Tailor Library
The tailoring knowledge library
A curated collection on suits, cloth, style and the craft of tailoring — written by Mon Amie for gentlemen and lovers of menswear.
2263 articles
Style guides
In-depth answers to the most searched questions on suits, shirts, styling and tailoring (Vietnamese).
Cloth & mills
Suit Fabric Colour Chart: Choosing from a Small Swatch
A suit fabric colour chart and how to choose from a small swatch without surprises: why colour shifts, which light to use, and eight base colours to own first.
Style & pairing
What Shoes to Wear with a Blazer: 6 Styles for Every Outfit
What shoes to wear with a blazer? Six styles: loafers, derbies, suede derbies, Chelsea boots, monk straps and white sneakers, and the trousers each suits.
Suit knowledge
Classic Men's Suit: 9 Tailoring Details That Never Date
A classic men's suit comes down to nine details: 8 to 9 cm lapels, natural shoulder, two buttons, vents, pleats. Proportions that stay sharp for a decade.
More topics
Regular Fit Men's Shirt: How It Differs from Slim and Body Fit
What is a regular fit men's shirt, and how does it differ from slim, body and oversize? Compare chest, waist and armhole, then pick the cut for your build.
Style & pairing
Men's Office Blazer: Professional Without Feeling Stiff
Can a men's office blazer replace a suit? Five Monday-to-Friday formulas, plus colours and fabrics that hold their shape, so you look professional, not stiff.
Wedding
Red wedding suit: burgundy, wine red or a red tuxedo?
A red wedding suit fits Vietnamese custom: burgundy, wine red or a red tuxedo with black satin lapels, matching skin tone, and when to save it for the evening.
Style advice
100 real questions about suits — each answered directly by Mon Amie.
Wedding
Tuxedo or white suit for your wedding day?
An evening ballroom reception calls for a tuxedo; an outdoor daytime or beach ceremony is where a white suit shines. Let the setting decide first, colour second.
Wedding
Black, navy or grey suit for the groom at an evening reception?
Deep navy is the safest choice for an evening reception: rich under warm lighting, deep in photos. Black suits black-tie; charcoal suits grooms who want subtle difference.
Wedding
Two-piece or three-piece wedding suit: which photographs better?
A three-piece photographs better in most wedding settings: the waistcoat keeps the midsection sharp jacket-off and adds layers to close-ups. Two-piece wins outdoors in heat.
Wedding
Peak or shawl lapel for the groom's wedding jacket?
A peak lapel gives the groom presence — it broadens the shoulders and lengthens the torso; a shawl lapel is soft and romantic, and belongs on a tuxedo only.
Wedding
Is a white suit right for a restaurant wedding reception?
Yes — a white suit works beautifully at a restaurant wedding if the lighting is warm, you choose ivory over pure white, and the groom is the only man wearing it.
Wedding
Black or midnight blue tuxedo for an evening wedding?
Midnight blue usually wins under banquet lights: it photographs deeper and 'blacker than black', while a black tuxedo tends to grey out under flash.
Knowledge library
498 tailoring terms and concepts — Mon Amie's Tailor Library encyclopedia.
Suit knowledge
What Is a Suit? The Foundation of a Man's Image
What a suit is, how it differs from a blazer and a tuxedo, when to wear one, and how to choose your first suit — from the tailors at Mon Amie.
Tailoring craft
What Is Bespoke? Bespoke Tailoring Explained, A to Z
Bespoke is the highest form of tailoring: an individual pattern, serious fittings, absolute personalisation. Understand it before you choose.
Tailoring craft
What Is Made-to-Measure? Is Block-Based Tailoring Worth It?
Made-to-measure bridges ready-made and bespoke: an existing block adjusted to your body, for a far better fit at sensible cost and speed.
Suit knowledge
What Is Ready-to-Wear? Understanding Off-the-Peg Clothing
What ready-to-wear is, how it differs from made-to-measure and bespoke, and when an off-the-peg suit is the right call — explained by Mon Amie.
Suit knowledge
What Is Full Canvas? The Finest Jacket Construction
Full canvas is the finest way to build a jacket: beautiful drape, soft shape retention, and a fit that improves with wear. Know it before investing.
Suit knowledge
What Is Half Canvas? The Sweet Spot in Tailored Jackets
Half canvas places canvas at the chest and lapel — balancing structure, wearing comfort and cost against full canvas and fused construction.
Mon Amie news
Articles, trends and news published by Mon Amie over the years (Vietnamese).
Style & pairing
What Is Quiet Luxury for Men, and How Does It Apply to a Suit?
Quiet luxury for men is understated elegance without show. Discover how to choose the cut, colour, fabric and accessories of a suit in this style.
Style & pairing
How to Build a Work Wardrobe Around Your First Suit
How do you start a work wardrobe from a single suit? Learn how to choose colour, shirts, shoes and accessories to build many professional outfits.
Style & pairing
Common Mistakes That Make a Suit Look Less Refined
An expensive suit can still look less refined with a poor fit, overlong sleeves, ill-fitting trousers or careless accessories. See how to fix each mistake.
Style & pairing
Tiệm may veston cao cấp cho doanh nhân ở TP.HCM
TP.HCM là nơi tập trung dày đặc các hoạt động kinh doanh, gặp gỡ đối tác và giao tiếp thương mại. Vì vậy, nhu cầu may suit đẹp, đúng phom và đủ đẳng cấp cho doanh nhân luôn rất rõ nét.
Wedding
Địa chỉ may suit cưới nhanh cho chú rể tại TP.HCM
Tại TP.HCM, mùa cưới diễn ra gần như quanh năm và nhu cầu may vest cho chú rể luôn rất lớn. Một bộ vest cưới đẹp không chỉ giúp chú rể lên hình tốt mà còn tạo sự tự tin trong suốt ngày cưới.
Style & pairing
Địa điểm may vest nam đẹp và uy tín tại TPHCM
Mon Amie có thể được xem là một điểm đến ưu tiên cho những ai đang tìm kiếm một địa chỉ may vest nam đẹp, uy tín và có hệ thống dịch vụ tương đối hoàn chỉnh tại TP.HCM.