A tape measure, a pair of shears and a book of cloth swatches: every tailor has all three on the table. What differs is the answer you get when you ask. So before you pay a deposit, instead of asking “how much is this suit?”, bring the five questions below. What to ask before choosing a suit tailor isn’t difficult; you only need to ask in the right places. Each question comes with how Mon Amie answers it, so you have a yardstick to hold up against any other tailor in Ho Chi Minh City or anywhere else.
Quick answer
Five things to ask before choosing a suit tailor: who measures you and how many measurements they take; whether there is a baste fitting and adjustment until it fits; which fabric line the cloth belongs to and whether you can handle it in person; what the full price includes; and what adjustments and reorders are available after you collect the suit.
1. Who will measure me, and how many measurements do they take?
Every body is off-standard in its own way: sloping or square shoulders, a slight stoop, shoulders at different heights. A made-to-measure suit needs more than the three familiar numbers of chest, waist and sleeve length. Ask who does the measuring in person, whether they note down the particulars of your posture, where your measurements are stored, and whether they can be reused the next time you order. At Mon Amie, you get a one-on-one consultation with a stylist and a master tailor, who take more than 30 measurements and store them for life. The fuller the measurements, the less the cutter has to guess.
2. Is there a baste fitting, and how far can the fit be adjusted?
The baste is the suit assembled in rough form on your body, not yet finished, which is why adjusting the shoulder, lapel and body is still easy at that point. Ask whether the tailor offers a baste fitting, how many fittings there are, whether adjustments made during the making cost extra, and whether the fitting schedule and collection date are written on the order form. At Mon Amie, the baste fitting and adjusting until it fits is part of the bespoke journey; the showroom gives a specific schedule at the measuring. Before you sign the form, you can check it against the checklist before signing a made-to-measure order.
3. Which cloth line is it, and can I handle it in person?
You have the right to know the name of the fabric line, the wool content in percent, the fineness of the yarn (the 100s, 120s, 150s figures) and the mill. More importantly, the cloth should be touched, gripped and seen under real light, not only in photos. Mon Amie divides its cloth by price line: Essential uses Kevinlli 40–70% wool (100s–140s); Signature includes Kevinlli 80–100% wool 140s–150s, Dolce & Taylor, Luciano, Salford and Vercelli; Heritage comes from Italian and English mills such as Canonico, Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil and Scabal. You can preview them in the fabric library before coming into the showroom.
4. What does the full price include?
This question lets you compare two quotes with the same yardstick. Ask: does the price include both jacket and trousers, is VAT included or not, are there any finishing surcharges, and which fabric line is it. At Mon Amie, the price list is per complete jacket-and-trousers set: Essential VND 4.8 – 10 million, Signature VND 10 – 20 million, Heritage above VND 20 million. The VND 4.8 million starting price is for a two-piece set before VAT, and the stylist confirms the exact figure at the measuring. If you only need single pieces, made-to-measure shirts run from VND 850,000 to VND 2,500,000, and separate trousers from VND 1,200,000 to VND 4,000,000 (before VAT). Suit rental prices, if you need them, are quoted by style when you get in touch.
5. After I collect the suit, how do adjustments and reorders work?
A suit lives for many years, so what matters is not only collection day but what happens afterwards. Ask: how long after collection, and where, can adjustments be made; whether your measurements are saved for reordering; and, if you live far away or are busy, whether remote or on-site measuring is possible. Mon Amie offers a long-term alteration warranty after you collect the suit, with 5 showrooms in District 5, Phú Nhuận, District 10, District 1 and District 7, plus online tailoring by video call and made-to-measure service at your home, office or hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Quick summary table
| Question | What it tells you | An answer worth hearing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Who measures, and how many measurements? | How well they understand your build | The person measuring is a master tailor or stylist, and the measurements are stored |
| 2. Is there a baste fitting? | Ability to adjust before finishing | Yes, with adjustment until it fits and a clearly written schedule |
| 3. Which cloth line? | The real material of the suit | Composition and mill stated, and you can handle it in person |
| 4. What does the price include? | Total cost | Full jacket and trousers, VAT made clear, confirmed at the measuring |
| 5. What happens after collection? | Your rights after purchase | Long-term alterations, measurements saved, easy to reorder |
Tips from Mon Amie’s master tailors
- Ask to see a suit at the baste stage: the construction lines, the shoulders and the lapels. Looking at a suit in the making tells you more than looking at one hanging in a glass cabinet.
- Notice whether the person measuring asks when you will wear this suit, and whether you sit a lot or move around. A question about how you will use it is a sign they are thinking of the wearer, not just the jacket.
- Write everything on the order form: cloth line, price, fitting dates, collection date, alteration terms. Words are easily forgotten; the form remains.
- Don’t hesitate to ask again. A careful question helps both sides understand each other from the start, especially for a first suit.
- Visit two or three places with the same list of questions, then compare the answers, not just the final figure.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring when visiting a suit tailor?
A shirt that fits, the dress shoes you plan to wear with the suit, and reference photos if you have any. Think in advance about the occasion the suit is for, so the stylist can advise on the right cloth and cut from the first visit.
How many tailors should I compare before deciding?
Two to three is enough. What matters is to bring the same five questions and compare the answers, not only the price. A well-fitting suit comes from the person who measures, the cutter’s hand, the cloth and the baste fitting; price is just one number set beside those four.
What else should I ask when ordering a suit online?
Ask how the measuring is guided: whether there is a step-by-step video call, whether saved measurements are used, how the cloth can be viewed through detailed photos, and how it is adjusted if it doesn’t fit yet. Mon Amie guides measuring by video call and delivers nationwide.
Do I need to book before visiting a tailor?
It is best to book so the stylist sets aside time just for you. You can book on the website or message the Zalo hotline 0888.111.118.
Conclusion
Choosing a suit tailor means choosing someone who will stand by your build for many years. You don’t have to ask the five questions all at once; just ask enough of them before you pay a deposit. If you’d like to hear Mon Amie’s answers at the showroom itself, book a visit and bring the list with you.