“What do I actually have to do when I come in? Do I have to choose the cloth and pay on the spot?” That is the question we hear most from clients who have never set foot in a made-to-measure suit shop. The worry is easy to understand: you don't know who you will meet, what you will be asked, where you will be measured, and whether you will be pushed into a hasty decision. This article walks through an appointment from start to finish so you know every moment in advance.
The short answer
An appointment at a made-to-measure suit shop has six steps: a one-to-one consultation, choosing the cloth, taking measurements (at Mon Amie, more than 30), choosing the style, a baste fitting, and adjustments until it fits. You don't have to commit straight away. Bring a well-fitting shirt, the dress shoes you usually wear and a few reference images you like.
Before the appointment: booking and choosing a showroom
You can book through the book a fitting page, call the hotline 0888.111.118 or message us on Zalo at the same number. Booking ahead lets the showroom prepare, and it gives you more control over your own schedule.
Mon Amie has 5 showrooms in Ho Chi Minh City, open daily:
| Showroom | Address | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nguyễn Trãi | 357 Nguyễn Trãi, An Đông Ward | 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Hồ Văn Huê | 114–116 Hồ Văn Huê, Đức Nhuận Ward | 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Đường 3/2 | 80–82–84 Đường 3/2, Hòa Hưng Ward | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Caravelle Hotel (flagship showroom) | 19–23 Công trường Lam Sơn, Sài Gòn Ward | 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Nguyễn Thị Thập | 13 Nguyễn Thị Thập, Tân Hưng Ward | 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Choose whichever is convenient on your way to work or on your way home. With the bespoke tailoring journey, your measurements are saved for use in later orders. See the full phone numbers for each location on the showroom page.
What to bring to the appointment
- A well-fitting shirt. The master tailor needs to see the shoulders and the shirt collar underneath to take accurate measurements; a thick T-shirt or an oversized shirt throws the measurements off.
- The dress shoes and belt you usually wear. Trouser length and waistband position depend on the shoes you normally wear.
- Reference images. A suit you have seen in a film, a photo of an acquaintance who dresses well, a colour you like. It doesn't need to be professional; it just helps the stylist understand your taste.
- The suit that fits you best (if you have one). The tailor can compare the shoulders, length and fit you are used to and choose the right level of comfort.
- Information about the occasion. Daily work, a board meeting, a wedding or an event? Each occasion leads to a different choice of cloth and style.
On cost, the made-to-measure price list for a full suit (jacket and trousers) is divided into three lines: Essential from VND 4.8 to 10 million, Signature from VND 10 to 20 million, and Heritage above VND 20 million and up to VND 60 million per suit, depending on the mill. You can view it beforehand on the price list page so you arrive with a clear budget.
The six steps of a made-to-measure appointment
- One-to-one consultation. The stylist and master tailor listen to you talk about your work, build, wearing habits and the occasion. They don't sell right away but ask: do you sit a lot or move around a lot, what do you carry in your jacket pockets, do you prefer a fitted jacket or a relaxed one?
- Choosing the cloth. You view real swatches from the Italian and English cloth library, feel the thickness and the drape, and see the colour in daylight. At Mon Amie, the cloth library includes mills such as Canonico, Vercelli and many other Italian and English mills; you can view them beforehand in the fabric library.
- Taking measurements. This is the most meticulous step: more than 30 measurements, from the shoulders, chest, waist, sleeve length and jacket length to the neck, bicep, thigh and crotch. The master tailor also observes your posture, your shoulder stance and your habit of leaning to one side when standing, in order to adjust. Your measurements are saved for life.
- Choosing the style and details. Notch or peak lapel, one or two buttons, flap or jetted pockets, back vents or no vent, which lining colour, which button material. You should listen to suggestions, but in the end you are the one who decides.
- Baste fitting. After the cloth is cut and the basic parts assembled, you are booked for a fitting. This is the time to look at the shoulders, the fit, the length and the button position, and to mark the spots that need adjusting. Also read What is a fitting? The suit fitting process to know what to watch for.
- Finishing and collection. The suit is adjusted until it fits, together with a long-term alteration warranty after you collect it. The schedule for each fitting and collection will be given to you by the showroom at the time of measuring, depending on order volume and adjustment requests.
How long does an appointment take?
We don't want to promise a hard number, because the length depends on how much you have already decided. Someone who already knows what he needs usually takes less time; someone with no ideas yet will need more time viewing cloth and trying several styles. A practical piece of advice: don't schedule an appointment right before a meeting. Set aside enough unhurried time so you don't have to decide in a rush.
Choosing a made-to-measure suit shop in Ho Chi Minh City: what to ask
If you are comparing several places to have a suit made to measure in HCMC, you can use the four questions below, which apply to any shop:
- Is the person taking your measurements a master tailor or artisan, or just a salesperson?
- Are your measurements saved for next time?
- Is there a baste fitting before finishing, and how many fittings are there?
- After you collect the suit, how are alterations covered by warranty?
A place that answers these four questions clearly usually has a real process and not just a sales pitch. You can see how Mon Amie works on the made-to-measure process page.
Common mistakes at a first appointment
- Wearing the wrong clothes for measuring. A thick sweater, shorts and sandals make it hard for the tailor to see your true shape.
- Not stating the occasion. A wedding suit and an everyday work suit need different cloths.
- Comparing prices when the cloth isn't the same grade. A VND 5 million suit and a VND 15 million suit differ in cloth, interlining and craftsmanship; compare them under equal conditions.
- Deciding in a hurry. You have every right to go home, think it over, review the swatches on your phone and come back.
Frequently asked questions
What if I don't have time to come to the showroom?
You have two other options: made-to-measure at home, where an artisan comes to your home, office or hotel in Ho Chi Minh City with a curated set of cloth swatches; or online made-to-measure by video call with a stylist through the online made-to-measure service.
How many measurements are taken for a made-to-measure suit?
At Mon Amie, the bespoke journey takes more than 30 measurements, saved for life. This means that on later orders you don't have to be measured from scratch, and the tailor has data to compare when your build changes.
Do I have to wait long for a made-to-measure suit in Saigon?
The time depends on the peak season, the complexity of the style and the number of fittings. The showroom will give you a specific schedule at the time of measuring, so you can plan, especially when there is a fixed event such as a wedding.
Which line should I choose for my first made-to-measure suit in HCMC?
If you want a well-fitting start on a reasonable budget, the Essential line is the entry point. The Signature line is the one chosen most often, thanks to its 80–100% wool cloth and the many mills to choose from. The stylist will help you balance it against the occasion and your budget.
Closing thoughts
An appointment at a made-to-measure suit shop is not a sales session, but a conversation between you and the people who practise the craft about how you want to appear. Come with a well-fitting shirt, a few reference images and an unhurried frame of mind. When you are ready, you can book a fitting at the nearest showroom.