This old page once carried news of a branch opening. That was news of the time it was posted, long since past; Mon Amie's current list of showrooms is always on the showrooms page. What remains useful to you today is the subject in the title: the business suit, soirée wear and the wedding suit, three groups of clothing that people often confuse when choosing what to wear.
Quick answer
The business suit is the suit you wear every day at the office and in meetings with partners; choose durable wool, navy or gray, with clean lines. Soirée is evening formal wear, suited to a tuxedo or a black suit with formal accessories. A wedding suit is chosen by concept and by the setting of the reception.
The business suit for work
The business suit is the outfit you wear most, so durability and comfort come first. Navy, charcoal and mid-gray are safe choices. Choose a two-button jacket with notch lapels, in a wool that can be worn all year round in air-conditioned surroundings. A well-fitted business suit helps you feel confident in every meeting.
Soirée for an evening party
Soirée is a French word for an evening party. For a formal evening event, the tuxedo is the classic choice: satin-faced lapels, trousers with a stripe in the same material, a white shirt, a bow tie and polished leather shoes. Black or midnight blue feels elegant under the lights.
The wedding suit for the big day
The wedding suit is the outfit that gets looked at most closely in a lifetime. Choose by three factors: the concept of the wedding, the time it is held (daytime or evening) and the groom's build. An outdoor reception suits lighter tones and lighter cloth, while an evening reception in a restaurant suits deeper tones. See more advice at groom styling.
Quick comparison table
| Occasion | Type of outfit | Suggested colors | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office, meeting partners | Two-button business suit, notch lapels | Navy, charcoal, mid-gray | Tie, neat pocket square |
| Evening formal event | Tuxedo or black suit | Black, midnight blue | Bow tie, white shirt, polished leather shoes |
| Wedding ceremony | Suit or tuxedo according to the concept | According to the setting and the reception palette | Coordinated with the groomsmen |
If you are only making one suit
If you are choosing a single suit for several occasions, choose a well-fitted navy business suit. Add a white shirt and a bow tie, and it can become light evening wear. Add a tie in a different color and it returns to office dress. For occasions you will only wear once, you could consider suit rental, with the rental price quoted by style when you get in touch.
Tips from Mon Amie's master tailors
- Ask about the dress code before choosing. If "black tie" is written on the invitation, only a tuxedo is correct.
- Avoid cloth that is too shiny or tones that are too unusual if you want to wear the wedding suit again after the big day.
- See the real cloth in the fabric library before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
How is soirée different from a tuxedo?
Soirée is an evening party, while the tuxedo is the style of dress usually worn to that party.
Can a wedding suit be worn again to work?
Yes, if you choose a classic color and style such as navy or gray and do not use overly shiny cloth.
Which showroom should I visit?
Mon Amie has 5 showrooms in Ho Chi Minh City, open every day. The full addresses and opening hours are on the showrooms page.
An invitation from Mon Amie
You already know the occasion you need to dress for; the rest is choosing cloth and cut. Book an appointment to get advice from a stylist, or see the price list before you come in.