"Your dresses should be tight enough to show you're a woman and loose enough to show you're a…read morelady."- Edith Head For someone used to wearing pants, dress shopping can be a little intimidating. This is doubly true when shopping outside your realm of knowledge- in this case, sari shopping. This is a world governed by fabrics and stones and stitching, where pricing can fluctuate wildly depending on how aggressively you deride their sticker price. If I were a raccoon or a crow, I'd be in shiny-thing heaven; as a Detroiter with a wardrobe ready for corporate finance, all the bling was a little overwhelming. The patterns and colors seemed so brazen, and in my mind sequins were relegated to Vegas showgirls and grandmas with mad Bedazzler skills. Still, with some expert assistance, I took the plunge and tried some things that were way out of my comfort zone, and they looked AMAZING. Maloncho is directly across from the heavy-hitter of sari shops, Rima Sari Center. As such, they differentiate themselves by specializing in more affordable outfits, in a much more customer friendly setting. Maloncho is bright and maneuverable, service is friendly and attentive, and bargaining is more readily accepted- everything that Rima is not. The most expensive saris are around $300, compared to the $300-$1000 at Rima. The dressing room is large and well lit, perfect for trying on multiple outfits and giving yourself a once over before coming out to show your companions. The rule of thumb at the sari shops in this area is that the price on the sticker is just a starting point for negotiations- you should expect at least $20-30 dollars off a cheap dress, and about 40% off an expensive dress. Also, the first discounted price they give you is NOT the best price that can be had. Ask a few times for the best price or for additional things thrown in for free (tailoring or jewelry), or simply make an offer. Tailoring at this location should run between $5 and $10 dollars and take roughly 24hrs to complete, well worth it for a garment to fit perfectly. For a bold red sari, two sets of bangles, and tailoring to take it in a bit, my total bill came to $70- perfectly reasonable for a special ensemble to wear to my best friends wedding. True location differs from what is listed on yelp: 12164 Conant St.

It's definitely a great place to shop for sarees and any traditional desi cloths. Very friendly…read moreenvironment and you can bargain! It's my number one place to shop for traditional desi cloths. I even recommended many of my friends and family members to Maloncho due to their excellent customer service and great price. Keep it up Maloncho!

Ordered a dress for $180 plus tailoring. Was supposed to be ready in 2-3 weeks. Ended up "getting…read morelost" and took over 2 months (90% sure she sold it to someone else instead). Then the price somehow went up to $300. Not a good experience, would not recommend.

I had a wedding to attend the last week of November 2016 in Chandigarh, India. I went here October…read more2nd to order 3 made to order outfits for the 3 days of the wedding. Naresh Arora, owner, measured me and stated he would call and place the order in India the following day. Three weeks later the order was still never placed and now Mr. Arora's father died in Delhi, India. He still said not to worry, he had my measurements and would take them with him and have them made in India and bring them home in plenty of time. Ten days before I was due to leave for India, his wife answered the phone and knew nothing of the order and said she would contact her husband and call me back. She never called me back. I never got the clothing. I was the only lady at the wedding not in traditional attire. Nevertheless, I was greatly disappointed and will never go there again or recommend this establishment. Moral of the story: if no downpayment is given you can order clothes at other stores. I foolishly felt responsible for my order. I learned a lesson.

This shop is adorable with a large and varied selection. You will surely find something unique if…read moreyou have a bit of time to browse. I still love a simple vintage bracelet that I bought there a few years ago. The owner is the kind and friendly former Mayor of Hamtramck; always a treat to chat with her. Prices are very reasonable. l look forward to visiting again soon.

Beautiful, well kept, REAL vintage shop!!!!! So many cool items and super nice staff!read more

I stopped in on my way back to the parking lot, on recommendation from The Peacock Room. The…read moreentrance from the interior hallway is unassuming and small but the pieces drew my attention. Modern, unique, clean lines, and no big floral patterns. Yama is the sister store but the opposite of The Peacock Room and definitely more my speed. I have been looking for a store that carries my size in unique pieces that will last. I happy to pay for quality of a well-made piece and am tired of the mass-produced casual wear that seems to be the only options anymore and fall apart in a couple months or after a few washes. The saleswoman was super sweet and helpful. I kept bugging her to look at the pieces behind the counter that just came in. She was steaming them but they looked so good, I had to try one on. I didn't end up purchasing anything, as I wasn't planning on making a purchase today and my meter was running out, but I did try on 5 more items and cannot stop thinking about this store and the Joseph Ribkoff items. I have to go back and soon. I gave my husband fair warning :) This is the type of store you building your wardrobe from, with great pieces that will last.

The clothing store I didn't know I needed, Yama is The Peacock Room's more modern sister. What a…read morefun and eclectic collection of clothing and statement accessories. Wonderful! They also offer a wide variety of sizing so those of us with more ample curves have options, too. When I walked in, I fell in love with a nice cowl neck top. Made in America (which they noted on the tag) the top was black and had a shiny silver spotted pattern on the cowl area of the shirt. It was different! The pricing was inline with what I've paid for other pieces made in America, which I personally value and seek out when shopping. When I turned the corner in the back, a whole new area revealed itself. Several racks of wardrobe pieces that will all stand out in a crowd. I told my husband that some of them I saw myself wearing when I finally doubled down on my "fun and kooky art teacher vibe" but not everything is that bold. There were some very smart pieces, some more traditional silhouettes but in bold colors. There is also mid-century modern clothes that were retro but also in the here and now. I haven't intended on buying a bright pink party dress, but when I slipped it on in the fitting room I was thrilled - it fit like a glove. The dress was an XXL which I don't think I've ever worn, but knowing fashion sizing can sometimes be wonky I gave it a go. It had some frill, a front zipper that smartly hid itself (and thank goodness, a dress I can zip up for myself and I don't have to shimmy into), and the best part... POCKETS! REAL FUNCTIONAL POCKETS. It was even on their sale rack for a great price. The next time I'm looking for an outfit for a wedding or maybe just to replace a couple shirts with something with a bit more personality, I'll definitely be back.