality, confidence, and personal style.
Whether you're building a bespoke suit for the boardroom, a made-to-measure blazer that finally fits the way it should, or a mother of the bride or mother of the groom dress you'll treasure long after the ceremony, our in-studio appointments are designed around you. Your measurements, your preferences, your palette, your life.
Every appointment at our Phoenix studio is private, in-person, and unhurried. We take the time to understand your body, your taste, your calendar, and your closet, so what you leave with actually lives in your life.
The Custom Fitting Process
1. The Consultation
Your custom clothing journey begins with an in-studio consultation. You and Mary will discuss your lifestyle, upcoming occasions, personal style, and what you want your custom piece to accomplish. This is where we listen closely, ask questions, and start shaping a garment around your life.
2. Fabric and Design
Together, you'll select every detail that makes the garment uniquely yours: fabric, lining, lapels, pockets, buttons, and finishing touches. The fabric library features premium mills from Italy, England, and beyond.
3. Measurements and Fit
Mary takes precise measurements and evaluates your build, posture, and proportions to create a pattern made specifically for you. You'll also talk through how you prefer your clothing to fit and feel: tailored close, softly draped, structured through the shoulder, easy through the waist. Every preference is noted before your pattern is drafted.
4. Pattern and Construction
A custom pattern is created from your measurements and sent to our master makers, who begin constructing your garment with careful attention to structure and detail. This is the stage where craftsmanship meets your exact specifications.
5. Basted Fitting (when needed)
For more structured pieces, you'll return to the studio to try on the unfinished garment. Mary evaluates its fit, balance, and proportions, and any necessary adjustments are recorded before your final garment is completed.
6. Final Fitting
At your final appointment, Mary reviews the finished garment, confirms the fit, and ensures every detail is exactly as intended. You leave the studio with a piece made only for you.
Timeline
From consultation to final fitting, expect approximately 5 to 7 weeks.
ONE BUTTON WOMEN'S SUIT
TWO BUTTON NOTHC LAPEL WOMEN'S SUIT
WOMEN'S CROPPED BLAZER
DOUBLE BREASTED woMEN'S SUIT
Women’s Custom Clothing Pricing
Women’s Custom Suit: $1,200+
Women’s Custom Blazer: $1,000+
Women's Custom Dress Shirt: $350+
Women’s Custom Skirt: $500+
Women's Custom Pants: $550+
Women's Custom Dress: Coming Soon
Pricing is shaped primarily by two things: the fabric you choose and the level of make. We source cloth directly from renowned mills including Loro Piana, Scabal, and Vitale Barberis Canonico, so the hand, the drape, and the way the garment performs over time are all exceptional from the very first fitting.
A custom garment from Q.Contrary is built to be worn for years, not seasons. Every piece is constructed with premium components throughout, from the canvas and internal structure to the linings, buttons, padding, and hand-finishing. With proper care, you can expect your custom pieces to wear beautifully for fifteen years and beyond, becoming some of the most reached-for items in your wardrobe.
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Testimonials
MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION IS SO IMPORTANT.
"Mary has custom made both shirts and jackets for me. In addition, she has helped me find the right accessories to pull my look together. She carries amazing fabrics and patterns for both shirts and jackets, and her attention to detail is unsurpassed. Mary is professional and working with her is a pleasure. I asked her to speak to my executive team about dressing professionally. Her knowledge and insight helped inspire and guide them to dress in a more professional and polished manner at the office. I would highly recommend Mary."
Tim O'Neal. CEO
Goodwill Industries
THE QUALITY OF HER SHIRTS IS TOP OF THE LINE, AND I ENJOY WEARING THEM.
"I enjoy working with Mary. She has a great eye for fashion and always helps me select fabrics and patterns for my custom shirts. I'm super busy and appreciate that she meets me at my office, thereby eliminating the need to go to the mall. The quality of the shirts she makes is top of the line. I enjoy wearing them."
Michael Lieb, President
- Michael Lieb, Ltd.
I ENJOYED MY ENTIRE CUSTOM SUIT EXPERIENCE WITH MARY.
"She's very knowledgeable regarding the latest fabrics and styles. I highly recommend Q. Contrary and Mary."
Ryan Sarbinoff, Vice President, Regional Manager
- Marcus & Millichap
EVERY TIME I WEAR SOMETHING MADE BY MARY, PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK IF I'VE LOST WEIGHT.
"I have been buying clothes from Mary for about five years now, and I wish I would have met her years ago. She does a great job selecting patterns, styles and clothing for me. Every time I wear something custom made by Mary, people always ask if I have lost weight."
Bo Calbert, Retired
- Former President of McCarthy Southwest
SHE IS THE BEST!
"I strongly recommend having Mary help you with your business or casual wardrobe. You will be glad you did."
Jay Thorne, Assistant Vice President Media Relations
- Arizona State University
FEELING GOOD AND LOOKING GOOD ARE TIED INTRINSICALLY.
"Q. Contrary and Mary Zarob have helped me achieve both with her expert wardrobe advice, perfect fitting custom made shirts and her "superpowers" that give her the ability to tell you exactly the right look for any event."
Ben Smith, CEO
- BioXSkinCare
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our clients are working professional women in Phoenix and across the Valley who want their clothing to fit beautifully, wear comfortably, and reflect their personal style. That includes executives building a work wardrobe, mothers of the bride and groom preparing for a wedding, women shopping for a milestone event, and anyone who has grown tired of trying to make off-the-rack clothing work for a body it wasn't designed for.
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A bespoke suit is a garment made completely by scratch from start to finish. A paper pattern is made, by hand for you. Your garment is handcut and one to 3 tailors will sew your bespoke garment mostly by hand but some seams by machine. For a custom made garment, a machine will make your personal paper pattern and cut the fabric, and a team of 5-8 tailors will sew your garment. With our tailors, both use quality fabrics and trimmings for both makes, however, the bespoke garment will have the highest quality of everything.
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Pricing varies based on fabric, construction, and the number of pieces you commission. Women’s Custom Suits start at $1200, Women’s Custom Blazers start at $1000, Women’s Custom Skirts start at $500, Women’s Custom Slacks start at $550, Women’s Custom Dress Shirts start at $350, Women's Custom Dresses start at coming soon. Every quote is provided in writing after your consultation, so there are no surprises.
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From consultation to final fitting, most custom garments take approximately 5 to 7 weeks. More elaborate pieces such as mother of the bride or mother of the groom dresses, formal gowns, or intricate suiting can take longer.
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We recommend booking your first appointment 4 to 6 months before the wedding date. That timeline allows for careful fabric selection, multiple fittings, and any last-minute adjustments without the stress of a rush. If your event is sooner, contact us to discuss timing. In some cases, an expedited process may be possible.
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Our in-studio fabric library features premium mills from Italy and England from mills such as Loro Piana and Scabal. Including seasonal wools, silks, cottons, linens, and lightweight tropical weights suited to Arizona summers. If you have something specific in mind that we don't stock, we can often source it.
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Every garment is fitted at least twice, and the final fitting is our promise that everything is exactly as intended before you take it home. Minor adjustments after delivery are included as needed.
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Yes. Our personal styling and wardrobe consulting service is available on its own for clients who want a considered closet, seasonal edits, capsule wardrobe planning, or one-on-one style guidance. Book a styling appointment to get started.
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Click the "Book an appointment" or "Book a Fitting" Button on this page or call / email Mary.
Call/Text: 602-301-6987
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Our women's custom clothing studio is located in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, just off the Biltmore Shopping Area and a short drive from Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Central Phoenix. Full address, hours, and directions are available on our contact page.
Privacy First, Always
I have been fortunate to work with high-profile clients, and I remain committed to protecting the integrity of their privacy.
For clients that prefer the highest level of privacy during fitting appointments, I offer in-home or after-hours sessions at my store. All of your measurements are taken by me personally.
During fittings, the photos I need to collaborate with my tailors are always taken from the shoulders down to prevent identification, and unless you provide me with your explicit consent, I will not share any photos for promotional reasons.
Call me old-fashioned, but I also refuse to use cloud-based tools for my client records to avoid unwanted eyes on their information. Any personal information is stored on a private device and securely kept on premise.