Preparing for your tuxedo measuring session: what to bring

Wear a thin, well-fitting shirt, bring the shoes you plan to wear on the night, and carry reference photos along with the invitation or dress code. Those few things let the tailor measure accurately the first time, and let your consultant advise on the actual occasion rather than guess. Everything else, we take care of.

What to wear so the tailor can measure accurately

Measurements are only right when they are taken on your body, not on layers of clothing. So:

• A thin shirt that fits. A plain cotton shirt is enough. Skip sweaters, hoodies and heavy jackets, which can throw chest and shoulder readings off by a few centimetres.
• Trousers that sit comfortably. Very tight trousers hide how you really stand.
• Empty your pockets. Wallet, phone and keys come out before measuring, especially from trouser and chest pockets.
• Your usual belt. If you always wear a belt at a certain height, keep it, so the waistband position follows your habit.

If you own an older suit that fits you well, bring it. The tailor uses it as a reference: what you like about the fit, and where it is tight or loose, becomes easy to point to.

Bring the exact shoes you will wear

Tuxedo trousers are not cuffed the way ordinary suit trousers often are, and the length is set against your shoe: the hem just grazes the top of the shoe and falls cleanly without stacking up. Patent lace-ups and opera pumps sit on thinner soles than everyday dress shoes, and heel heights differ, so swapping one pair for another can leave the trousers too short or too long.

If you have not bought shoes yet, tell your consultant so it can be planned. Bring the socks too: thin over-the-calf socks keep skin from showing at the ankle when you sit.

Reference photos and the dress code

The consultation starts with one question: where will you wear this? Prepare:

1. The invitation or the dress code line. Black tie, black tie optional and creative black tie lead to different choices of colour, lapel and accessories. If you are unsure what your invitation means, read our guide to the dress code levels first, or simply send a photo of the card.
2. A few reference photos. A full look you like, or just a close-up of a lapel or a cloth colour. You can also pick from the collection in advance. If you like a clean, slim line with a broad satin lapel, TUX-039 is a black tuxedo with a satin shawl lapel, one button, in a slim cut.
3. What you do not want. A jacket that is too close-fitting, a lapel that is too wide, worry about heat outdoors: say it, and the tailor will build it into the pattern.

Share your event date so the schedule can be planned

Many people forget this, yet everything afterwards depends on it. Making time depends on the style and on the fitting schedule, so your consultant can only give specifics once they know when you need to wear the suit. With the date in hand they space the fittings far enough apart for alterations, and leave room for one more adjustment if you want it.

For a wedding or any dated event, come in early. If the date is not fixed yet, still give the expected period. The full route from measuring to collection is laid out in the bespoke tuxedo process.

Book ahead, and know what to ask in the first visit

Book in advance through the hotline or Zalo 0888.111.118 so a consultant is set aside for you instead of making you wait on a busy day. Mon Amie has five showrooms in Ho Chi Minh City, open 8:30 to 21:30 every day, so you can choose the one near home or work.

The measuring session is also a good moment to ask what is on your mind. A starter list is in questions to ask before ordering a tuxedo: what cloth, how many fittings, how alterations after collection work.

The checklist at a glance

• Thin shirt that fits, trousers that sit comfortably
• The shoes and socks you will wear on the night
• Invitation or a photo of the dress code
• Reference photos, or a few codes picked from the collection
• Event date (or the expected period)
• An older well-fitting jacket, if you have one

Book your measuring session at Mon Amie

Arrive with these and the session tends to be shorter, with fewer corrections later. You can read about our bespoke tuxedo service and then book a time at a showroom; your consultant will confirm the slot and mention anything specific your design needs you to prepare.