Perfect Fit by Marina

I just got home with another perfect piece from Marina! I am only 5’3″, love clothing and have a hard time finding the quality and fit I am looking for. I am a university professor, so am careful with my clothing budget and need versatile pieces that will last. I am so grateful a friend recommended this shop. Marina has made me some of the most stunning pieces in my wardrobe and the ones that I wear again and again. The most recent is an absolutely beautiful plum sheath dress with amazing detailing and shaping under the bust. I just got home with the Babbette jacket I bought from her shop to wear with it – altered to fit as though it were made just for me. She knows design, she knows fabric and her attention to detail is impeccable. I really appreciate all of this — but, perhaps what I appreciate most is her understanding what will work best with the fabric I’ve brought in from my travels and which will work best with my figure — I hardly shop at department stores any more. I buy fewer pieces that I love more. I can hardly wait for my new tweed suit.

Marina is extremely rude. I was referred to her to make a very simple wrap dress for a wedding, she asked to see the fabric and when I showed her, she said she would not make the dress with that fabric. I asked what kind of fabric she needed she just kept repeating that she couldn’t work with that fabric and that I needed to find her a pattern. I said ok, if I bring you the pattern and a different fabric can you do it? She still kept saying I’ll tell you if you bring me the pattern. she was being extremely condescending and rude, I got the feeling that she did not want to work with me because she assumed I had a small budget. I told her I was getting the sense that she did not want to do the dress based on how she was treating me and then she started yelling at me in her own store while other customers were there. It’s sad that she is willing to turn a potential customers away simply because she assumed I couldn’t afford it. I could not believe how rude and aggressive she was, especially being a small business owner and having customers in her store. I often design dresses and have them made. However, I would rather go dress-​less than work with such a nasty and rude person regardless of her abilities. I wish I could rate it a «0»

I would give her 0 stars if that were an option but unfortunately that’s not a choice. Horrible customer service, she was downright rude and very impersonal. I paid $ 120 to have my bridesmaid dress altered here, 2 weeks later when I went to pick it up it was WAY too tight. I could hardly breathe in it! The other girls in the bridal party who went to her also had this issue. She refused to fix the dress because she said she was «too busy.» Which i’m sure is true but after paying $ 120 bucks I would expect for her to be a little more helpful. Ended up having to pay 60 dollars at another place to have her work fixed. I won’t ever be returning here, so I advise to stay clear and spend your money elsewhere.

Marina is amazing! She transformed my wedding dress into a work of beautiful art, which fit like a glove. I originally bought it at a consignment shop, but she tailored it so it fit like it was made just for me. I highly recommend Marina!

Meet Marina! She owns the shop, Atelier 957. This woman will rock your world for one of a kind, fabulous, wearable, clothes that fit real women. Plus, after a jeweler, a girls best friend should be her taylor. She does that too! Run to this store sisters and be amazed! 957 Grand Ave. St. Paul, Mn

This is the best tailor in the area hands down. The woman who works here is so sweet and friendly, and more importantly, so competent. I had two different emergency clothing situations, one a tuxedo for a wedding and the other a suit I needed fixed asap and they took care of me immediately! I have been going here for awhile now and I love everything about this place, fully recommended.

The lady I spoke to was absolutely rude and condescending (not only to me but to another gentleman who was before me). I usually dont look for royal treatment from associates but at the same time I do not wish for people to be rude. She needs to read a book about proper customer service.