Please read all of the information on this page thoroughly before contacting me about ordering a Merry Christine Bodywear competition suit.
Before Getting Started
If you are looking at this page, meaning you are interested in having me create for you, it is extremely important you read this before going further, especially if you were not sent by a referral.
When I decide to take someone on to make suits for, it is a personal project to me no matter who it is. Therefore, I will not just take anyone who has the money to buy a suit.
First and foremost, you must be fit. As fit as the competitors on the pages of this site. It does not matter how beautiful my suits are, if you are not tight, they will not make you look any better.
I do not change the cut on my suits. The only reason they look different on the competitors is because their bodies are all different. I make these suits based on height, weight, and breast info. That’s it.
I will not discuss color of the suits until I am ready to cut them, usually one month before your show. I do fall behind due to the fact that I do not know how hard one setting will be over another, but I never miss a contest date, even if it means I don’t workout or sleep myself. The crystal work is based on how much you spend. I understand everyone wants bling, but you get what you get, and I NEVER spare when it comes to setting suits.
If you were not sent here by a referral, it is extremely important you understand these things. This work is truly painstaking and I cannot work with anyone that does not respect this. This is a vanity type of sport, totally by choice. Hard training and respect for everyone involved is the utmost important.
If you can handle all I have said here, then read on all the way to the bottom and feel free to contact me.
When to Order
Within two months of a contest I am usually booked solid. So you should contact me at least two months before you compete. Even that may not guarantee you availability.
Since I make everything myself, I only have time for a limited number of orders. My regulars always put down deposits in December for all the suits they need for the following year even as far out as October for the Olympia.
If you know you are going to compete during the year, it is to your benefit to reserve a spot in my schedule by placing a deposit in December.
Pricing
Ready to Wear Suits
If the custom made suits on this site are out of your price range, ready to wear suits can be purchased direct online at mcbodywear.com
Women's Basic Crystal Suits
$550.00
A one or two piece suit with crystals evenly set. A suit will include approximately 1,000 crystals in your choice of color.
Women's Fancy Set Crystal Suits
$800.00 - $2,000.00 and up
These one or two piece suits feature one of a kind set crystal patterns. The prices are based on the stones used and time required. These suits are my art canvas and no two suits are alike.
Women's Fitness Routine Competition Suits
$800.00 - $2,000.00 and up
The fitness routine suits are so personal to each competitor so I leave it up to the individual to determine what the limit is on the price range for their suit. You are more than welcome to ask about prices for suits of mine you've seen in the past to help you determine your price limit.
A Note On Suit Pricing
The price of a suit is determined by the following components:
- Cost of basic suit
- Time to set the crystals on the suit
- Cost of crystals
- American dollar surcharge on crystals
The crystals I use are ordered from Swarovski and Preciosa in Europe. Because the American dollar has fallen in value compared to the Euro these companies add a surcharge to the cost of the crystals. At the time of this writing the surcharge was between 25%-27%. This percentage changes periodically. I mention this because a my regular customers will notice that an equivalent suit to one ordered a year or two ago will be more expensive, but this not because I have raised my prices. I am keeping the basic crystaled suit price the same. But the cost of crystals is a major component of fancy set and custom suits, so I will include the surcharge I pay for the crystals in the price of your suit. I'm sure you'll agree this is fair, but I want to make sure you know that I'm not raising the prices for my work or design.
Shipping
Domestic: $55.00 and up
International: $60.00 and up
Suits are only shipped overnight. Since they're one of a kind, the suits can't be replaced no matter how much insurance I purchase so I take great care when shipping these items.
Terms and Conditions
My schedule is very busy and any cancellations or returns would directly result in a loss of business due to the advance notice necessary to order one of my suits. Because of this, I have the following terms and conditions with no exceptions.
- All sales are final.
- No returns or exchanges.
- There will be a 30% retainment fee on any cancelled orders.
- I do not duplicate suits, even my own. The pictures I have on this site are to give you examples of my art. If you like one of the suits in the pictures, I can do the same color and knowing you like the setting will give me an idea of where to go with my design.
- I must have full artistic freedom.
Order Information Requirements
When ordering I will need you to please have the following information ready before calling or included with your order email:
- Height
- Weight
- Cup Size
- Hair Color
- Eye Color
- For fitness routine suits, I need to hear your music as I base my artwork on these suits from the theme of the music. The music can be played over the phone.
If you have breast implants I will also need:
- Shape
- Type: saline or silicone
- cc
Ordering and Payment Information
Merry Christine Bodywear
2807 S. Lk. Roesiger Rd.
Snohomish, WA. 98290
(360) 568-3235
Orders can be made over the phone or via email. If you're paying with a credit card it's safer to use the phone so your information isn't sent unsecured over email.
I accept Visa, Mastercard, checks, and money orders.
Checks and money orders should be payable to Merry Christine Bodywear at the address above.