On Saturday morning the doorbell rings right on time. The tailor steps in with a book of cloth swatches and a tape measure draped over one shoulder, while you are still hunting for somewhere to put the pile of newspapers you never got round to clearing. Everyone who books home tailoring in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time feels a little flustered like this: do I need to prepare anything, what should I wear for the fitting, and how do we schedule colleagues who are ordering together? Prepare properly and the appointment goes as easily as a cup of coffee; prepare badly and the measurements come out off, and you have to book again.
Quick answer
Before the appointment you need only four things: a bright corner with a mirror, thin clothing that fits close to the body, the shirt and shoes you will wear with the suit, and a list of names if you are going as a group. Mon Amie provides home tailoring in Ho Chi Minh City, at homes, offices and hotels; please book ahead.
How an at-home made-to-measure appointment works
Mon Amie's at-home tailoring service brings the showroom experience to you: the artisan carries a curated set of cloth swatches, measuring tools and a measurement book. An appointment usually runs through four steps.
- Talk through your needs. A suit for the office or for parties, in which price line, and by what date you need it.
- Choose the cloth. You hold, look at and feel each swatch right there in your living room. Cloth colour changes a great deal between warm lamplight and daylight, so this step needs a bright spot.
- Take the measurements. Shoulders, chest, waist, sleeve length, jacket length, trouser length… every number is recorded, along with notes on your posture. One shoulder sitting lower than the other is perfectly normal, but the tailor needs to know so the cut can be balanced.
- Settle the style and book the next step. Lapel style, number of buttons, back vent, trouser pleats, then the fitting date.
Checklist: 8 things to prepare before the appointment
Once you have taken care of the eight items below, there is almost nothing left to worry about.
- Pick the brightest corner of your home. Near a window, with daylight. Navy, charcoal blue and black look very similar under warm lamps, but in sunlight they are completely different.
- Have a full-length mirror, or leave a stretch of bare wall, wide enough for you to stretch both arms out without touching furniture.
- Wear thin clothing that fits close to the body. A thin T-shirt or a well-fitting shirt, thin long trousers. A hoodie, a thick jacket or tight jeans will skew your chest, waist and thigh measurements.
- Have the shirt and shoes ready that you will wear with the suit. A jacket sleeve usually shows about 1 to 1.5 cm of shirt cuff at the wrist, and the trouser hem is set by the height of your shoe heel. Be measured in flip-flops and then wear leather shoes, and the trousers will be off straight away.
- Bring the belt you normally wear and empty your trouser pockets of wallet, keys and phone. A thick wallet alone is enough to add a few centimetres to the seat measurement.
- Prepare the details of the occasion. The date you need the suit, what it is for (work, meetings, a wedding, a party), and a few pictures you like if you have them. The tailor will suggest styles and colours that suit that occasion.
- Tell reception or security in advance if the appointment is at an office, apartment building or hotel: the visitor's name, the time, the floor. If the artisan arrives on time and has to wait in the lobby, the appointment starts on the wrong foot.
- Leave enough time. Don't book right up against a meeting. Choosing cloth carefully and measuring accurately take unhurried time, especially the first time.
One note for each location
| Location | Do | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Home | Clear a corner of the living room near a window, set out a chair for looking at cloth | Measuring in a dark bedroom under warm lamplight |
| Office | Borrow a small meeting room, tell reception beforehand, choose a time outside the peak hours | Measuring in the middle of an open work area with many people passing by |
| Hotel | Choose a room with a large window, ask reception to let the visitor up | Booking right at check-out time or at the time you leave for the airport |
Scheduling for a group of colleagues
At-home made-to-measure suits a group of colleagues especially well: the whole team orders together, the artisan comes once, and nobody gives up an afternoon to travel to a shop. To keep the appointment running smoothly, appoint one person as the point of contact and send Mon Amie a list like this in advance.
| Full name | Position | Main occasion | Cloth line of interest | Available time slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. A | Department head | Partner meetings | Signature | Tuesday morning |
| Ms. B | Specialist | Everyday work | Essential | Tuesday afternoon |
A few small principles when going as a group:
- Everyone is measured individually. Don't guess sizes for one another; the same height doesn't necessarily mean the same shoulders.
- Schedule people back to back rather than cramming everyone into one hour, so each person has time to choose cloth and ask questions.
- Whether to agree on one cloth line or let everyone choose is something to decide beforehand. If you want the whole team to look coordinated, see the bespoke suit uniform service: every member is measured and the whole team's measurements are kept on file for later top-up orders.
Where we serve, and what if you are far away
Mon Amie's home tailoring in Ho Chi Minh City currently serves homes, offices and hotels within the city. If you want a made-to-measure suit in Ho Chi Minh City but your schedule is full all week, this is the most time-saving option. If you live in another province or abroad, switch to online made-to-measure: book a video call with a stylist, follow step-by-step guidance to measure yourself, and receive your suit delivered nationwide and internationally.
Tips from Mon Amie's master tailors
- Stand straight, relax, look ahead. Don't try to puff out your chest or pull in your stomach while being measured; measurements taken while tensed will differ from your real posture, and the finished suit will feel restrictive.
- Don't be measured right after a heavy workout. Freshly worked muscles are usually fuller than normal, so the chest and upper-arm measurements may come out too large.
- Mention your habits. Always putting your phone in a jacket pocket, rolling up your sleeves, sitting a lot while driving: the tailor will adjust the ease of movement and the jacket length accordingly.
- Ask about the completion schedule from the start and count backwards from the day you need to wear the suit, instead of asking only when the date is close.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a suit made at home in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Mon Amie's team comes to your home, office or hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing cloth swatches and measuring tools. You only need to book ahead and prepare a bright, spacious spot.
Should I book at home or come to a showroom for a suit in Ho Chi Minh City?
If you prefer meeting a stylist in a complete setting and seeing more samples, visit one of the 5 showrooms. If your time is tight or you are going with a group of colleagues, an at-home appointment is more convenient. Both use the same Mon Amie measurement standard.
Can I book the tailor to come to the office for a whole team?
Yes, and it is the way many teams choose. Just appoint one person as the point of contact, send the list of names and available time slots, then borrow a small meeting room with enough light for the measuring session.
How far ahead should I book, and does the price differ?
Book early so Mon Amie can arrange an artisan for the date and time you want. The price of a suit depends on the cloth line (Essential VND 4.8 – 10 million, Signature VND 10 – 20 million, Heritage over VND 20 million for a jacket-and-trousers set). For details specific to an at-home appointment, ask the stylist when you book.
Ready to start?
Once you have chosen a bright corner and a date, you can book a measurement appointment, message us on Zalo or call the hotline 0888.111.118. To understand what the numbers about to be written into your book mean, read more about the more than 30 measurements for a made-to-measure suit.