Some people order a suit from a place they know, collect a jacket with sagging shoulders and overlong sleeves, and then feel too awkward to say anything. Others pay a higher price without knowing what they are paying for. Choosing a suit supplier is not difficult if you know which questions to ask from the start. Below are six criteria that master tailors recommend clients check for themselves, for individuals and companies alike.
Quick answer
A suit supplier worth choosing takes many careful measurements, offers a baste fitting before the suit is finished, lets you see real cloth with a clear origin, quotes transparent prices, has a place where you can see finished garments, and has an alteration policy for after you receive the suit.
1. Measurements: the more careful, the better
A made-to-measure suit differs from ready-to-wear in that it follows your own body, including uneven shoulders or a slight stoop. Ask how many measurements the person will take and whether they are kept on file so you do not have to be measured again next time. At Mon Amie, more than 30 measurements are taken and stored for life.
2. A baste fitting before the suit is finished
A suit needs at least one fitting at the baste stage to adjust the shoulders, length and fit. If a place measures you once and delivers straight away, you will have little chance to correct anything. Mon Amie does a baste fitting and adjusts until the suit fits.
3. Fabric: see it for real, ask clearly
Pick the cloth up: feel its smoothness, crush it lightly to see how it wrinkles, and ask about the wool content and the name of the mill. A reputable place is happy to show you the real cloth and explain the differences. You can browse Mon Amie's fabric library to get to know mills such as Canonico, Vercelli or Holland Sherry.
4. A clear quotation
Ask whether the price includes both jacket and trousers, which fabric group the cloth falls into, and whether extra details are charged. A price list organized by fabric line is much easier to compare; see an example at the price list.
5. Real products and a real address
Go to the showroom and look at finished suits with your own eyes: the stitching on the lapel, the collar, the lining inside. With a clear address and specific opening hours, it is easier for you to go back. Mon Amie has 5 showrooms in Ho Chi Minh City, open every day.
6. Alteration policy after you receive the suit
Bodies change after a few years, or a suit may need fine-tuning after the first wear. Ask about after-sales alterations in advance. Suits made at Mon Amie come with a long-term alteration warranty.
If you are choosing for a whole company
Uniforms for a team raise a few more questions:
- Is each person measured individually, or is a standard size applied?
- Are the whole team's measurements stored for later orders?
- Can they make both suits and T-shirts, polos and shirts in large quantities?
Mon Amie measures each member individually for suit uniforms, while T-shirt, polo and shirt uniforms in large quantities are available at maydongphuc.vn.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pick the place with the lowest price or the one with a brand name?
Do not choose on price or name alone. Compare using the six criteria above.
Can I choose a good supplier if I live far away?
Yes, as long as the place supports online made-to-measure by video call and has a clear alteration policy.
An invitation from Mon Amie
The most reliable check is to go in person, talk to the person who measures you and feel the real cloth. Book an appointment and Mon Amie will answer each of the questions above.