TAILORING GUIDES · HOI AN
How Long Does It Take to Get a Suit Made in Hoi An?
If you are visiting Hoi An and thinking about having a suit made, timing matters. Here is what to expect from the first consultation through to the final fitting.
QUICK ANSWER
The exact timing depends on the suit and the adjustments needed, but the process normally involves more than one visit for measurements, a fitting and final changes.
Hoi An is well known for custom tailoring, and many visitors plan to have clothing made while they are in town.
A suit starts with more than simply taking measurements. You will choose the fabric and style, discuss how you want the suit to fit and then return for a fitting so the garment can be checked properly on you.
What happens when you have a suit made in Hoi An?
The process starts by talking through the suit you want. You can bring a reference photo, show us a suit you already like or simply explain where you plan to wear it.
From there, you choose the fabric and details before measurements are taken.
STEP 01
Consultation
Choose your fabric, discuss the style and explain how you want the suit to look and feel.
STEP 02
Fitting
Try the suit on so the shape, length and overall fit can be checked on your body.
STEP 03
Adjustments
Any changes identified during the fitting are made before the suit is finished.
Why do you need a fitting?
Measurements give the tailor a starting point, but they cannot show exactly how a finished garment will sit on your body.
During the fitting, we can see how the jacket falls, how the trousers sit and whether anything needs to be shortened, loosened or adjusted.
What can affect how long your suit takes?
Not every custom suit takes exactly the same amount of time. The schedule can depend on several things.
- The style of suit you choose
- The fabric and details you select
- How many garments you are having made
- What needs to be changed after your fitting
- How much time you have left in Hoi An
A straightforward suit that needs only small adjustments may move through the process more easily than a more complicated order.
When should you visit the tailor?
If having a suit made is important to your trip, come in earlier rather than leaving it until your last day in Hoi An.
That gives you more time to attend a fitting and leaves room for changes if anything needs to be adjusted.
GOOD TO KNOW
Tell us when you are leaving Hoi An when you first visit. We can then talk through the schedule for the suit you want to have made.
What should you bring to your first visit?
You do not need to have every detail decided before coming to Kimmy Tailor.
A photo, a suit you already like or even a general idea is enough to start. It also helps to know where you plan to wear the suit and whether you prefer a more fitted or relaxed feel.
Choosing your suit fabric
Fabric is one of the first choices you will make because it changes the way the suit looks and feels.
You can look through some of our available fabrics before your visit, then compare the different options in person.
Planning your suit
If you already have an idea in mind, take a look at our custom suits and our current price guide.
You can also contact Kimmy Tailor before visiting the shop in Hoi An.
Final thoughts
Having a suit made in Hoi An can fit comfortably into a trip when you give yourself enough time for the process.
Come in early, tell us when you are leaving and make time for your fitting. That gives us the chance to work through the fit properly before you take your finished suit home.
KIMMY TAILOR · HOI AN
What kind of suit do you want?
Show us what you have in mind and we will start there.