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We are heading over to Vietnam in October and I was thinking of getting a suit made. Anyone know what the going rate is? I know they all differ and the fabric etc.. but what sort of price range should I be looking at?
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Wtk - Suit Prices in Vietnam
Fizzydrink on 09/04/2019 - 11:38
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Shirts are decent, not extremely cheap for well made ones, but notably cheaper.
I wouldn't bother with their suits there. The bespoke suits made there aren't to our standard or preferred cut. It usually comes out a horrible mess.
For cheaper (again, not extremely cheap for good stuff) suits, go to Hong Kong or Shanghai. Spain is good too but more disappointments than the former.
Hoi An you can get a decent quality tailor suit for about $80 - $110. (They will normally advertise for about $200 AUD and you will need to bargain) They can replica pretty good too if you show them a sample. In Ho Chi Minh there a a few low key but good ones too but you would need locals to direct you.
for about $80 - $110
That seems pretty low. What material did you get? A few years ago in Hoi An I picked up a few 100% wool suits for around $200 AUD each.
Prices can vary quite a bit, as can the quality
I got 3 pure wool 2 trouser suits for 1000 US ( exchange rate was about parity at the time) At the pricier end but the tailor I went to did a full stitch and glue jacket.
You have to book 2 fittings about 4 days apart and then they will post them to youThey have been going strong for 4 years being worn 1-2 times a week for work
Tailor was this one
Dung Tailor
221 Lê Thánh Tôn, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam https://g.co/kgs/Lwzp9g
If you want something for a one off or occasion wear you can definitely get cheaper.
I agree with above. Shirts aren't worth it, you are better off working out your sleeve length and best fit and hitting up the TM lewin or tywitt deals
Thanks for the comments. I'll see what they are like when get there
It will be totally dependant on the material you choose, and the tailor / retailer that you are buying from.
I would suggest not scrimping on either, and if you can't find both to your liking don't bother. If you aren't prepared to wear it when back home, it is a waste of money.
I didn't get any suits made, but did have quite a few business shirts made in Hoi An. I chose good quality fabrics, and all lasted very well. We even had a look around the on-premises work area where the shirt-makers made some alterations to the first shirt before replicating for the remainder.